Went to clinic today--no weight gain

[ktsmom]

Nicole we have also received that news, and it is very frustrating! Of all the complications with scheduling meds, sterilizing nebs, doing the vest, etc. not to mention my own atrocious eating habits I can't get my child to do something simple like gain weight? Are you KIDDING ME? Aaargh! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">

And they never seem to be satisfied with growth in inches. I like Tami's idea of focusing on what IS going right. I think I've done that without realizing it. I also try to keep my obsession about what Katy is and isn't eating on the DL, if you know what I mean. That happened because she came crying to me one time and said "don't be mad because I didn't eat all of my lunch" or some such thing as that. Supreme "bad mommy" moment!

So when she asks for celery and pretzels as a snack I try to suggest milk as a drink. Or when she wants an apple I suggest maybe with some peanut butter. You know they want control at this age so I suggest not making it into a battle.

I'm really sorry you have the allergy issue to deal with as well. Bottom line - just hold your ground with the docs and try to relax about it. I think if it does become a problem , you will know. Hugs!

 

[ktsmom]

Nicole we have also received that news, and it is very frustrating! Of all the complications with scheduling meds, sterilizing nebs, doing the vest, etc. not to mention my own atrocious eating habits I can't get my child to do something simple like gain weight? Are you KIDDING ME? Aaargh! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">

And they never seem to be satisfied with growth in inches. I like Tami's idea of focusing on what IS going right. I think I've done that without realizing it. I also try to keep my obsession about what Katy is and isn't eating on the DL, if you know what I mean. That happened because she came crying to me one time and said "don't be mad because I didn't eat all of my lunch" or some such thing as that. Supreme "bad mommy" moment!

So when she asks for celery and pretzels as a snack I try to suggest milk as a drink. Or when she wants an apple I suggest maybe with some peanut butter. You know they want control at this age so I suggest not making it into a battle.

I'm really sorry you have the allergy issue to deal with as well. Bottom line - just hold your ground with the docs and try to relax about it. I think if it does become a problem , you will know. Hugs!

 

[ktsmom]

Nicole we have also received that news, and it is very frustrating! Of all the complications with scheduling meds, sterilizing nebs, doing the vest, etc. not to mention my own atrocious eating habits I can't get my child to do something simple like gain weight? Are you KIDDING ME? Aaargh! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">

And they never seem to be satisfied with growth in inches. I like Tami's idea of focusing on what IS going right. I think I've done that without realizing it. I also try to keep my obsession about what Katy is and isn't eating on the DL, if you know what I mean. That happened because she came crying to me one time and said "don't be mad because I didn't eat all of my lunch" or some such thing as that. Supreme "bad mommy" moment!

So when she asks for celery and pretzels as a snack I try to suggest milk as a drink. Or when she wants an apple I suggest maybe with some peanut butter. You know they want control at this age so I suggest not making it into a battle.

I'm really sorry you have the allergy issue to deal with as well. Bottom line - just hold your ground with the docs and try to relax about it. I think if it does become a problem , you will know. Hugs!

 

[ktsmom]

Nicole we have also received that news, and it is very frustrating! Of all the complications with scheduling meds, sterilizing nebs, doing the vest, etc. not to mention my own atrocious eating habits I can't get my child to do something simple like gain weight? Are you KIDDING ME? Aaargh! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">

And they never seem to be satisfied with growth in inches. I like Tami's idea of focusing on what IS going right. I think I've done that without realizing it. I also try to keep my obsession about what Katy is and isn't eating on the DL, if you know what I mean. That happened because she came crying to me one time and said "don't be mad because I didn't eat all of my lunch" or some such thing as that. Supreme "bad mommy" moment!

So when she asks for celery and pretzels as a snack I try to suggest milk as a drink. Or when she wants an apple I suggest maybe with some peanut butter. You know they want control at this age so I suggest not making it into a battle.

I'm really sorry you have the allergy issue to deal with as well. Bottom line - just hold your ground with the docs and try to relax about it. I think if it does become a problem , you will know. Hugs!

 

[ktsmom]

Nicole we have also received that news, and it is very frustrating! Of all the complications with scheduling meds, sterilizing nebs, doing the vest, etc. not to mention my own atrocious eating habits I can't get my child to do something simple like gain weight? Are you KIDDING ME? Aaargh! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-frown.gif" border="0">
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<br />And they never seem to be satisfied with growth in inches. I like Tami's idea of focusing on what IS going right. I think I've done that without realizing it. I also try to keep my obsession about what Katy is and isn't eating on the DL, if you know what I mean. That happened because she came crying to me one time and said "don't be mad because I didn't eat all of my lunch" or some such thing as that. Supreme "bad mommy" moment!
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<br />So when she asks for celery and pretzels as a snack I try to suggest milk as a drink. Or when she wants an apple I suggest maybe with some peanut butter. You know they want control at this age so I suggest not making it into a battle.
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<br />I'm really sorry you have the allergy issue to deal with as well. Bottom line - just hold your ground with the docs and try to relax about it. I think if it does become a problem , you will know. Hugs!

