Another Day, Another Root Canal
I am going in for another root canal today. I had one done three months ago. It’s not a fun procedure, but (and I cannot believe I am about to say this), I am glad that I will have this done today. We are leaving the country in less than two weeks and I would hate to travel with a tremendous toothache.
In other news — we are fighting a food battle with Mr. Hudson these days. I’ve gone through a complete spectrum of human emotions in the last 48 hours and now have a plan for dealing with his not-eating. According to his doctor, Hudson is ‘too skinny.’ I don’t think he’s that bad, but I don’t have a medical degree.
If you have dealt with a toddler who does not eat or does not eat well, I would love to hear your advice for coping with this and helping this child get through this phase.
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Kristin said:
You know all the struggles we’ve had with Abigail. The biggest advice I can give it so be very careful not to make it a power struggle. Toddlers like to be able to have some control over their bodies and it’s usually over eating and pooping. We had a rule that Abby would have to take 1 bite and then decide if she didn’t want more. That no longer works because she’ll refuse that 1 bite. Right now she’s refusing to sit in a high chair or booster. She wants to stand on a big chair or run around and come back for bites (bad bad bad).
I’ve read and been told several times that it is our job as parents to provide the nutritious food and the childs job to decide what and how much to eat. It’s hard not to beat ourselves up for it, but as long as you remain calm (in front of him…persmission to lose it in private) and keep offering meals and snacks at regular times without pressure, he’ll come around. Also keep in mind that over the course of a week he’ll take in what he needs. One day may be little to nothing and the next a ton. Toddlers wont let themselves starve unless they can’t help it (medical condition).
Hope that helps