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[lollardfish]

The food issues with Nico have hit a crisis point. It's very upsetting and we're seeking professional help.

This is the first time I've felt completely helpless in regards to Nico in a long time.

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[creidylad.livejournal.com]

Sweetie. This is tough. We are so in exactly the same place with Younger instead of Elder. The pediatrician is unconcerned as we have a tiny bit more variety/protein in her very very short list of acceptable foods.

However, I have heard of more than one case of similar eating limitations where the issue is actually acid reflux. It's almost impossible to diagnose with an uncommunicative child and I've heard too many cases of it being missed until the child was 'trained' by his reacting body to hate most food. Usually the issues clear up with a bit of prevacid and some eating therapy/intervention. I mention this in case it hasn't been considered -- the list of acceptable foods seem to be mostly things that someone with an acidy tummy/throat would find OK.

I'm glad you're getting expert help. Right now I'd just worry about getting the calories into him (and with yoghurt you've got some good protein going in) and, if possible, try not to stress too much until you speak to the experts.

[creidylad.livejournal.com]

PS -- I know that 'try not to stress too much' is useless advice when given to ME. It still sometimes helps me stress a bit less.

[lollardfish.livejournal.com]

Yeah. Experts are good. Speech and food therapists, and then to medical professionals if need be.

We're in the process.

Thanks for your thoughts, they are helpful.