 

[Nicole]

Thanks ladies! I knew that you would all understand. It helps to know that I'm not the only one worried about this.

 

[Nicole]

Thanks ladies! I knew that you would all understand. It helps to know that I'm not the only one worried about this.

 

[Nicole]

Thanks ladies! I knew that you would all understand. It helps to know that I'm not the only one worried about this.

 

[Nicole]

Thanks ladies! I knew that you would all understand. It helps to know that I'm not the only one worried about this.

 

[Nicole]

Thanks ladies! I knew that you would all understand. It helps to know that I'm not the only one worried about this.

 

[Ratatosk]

We had the same thing happen to us as to Dana. DS started "forgetting" what he had for lunch at preschool because he didn't want us to get mad at him. Felt like a terrible parent, as well

 

[Ratatosk]

We had the same thing happen to us as to Dana. DS started "forgetting" what he had for lunch at preschool because he didn't want us to get mad at him. Felt like a terrible parent, as well

 

[Ratatosk]

We had the same thing happen to us as to Dana. DS started "forgetting" what he had for lunch at preschool because he didn't want us to get mad at him. Felt like a terrible parent, as well

 

[Ratatosk]

We had the same thing happen to us as to Dana. DS started "forgetting" what he had for lunch at preschool because he didn't want us to get mad at him. Felt like a terrible parent, as well

 

[Ratatosk]

We had the same thing happen to us as to Dana. DS started "forgetting" what he had for lunch at preschool because he didn't want us to get mad at him. Felt like a terrible parent, as well

 

[OperaMama]

They (at the clinic) nag us like crazy while my 6 y/o boy has very little interest in high fat things... He eats well, considering, and gets plenty of fruit and veggies, so I'm not going to let them make me crazy! I have noticed, though, that after school he might consent to a milkshake, but then he has to exercize like mad in order to build up any appetite for dinner... ALL CF MOMS SAY THE SAME THING, though: we try hard, we feel wretched, we try not to put on the pressure because the kids will resist, Sigh. Dana's right-- combine what they ask for with what we know they need.

Mariannell, mother of Francis and Roz (4, no cf)

 

[OperaMama]

They (at the clinic) nag us like crazy while my 6 y/o boy has very little interest in high fat things... He eats well, considering, and gets plenty of fruit and veggies, so I'm not going to let them make me crazy! I have noticed, though, that after school he might consent to a milkshake, but then he has to exercize like mad in order to build up any appetite for dinner... ALL CF MOMS SAY THE SAME THING, though: we try hard, we feel wretched, we try not to put on the pressure because the kids will resist, Sigh. Dana's right-- combine what they ask for with what we know they need.

Mariannell, mother of Francis and Roz (4, no cf)

 

[OperaMama]

They (at the clinic) nag us like crazy while my 6 y/o boy has very little interest in high fat things... He eats well, considering, and gets plenty of fruit and veggies, so I'm not going to let them make me crazy! I have noticed, though, that after school he might consent to a milkshake, but then he has to exercize like mad in order to build up any appetite for dinner... ALL CF MOMS SAY THE SAME THING, though: we try hard, we feel wretched, we try not to put on the pressure because the kids will resist, Sigh. Dana's right-- combine what they ask for with what we know they need.

Mariannell, mother of Francis and Roz (4, no cf)

 

[OperaMama]

They (at the clinic) nag us like crazy while my 6 y/o boy has very little interest in high fat things... He eats well, considering, and gets plenty of fruit and veggies, so I'm not going to let them make me crazy! I have noticed, though, that after school he might consent to a milkshake, but then he has to exercize like mad in order to build up any appetite for dinner... ALL CF MOMS SAY THE SAME THING, though: we try hard, we feel wretched, we try not to put on the pressure because the kids will resist, Sigh. Dana's right-- combine what they ask for with what we know they need.

Mariannell, mother of Francis and Roz (4, no cf)

 

[OperaMama]

They (at the clinic) nag us like crazy while my 6 y/o boy has very little interest in high fat things... He eats well, considering, and gets plenty of fruit and veggies, so I'm not going to let them make me crazy! I have noticed, though, that after school he might consent to a milkshake, but then he has to exercize like mad in order to build up any appetite for dinner... ALL CF MOMS SAY THE SAME THING, though: we try hard, we feel wretched, we try not to put on the pressure because the kids will resist, Sigh. Dana's right-- combine what they ask for with what we know they need.

Mariannell, mother of Francis and Roz (4, no cf)