We are now at 20 months of tube feeding with Miss Elizabeth. Every day is a juggle to figure out exactly what she needs to grow and reduce vomiting episodes. Here is her current blend– Elizabeth gets about 900 calories/day right now because we are trying to make up for lost weight that’s occurred over… Continue reading Blending Food for Tube Feeding
Lizzie’s Dietary Insurance Drink aka Healthy, Homemade Pediasure.
It’s no secret that I am a fan of healthy, homemade foods. We don’t particularly care for processed foods. We also try to avoid ingredients that do not come with health attributes. When you have a child that is tube fed or needs a supplement to help encourage adequate growth, the medical world is quick… Continue reading Lizzie’s Dietary Insurance Drink aka Healthy, Homemade Pediasure.
Breast Pump Wean
I’ve been MIA! Life has been BUSY! That’s how it goes with seven kiddos and a medically needy little one. I had initially hoped to continue to pump until Elizabeth’s adjusted first birthday (Sept. 9) which would have been 15 months actual. My milk supply dropped to only 10oz a day and it was still… Continue reading Breast Pump Wean
Breastmilk, Meat “Formula”, & Tube Feeding
Miss Elizabeth has been receiving all human milk since her premature birth at 26 weeks. In the NICU, she received a human milk based fortifier and some donor milk to supplement as my supply was building (I had major difficulty establishing a milk supply this time). For a short while, she also had 4ml of… Continue reading Breastmilk, Meat “Formula”, & Tube Feeding
Real Food via G-Tube
If you’ve read through this site, you are probably aware that I do not plan to feed Elizabeth formulas. Just because she has a feeding tube, doesn’t mean she should exist on a diet of corn syrup and vitamins. Our plan is to transition from breastmilk to a real food, blended diet over the next… Continue reading Real Food via G-Tube
My Whole 30 Journey So Far…
This round hasn’t been too difficult. Likely that’s because I’ve done whole 30’s several times in the past and I don’t eat a lot of junk food as a norm anyway… although, since little m=Miss Elizabeth Joy was born, I’ve had a little too much sugar. I digress… I keep things pretty simple- rotating veggies… Continue reading My Whole 30 Journey So Far…
Whole 30 and Making Milk
I’ve started another Whole 30. With my last baby, I saw an increase in milk supply when I did the Whole 30. I consumed plenty of carbs from produce (mainly sweet potato and squash) along with healthy fats. I have not been successful so far with this baby- every time I attempt to get on… Continue reading Whole 30 and Making Milk
Nipple Lubes
Here’s the thing. Whether you exclusively pump, exclusively nurse, or a combination, those nipples are going to need some love. Here’s the lowdown on keeping your nipples happy and healthy. Meet coconut oil- your new BFF. Seriously. Best thing ever. I applied before every pumping session (on nipples and lubed the flanges for easy gliding). … Continue reading Nipple Lubes
Nutrition for Mom & Baby
*I am not a medical professional. You should always consult with your qualified medical professionals before beginning any new supplements or dietary changes. This is purely based on my personal research and what works for me as a passionate health conscious mama.* Nutrition is a passion of mine… we were gluten free before it was… Continue reading Nutrition for Mom & Baby
Longer Pump Times- Increase Supply Part III
This is the third post in my “what worked for me” series including increasing fluids, increasing calories, and increasing pump times. The standard advice in the lactation world is to pump for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours. This is the advice I was given in the NICU (both times) by IBCLCs and that every mom… Continue reading Longer Pump Times- Increase Supply Part III
Beautiful Nourishment 