tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921193728051899847.post441588814795423802..comments2023-08-10T06:30:16.874-07:00Comments on ...Bahamas, Bahamas, Bahamas...: Friday Kitchen SinkCasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13566185893649805343noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921193728051899847.post-24726773325540221892010-05-18T14:04:39.346-07:002010-05-18T14:04:39.346-07:00I can definitely see the benefit of the feeding tu...I can definitely see the benefit of the feeding tube. Even if it was just used for meds and to make sure they stay hydrated if they get sick and are having trouble getting liquids down. But if you can get their extra calories this way then eating can be enjoyable and not stressful. I can really see your not wanting tubes, but they won't make the kids different, just easier to keep strong.<br /><br />Do you have some Thicken Up for their juice? That stuff is awesome.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903091973254085259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921193728051899847.post-89183281869671549022010-05-16T13:50:46.807-07:002010-05-16T13:50:46.807-07:00Hey there! Just poppin in to say "hi!"!...Hey there! Just poppin in to say "hi!"! Hope the house hunt goes well, yeah, I say push for the house on a golfcourse;)<br />xoxoxoPatty mcmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13002394421393958031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1921193728051899847.post-36832352836637517212010-05-15T11:17:38.778-07:002010-05-15T11:17:38.778-07:00Nicholas has been having a hard time keeping weigh...Nicholas has been having a hard time keeping weight on, too and so we've been trying everything we can to up his calories before the feeding tube becomes absolutely necessary. We've been using Pediasure (the generic kind with fiber) and blending it with vanilla ice cream or high calorie carnation instant breakfast. I also just ordered Kids Boost Essentials from RiteAid online which is the stuff they get fed through their g tube. It's triple the calories of pediasure and Nicholas's neutritionist recommended we try it before doing the g tube surgery. I am hoping it gets delivered this week! Anyway, while he hasn't been choking, he's been refusing to eat any solid foods, except for oatmeal and crackers which his neutrionist seems to think may be caused by the fact that he's cutting somthing like 4-6 teeth right now and his gums are super swollen. He drinks the pediasure like it's going out of style. Maybe you could try the Kids Boost Essentials before you have to go the surgery route to see if that helps Kyle gain some weight. Have a great weekend!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01338561762584570600noreply@blogger.com