tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post3005397724372072870..comments2024-03-23T02:42:09.727-07:00Comments on BooKiNG with MaNiC™: iF THiS iSN’T a TyPiCaL MoNDay!MaNiC MoMMy™http://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-27404672887711023162009-05-19T03:05:00.000-07:002009-05-19T03:05:00.000-07:00Hi, coming out of hiding....
Have you had her blo...Hi, coming out of hiding....<br /><br />Have you had her blood tested for deficiencies?<br />I totally agree that it is probably a boundary issue (oh, that age, right....hehe)<br />BUT, aside from being a picky eater it sounds like she's a carb addict - which major stress will induce. If she's got that much homework I honestly don't blame her. She could have food sensitivities and that would makeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-76816065777184557862009-05-11T13:48:00.000-07:002009-05-11T13:48:00.000-07:00Anon--thank you so much for this-it is very reassu...Anon--thank you so much for this-it is very reassuring to know your daughter is trying new stuff!MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-82532898331231157622009-05-11T13:31:00.000-07:002009-05-11T13:31:00.000-07:00manic, my 14 year old daughter was very similar. T...manic, my 14 year old daughter was very similar. Therapy did nothing. Yes, it's a battle/power struggle, but I don't think it's just for the sake of power. There's something very different about how things taste/feel to her. The good news is she has added several new foods each year. Just started eating hamburgers for the first time. Yay, she can go to a BBQ and eat something more than a bun. AndAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-23159057963273105982009-05-10T19:22:00.001-07:002009-05-10T19:22:00.001-07:00Oh, and my sister through high school ate the four...Oh, and my sister through high school ate the four p's -- pizza, popcorn, pretzels (the big soft ones) and pasta (plain). She's still alive :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-31173696879461744722009-05-10T19:22:00.000-07:002009-05-10T19:22:00.000-07:00I remember being in EI with Mister Man and seeing ...I remember being in EI with Mister Man and seeing all the kids coming in for eating therapy and resolving to never ever let this happen to my kids. It's so painful for the kids, and I can see how hard it is for you, too. Mister Man has sensory issues, so we can easily head down that path. But I'm with whoever made the comment that if they don't eat, they don't eat. There are other meals in Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07803503583347758969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-66925862148669080232009-05-06T13:23:00.000-07:002009-05-06T13:23:00.000-07:00I know Steph--the therapist took me aside last wee...I know Steph--the therapist took me aside last week and mentioned that maybe she is manipulating me. Um, YEAH! I'm not going to fight the big battle of forcing her, but will take away some of the things she loves. Thanks!MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-55224744634096336422009-05-06T10:55:00.000-07:002009-05-06T10:55:00.000-07:00Ok, MM.I'm going against the grain.
Maybe you cou...Ok, MM.I'm going against the grain.<br /><br />Maybe you could let her eat whatever she wants? Something says "battle" here and she is testing you. Even if she eats wafffles for every meal, she will still grow up and someday, she'll move out and live her own life.<br /><br />I used to struggle with my boys about this, but now, I am like EAT SOMETHING, DOESN'T MATTER WHAT.<br /><br />It will pass,Stephanie J. Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997433466625207454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-11387785614830736782009-05-06T09:20:00.000-07:002009-05-06T09:20:00.000-07:00Hi! First-time commenter...I like your blog!
We'...Hi! First-time commenter...I like your blog!<br /><br />We're now trying to feed our baby some solid foods, and it's HARD. It takes a LOT of effort just to get that food down her mouth! I thought it got easier as they got older, but now I'm not so sure...I guess every stage is difficult. <br /><br /> People keep telling me, "It' gets better; it gets better." I think it might just get Babe in Babelandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492994127366993720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-6113285768692348112009-05-06T07:03:00.000-07:002009-05-06T07:03:00.000-07:00Anon--so you let your kids eat breakfast and lunch...Anon--so you let your kids eat breakfast and lunch and if they don't eat the dinner you make, then they just don't eat, and they're usually fine? Cuz Diva does eat breakfast and lunch (well, I THINK she eats her lunch!), so this might be a good idea! Or I can say eat what we're serving or the alternative is a PB sandwich???MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-91395643627587972432009-05-06T06:23:00.000-07:002009-05-06T06:23:00.000-07:00I also have a beyond picky child. he does eat som...I also have a beyond picky child. he does eat some meat - if you consider hot dogs and deli turkey meat and occasionally hamburgers. I guess when he spent the night at my mom's house she got him to eat meat loaf by making him a mini one and convincing him it was a hamburger -- which esntially it is...but when i did the same thing? forget it. his tacos have to be just cheese. . i so feel your Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07497557740894791524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-67232065228559848352009-05-05T23:51:00.000-07:002009-05-05T23:51:00.000-07:00Manic, I will email you when we don't have a power...Manic, I will email you when we don't have a power cut and I have time to explain my angle in writing. The thing is, you have more than the food issues to get over because of the way you've tried to get round it before - having been there and got the whole wardrobe, never mind the t-shirt, I feel your pain! I don't have the golden key but I can tell you what has worked for me and pass on the Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09594327337549020199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-49873194963693662282009-05-05T21:59:00.000-07:002009-05-05T21:59:00.000-07:00Ugh! I have the same problem with my boys, my dau...Ugh! I have the same problem with my boys, my daughter eats anything! I cook dinner just about every night only to have their noses turned up at it! I do not make them something separate though...they eat what we eat or they go hungry (we're pretty firm with that because they usually eat breakfast and lunch)and we do make them try everything even if they gag (which happens just about every Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-12124610440578713802009-05-05T19:10:00.000-07:002009-05-05T19:10:00.000-07:00Man, we really, REALLY need to chat and gripe toge...Man, we really, REALLY need to chat and gripe together. JAM has such a limited diet, and I think his issue is texture... there's no easy solution. Ugh. Just thought you'd like to know that your misery has some company over here in MD. :)morninglight mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04128926711800459894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-16729813910670819042009-05-05T11:15:00.000-07:002009-05-05T11:15:00.000-07:003carnations--we did breakfast for dinner for her l...3carnations--we did breakfast for dinner for her like 4 nights a week with the waffles! So I have to take a stand on it right now and say NO for now. BTW, when she eats waffles, she JUST puts chocolate chips on them -- NO BUTTER OR SYRUP, because gee, that would mean she would have to TRY those items! LOL.MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-2768319724239606922009-05-05T11:05:00.000-07:002009-05-05T11:05:00.000-07:00No breakfast for dinner EVER? We do that sometimes...No breakfast for dinner EVER? We do that sometimes, and not because it's all our son will eat.<br /><br />Incidentally, he likes chocolate chip waffles.3carnationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942247215569463561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-74703751810563930462009-05-05T10:58:00.000-07:002009-05-05T10:58:00.000-07:00march--LOL on the NOTHING TASTES GOOD!
