tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post4973038218074168434..comments2023-11-02T04:40:03.661-05:00Comments on Fertile Hope: OT Eval take IIUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-73148461466082856442008-12-17T22:37:00.000-06:002008-12-17T22:37:00.000-06:00Hi Trish, I've been a long time lurker. On the car...Hi Trish, <BR/>I've been a long time lurker. On the carbs issues, do they mean carbohydrates, or wheat (gluten). It would be easier to cut out gluten, as there are lots of other products that you can buy to replace them (gluten free pasta, bread etc). The taste and texture are a bit different, but you do get used to it. <BR/>Good luckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-278929632572886982008-12-17T20:18:00.000-06:002008-12-17T20:18:00.000-06:00Simply thick just thickens it a little like when y...Simply thick just thickens it a little like when you are making instant pudding and at the VERY beginning you see it start to thicken. My twins have used it for about 6 or 7 weeks. Works well with swallowing and choking issuesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-59677971277892601072008-12-17T19:54:00.000-06:002008-12-17T19:54:00.000-06:00I love grilling because it is healthy.If you want ...I love grilling because it is healthy.If you want more recipes or if you want to take a look at the collection of tips I have for grilling you can visit www.cookingandgrillinoutdoors.comoutdoorgrillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16352420192614563843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-42295229330374050242008-12-17T17:43:00.000-06:002008-12-17T17:43:00.000-06:00Hello there (from a lurker). Wow, hang in there! I...Hello there (from a lurker). Wow, hang in there! I just thought I would comment about the dietary restrictions. I'm on a no dairy diet (also no nut). My baby had what I thought was reflux and so when he was 5 weeks I tried eliminating all dairy. He improved immediately: no more screaming! My life changed and all of a sudden I had an angel baby. We even tried a half oz of milk-based formula and he screamed for 3-4 hrs. So we have determined that it was the (cow's) milk and are sticking to my breastmilk with dietary modifications. I read online that dairy can also cause reflux. (Sadly I had to throw out all my frozen breastmilk up until that point)<BR/><BR/>As far as what I eat, well...no milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, ice cream, cream, etc. I also avoid most soy too (unless it's soy sauce because that seems to be fine). A lot of soy has been messed with (like in soy milk). For example, I have rice milk with my cereal. I eat a lot of vegan products just with meat added. Believe me: it's not a sacrifice when I can have a sweet, happy baby. <BR/><BR/>Everytime I try to reintroduce milk, we have trouble. However, I can have some baked goods that contain milk products because they were heated up to over 350 degrees, which seems to change the properties. BUT I can't have milk that was heated up just over boiling (like a cream based soup). He will scream! <BR/><BR/>Stopping eating dairy products has dropped most of my proteins out of my diet. So now I eat more meat than before. I also eat more fruit and veggies and other whole foods. If you can eat peanut butter, then you can still have some good fat and protein. (My baby gets rashes from nuts!) I eat seeds like sesame and pine nuts. <BR/><BR/>Good luck to you! Really, a no dairy diet would be an easy fix.Intrepidgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692197952283709205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-33440030327732078492008-12-17T17:23:00.000-06:002008-12-17T17:23:00.000-06:00I'm sorry it's still so rough. One would think th...I'm sorry it's still so rough. One would think that you just feed a baby, and he'll eat. Unfortunately, it's NOT that easy. I know you're struggling right now. Remember that this too shall pass, and you'll back on it and wonder how you made it through. You'll make it through just like you have all the other hurdles before. It won't be easy, but I know you can do it. You're doing the best you can, and Robbie knows it.Kristin (kekis)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14063547563759813530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-88919647609364897562008-12-17T15:41:00.000-06:002008-12-17T15:41:00.000-06:00It sounds like they understand what you are up aga...It sounds like they understand what you are up against instead of just writing it off to normal premmie oral aversions. <BR/><BR/>I hope it doesn't come down to more dietary changes for you!<BR/><BR/>Lots of prayers for you and Robbie.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16795400926565780434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-21734360867094471332008-12-17T15:37:00.000-06:002008-12-17T15:37:00.000-06:00I have dealt with thrush for both of my boys. It ...I have dealt with thrush for both of my boys. It is triggered by simple carbs in mom, however since you are bfing you should not cut carbs completely. I would just try taking out breads and sweets and see how it goes. It took a little trial and error but our thrush was triggered by bread and bananas. I could still eat (small) portions of pasta and starchy veggies like peas and carrots. This must be so frustrating for you, but you should be proud of yourself for sticking with breastfeeding. It will get better.FattyPantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471930990530375865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-18213783043493110682008-12-17T15:30:00.000-06:002008-12-17T15:30:00.000-06:00I don't have any answers, but just wanted you to k...I don't have any answers, but just wanted you to know I am so sorry you are having these challenges.Mrs. Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10838190146836439751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-7671294291854560762008-12-17T14:51:00.000-06:002008-12-17T14:51:00.000-06:00Ok, low carb high protein with low fat is actually...Ok, low carb high protein with low fat is actually not going to work for you. It's really not possible, and you will wind up vitamin deficient. <BR/><BR/>So, can you eliminate white stuff? Flour, rice, pasta, you get the hint. <BR/><BR/>Wipe it out for a few weeks, and then start introducing whole grain bread (try things like spelt and barley and oats), whole wheat or even corn and rice pasta, and brown or wild rice pasta. <BR/><BR/>I believe in you. You can do this. It will end.Mrs. Spithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03386820063407910064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-65774841545745319582008-12-17T14:42:00.000-06:002008-12-17T14:42:00.000-06:00Glad they were helpful and sympathetic; praying th...Glad they were helpful and sympathetic; praying these suggestions help! (And glad he ate and slept well last night.)<BR/><BR/>I was on a pretty much zero-carb diet, then gradually reintroducing carbs, for a total of 9 months at one point b/c I had candida in my intestines. I'm not gonna lie, it was a challenge. I didn't have the low-fat restriction and I don't remember much about dairy; I think I could only have mozzarella or one other type of white cheese. Or milk, which I didn't drink anyway. If you do have to start it and want suggestions, let me know. But yeah ... a LOT of salads (with chicken or something), for one thing. Eggs for breakfast. Maybe the recipes in the book The Carbohydrate Addicts Diet would help if you do have to go that route.Macchiattohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01143076637938193104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5547479290499038449.post-15382172741293854002008-12-17T14:40:00.000-06:002008-12-17T14:40:00.000-06:00Trish-Keep up the excellent job with Robbie and ha...Trish-Keep up the excellent job with Robbie and hang in there....My prayers and thoughts are with you and Robbie and hope the OT therapist is right about Thrush....that is pretty easy to fix. <BR/>My suggestion about the breast milk saving is....measure out each ounce. One at a time...it makes it so you have less stress about your milk supply on hand, but maybe a little more work. But I know the Perfect and Wonderful mommy TRISH can do it. (Measuring one ounce at a time helped me when my son was having feeding issues too, and when I was having milk supply issues)<BR/>GOOD LUCK and my Prayers are with you and Robbie!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com