Reddi Whip
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y didn’t start well… we had a very big outburst. Jake has HAD IT! Every person that walks in wants him to open his mouth.. it’s sore, it’s inflamed, he can barely talk, the ulcers are going down his throat, moving the tongue to say “ahh” is torture. He went off! On one of the Docs (the one he’s not particularly fond of) and on me. For a little guy who feels so bad, has NO energy, and is in starvation mode (with a body that shows it), he came out swinging! Slapping, scratching, kicking, spitting, screaming… I’ve never seen our son act this way. He’s been angry from time to time but he was looking to do damage. She didn’t know what to do. I told her that he was done and she agreed. He was so upset with me, saying that I need to help him, pleading with me not to let them touch him anymore. I understand, I’m his protector and I haven’t been that lately. In his eyes, I am enabling them to do these hurtful things to him. It was a moment for both of us and then he crawled in my lap and slept for three hours. I didn’t move, just held him, he was worn out. The GOOD NEWS… he woke in a much better mood. We did a puzzle on his bed and opened some gifts that he hasn’t had the energy to open. (Thank you to Henry’s soccer family!!! So many thoughtful, wonderful things!) I got a little smile through his mouth pain… oh my heart. 🙂 It was a good night… and even better… he ATE! Reddi Whip! I know, it isn’t much and it isn’t healthy but that’s what he wanted, it didn’t burn, and I’m a happy momma! It’s a step in the right direction and if he’ll eat Reddi Whip tonight, then who knows what tomorrow will bring… maybe yogurt! I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint. Jeremiah 31:25Trackback from your site.
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Santos Cwiklinski
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Cindy
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Every Baby Step is a Blessing! 🙂 Thank you, Jesus!
RedNeck Cure for Mouth Ulcers: drink 1 part Maalox, 1 part Benadryl. maybe a 1/4 a teaspoon each to get started.
Of course, ask his doctor if that’s ok to try. I don’t want it interfering with anything they’re doing.
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Tracy
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Just like his Momma with the Redi-Whip… surprised he’s not drinking coffee with RediWhip yet!!!! Love you Jake… keep eating sweet boy!
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Paula
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Who hasn’t stood in the kitchen and consumed rediwhip directly from the can into the mouth! I like the way he thinks!! Go JAKE!
Maybe he can try GoGurt from a tube next!
Just put one foot in front of the other and take it one day at a time, Mardon. You are amazing. You have always been amazing. And you will continue to be amazing!
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Amber Kreitz
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Courage …in your heart.
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Erin
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I just thought of something – maybe you could mix some protein powder in the Reddy Whip. 🙂
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mhickford
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Does it have a taste, Erin?? Will it thicken it up much? He needs weight gain! At the moment he is gun shy of so many of his favorites as we have tainted them with trying to mix meds into them. Choco milk is a thing of the past… before this, he would drink it all day long if I let him. A hard lesson learned for us. DO NOT mix things in their favorite drinks… trust is lost and he will no longer drink them when we REALLY need him to drink.
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Erin
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There are different kinds – chocolate, vanilla, strawberry. Also, what about peanut butter? That has good fat & protein. Maybe mix that into the Reddi Whip, so it’s not as thick as straight up peanut butter. Or peanut butter mixed into ice cream or a milkshake? Maybe whole milk, ice cream (vanilla or chocolate), peanut butter, a banana, and chocolate or vanilla protein powder into a milkshake. That would probably be yummy! And fattening, but also with some protein & vitamins.
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Jenn
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Baby steps are a blessing 🙂
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Erin
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Poor sweet baby! And you ARE his protector!! You are doing an AMAZING job!! I am so happy that he is feeling a little better & eating. Maybe ice cream next? Did the doctors say there is anything they can do about the mouth ulcers? Dave’s uncle, who is an oral surgeon, gave me some “magic mouthwash” he concocted because I got some of those sores in my mouth right before our wedding. It helped them clear up fast. Not sure what it was, but maybe there is something that can help Jake. Will be praying the sores heal soon, he continues to improve eating, and that y’all can go home for a while!
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Adriene Bodin
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PTL he is eating healthy or not eating is eating. If he wants ready whip I’ll go buy all types of ready whip for him! Stay strong my friend!
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Carrie
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Sounds like the perfect meal to me! Thinking and praying for you all constantly. Love you!
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Sarah
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Sounds to me like he just needed to let it all out. Good to see that after all he’s been through he still has so much fight in him. I take that as a good sign! You are wonderful parents, and God is leading you through this storm. We’ll take blessings in the form of Redi Whip!! Praying, praying, praying!!!!
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