I need help...long. - Page 5

Lotus Vixen · 01-18-2007, 08:26 AM

I've been following this thread, and I'm so sorry to hear that they haven't been able to find an easy answer. I'll be keeping your family in my prayers.

Lori

Screamer · 01-18-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by canadiandina

We went through this with my neice at age 3. She refused to eat for 2 months. We were in the EXACT same position as you ....doing every test in the world. Everything came back normal but what we later found out was that she had choked on a cheeseburger (ate a big piece) and it was uncomfortable for it to go down her throat. Ever since that issue, she didn't want anything to do with swallowing. She was terrified of choking again.

Have you brought in milkshakes or pudding for her to eat?

Perfect words of encouragement.

Strangely enough, as I sat with her Sunday, while her Mom was out of the room, DGD said to me, "
Grandma, I don't want any cheesebrugers". I said ok, would you like some thing else? Sometimes I don't want any cheeseburgers but a hamburger would be nice." She just went back to not talking.

We have tried every food possible. Even left her in the room alone with the food within easy reach. Nothing... Yet.

Mi

Seelessofme · 01-18-2007, 08:52 AM

I am so sorry for the pain and the worry and the self-blame. I do hope that something changes for you soon and the healing process can begin.

canadiandina · 01-18-2007, 08:56 AM

Mimi,
Read thru this...it may shed some light:

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/sh...thread_id=1958

walkingwoman · 01-18-2007, 09:44 AM

Continued prayers

for this little angel.

Screamer · 01-18-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by canadiandina

Mimi,
Read thru this...it may shed some light:

http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/sh...thread_id=1958

The last reply is exactly what is going on. Not only what it is but the exact dates too.

Mi

Nady · 01-18-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Screamer

The last reply is exactly what is going on. Not only what it is but the exact dates too.

