Guest guest Posted March 29, 1999 Report Share Posted March 29, 1999 - Ok, I'm not an expert, but I'll tell you what I think I know based on Aubrie's experiences. I think you need to keep giving her opportunities to chew many different textures. If she spits them out, there's not much you can do but continue to offer them. Hopefully, she will become more and more comfortable and will eventually begin to swallow small amounts on accident. When she realizes that it's ok, she will be willing to swallow more. Does she see a speech therapist? That's who would know specific exercises and activities to encourage her to not spit out. I don't think I've been much help. Does Jillian gag when textured food goes down her throat on accident? Aubrie's gotten to the point that she hardly ever gags anymore, but she will spit food out if she's done chewing it and doesn't want to swallow it for some reason. Often she spits it out to get a drink of milk. It's not very appetizing to watch :-) Well, hope I was a bit of help. Michele mom to Aubrie (16 mos) CHarGE and (7 yrs), wife to DJ, in IL westml@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 1999 Report Share Posted March 29, 1999 In a message dated 99-03-28 22:51:06 EST, you write: << Does Jillian gag when textured food goes down her throat on accident? Aubrie's gotten to t >> , If it actually makes it down the throat, she does not gag. It's when it gets to the back of the mouth and it's too far for her tongue to retrieve that she gags and vomits. She seems to be getting a cold today and I suctioned her nose and blood came out. I hope that was jsut dry sinuses. But the snot was yellow, not clear and her eyes are goopy. Jeff said I must have stuffed the suction tube too far down her nose and I said that if I did something to cause her nose to bleed, it would have hurt and she would have cried so I don't think that was it. Foley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 1999 Report Share Posted March 29, 1999 Hi everyone, We sem to be having the same feeding problem with but not his twin . is very oral, puts everything in his mouth, licks things all over the house but when it comes to solids-NOTHING!!! He may suck it, lick it, etc., but he will not chew and/or swallow. Our OT and Speech therapist said it all has to do with sensory issues and with time and desensitizing the area he will evetually eat. I also feel like you that I am not sure if I should force feed him. He is a bit thinner then his brother but his weight is not that far off. I am a bit fustrated and wish like you, to give him a french fry or even a pretzel and see him actually eat it then lick it and throw it. The only positive thing with his mouth and senstivity we have seen in the past few weeks is that he does not fight with us anymore when we try to brush his teeth. Maybe this is the beginning!?!?!?!?? I would take any advice anyone has to offer on the eating situation. Thank you Murray mom to and -identical twin Chargers-2years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 1999 Report Share Posted March 29, 1999 JFoley6163@... wrote: > > From: JFoley6163@... > > In a message dated 99-03-28 22:51:06 EST, you write: > > << Does Jillian gag when textured food > goes down her throat on accident? Aubrie's gotten to t >> > > , > > If it actually makes it down the throat, she does not gag. It's when it gets > to the back of the mouth and it's too far for her tongue to retrieve that she > gags and vomits. > > She seems to be getting a cold today and I suctioned her nose and blood came > out. I hope that was jsut dry sinuses. But the snot was yellow, not clear and > her eyes are goopy. Jeff said I must have stuffed the suction tube too far > down her nose and I said that if I did something to cause her nose to bleed, > it would have hurt and she would have cried so I don't think that was it. > > Foley > , You don't have to suction too hard or too far back to make the nose bleed. If we just happen to touch the inside of MacKenzie's nose it breaks a membrane and bleeds, I don't think it's any big deal. I know what you mean about green stuff. We've all got that going on right now. Jeanie Colp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 1999 Report Share Posted March 29, 1999 - Geez-- I don't know what to tell you about the nasal bleeding. We don't do suctioning here (yippee :-)). About the feeding, do you have a speech therapist? I really think one could help you to understand what's going on and, hopefully, give you some strategies to overcome it. Michele mom to Aubrie (16 mos) CHarGE and (7 yrs), wife to DJ, in IL westml@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 1999 Report Share Posted March 30, 1999 In a message dated 99-03-29 12:26:13 EST, you write: << The only positive thing with his mouth and senstivity we have seen in the past few weeks is that he does not fight with us anymore when we try to brush his teeth. Maybe this is the beginning!?!?!?!?? I would take any advice >> , Jillian actually loves to have her teeth brushed. She's only got 4 (2 top, 2 bottom). So I am not real sure if it's a sensory issue. I guess if gag reflex is a sensory issue. Than that IS what she has, but teeth, she opens wide and giggles, then after I brush them, she grabs the brush and continues herself. Foley Mom to , , and Jillian 1w cHaRgE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 1999 Report Share Posted March 30, 1999 In a message dated 99-03-29 17:34:13 EST, you write: << About the feeding, do you have a speech therapist? I really think one could help you to understa >> Yeah, she canceled todays appt...Actually, No it's the OT who works w/her. Should I get a speech therapist over the OT? Foley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 1999 Report Share Posted March 30, 1999 In a message dated 99-03-30 17:57:20 EST, you write: << You may want to try having her watch you eat and exaggerate you mouth movements. You eat a cheerio then it's her turn. Show her the food/cheerio in your mouth then show her your empty mouth. Her turn! That's how we finally got to even lick a cookie. It's worth a try. >> Colleen, That's a great idea!!!!! Jillian imitates EVERYTHING!!! it's so funny when she sees someone chewing a piece of gum because she tries so hard to do that. Foley PS...We are staying at the Days Inn near Shriners Hospital on Sunday, April18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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