tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post43251908326449769..comments2023-10-28T04:05:57.073-07:00Comments on Hartley's Life With 3 Boys: Eat the Doughnut!Hartleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02463016780946119637noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-16109497129713513602011-04-16T22:21:37.230-07:002011-04-16T22:21:37.230-07:00Our son picks the top off of pizza, hot pockets an...Our son picks the top off of pizza, hot pockets and just about everything then eats it toppings first. We just shake our head at him but at least he eats it. He doesn't eat many things so I don't mind as long as he eats it.Plus if he sees something on a dish or cup that looks like dirt even if it's just a scratch he will say "it's icky". He drives everyone nuts.<br /><br /><br />Aprilagear69https://www.blogger.com/profile/02897206371401802215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-51322167192754891142011-04-16T13:16:16.548-07:002011-04-16T13:16:16.548-07:00Hi Out of the Blue,
Thanks for joining us!
The b...Hi Out of the Blue,<br /><br />Thanks for joining us!<br /><br />The basic flaw in the idea is that fake dye is most commonly avoided like the plague with special needs kids. :)<br /><br />I would rather feed my sons a pound of straight white sugar than even a few drops of fake dye - or High Fructose Corn Syrup.<br /><br />Even the FDA is *finally* coming around to understanding the problems associated with fake dyes (some European countries have banned fake dyes in their foods already).<br /><br />Thank you for your creative take though - ideas are ALWAYS welcome!<br /><br />HartleyHartleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02463016780946119637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-86707530117438596492011-04-16T11:47:46.666-07:002011-04-16T11:47:46.666-07:00Please forgive me if there is an obvious flaw in t...Please forgive me if there is an obvious flaw in this idea, but something that came to mind when you mentioned not wanting to risk changing the smoothies-- Could you use food coloring to change the color of the new one that has olive oil (make it blue, or some color very different from his "usual" smoothies), so that if he rejects it, he'll only reject "blue smoothies" (maybe with a whole new name given to them, so no association is made between them and the usual ones)? You obviously have a much better sense of what will and won't work for your kiddo, but I wanted to throw the idea out there on the off chance that it might help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-18193492033516536892011-01-30T07:38:23.947-08:002011-01-30T07:38:23.947-08:00I relate to this from two directions - my experien...I relate to this from two directions - my experience with him and my own food issues. Mine are manageable (pretty much nothing squishy like soggy bread and mashed potatoes) but Bear's challenge approach your son's. Thankfully we haven't encountered any allergies/sensitivities (yet?). People kept telling me to try a dairy free diet when he was having ear infections, but I refused because omg there are days he'll only eat yogurt smoothies and chocolate milk.ShesAlwaysWritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120661314940648192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-91640145759009306312011-01-23T19:01:49.048-08:002011-01-23T19:01:49.048-08:00My son is JUST LIKE THIS! He has been gagging on ...My son is JUST LIKE THIS! He has been gagging on food since infancy. We are currently working from a list of about 15 foods he will eat, which makes his meals pretty boring. I've stopped caring about giving him the same things day after day, as long as he's growing. I've tried putting supplements in his yogurt, but he notices right away and won't touch it. So he is basically surviving on chicken nuggets, yogurt, and gummy vitamins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-32846617340581540322011-01-23T13:41:55.471-08:002011-01-23T13:41:55.471-08:00This post made me cry. We have this battle with Ma...This post made me cry. We have this battle with Max every meal time. If he sits down at the table and everything is not right he will get up and run around the house screaming. So whatever it takes. I love the comment about overindulgence. So many people tell me that. They don't get it. So glad there are people that do.<br /><br />JesseJessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01773689953596093010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-49803980612378705662011-01-22T22:14:22.230-08:002011-01-22T22:14:22.230-08:00Absolutely! Eat the Doughnut. It's something...Absolutely! Eat the Doughnut. It's something you can eat...eat it!Gina @ Special Happenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365171441092415607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-13516253621983901312011-01-22T12:37:04.374-08:002011-01-22T12:37:04.374-08:00I know so may kiddos that struggle with this. It ...I know so may kiddos that struggle with this. It has to be so hard. We are fortunate that Eli doesn't have ANY eating issues. Keegan does, but it doesn't affect him like this. Sounds like you know your kiddo, though. Keep up the good work!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00035150095648500333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-70294145851430223852011-01-21T23:04:16.924-08:002011-01-21T23:04:16.924-08:00Hi
