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[quote=Anonymous]Grandma here. You poor thing. You and your DH must be exhausted and terrified. I am glad she is eating better. By all means keep trying new MDs until you find someone who is supportive of you and you feel comfortable. In the immediate future you must go to your own doctor and get some Xanax or other drug, if you haven't already. You need to be able to sleep and relax. Interesting that she ate at Chipotle.  In addition to your emphasis on bottle feeding, I would at least get her used to socializing around food. All babies are social and learn from best form other kids. Try to find some babies and toddlers who like to feed themselves. Then put her in a position to watch them and smear some yogurt or pudding or sweet potato puree in front of her.  Then stay out of her line of sight. When she learns to sit, put her in a high chair and put lumps of various foods in front of her. You and your DH should then relax and eat and not pay too much attention to her unless she cries to get down. Never sppon feed her unless it is medically  necessary.  Babies like to control their own environment. She may have medical issues or development problems, but for humans eating is a social pleasure, so this part can't be ignored. [/quote]

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