PBMT - Day 275
Managing Adrian's diet has been really stressful for Mama these days. There were times where Adrian could refuse to eat ANYTHING we offered him and yet he didn't feel hungry at all. He could go without eating for hours and not feel anything. We took advice from friends and families and gave Adrian different food to try out e.g. potatoes, pumpkin, macaroni, asparagus & radish. In fact, Mama has been mixing potatoes and pumpkin in the soft rice/congee she made for Adrian for years but Adrian didn't get to see the full picture of how these food really look like. Not to our surprise, he only showed interests on some but not all... for example, he takes macaroni (which is good as it gives him carbs) and ok with asparagus & radish.
Sept 8, 2008
PBMT - Day 273
Adrian has been refusing oatmeal as breakfast in the morning and so Mama gave him 8 oz of Pediasure instead. We think the milk is not as filling as the oatmeal and so today when Mama came to pick up Adrian from school, the teacher told us that Adrian had some biscuits at tea breaks!!! It's the FIRST time Adrian was willing to try out the snacks being offered at school - both the teacher and Mama were ecstatic!! That's the best birthday present Mama could have asked for.
Adrian has been refusing oatmeal as breakfast in the morning and so Mama gave him 8 oz of Pediasure instead. We think the milk is not as filling as the oatmeal and so today when Mama came to pick up Adrian from school, the teacher told us that Adrian had some biscuits at tea breaks!!! It's the FIRST time Adrian was willing to try out the snacks being offered at school - both the teacher and Mama were ecstatic!! That's the best birthday present Mama could have asked for.
Sept 7, 2008
PBMT - Day 272
We bought a new Zojirushi Stainless lunch jar and used it the first time to bring food for Adrian to eat out. It's the best purchase we've made and Adrian likes the new bento box very much. He loves self serving most of the time (by finger though) and would refuse being fed. However, we are quite worried that he's not had enough especially carbs since he totally hates rice!
We bought a new Zojirushi Stainless lunch jar and used it the first time to bring food for Adrian to eat out. It's the best purchase we've made and Adrian likes the new bento box very much. He loves self serving most of the time (by finger though) and would refuse being fed. However, we are quite worried that he's not had enough especially carbs since he totally hates rice!
Sept 6, 2008
PBMT - Day 271
Adrian finished all doses of TCM for his cold and he's finally recovered. We took him for another TCM appointment this morning. Mentioned to the doc the fact that Adrian had no interests in eating and he's picky on food. Doc convinced us that it's normal for someone who underwent chemo, not to mention for a normal toddler as well. We were given herbs that will strengthen Adrian's immune system (as usual) and will hopefully boost up his appetite at the same time.
Adrian finished all doses of TCM for his cold and he's finally recovered. We took him for another TCM appointment this morning. Mentioned to the doc the fact that Adrian had no interests in eating and he's picky on food. Doc convinced us that it's normal for someone who underwent chemo, not to mention for a normal toddler as well. We were given herbs that will strengthen Adrian's immune system (as usual) and will hopefully boost up his appetite at the same time.
Sept 4, 2008
PBMT - Day 269
Having gone to school for almost a month, Adrian has finally got the idea... it's the first time he didn't cry in weeks when Mama dropped him off to school. He was a little upset when Mama waved goodbye to him but soon went with the teacher and sat on his seat. On the other hand, Mama noticed some of the kids' "artwork" were on display. For one "artwork" that was showcased on top of the shelf where the school bags are, Mama saw Adrian's name on it!!! It was a "painting" using different kids' rubber stamps and Adrian utilized the concept of "Abstract Expressionism"!!!! Will ask the teacher tomorrow if we get to keep this artwork after display...
Having gone to school for almost a month, Adrian has finally got the idea... it's the first time he didn't cry in weeks when Mama dropped him off to school. He was a little upset when Mama waved goodbye to him but soon went with the teacher and sat on his seat. On the other hand, Mama noticed some of the kids' "artwork" were on display. For one "artwork" that was showcased on top of the shelf where the school bags are, Mama saw Adrian's name on it!!! It was a "painting" using different kids' rubber stamps and Adrian utilized the concept of "Abstract Expressionism"!!!! Will ask the teacher tomorrow if we get to keep this artwork after display...
Sept 3, 2008
PBMT - Day 268
Though the cough seems to have gone, Adrian is still battling with his runny nose. It's been a challenge trying to make him eat these days (well, it's ALWAYS a challenge ever since he had NB). Last week was brutal that he even refused to have his usual congee/soft rice. We had no clue whether he was sick or he's sick of having the food that Mama made. So we decided to let him try out our meals e.g. regular steam fish, boiled veggies and rice. He's had it for a week and so far he seems to like it. At least this makes meal time more enjoyable & adventurous for both of us. But being a picky eater, he only likes fish, all kinds of veggies as long as they are GREEN (except corn) and some rice. Portion wise, he can finish 3/4 bowl of veggies easily (60%), 1/2 bowl of fish (maybe 30%) together with rice (10%). We are worried that he's not had enough so this "adult meal" trial is only applicable for his lunch and dinner remains his usual soft rice/congee. Let's hope he can be more adventurous and is willing to try out more variety of food and later transition to having all "adult food" with us!
Though the cough seems to have gone, Adrian is still battling with his runny nose. It's been a challenge trying to make him eat these days (well, it's ALWAYS a challenge ever since he had NB). Last week was brutal that he even refused to have his usual congee/soft rice. We had no clue whether he was sick or he's sick of having the food that Mama made. So we decided to let him try out our meals e.g. regular steam fish, boiled veggies and rice. He's had it for a week and so far he seems to like it. At least this makes meal time more enjoyable & adventurous for both of us. But being a picky eater, he only likes fish, all kinds of veggies as long as they are GREEN (except corn) and some rice. Portion wise, he can finish 3/4 bowl of veggies easily (60%), 1/2 bowl of fish (maybe 30%) together with rice (10%). We are worried that he's not had enough so this "adult meal" trial is only applicable for his lunch and dinner remains his usual soft rice/congee. Let's hope he can be more adventurous and is willing to try out more variety of food and later transition to having all "adult food" with us!
Sept 2, 2008
PBMT - Day 267
Adrian showed significant improvement at the Physio session this afternoon at DK. He can hop on a trampoline for like 10 seconds before he stops. He repeats this a few times until he tires himself out. However, he still can't jump/hop on the ground (without the help of a trampoline) but at least this was a huge milestone for him. On the other hand, he still needs to be held (hands) each time he's walking on the kids gym parallel bars. Definitely room for improvement on his balacning techniques.
Adrian showed significant improvement at the Physio session this afternoon at DK. He can hop on a trampoline for like 10 seconds before he stops. He repeats this a few times until he tires himself out. However, he still can't jump/hop on the ground (without the help of a trampoline) but at least this was a huge milestone for him. On the other hand, he still needs to be held (hands) each time he's walking on the kids gym parallel bars. Definitely room for improvement on his balacning techniques.
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