Rice Krispies

The occupational therapist was here today.  I put half a piece of Rice Krispies cereal on Josiah's gums.  This was our first attempt at non-pureed food.  He didn't want my fingers in his mouth at all but he seemed quite intrigued by what was in his mouth.  He had less resistance for the second attempt and no resistance for the third attempt.  However, he was finished after the third attempt.  I'm hoping he'll progress.

I'm not sure if I should admit to this but the OT's other suggestion was to try a piece of a Cheesie.  I am considering buying Cheesies for my almost one year old!  They are the same texture that dissolves easily in the mouth and they have a very strong flavour.  She said she finds that kids who are fed by an NG tube are not hungry and they like strong flavours.  The dietitian comes tomorrow.  I wonder what her reaction will be to the Cheesies suggestion.

We talked a little about the fact that Josiah isn't eating as much.  It seems to correspond to the switch to the all formula feed as well as his increased feeds.  He's now getting 100 millilitres of formula each feed. 

The volunteer was here with Isaac this afternoon.  He had fun reading and playing with her.  Josiah had a good day.  The boys were both in the crib this evening so Isaac decided to listen to Josiah with the stethoscope.

Grandma received some nice smiles from Josiah this evening.  Thanks for your prayers.

Blessings,

Elizabeth

Lamentations 3:21-23
Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:  because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.  They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.


P.S. We hope you can come to Josiah's celebration!  Please RSVP to the email address prayforjosiah@gmail.com.  Celebration details found below.

Josiah's Celebration Details: 


Who: Everyone is invited; please come and go as you please
What: Josiah's Celebration Open House
When: Sunday, April 14 between 4:00 - 5:00 (singing Happy Birthday at 4:30)
Where: Fellowship Hall at Waterloo Pentecostal Assembly
Why: To celebrate all that God has done in Josiah Faulkner's life.
Refreshments: Birthday cake, punch, coffee, and tea

Please RSVP to prayforjosiah@gmail.com.

Gifts: In place of giving birthday gifts, we would rather this just be a time of celebrating God’s faithfulness in Josiah’s life.  Josiah would love it if you would write him a letter telling him about something good God has done for you.  If that is not something you are comfortable with, please feel free to write him an encouraging letter.  Please send the letters to prayforjosiah@gmail.com.  Children and adults are encouraged to participate.  These letters will be posted at the party (unless otherwise noted) and then put into a book to celebrate and honour God’s love and faithfulness.  We hope to see you there!