Out of sheer frustration I am blogging. Gabe is on a food strike. It all started with a tummy ache and maybe a sore throat...as Gabe was unable to truly tell me what hurt. Since then it has turned into a fear of eating. He is convinced he will choke if he eats. Today I took him to the doctor and his throat is fine. It's not red, it's not infected, rapid strep was negative. The doctor thinks it could be a virus. I'm praying it is just a virus and not a huge regression. He is also stimming a lot. Tracing the wall with his fingers, flitting his fingers in front of his face, pacing, echoing, etc. I can truly relate to those who have kiddo's with feeding issues. I have a new appreciation as to what their daily lives are like. Gabe has narrowed his food selection down to yogurt and chocolate milk. If I do manage to get something in him it is a couple bites and panic sets in that he will choke.
I'm giving it one more week. Next Monday I plan on talking to his private OT for some guidance as to what steps to take next. Hopefully I won't have to have that conversation with her. How long can a kid live on yogurt and carnation instant breakfast?
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