I found this blog today while searching for bl...Hi <br />I found this blog today while searching for blogs by families living with Aspergers.<br /><br />I am Mum to three boys aged 7,6 and almost 5. My eldest and youngest are on the autism spectrum and my middle had global developmental delays and all three have sensory issues big time!<br /><br />I have enjoyed browsing around your blog and look forward to more of your posts.<br /><br />Michelle :-)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10528368177754303485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-23079813653032480652011-01-21T21:23:45.341-08:002011-01-21T21:23:45.341-08:00My darling Alysia. Sometimes I worry that you and ...My darling Alysia. Sometimes I worry that you and I are really the same person, and you are an alternate persnality that I created in order to cope with my stress. <br /><br />Sending a corn-free kiss your way. You can send back a dairy/wheat/soy-free one to me :)<br /><br />Caitlin<br />www.welcome-to-normal.comCaitlin Wrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683662224096157734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-88150241954380649212011-01-21T18:56:04.304-08:002011-01-21T18:56:04.304-08:00I have been lectured SO many times that i am '...I have been lectured SO many times that i am 'Overindulging' Emma! It pisses me off!! With kids who struggle you take what you can get. Every meal time in our house is a battle. A battle of what Emma can eat, what she will eat, keeping her focused on meal time long enough to eat. So if she needs 3 forks and a spoon for each food on her plate, the crust cut off and nothing touching to help her eat 3 bites- I will do it!Lindsay Bartholomewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03730116462566360112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-25714991013635759002011-01-21T18:13:54.441-08:002011-01-21T18:13:54.441-08:00My son has Down syndrome AND a corn intolerance. H...My son has Down syndrome AND a corn intolerance. He can't even tolerate corn-fed animal products (meat, dairy, eggs of corn-fed/grain fed animals). The only dairy he can tolerate is Horizon organic, because they only give their cows grain during milking, whereas other organic dairies supplement with up to 30% grain. He also has a citric acid sensitivity, which means almost every fruit/veggie is off the list. He's very OCD, and I've thought lately about having him evaluated for SPD, so he is very picky about the 8 foods that he is allowed to eat. This week, he only wants Triscuits. SQUARE Triscuits---no broken rectangles...only complete..whole..unbroken..squares... Feeling your pain, sistah.... ;-)ashleypmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622551013133379599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-88093080557757032202011-01-21T18:06:05.615-08:002011-01-21T18:06:05.615-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-20514707416759097852011-01-21T18:06:04.374-08:002011-01-21T18:06:04.374-08:00I can't tell you all how much this means to me...I can't tell you all how much this means to me - all these supportive and "that's familiar" comments.<br /><br />I know very few people who go through this with their kids, and every meal time I wonder if I'm the only one struggling with it. Every child goes through food "jags" of course, but not every child does it to the extent that ours do. Your stories helped me tonight at dinner, when I knew that it was okay to just let the battle go. Tonight was a granola bar and yogurt night.<br />Thank you ALL so much.<br />alysiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-64607892878415756742011-01-21T15:53:49.900-08:002011-01-21T15:53:49.900-08:00I can relate, too! I know that feeling of failure ...I can relate, too! I know that feeling of failure SO well. My son with SPD has major problems with texture and is extremely defensive orally. He also has severe egg and peanut allergies, plus can't tolerate gluten, dairy, or soy. He eats the same 5 things every day, but at least he eats them, and they are healthy. He is growing again (had stopped before we figured out gluten problems) and improving developmentally every day! Worth evey minute of time I spend in my kitchen making his food!Yvette Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879611468248967384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-60340768661080897782011-01-21T14:23:30.408-08:002011-01-21T14:23:30.408-08:00this made me laugh, cringe and scream because it i...this made me laugh, cringe and scream because it is oh so close to home!!!<br />Thank you for making it all feel 'normal' and that feeling like a failure in regards to actually FEEDING your child...I am not alone!!<br />Blessings!<br />Laura<br /> www.followingGodalongthespectrum.comLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16381937841736219451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-78727586618903047142011-01-21T13:50:33.928-08:002011-01-21T13:50:33.928-08:00you have described meal times in our house. Autis...you have described meal times in our house. Autism + SPD + food intolerances is Perky all over. <br />We have peeled fish fingers in the past when we discovered Perky would eat them that way! We can now get him to sometimes eat small amounts of plain fish. <br /> We also struggle to get him to eat some days. At least he has supplements he will tolerate, and while he is a slim child, he is very tall!