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My 4 year old thinks she will get fat if she eats :(

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 21:44

I am having real problems getting her to eat the last few weeks, as she can't talk probably yet, I can't explain much to her, but she said this morning when I asked what she wanted for breakfast "nothing, I will get fatter and fatter!!" Now none of us have any food problems, and we all eat well, so I have no idea where she could have got this from. I am worried as she is leaving her breakfast, eating at school (but not sure how much as she has school dinners) and picking at her evening meal. She also says it makes her feel sick.
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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:17

I hope I am not speaking out of turn here but lots of children with asd have eating problems. can be very finicky!

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:20

she doesn't eat everything the rest of the family eat, she eats the topping of pizza, and eats mince but nothing else that you put with it, but I can't even get her to eat these things atm

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:22

Is dd the same at school mieow??? Also has she only been like this the last few weeks? xxx

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:22

yes the last few weeks, She is at the same school as DS

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:23

oh sorry misunderstood that! Not sure how she is at school

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:24

Sorry mieow but how is she at school?

ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:24

Posts crossed How about speaking to the school tomorrow and seeing if she is the same at school??? xxx

SeaShells · 07/02/2005 22:24

I have the same problem with DS 6. He's never been a big 'eater' but has recently started saying he didn't want to eat or he'd get fat and shouting things like 'look at that fat lady' in the street! It's sad but I think the media etc has an effect on kids even at that age, also, we used to joke alot about SIL being a 'fatty', not really a 'fatist', just didn't like her to start with! We don't say the 'f' word in our house anymore! My DS must be the only kid who when asked if he wants to go to McDonalds, replies 'no you get fat if you go to McDonalds'! There's alot of jokes and comments about people being 'fat' even on kids TV, perhaps she's seen something silly on TV that's worried her or she heard another kid calling someone 'fat', it's so sad that such young children have worries like this, hope she feels better soon

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:26

also when she was younger she had problems with textures and would choke on food and drink, the hospital thought it was due to her feeding tube when she was in SCBU and it had an effect on her. She has been fine the past year and hasn't choked on food, and now this

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:30

mieow - you must be so worried. Have you mentioned your other concenrs to anyone???

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:31

not yet, I wanted to get some MNers advice first and she isn't eating the consulant till july so I am stuck atm. I might phone the SN HV tomorrow and ask her what I should do

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:32

I think speaking to your hv or gp is a good idea mieow. Wish I could do something to help xxx

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:32

eating the consulant LOL I meant seeing the consulant!!! and I haven't been drinking!!

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:35

I have and I have been so good lately!

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:37

I got very drunk last saturday, That will do me for a while, plus I am Misdees birthing partner so I can't go out for a few weeks in case she decides to drop

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:39

Very true mieow Have had a really lovely day with dh. He finished at 11.30 and we had some time together and he took me for much. Just finishing off the day with a couple of glasses of wine but as am on ab's for sinuses it has hit me big time!

ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:40

much???? Dh took me for lunch Hit me already!

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:41

I'm hoping they decide to induce her next week when its half term, it will be so much easier (and I can get out sooner hehe )

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:43

in her defence she did tell me to go out this weekend but to make sure I had my mobile on vibate and strap it to my hip. But I said no, I will wait!!

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:47

Not long until little misdee makes an entrance into the world
Was feeling broody for about 5 minutes last week. Soon passed How awful am I???

misdee · 07/02/2005 22:48

juts go out!!!

ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:49

Misdee - how are you? xxx

misdee · 07/02/2005 22:49

fat!!

only kidding. i'm fine.

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sparklymieow · 07/02/2005 22:50

no, I'll wait, I can get some cash together and wet the babies head for Pete!!

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ImuststopdrinkingBlossomhill · 07/02/2005 22:53

there is nothing so lovely as when you hold a new born baby in your arms. I absolutely love the bit when you meet your baby - so special.