Tight lipped

Since diagnosed with his double ear infection on Friday, Cole has been intolerant of any solid foods crossing his lips, much less a spoon. The few crackers he has eaten and the small amounts of almond butter he has sucked off his rice cakes have been the extent of his solid food diet--no yogurt, no avocado, no cheese. All those great foods that can add some bulk to his lean frame have been emphatically refused--it's been very frustrating! Today, however, he took me by surprise and finally ate a big bowl of oatmeal, followed by some avocado. In retrospect, I should have added some whipping cream to his cereal; it's definitely an adjustment to think about diet in terms of maximizing fat, rather than reducing or controlling it. But hopefully, his new appetite is an indicator that he's starting to feel better!