Hellobee Boards

@Mama Bird: Thanks! Yes, the picky eating makes harder. I'm glad to hear your son is starting to get it a little bit that what he eats makes a difference in how he feels. When I try to talk to my daughter about it, I still always get something along the lines of: "That's okay, Mommy. My tummy says it doesn't mind feeling bad" back.

@Pollywog: Thanks! If you don't mind me asking, did you have any kind of testing to confirm that gluten was the culprit, or was it a trial and error process with an elimination diet?

@kiddosc: Good point. I would want to know the scope of what we're dealing with if there is something going on here. The doctor we saw this week seemed surprised we hadn't tested for it yet since so many of the other fixes we've tried haven't been particularly successful.

@Mrsbells: Yes, we love that trick! You can get a lot disguised in a smoothie. It was never enough to really make a difference for her though, unfortunately. She's been on Miralax for the last year - and that was the biggest difference maker so far, along with eliminating dairy. I know the Miralax isn't not a long term solution though, and each time we try to back off, she runs into major problems again. It might just be that it takes more time and will work itself out. I'm hopeful we'll get there one day soon!

@Mrsbells: We tracked her water intake for a while because the pediatrician was sure she just wasn't drinking enough water. And she drinks at least 50-60 oz a day of mainly water, but also some almond milk with meals. She has a water bottle on her at all times and loves to refill it from a dispenser thing we keep in the kitchen. I mean, she could certainly drink more, but I feel like she's doing okay. I'm just grateful she'll willingly drink water...she fights me on almost everything I suggest she do, so I'm glad she decided she likes doing that on her own.