This week at feeding therapy, Jordan was still sounding pretty good so Ellen thought she would try to mix things up a bit. She took some applesauce and put it through the blender to make it really smooth and then added Simply Thick to make it the consistency Jordan's food is normally made. After only 2 bites, she was sounding quite wet and gurgly. We gave her some more thickened Pediasure and tried a few more bites of applesauce, but again she didn't sound too good. Ellen decided that it wasn't a good idea to introduce any new foods into her diet at this time. Jordan will continue on thickened Pediasure and some thickened juices (any clear 100% juice).
Just to try another idea, Ellen had me feed Jordan 3 Tablespoons by spoon (instead of 2) and then try the bottle. When I tried it at therapy, Jordan had also had some juice and applesauce and by the time she got to the bottle, she only took between 1/2 to 1 oz. Since then I have continued to try at home and have had some luck, although her total intake amounts don't seem to change. If I give her an additional ounce by spoon, she normally takes 1 less ounce by bottle. I guess it's just a matter of figuring out if the spoon or bottle is a safer way to provide her nutrition.
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