And pixie-...march--LOL on the NOTHING TASTES GOOD!<br /><br />And pixie--we have tried protein shakes, in fact, Mr. Manic and I were just talking about why we can't understand that she doesn't like them. But, she does drink instant breakfast carnation milk pretty much every day. That should be good, right? : )MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-71929754631330886202009-05-05T10:28:00.000-07:002009-05-05T10:28:00.000-07:00Um, I gotta say, I don't think I could eat blindfo...Um, I gotta say, I don't think I could eat blindfolded. Even if I knew what the food was. It sounds stressful for everyone. Have you tried any kind of protein shake things for her? Something that is healthy but can be altered to suit her tastes?pixiemamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15343744406666443879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-20487371614101413592009-05-05T09:52:00.000-07:002009-05-05T09:52:00.000-07:00our 10 year olds sound like sisters. Shitloads of...our 10 year olds sound like sisters. Shitloads of homework that usually result in tears (as of late) and if its not mac+cheese we are not interested...bah. So tired of "dad what can I have for dinner?" and I want to say "I am not sure how to make NOTHING TASTES GOOD".March2theSeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11824771918572184205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-26867991641651545802009-05-05T07:43:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:43:00.000-07:00My aunt went through something like this with my c...My aunt went through something like this with my cousin. She choked once and from that moment on, refused to eat. She would chew her food, but not swallow - storing it in her mouth until she could sneak and spit it out.<br /><br />They went though so much - bribery, begging, therapy, punishments, etc and nothing worked. She used to give her shakes and stuff for nutrition. And then one day, itGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00684328990767140199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-86215099986657058282009-05-05T07:36:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:36:00.000-07:00Wow! I guess I'm thinking "She won't eat anything ...Wow! I guess I'm thinking "She won't eat anything else?" And then I'm thinking,"Well, Ariana would rather eat any type of fruit than dinner or lunch. Sometimes she'll eat meat, but usually not, and she will eat noodles and grilled cheese. She's a picky eater, but not THAT bad!" I don't buy any type of "junk" food so she doesn't have that opportunity. She can ONLY pick healthy things cause that's Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811460930343769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-16973013284971418672009-05-05T07:24:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:24:00.000-07:00Lisa--I think what you're doing is GREAT and I sho...Lisa--I think what you're doing is GREAT and I should have done that for Diva a LONG time ago. JUST LICK IT! LOL! I really think that's an excellent approach. I am also going to NOT let her have the usual treats if she doesn't try something ... I Don't know! You'll get your 2-1/2 year old on track--she's still at an age where you can FORM opinions FOR HER! LOL! Thanks so much for sharing. You MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-7708748126487576372009-05-05T07:15:00.000-07:002009-05-05T07:15:00.000-07:00My 2 and a half year old is a nightmare with food....My 2 and a half year old is a nightmare with food. (I have 7 kids, so I should know what I am doing?) We ignored it for a while, but made a big deal out of how yummy everyone eles's food was. I keep telling myself that a kid has to sometimes see something around 15 times before they will try it. So I make her a very tiny dish of the dinner, every night now. She MUST at least lick each food. If Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-1054003374395552152009-05-05T03:50:00.000-07:002009-05-05T03:50:00.000-07:00Yeah, I think your Diva and my Nicole would get al...Yeah, I think your Diva and my Nicole would get along great! Nicole is about to turn 11 in November and is oh so the Drama Queen! LOL, she has been PMS'ing for almost a year now.../sigh...<br />My monday was insane..... <br />Hoping today is better.MaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-33397357935948478482009-05-04T22:09:00.000-07:002009-05-04T22:09:00.000-07:00Dawn! Holy Crap! But your son eats meat (hot dogs ...Dawn! Holy Crap! But your son eats meat (hot dogs is kinda meat, right?)<br /><br />I am dying to know how many other moms have these children who are BEYOND picky!!!<br /><br />And what to do about it?!!? I don't like the idea of forcing her to eat. I just CAN'T DO THAT! <br /><br />HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-18554139015295488692009-05-04T21:48:00.000-07:002009-05-04T21:48:00.000-07:00OMG Manic, we do lead parallel lives! My 8 y.o. d...OMG Manic, we do lead parallel lives! My 8 y.o. doesn't eat ANYTHING except waffles, pizza, hot dogs and strangely enough, California rolls! We battle it out daily, and right now he has strep, which I'm convinced has something to do with the fact that he gets no nutrition in his daily diet. No milk, juice, fruit or veggies (except carrots, and even that is very little!) I'm getting desperate,DawnfromCAnoreply@blogger.com