Stick a Fork In It

This is the best report I've had since my 6 month check up! I gained 1 lb. 2 ounces in 2.5 weeks. That put me solidly at 16 lbs. 11 ounces and well on my way back into the 3rd percentile. So yes, it seems that we are experiencing "soy"ful times here, firmly away from all milk products.

And here's those pictures we promised with me eating with utensils. I'm not totally self sufficient yet and can't quite get the hang of spearing or scooping my own food. But I love it when mom does the spearing and scooping and then lets me take it from there. (We were going to keep this between us and let you all marvel at my cleanliness.)




And yes, that is a well-balanced lunch you're witnessing. Veggies (edamame-my favorite, carrots, and peas with olive oil italian dressing), fruit (homemade pear applesauce), and chef boyardee. (If only we all had plates like this right? Mom's didn't look nearly as colorful or appetizing.)I actually ate almost all of it too. The Dr. and nutrionist were extremely impressed with my diet and felt that the switch to my special soy drink was definitely the ticket (along with soy everything else). You would be amazed at how long our trip to the grocery store now takes as I watch mom scour the labels for milk and milk proteins.

We go back in another month for another weight/height check. They think I'm really going to start taking off now. Hopefully not too fast though, mom needs some time to catch up in her muscle strength, carrying around that extra 1lb I've gained has taken it's toll.