#1) The first picture shows The "pirate people" climbing up the stairs. They climb up, then slide down where it repeats over and over.
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#2) Can you see the pretty barbie sprinkles on the yogurt in the bowl? He tasted it (put his tongue on it) and that was it. The other food on his plate are Wagon Wheels by Gerber. They are like puffed vegetable crackers. We always put one carrot on his plate, because that is something that he has "tried" to eat recently. That was banished from the accepted area early on in the eating process. Watching Gabe eat is like a mini show of survivor, but with food.
#3) Can you see my husband sneaking in a spoonful here? He managed to get in three jars that night. He also fed him foods that he hasn't eaten in almost 6 months. (#3 stage food with chunks!!!!!)
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We have started something new at dinner. All the other flashy toys have become passe to Gabe. It was time to invest again in a dinner time distraction. This absolutely cheap, but incredibly magnificent toy has metamorphized our son. The premise of the toy is so simple, yet mesmerizing to Gabe. It works perfectly! Gabe has, what I think, pretty severe texture and sensory issues with food. Although, I did catch him licking a lava rock the other day by the pool. (Maybe some pica???) Anyway, SD (Super Daddy) tried to sneak in the smallest piece of broccolli in his Heinz mixed cereal on his spoon ( He was on a winning streak with getting him to eat)Gabe's reaction was one of horror. He felt the broccolli in his mouth, opened to let it fall out and proceeded to scrape his tongue with his hand, while spitting to make sure it all got out. He looked at us with a look of "How could you!!!" Needless to say, dinner was over. He quickly did the sign for all done and pushed his chair away from the table. So......brocolli is a no.
We have stopped giving Gabe milk. His bowel movements are much better. I guess we are now on the Casin free diet, partly. One week until the Allergist evaluates and tests Gabe. We will know then what course of action to take further with his diet. I'm going to our local health food store tomorrow to look into a calcium supplement (Any ideas welcomed :O) I also called our doctor and left a message asking if he would help with doing Chelation with Gabe. I'm guessing this maybe where he may not be willing to cross the line of conservative medicine. I'm preparing myself for the phone calls I will have to make in order for this to happen. Anyone know of someone in Michigan???
