Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Babies & Avocados???

So, those that have been following JPA, know that we've had a few weight issues and he has reflux (GERD) and is on Prevacid. The makers of Prevacid stopped making the version he was one. Long story short, we now have to open up capsules, divide the little prevacid balls in half, and sprinkle the balls over some food. We tried both baby rice cereal and baby applesauce, but neither settled well with his stomach. His daycare provider, Elizabeth, suggest avocados. Yes, you read right, avocados.

Turns out, JPA LOVES the avocado. In fact, he'll even feed himself--well, he grabs the spoon and sucks on it... Hey, one of these days it will click that what he is doing is actually feeding himself and has more purpose than just something to suck on that tastes good.

And if you're questioning the fact that he could really like avocado, when he's done with the nightly dose (he only gets about a tablespoon or so, he gets quite upset and wants more....



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