I have tried to give him some small pieces of fruit and other foods. I thought he was doing good with it, but realized that most of it was getting stuck up in the top of his mouth. Then he would get too much and start to gag. I mentioned it to the OT today and she said that is something we will need to keep an eye on. She said if this happens it usually means they have very little feeling at the top of their mouths and they just don't know the food is up there, or it could mean that he knows it is there, but his tongue is too tight and he does not know how to use it to remove the food. She suggested that we get a small electric toothbrush and use it to rub on his gums, tongue and cheeks to help stimulate his mouth.This really is a small thing, but it has had me a little discouraged today (that along with some other things we are dealing with Charlie on, but that will be another post!). I feel like we are plugging along and making some big progress and then get hit with yet another possible issue to overcome. Then I have to remind myself how far we have come and how much worse things can be and it gives me the strength to push on. Cross your fingers that Cannon will like the electric toothbrush. Amy said that it can help a lot, but the kids will either love it or hate it. We shall see tomorrow!
