Today...was a little rougher. Mic had a meltdown at breakfast and from morning till late afternoon she just seemed generally tired and a bit out of sorts. She was also less cooperative on all fronts--eating was not an exception. A partial explanation would be that "reality" might be sinking in for her. Anyway I was feeling a little bit discouraged in the morning too.
In the afternoon we took a walk around the block as a family. Its amazing what a little bit of sun and fresh, crisp air can do for the mind and soul. ...Thank you, Lord, for your beautiful creation and the refreshment it brings! We saw flowers, beautiful fall leaves, perfect spiderwebs, some fat litte weiner dogs, and a queenly cat, and got back to the house with red noses and cold cheeks, but lifted spirits.
Retrieving the positive from the final oral calorie count of the day, in at barely 200 calories of oral intake for the entire day, she has been struggling to be receptive of more than one texture or flavor at the same meal, its a change that is difficult for her, however, at supper she managed very small amounts of three different things--carrot, chicken and ceasar dressing.
We are trusting the Lord for a better tomorrow.
3 comments:
((((hugs))))) she'll get there.
We introduce solid foods to babies only one new food every week or so. I imagine she does feel a little overwhelmed. We will continue to pray for her/you.
I suppose it is expected that things would get harder before they get better. God will continue to pave the way before you.
I am really curious about how this therapy works. Is there any psychological or physical therapy along with eating? Do you have interaction with the therapist beyond meal time?
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