Comments on: Brave Hero and the Feeding Specialist

By: Niksmom

Niksmom — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:42:01 +0000

WTG Parker! We have struggled with Nik and feeding for a few years now. He’s doing well in therapy and seems very interested. We recently discovered the absolute connection between his seizure meds and his stopping eating nearly two years ago! Just started weaning them (he’s been seizure-free for several months, thank God!) and can’t wait to see if his ability/desire to eat comes back. He’s still super sensitive about textures, though, so I expect it’ll still be a long road to get there.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 18:41:37 +0000

Awesome to see how well Parker is doing. Oh Sensory overloads look out. But Parker Looks like he recovered well.

By: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage

Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:23:50 +0000

It just makes me so happy to see Parky doing this! I know before long he will be enjoying the different foods and deciding what he likes and doesnt like. Playing in your food is so fun too You are awesome Parker!!! Keep it up sweetie, we are all rooting for you!

By: PsychMamma

PsychMamma — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:42:34 +0000

Tammy –

Thanks so much for posting about this. We’re just getting ready to start therapy with Jenna. It’s hard for people (even family and friends) to understand why Jenna won’t eat by mouth and what the big deal is with teaching her. “Why does she need therapy?” “It will just come.” Etc., etc. Breathing issues just make eating scary. Who wants to be afraid of choking every time something goes in your mouth? I’d stop eating too.

Your post gave me hope for Jenna and shined a light of inspiration my way. Way to go Parker! I hope Jenna does as well.

By: Susan (5 Minutes for Mom)

Susan (5 Minutes for Mom) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:24:55 +0000

Way to go Parker!!! He’s such a sweetie…

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 02:51:26 +0000

Parker we’re so proud of you! And Tammy you’re pretty cool too.

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:14:15 +0000

I love how there’s a gob on his nose and his expressions and how clearly the best way to react to a sensory overload is to rub the applesauce in your hair. Man. He is so freaking ridiculously cuuuute!

By: Barbara

Barbara — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:07:05 +0000

Well done! Both of you!

By: Melody

Melody — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:39:19 +0000

I hear applesauce has conditioning properties for skin and hair. That last photo rocks my world.

We dealt with the same feeding issues with Wil. He still feels and sniffs his food before eating it at age 10, but eat it he does!

Parker will be scarfing down a burger before you know it.

By: mommy~dearest

mommy~dearest — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:58:34 +0000

Awesome pics, and awesome job Parker!

My son has food issues too- celebrate those little triumphs because to us, they’re HUGE!