Pediatric G-Tube Feeding
“Happy” Mothers Day
“Happy” mothers day, we say – Jolly and sincere, To all the women who look the part, Who all have a baby in tow. A thing we say to bring a smile, To appreciate our mothers – to show them we see. Yet we don’t realize, So often we don’t. Mother’s Day, for some, Is […]
The Emotional Rollercoaster of a G-Tube Fed Baby: Part 2
When beginning my journey to create meals for my daughter, I was overwhelmed with all the options. I was also overwhelmed with accepting the fact that my girl won’t taste her food – in a lot of ways, that’s amazing. But there’s also no reason to give her the joy of ice cream. I don’t […]
The Emotional Rollercoaster of a G-Tube Fed Baby: Part 1
My daughter has been fed through a tube since she was 9 weeks old. It started out as an NG tube (that’s a little tube that goes through her nose, down into her stomach), and then she transitioned to a G-tube on March 1, 2023. A g-tube is a tube that is held in place […]
My Baby is Fed Through a Tube
I’ve gotten quite used to the look when I say “My baby ate this or that..” and they say “Oh I thought they couldn’t eat solid foods?” and it ends with my explaining that she’s fed through a tube, and they try to keep the “That’s weird” look off their face… I think any of […]
Welcome to Dr. Mom
Two years ago, I was on my way to Alabama and Florida – I had a road trip on my own, as an “independent and free” person – more free than I even knew! I was very excited because it was the first time I felt fairly free after I lost my first baby. I […]