After going into great detail explaining to the nurse practitioner William's extensive history of not orally feeding and being dependent on all IV nutrition, hydration and medications for the past 7 months, William decided to take things into his reigns once again. Trying to pass time as we waited for our appointment with Dr. Kushner, Grammy pulled out a snack of Hot Tamales.
Oh yes, William shares Mommy's love for hot cinnamon! He insisted on holding one piece of candy. He carefully brought it to his lips, eventually stuck out his tongue to touch it....and before we knew it, William was double-fisted with Hot Tamales, popping them in and out of his mouth!
He was in his glory....that is until he decided he had enough. A little fussing turned into William's frustrated squeals. As I was wiping off the sticky red mess, I began to realize not all of the 'red' was rubbing off!
As it turned out, William had a reaction to the Hot Tamales....literally it made a red, hot, raised splotch encircling the greater portion of his face! Grammy kept touching his face, very officially monitoring the elevating heat. Finally, she said, "He needs a dose of Benadryl....this is bad!"
Let's just say the NP was rather shocked when she came running out to the day clinic to hear the story of the boy who doesn't eat food, only Hot Tamales!
Oh yes, William shares Mommy's love for hot cinnamon! He insisted on holding one piece of candy. He carefully brought it to his lips, eventually stuck out his tongue to touch it....and before we knew it, William was double-fisted with Hot Tamales, popping them in and out of his mouth!
He was in his glory....that is until he decided he had enough. A little fussing turned into William's frustrated squeals. As I was wiping off the sticky red mess, I began to realize not all of the 'red' was rubbing off!
As it turned out, William had a reaction to the Hot Tamales....literally it made a red, hot, raised splotch encircling the greater portion of his face! Grammy kept touching his face, very officially monitoring the elevating heat. Finally, she said, "He needs a dose of Benadryl....this is bad!"
Let's just say the NP was rather shocked when she came running out to the day clinic to hear the story of the boy who doesn't eat food, only Hot Tamales!
Truly, the pictures don't pay the situation justice, but are good memories!
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