Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Full Moon and update on nutrition

It is said that the full moon brings about several urgent care cases - I have no idea whether or not this is true, but the fact is that the full moon adversely affects V. and has been for as long as I can remember when he started with seizures. It is funny but I always know that it is approaching full moon or it is the day, not because I have seen the moon but because I have noticed V's nocturnal movements being different, that too at specific times. The moon shines really bright through our bedroom windows and blinds when it is around full moon. I haven't tried to get a sheet that would try to completely shut out the effect of the moon - maybe I should. However, when the moon does get to the phase when it is shining bright outside our window, V's kicks/jerks start. He has a disturbed sleep pattern for about an hour or two until the moon moves and then he sleeps fine. How is it that I suddenly remembered this? Well, I do think of writing about the changes with the moon, but am never at the computer when I do remember. Tonight is full moon and V's sleep has been disturbed the past two nights - call this insane if you may - I would've never believed any of this - but the pattern is loud and clear. I don't know if it is the particular nature of the moon's light that causes his anxiety or just the moon itself but it does happen.

I wanted to write about V's nutritional update for the past two months. Ever since we came back from our trip in January, he became flaky about eating his spinach goop. He did eat it for about a week but his taste buds have certainly come to life. He asks for different foods, gets a lot more upset if his dad or sister are eating something that he isn't allowed to eat and he is more demanding about his food. There are obviously pros and cons. The good thing is that even without making the goop he is doing just fine. However, he sticks to the same diet. He has breakfast foods for dinner - like sausage - which doesn't matter because it fills his stomach. He likes to eat chicken soup, he still loves salad, and he loves hot dogs. I have searched for the right sausages and hot dogs - 0 carbs and natural. He still eats his daily dose of milk, yogurt, bananas and nuts. I am happy that he eats a variety within limits and is able to hold up fine. Hoping that the same continues. I would like to see him do fine with all foods one day - I am sure the day will come.

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