Texas Toast!
Jackson was discharged from the hospital. He hasn't lost as much weight as you would think, given that he hasn't eaten in such a long time. We have the UCSF to thank for that. But even thought they kept him moderately healthy with the TPN (IV nutrition), he did not eat a single thing the entire time he was in the hospital. So the plan became to get him home as soon as they got the TPN formulas calibrated correctly because we figured he would feel more comfortable and have quicker access to a wider variety of foods. To ensure he's o.k., though, they have sent us home with more gadgets as usual, more training as usual, and we can now give him his TPN (IV nutrition) at home over a 12-hour period each day. Our plan began working a bit faster than we expected. We weren't home for more than a few hours before Jackson cautiously nibbled at a piece of "Texas Toast," which is basically a freezer food section frozen garlic bread. Ultimately, he ate virtually the entire piece. There was only one problem: like many pieces of garlic bread, "Texas Toast" has small green herbs mixed in on the garlic part of the bread. Although they are tasteless, Jackson decided the toast was good, but the green parsley was "icky." He began telling his mother, "No green." Therefore, Keri had to sit and pick off every piece of parsley--but it was worth it. He may not have eaten very much, but he did not throw up, and he goes to bed tonight with something in his stomach. And that's good, because it's hard enough battling the cancer let alone the treatment. Tomorrow morning, we'll be up making "fatty cakes" (pancakes with extra fattening additives) in the hopes that he can keep it up. Thank you for your messages, we enjoy hearing from everyone.
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Yea Jackson!!!!! We are so proud of you for eating. We hope those fatty cakes taste good tomorrow, too. They sound yummy. Keep up the good work guys! XOXOX
Good job Jackson!!!! Keep it up and one more thing
God Bless Moms!!!!!!
hey big guy....what an awesome picture of you! you’re smile can make any persons heart melt, and being able to see your face daily on the computer, definetly brings a smile to my family! We are happy for you for finding something to eat, and hope the food only gets better from here! we love you and send all the hugs and kisses we can!
yippy-skippy for Texas Toast!! That is very good news and Lighting McQueen is very proud of you!! I am sure mommy didn’t mind at all picking out all of the yicky stuff anyways. As for those Fatty cakes....mmmm....sounds good. Hopefully breakfast was a success!
Hello Wyatt, I am sure you are going to be very busy entertaining Jackson now that he is home. Have fun with big brother. Let the good times begin! Think of all of the mischief you guys can get into!!?? But don’t tell mommy and daddy I said that!
Patricia, Juan, Tommy & Nicky
Hooray for Texas Toast!!! I’m so glad that you’re eating again (at least a little bit). I hope you like the fatty cakes even more. I wish I could have some, they sound yummy...and I could probably use some of those fat additives, too.
Hugs and kisses,
Lexi
What a relief. I am so glad to hear that the big guy is eating again. I wish all of you continued strength in your fight and you remain in my prayers. For now, enjoy the food!
With Love,
Morgan
Jack, When I was at Michigan Texas Toast was my favorite thing to eat, if only you could get the Cajun pork chops that the grocery store had to go with the toast you would have one good meal..Uncle Jeff
That’s great that you like the toast little man! Give mom a break though and have dad pick the parsley off of it next time....lol. Love you big guy....Maggie is preparing a Halloween goodie bag for you since you can’t be here to trick-or-treat with her. You guys take extra special care....we love ya!!!
Good work on the Texas Toast Jackson (and mom!)! And I bet the fatty cakes were delicious. Pancakes are Libby’s favorites for breakfast, too! Keep up the good work. We miss you and think about you often, and hope to see you soon.
Hi Jack,
We’re so glad to hear you found something yummy! We bought a big box of Texas Toast one summer, and your cousin Evan devoured it! (Aunt Lisa would’ve too if it hadn’t been so fattening--but perfect for little guys like you!)
We think of you every day, and we love your pictures! We’ll keep sending some out your way, too. Keep it going, and tell Wyatt how much we love you both!
what an adorable picture. so cute, and i bet you were thrilled to be picking parsley off of bread so he would eat!! i cannot believe that after all of this time i continue to think of all of you-make that jackson and all of you-every day. doing some small everyday thing around the house, and i realize that i’m thinking of jackson and hoping the best for you all. thank goodness the fight is still on. you will win, i know. ct
Nice work. Glad to hear the little guy put some food down. Hope the fatty cakes went down too. Eat like a horse and kick like a mule young man!!!
Way to go, Jack-man, keep chowin’ down!! No time for green stuff on Texas Toast - just bring on the cheese. Keep up the good work (I’ll bet your dad can show you how to eat those fatty-cakes 3 at a time). Miss you guys a bunch.
Way to go Flap JACK. I love Texas toast too. I hope that you like the fatty cakes as much. I miss you and wywy too. I will come and pick the “icky” off the toast for you anytime you want. Tell mommy and daddy to call me if they need a break. Love you.