Mi

Oh my~ Maybe something posted there will give you a clue~

Has anyone thought of slipping her a little 'truth serum' as a way of helping her open up and talk about what she's feeling? I know that sounds drastic, but I think at this point, waiting her out seems drastic too.

~~~N

Caro · 01-18-2007, 10:57 AM

i continue to follow this.. i am praying for her daily!! and her parents.. anytime theres something wrong with your child you hurt and blame yourself.. i konw my son is having some major emotional issues and its hard..very very hard!!!

i pray that soon a breakthrough will come!

lkim · 01-18-2007, 11:14 AM

You have my prayers!

Kiara874 · 01-18-2007, 12:48 PM

How frustrating! I hope the Dr.'s figure out what's wrong soon and get her back to eating.

MissBoop · 01-18-2007, 12:56 PM

I'm continuing prayers and good thoughts for your family. Hopefully they will get to the bottom of this soon, Mi

MissBoop · 01-18-2007, 12:59 PM

I'm going to ask if this thread could be made a sticky, that way it's always on top and we won't have to search for it.

rootbeer · 01-18-2007, 01:12 PM

(((((((((((Mi)))))))))))

beckyb17 · 01-18-2007, 01:30 PM

(((Healing Vibes)))

whippetlady · 01-18-2007, 01:54 PM

I have been lurking and following this thread and this must be so frightening for the family.
She's in the psych side , has anyone tried hypnosis?

Screamer · 01-18-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by whippetlady

I have been lurking and following this thread and this must be so frightening for the family.
She's in the psych side , has anyone tried hypnosis?

Wow. I'm trying anything right now. DS and DDIL have clammed up. They are so in denile. DS cries and DDIL stares. And yells. A lot.

I think I caught the flu from my DH who caught it from my mom.

Mi

ps...I love you Boop.

CarolinaRocker · 01-18-2007, 02:07 PM

sounds like the stress of the whole thing is getting to everyone involved

auntiem59 · 01-18-2007, 02:10 PM

I pray there are answers soon for you and your family, Mi.

walkingwoman · 01-18-2007, 02:11 PM

Screamer · 01-18-2007, 02:44 PM

Afternoon update. Feeding tube inserted. Bret called his sister. They are looking into Boston's Children's Hospital.

Mi *still thanking and hugging everyone in sight*

rootbeer · 01-18-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Screamer

Afternoon update. Feeding tube inserted. Bret called his sister. They are looking into Boston's Children's Hospital.

Mi *still thanking and hugging everyone in sight*

Boston Childrens is a good place.

heidihoopi · 01-18-2007, 04:01 PM

I know this is going to sound terribly simplistic, but has anyone tried parroting what she says? So she feels she is being heard and her feelings are being validated? Or told her right out she doesn't have to eat a cheeseburger, and to go ahead and cry if she wants to?

Sounds like she is wanting to be understood.

Island of Bluebells · 01-18-2007, 04:10 PM

Hi HH!

Mi, I wonder- You say a few pages back she mentioned a cheeseburger. Why a cheeseburger? I wonder if she DID choke on a big bite of burger, like some of those posts on that other site?

I know my mom cooked everything extra well-done, and the ground beef was just like rocks or gravel sometimes. (I am still not too fond of it)

Just trying to think of something, anything... Hugs to you and GB!

krysti · 01-18-2007, 05:32 PM

I'm still keeping your family in my thoughts. You need to remember the feeding tube is only temporary until they figure out what's going on.

chassiepooh · 01-18-2007, 05:56 PM

I'm so sorry you and your family is going thru this Mimi. Y'all will be in my prayers. I hope the outcome is a happy and positive one.

Princess Di · 01-18-2007, 06:59 PM

My DGD did this when she turned 1 year old and didn't eat again until she was 2 (except for formula)....she had feeding therapists that came to her house and worked with her 3 days a week with no luck....finally one day her physical therapist got her laughing and stuck a spoon in her mouth and after doing that a few times she just started eating.....The same day she thought she'd try to get her to switch to a cup and she refused to drink for a month....she ate a lot of applesauce, icecream, etc to get "fluids" into her.....finally one day she took a bottle....then when they tried the cup again she took it no problems....we never did figure out why she did that, but she finally started again...She'll be 5 in March. Good luck Mi!

divinem · 01-18-2007, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess Di

My DGD did this when she turned 1 year old and didn't eat again until she was 2 (except for formula)....she had feeding therapists that came to her house and worked with her 3 days a week with no luck....finally one day her physical therapist got her laughing and stuck a spoon in her mouth and after doing that a few times she just started eating.....The same day she thought she'd try to get her to switch to a cup and she refused to drink for a month....she ate a lot of applesauce, icecream, etc to get "fluids" into her.....finally one day she took a bottle....then when they tried the cup again she took it no problems....we never did figure out why she did that, but she finally started again...She'll be 5 in March. Good luck Mi!

Wow, that is amazing! I'm sure this will be a ray of hope for Mimi and family.

I wasn't aware of this post until I saw it as a sticky. I was so afraid to fastforward to the end of it given that it's been escalated to this level of attention.

I'm glad to hear she's still hanging in even if you haven't figured out the origin of the problem.

hostamomma · 01-18-2007, 07:45 PM

No advice, just

and

! Hang in there!

ChristiansMom · 01-18-2007, 08:14 PM

No advice.. just lots of good thoughts being sent out that you guys get it figured out and that your DGD starts to eat again.

01-18-2007, 04:01 PM	#142
heidihoopi Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 8,078 Gallery: heidihoopi	I know this is going to sound terribly simplistic, but has anyone tried parroting what she says? So she feels she is being heard and her feelings are being validated? Or told her right out she doesn't have to eat a cheeseburger, and to go ahead and cry if she wants to? Sounds like she is wanting to be understood. Last edited by heidihoopi : 01-18-2007 at 04:06 PM.

01-18-2007, 06:59 PM	#146
Princess Di Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 7,305 Gallery: Princess Di	My DGD did this when she turned 1 year old and didn't eat again until she was 2 (except for formula)....she had feeding therapists that came to her house and worked with her 3 days a week with no luck....finally one day her physical therapist got her laughing and stuck a spoon in her mouth and after doing that a few times she just started eating.....The same day she thought she'd try to get her to switch to a cup and she refused to drink for a month....she ate a lot of applesauce, icecream, etc to get "fluids" into her.....finally one day she took a bottle....then when they tried the cup again she took it no problems....we never did figure out why she did that, but she finally started again...She'll be 5 in March. Good luck Mi! __________________ Princess Di http://www.myspace.com/princessdib <-----My beautiful "Grand Princess" Ariel