<br />I, too, felt like a failure a lot as a parent over the eating/not eating. I have listened to our paediatrician when she said, 'this child is in the healthy weight range for his height, so just keep trying but don't stop doing all the supplements, because they are making the difference'.<br />Perky has even gagged at the smell of muesli. So I really do know how frustrating, bewildering and exhausting food is for other families. Thank you for once again reminding me we are not alone. I've told you how much that means to me :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-4485901603854975902011-01-21T12:04:09.483-08:002011-01-21T12:04:09.483-08:00I can so identify with this! I am at the point tha...I can so identify with this! I am at the point that I'll take ANYTHING that he will eat. I've gotten my share of critics, folks telling me "he won't starve himself. He'll eat when he is hungry." Um. No. He won't. He once survived a whole week on just apples, a month on apples and rice crackers. He's a stubborn little dude.Domestic Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05034924702019610611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-7599839530506814772011-01-21T11:31:28.359-08:002011-01-21T11:31:28.359-08:00In tolerances on top of SPD - you really deserve a...In tolerances on top of SPD - you really deserve accolades and a hearty, constant portion of patience delivered to you daily! I have a hard enough time just w/ picky eaters! My son will eat pancakes - just made or cold, but only if he picks off any of the little crispy bits that might happen along the edges - and, woe to me if I dare reheat one in the toaster for him -- too crispy on the outside! Broccoli? Only the tree part, and only if there is no light green or white on it. Multi-grain bread? yes. With seeds or nuts in it or even that oat stuff on the outside? No way! Not unless they are made into flour. And... well, the list goes on and on and changes without misunderstnading the rules and reasons sometimes. Ah, the challenges!Martiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304352490207855367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-45212234686125541972011-01-21T09:28:11.680-08:002011-01-21T09:28:11.680-08:00Jett has had the same lunch every day since he was...Jett has had the same lunch every day since he was 3. People have mentioned eliminating gluten from his diet, which would eliminate about 80% of the good he eats. Nutritionists are no help. <br /><br />I totally understand where you are coming from!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-2235153037393544782011-01-21T08:18:34.422-08:002011-01-21T08:18:34.422-08:00Glad to know we aren't the only family to deal...Glad to know we aren't the only family to deal with this issue. Many fights, tears, yelling...before we knew our son had an ASD, sensory, tactile issues. Still some like that...but now that we know...we overlook A LOT. Overindulgence? No...it's called being a parent, and doing what's best for your child.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730720639853890377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-26648738913493486352011-01-21T08:17:04.124-08:002011-01-21T08:17:04.124-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05730720639853890377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-44918251126179362692011-01-21T07:31:13.650-08:002011-01-21T07:31:13.650-08:00It seems Cubby is heading this way too, just to ma...It seems Cubby is heading this way too, just to make cooking that little bit harder!<br />You know though, Spectrummy Daddy hasn't touched pasta or cheese since he was 4. The apple (skin fully removed) doesn't fall from the tree.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-58376647263110656552011-01-21T07:14:54.927-08:002011-01-21T07:14:54.927-08:00Yep. I can relate too. Only with Jaimie, it was al...Yep. I can relate too. Only with Jaimie, it was almost entirely related to her tactile sensitivities. She has HUGE textural issues. We're still dealing with that.<br /><br />Xander, on the other hand, not only has those textural things but he's also weak mouth and tongue muscles and control, a gag reflex and food tags. Wonderful. He's gotten better but his eating skills (and it IS a skill) stopped at mushy food. We've had to re-teach him how to eat so he'll try stuff.<br /><br />It's great, though, how once we have all the right information, we can do more for our kids. Now that I totally understand Xander's eating issues, I feel like I can help him more.<br /><br />Thanks, Alysia.<br /><br />Chynna<br />www.lilywolfwords.ca<br />www.the-gift-blog.com<br />www.seethewhiteelephants.blogspot.comChynnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17358880357912876468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7572070976923021388.post-57060488873279559342011-01-21T06:23:13.587-08:002011-01-21T06:23:13.587-08:00Right there with you, sistah! (Are our boys twins?...Right there with you, sistah! (Are our boys twins?) You're not crazy or overindulgent. Well, I don't know...you might be, but damn sure not about this stuff! ;-)Niksmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715465327343655483noreply@blogger.com