dealing with family

[Guest guest]

I am feeling all stressed out with the fast approach of Christmas,

mostly because we will be travelling to spend the holidays with

relatives. No matter what we say about having a medical

condition that is responsible for his lack of eating and lack of

growth, all we hear from well meaning family members is " he won't

starve himself " , " just wait and he'll have a growth spurt " , " his dad

was just as small at that age " etc. I don't find this

comforting. I'd rather not talk about it at all over the holidays

but

everyone asks. Everyone we meet comments on 's very small size

- how is this affecting 's self esteem? I don't know how to

respond to people anymore.

I also want to know if anyone else runs into difficulty when taking

their children out. frequently dramatically falls to the

ground and says that he is " slippery " and " wiggly " . He is all limp

and will not stand or walk. I usually get angry with him and tell

him

to stand up and behave, then I end up trying to carry him in my arms

along with my 1 year old. I am worried that this act may be a result

of low blood sugar. What can I do if he won't eat to keep his energy

up?

Cheryl