01-18-2007, 08:26 AM	#121
Lotus Vixen MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 1,027 Gallery: Lotus Vixen Stats: 205/180/140 Start Date: April 2004	I've been following this thread, and I'm so sorry to hear that they haven't been able to find an easy answer. I'll be keeping your family in my prayers. Lori

01-18-2007, 08:52 AM	#123
Seelessofme Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 8,638 Gallery: Seelessofme Stats: 139/135/124 Start Date: Feb, 2003	I am so sorry for the pain and the worry and the self-blame. I do hope that something changes for you soon and the healing process can begin.

01-18-2007, 08:56 AM	#124
canadiandina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 964 Gallery: canadiandina Stats: 132/116/105	Mimi, Read thru this...it may shed some light: http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/sh...thread_id=1958

01-18-2007, 09:44 AM	#125
walkingwoman Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: On the Fatties Thread Posts: 6,780 Gallery: walkingwoman Stats: 12/4/2-4 WOE: Another day, another diet Start Date: 01/02/08	Continued prayers for this little angel.

01-18-2007, 10:57 AM	#128
Caro lc hottie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: ~eastern NC~ Posts: 17,699 Gallery: Caro Stats: see SIG! lol WOE: im not fat.. i just havent grown into my body yet. Start Date: org: 7-6-03 restart: 3-3-08	i continue to follow this.. i am praying for her daily!! and her parents.. anytime theres something wrong with your child you hurt and blame yourself.. i konw my son is having some major emotional issues and its hard..very very hard!!! i pray that soon a breakthrough will come!

01-18-2007, 11:14 AM	#129
lkim Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: PMMG, California Chapter Posts: 6,014 Gallery: lkim WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	You have my prayers!

01-18-2007, 12:48 PM	#130
Kiara874 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,926 Gallery: Kiara874 Stats: 196/179/145 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: 11/30/04 and over and over again	How frustrating! I hope the Dr.'s figure out what's wrong soon and get her back to eating.

01-18-2007, 12:56 PM	#131
MissBoop Tutta Bella Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Western KY Posts: 27,018 Gallery: MissBoop WOE: Low Carb Cookin' y'all! Start Date: 04/08/2004	I'm continuing prayers and good thoughts for your family. Hopefully they will get to the bottom of this soon, Mi

01-18-2007, 12:59 PM	#132
MissBoop Tutta Bella Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Western KY Posts: 27,018 Gallery: MissBoop WOE: Low Carb Cookin' y'all! Start Date: 04/08/2004	I'm going to ask if this thread could be made a sticky, that way it's always on top and we won't have to search for it.

01-18-2007, 01:12 PM	#133
rootbeer Chimpy Nuts Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sitting on the Green Monster Posts: 43,330 Blog Entries: 2 Gallery: rootbeer Stats: 160/149/135 WOE: Hawt Dawgs & Cold Beah Start Date: Which time?	(((((((((((Mi)))))))))))

01-18-2007, 01:30 PM	#134
beckyb17 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Boilermaker Country Posts: 12,846 Gallery: beckyb17 Stats: 60 pounds ago WOE: Yo~Yo diet	(((Healing Vibes)))

01-18-2007, 01:54 PM	#135
whippetlady Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: OH Posts: 6,520 Gallery: whippetlady Stats: 157/133/130 5'5 small frame WOE: Protein and Bourbon Start Date: Feb. 22, 2006	I have been lurking and following this thread and this must be so frightening for the family. She's in the psych side , has anyone tried hypnosis?

01-18-2007, 02:07 PM	#137
CarolinaRocker Sugar High Hooligan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Crazy Town Posts: 39,396 Gallery: CarolinaRocker Stats: - 24! WOE: LowCarb 7-21-08	sounds like the stress of the whole thing is getting to everyone involved

01-18-2007, 02:10 PM	#138
auntiem59 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Where everything is big...including my butt! Posts: 10,513 Gallery: auntiem59 WOE: Let me count the ways.. Start Date: Every day at 8:00 a.m. sharp!	I pray there are answers soon for you and your family, Mi.

01-18-2007, 02:11 PM	#139
walkingwoman Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: On the Fatties Thread Posts: 6,780 Gallery: walkingwoman Stats: 12/4/2-4 WOE: Another day, another diet Start Date: 01/02/08

01-18-2007, 02:44 PM	#140
Screamer Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: wishing for pink Posts: 4,068 Gallery: Screamer Stats: 168.5/158.5/135 WOE: Holding the Universe in the Palm of My Hand Start Date: 8/7/00	Afternoon update. Feeding tube inserted. Bret called his sister. They are looking into Boston's Children's Hospital. Mi still thanking and hugging everyone in sight

01-18-2007, 04:10 PM	#143
Island of Bluebells Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,897 Gallery: Island of Bluebells Stats: 150~Maintaining since 2004 WOE: Atkins Start Date: January 2003	Hi HH! Mi, I wonder- You say a few pages back she mentioned a cheeseburger. Why a cheeseburger? I wonder if she DID choke on a big bite of burger, like some of those posts on that other site? I know my mom cooked everything extra well-done, and the ground beef was just like rocks or gravel sometimes. (I am still not too fond of it) Just trying to think of something, anything... Hugs to you and GB!

01-18-2007, 05:32 PM	#144
krysti Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: NY Posts: 642 Gallery: krysti Stats: 170/155.5/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: This time...4/1/08	I'm still keeping your family in my thoughts. You need to remember the feeding tube is only temporary until they figure out what's going on.

01-18-2007, 05:56 PM	#145
chassiepooh Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24,806 Gallery: chassiepooh Stats: 315/192/170 WOE: Low Calorie Start Date: 4/26/05	I'm so sorry you and your family is going thru this Mimi. Y'all will be in my prayers. I hope the outcome is a happy and positive one.

01-18-2007, 07:45 PM	#148
hostamomma Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,726 Gallery: hostamomma Stats: way too much/-30.2/just right! WOE: Switching to WW Start Date: 9/11/07	No advice, just and ! Hang in there!

01-18-2007, 08:14 PM	#149
ChristiansMom Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Southern California Posts: 14,994 Gallery: ChristiansMom Stats: :( :\| :) WOE: LC	No advice.. just lots of good thoughts being sent out that you guys get it figured out and that your DGD starts to eat again.

01-19-2007, 04:22 AM	#150
Lisa M Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Coast of Florida Posts: 4,341 Gallery: Lisa M Stats: 130/125/120 WOE: Modified Atkins