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Published April 21, 2010, 1:27 pm | by holly

I need to write an update about Ruby's BNP and how iwe are going to watch it.  For now though I'm gong to talk about food.

We've been instrcuted to fatten her up.  We've switched to Pediasure for formula.  We've also started chocolate and peanutbutter.  We're still adding butter, cream, and oil to her foods.  Hopefully all of this will get us back on the curve.  She dropped off the charts again.  Coming off the NG tube she never lost weight she just stopped gaining.  It appears though that all the changes have sent her digestive system into a shut down.  I am currently awaiting a call from the nurse.  We've tried everything including prune juice and it's just not working.  She's terribly uncomfortable.

 

The constipation could have something do with the TWO bowls of rice, beans, sour cream, cheese, and avocado she ate for dinner last night.

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Hey there, you might

Submitted by Jennifer Camden (not verified) on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 08:46.

Hey there, you might remember me Chris, I worked at DMI and left a few months ago to study for an RN. I just wanted to say that your baby is beautiful, and it looks like yall are doing an outstanding job taking care of her. Hope yall are doing well.

Keep in mind that Pediasure

Submitted by Kellie (Carter's mom) (not verified) on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 03:45.

Keep in mind that Pediasure can cause severe constipation, so we either have to use the Pediasure with added fiber or add a pinch of Miralax to Carter's Pediasure. Good luck!

Have you tried Miralax?

Submitted by Debbie (not verified) on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 14:40.

Have you tried Miralax? It's our savior w/ Zoe. We use that, erythromycin, and suppositories most of the time, but Miralax really works wonders. It's also not at all dangerous and doesn't have any real side effects. All it does is draw water into the colon to help her poop. We use 1 tsp. a day, but initially, the doc said to start w/ a 1/2 capfull. If that's too much, just dial it back.

Hi Holly, We have recently

Submitted by Sheryl (not verified) on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 22:46.

Hi Holly,
We have recently introduced Jaime to Pedisure, too...we do a half Pediasure half Good Start Plus. We have also purchased the Pediasure with Fiber...seems to constipate less.
Weird that Ruby is willing to eat so much, but she's just not getting enough calories to grow. Poor thing! These kids and their eating issues...some days I just want to pull my hair out from it!
Hoping the Pediasure puts some pounds on the little rock star...try the one with Fiber added.

Good luck,
Hugs,
Sheryl