This day just keeps getting better...

One of my biggest concerns that I wanted to discuss with the Pediatrician today was Truitt's food. At this age most healthy babies are eating baby food with chunks of fruits or veggies in it, and begin experimenting with table food. Because of Truitt's condition, such things have to be monitored very closely.


When they go on to eat real food, there is no reflex, they simply must learn how to break the food down with their tongue. If they don't know how to do this and just swallow the food whole, it puts them at a great risk of choking. My worst fear. I told the doctor today I didn't want to try it for a long time because I thought he wouldn't know how to eat it. He surely thought Truitt would do fine and that he was indeed ready.


So when we got home, after his nap, I went for it. I gave it a shot. On the menu, split pea soup with carrot chunks. I made sure the carrots were nice and soft so I didn't have to worry myself crazy. Just as I gave him that first bite, he mushed it right up with his tongue and was ready for round two!

What!?

I didn't even believe my eyes. He acted like he'd being doing it for months! I am so very, extremely relieved. Another step in the right direction!