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It's so challenging to find things he will eat! If anything, the list seems to be shrinking, and I'm tired of cooking the same things over and over. Here's the main problem. He will throw up when *forced* to eat something (sometimes on the first bite, for sure on the second), and if he goes without eating dinner, the acid in his stomach makes him throw up in the morning and feel sick for half the day. I'm thankful for vitamins, otherwise he'd probably have scurvy because he won't eat fruit or vegetables. He also doesn't eat meat. 
After five years, I'm still waiting for him to grow out of it. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so did it eventually resolve?
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Have you considered having him tested for allergies?
Or giving him one boring alternative to dinner and allowing HIM to make it himself.. I have a friend who puts peanut butter and bread on the table.. if you don't want dinner you may have a peanut butter sandwich but no cooking extras
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I've discussed it with his pediatrician, and based on what I told him he believes that it's not a physical problem. I agree, because sometimes my ds starts gagging even before the bite gets to his mouth. I will discuss your friend's idea with my dh (although if we decide to do it we'll use Cheerios instead of peanut butter--you can probably guess why.  )
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Lynn,
I was listening to a talk by Dianne Craft the other day and she talked about kids who have very limited diets and was linking it to sensory issues. She is really a wealth of interesting information.
Her website is www.diannecraft.org. (sorry, no link, it's late and dial-up takes too long! )
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I agree about the sensory issues. My kids have been to OT for a couple of years now and I know there are other kids who also go there who have eating issues. They actually have a small kitchen in the clinic and I have seen them working on feeding/eating difficulties. Most of these children are probably younger than 7 but they are probably just addressing it at an earlier age in conjunction with other sensory issues. Maybe do an online search on sensory integration dysfunction/feeding issues?
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Here is the link:Dianne Craft 
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My 5 1/2 year old dd is the SAME and has been for YEARS! I am all ears listening to this conversation!
One question I have is that when you offer something bland like peanut butter and bread, what happens when ALL the younger siblings see that and want it instead of their good food? It's a domino effect and it ends up effecting the rest of the family.
Not to hijack the thread, sorry, but this is something I've been struggling with for a long time.
Thanks and God bless,
Christine
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I read somewhere that up until age 3 kids will try any food. Until about age 10 or so, they get really limited in what they will eat and then start to experiment again.
I had one that had a "gross-out" issue. If he saw or heard anything gross that day, and lots of things qualified, he would have a hard time eating. It reminded him of the gross thing he was exposed to. Also, he developed a really bland palate. Eventually, around 10 or so, he started to get more adventurous and try new things and, now has a diverse diet. I tried to make sure he was getting enough protein and gave him vitamins.
Maybe he'll outgrow it?
A friend of ours has the same problem with her 9 yo and the doctor asked if he was constipated. He is and the dr. recommended Miralax. The dr.'s theory is that it is hampering his appetite. So, they are trying that.
Our rule is chew and swallow one bite, if you don't like it, make yourself something else. It usually ends up that they eat cold cereal, oatmeal or leftovers.
I would definitely test for food allergies. We had that issue here and it can really affect them.
This is such a hard one for everyone.  to you.
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Christine, I think it's a matter of always offering only the one alternative.. that eventually the monotony will mean they won't choose that thing if they're willing to eat the dinner.. and the lack of lots of choice would also make them more willing to try new things.
But yes, it's for everyone and I could easily see here if we did that, that the novelty of getting to choose it would mean everyone would be having peanut butter and bread for a bit 
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Thanks so much for the link, Molly! I'm going to spend some time looking through it when I have a minute.
Jodie, we're going to go with the plain Cheerios version of your friend's idea. I've done something similar a few times, but we like the idea of having it on the table as an option, not making any kind of issue of it. I suggest everyone buy stock in Cheerios!
Christine, it might be wrong but I'm so glad to hear it's not just us (misery loves company  )!
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MrsM wrote:
Christine, it might be wrong but I'm so glad to hear it's not just us (misery loves company )! |
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Hey, I don't think it's wrong. I'm, in a way, glad to hear that others are in the same boat, too  . I'm learning what I can here.
Jodie, I appreciate your insight about the initial "fun" of the alternative food but that it will eventually get dull, especially for the kids who like their dinners. I guess I just have to get over that initial time. I'm going to give it a try. Peanut butter is dd's favorite and it's really the one thing that she eats, so I'm going to give it a try. Even if my 3 year old ends up eating peanut butter for dinner for a week or so.
Anita, I tried the one bite thing - she has to chew and swallow 1 bite before eating something else (healthy) of her choice - but she would rather not eat anything at all, even if she gets sick, than try even one bite. YIKES!
Thanks for the help...I'm ready to try again 
(and I am thankful for this thread - thanks Lynn...I'll be praying for you and your son, please pray for us too!)
God bless,
Christine
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