Re: A few concerns - one other thing

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- one other thing. Some kids will spill ketones on a single

day, and then not at all. So don't panic. But I would recommend

testing him regularly over a week's period or so -- every morning

and then maybe at 1-2 other times in the day. This should give you

a good idea of what you are facing. Maybe it was just a fluke this

time.... Crossing our fingers!

> > Hi everyone,

> > I have been reading a lot and following the " diet " discussions,

> but have not written lately. I have a few questions if anyone can

> please help.

> >

> > As some of you know, Jonah did not do well with weight at our

last

> visit to Dr. H and she has given us until April for him to gain.

> Well, recently he starting throwing up when he gets upset.

Because

> it happened twice on Sunday, we thought about calling Dr.H. and

> going to see her before April to get things rolling. Well, I took

> Jonah for a weight check on Monday and he gained 1lbs and 3 ounces

> in a month a half! We were thrilled and decided to hold off

calling

> her. Luckily he has not thrown up since then. Dr. H. told us to

> increase his formula to 24 calories an once and we add heavy

cream;

> I assume this has helped with the weight gain, but may also be

> causing the vomiting. Would you all agree? Jonah eats quite a

bit

> of protein like meats and fish and hummus, but also likes fruit,

> potatoes and pasta. Is so much heavy cream dangerous for his

> cholesterol?

> >

> > I also wanted to ask about KETONES. Sometimes I notice an

alcohol

> like smell on his breath (like when kids are sick) and his

> pediatrician said that could be from dehydration or he may be

> spilling ketones. Has anyone had any experience with this smell?

I

> checked his urine today and is did seem to indicate that there

were

> low to moderate amounts in his urine. We try to feed him pretty

> regularly, so what can be causing this?

> >

> > Sorry this is so long, I just need some expert advice.

> > Thank,

> > , Jonah's mom

> >

> >