Ever since Cara's T1 diagnosis back in Feb 09 many, many things have changed for Cara and us adjusting to our "new normal". Some changes have made me morn for the child that she once was and the life that we once had, some changes have just been more frustrating and stressful then anything, and others, well they really did not affect us like I thought they would. I always said because Cara was diagnosed so young she really does not remember being a non D kid. Some days that statement breaks my heart, other days I'm glad that she does not remember how carefree life was. I'm glad that this is her NORMAL there is nothing "new" about it...it's just the way it is.
However there has been one change that has just been mind blowing.
Before diabetes Cara ate like a bird, she never really sat down to eat a meal and she NEVER ate a whole meal. She kinda picked and snacked all day and at meal times she would almost walk around the table while she ate until she was about half way done her meal and she was FULL. She almost seemed bored with eating.
But after her diagnoses BOY, CAN THAT KID EAT! AND SHE IS FAST. She will devour a meal in NO TIME, sometimes faster then me! She never seems to beat her dad but my gosh I can't believe the speed in which this kid can eat. Almost every time she eats lunch I will put a sandwich down in front of her, turn around to make Kirstin's or Cody's sandwich and Cara is walking by me humming a little song going to play because she is all done. Every day I used to yell "get back to the table and finish your sandwich" as she skipped passed me she'd say "I DID". In the beginning I was certain she was hiding her food somewhere or feeding it to the dog, there was just NO way she was eating that fast...BUT SHE WAS... every time. Trust me I have peeked around the corner on many occasions just watching to see what the heck she is doing with her food and guess what? She is eating it!!
This kid has some skillz and as soon as she is old enough FOOD COMPETITION HERE WE COME :)
So my question is, is this a T1 thing? Does your T1 DEVOUR THEIR FOOD TO??
6 comments:
My soon to be 8 year old devours his food in seconds then eats more and more and more. Bryce on the other hand is picky and he isn't a scarfer, he take his time to eat usually. So not necessarily a t1 thing.
JOE loves to eat. He is not a grazer, but when it is time to sit down and chow...he is IN. He always wants MORE food after he is done with his dinner. Many times it is a lower carb item. I try to keep dinner around 40 grams and we frequently hit that with the meal...so he has cheese or a PB Lollipop after dinner.
I am not sure if it is a type 1 thing...or just our kids are great eaters. I am grateful for it though. I know I am safe bolusing him up front.
Yes, this is exactly what happened soon after diagnosis. My mother had always insisted she was too frail and something was wrong years before her dx. Her lack of interest in food was rectified by injected insulin. Insulin is a growth hormone and once injected, she will be hungry. Use this to get her to eat food she does not like as much. I serve meat first with milk, then give veggies and starch after meat is finished. She eats the proper and healthy amount of food now; we don't have to chase her around the house trying to get nutrients into her.
Lovebug has ALWAYS been a HUGE eater. And yes, she still devours her food and eats like a pig. I'm pretty sure she has a bottomless pit for a stomach.
Justice is so unpredictable. Some night he can over 10oz of pasta other night not even 4. Wish there was rhyme or reason
Jack is a slow eater, but oh, how he loves his food! He definitely eats more than my two non-D kiddos. He might even eat more than the two of them combined at some meals. It amazes me that he remains as thin as he is!
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