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FPIES What is it?

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Food Protein-Induced Entercolitis Syndrome (FPIES)– is when the body reacts to the protein in food.  For some children, one food is the trigger and for others multiple foods trigger the response.  Read more about FPIES here. Last week we began to suspect Elizabeth might have FPIES.  She has vomited multiple times per day her entire… Continue reading FPIES What is it?

Adaptive Clothing & Bolus Feeding

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We are always in search of adaptive clothing that will make our life easier with a feeding tube. Last year, I supported a Kickstarter campaign for Tubesies– a bodysuit made for easy access to the feeding tube (G-Tube or GJ-Tube). Because Elizabeth is small and a slow grower, she can still wear her original Tubesies–… Continue reading Adaptive Clothing & Bolus Feeding