We started feeding therapy two weeks ago. We go once a week. Have a meal and talk about what to try next food wise. Last week we decided Pears. Kwash has been doing well with smooth purees, although still limiting herself to about 2.5oz. So I went to Whole Foods got some organic pears, cooked them up and prepared them to a smooth like texture.
I was nervous about the texture, the rate of FPIES reactions, and just well... feeding her. At therapy she did great. No gagging, no resistance, just happy eating an oz of pears. That gave me a ton of confidence. Until 5 hours later.
Kwash wasn't into eating her last bottle. After we battled through it she vomited all over me. Not just a little, a lot. And the thing is she doesn't vomit. She vomited with carrots, cow's milk, and rice. So these episodes have been few and far between. Since she slept ok I decided to chug along.
The next day she flat our fought me about eating the pears. She only ate 0.5oz. My feelings of defeat returned.
Today she ate 3 bites which caused her to vomit. I cried for 3 hours.
Feeding team wants to put the pears up for a while. Bring them to the next appointment to address if it is a texture or avoidance issue. I say it's a fail. But who am I?
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