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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP back again.  Many thanks to pp's for ideas and advice, especially those who have been there.  To answer some questions:  DS is 13 and has been tested for Celiac, IBD, hormonal issues, etc.  His bone age is several years behind which is a good thing from his endocrinologist's perspective, because it means he still has lots of time to grow.  All testing has been normal and we're confident he's getting great medical care.  It's pretty clear that genetics are behind this, due to parent and grandparent history.  In addition, DS's younger sibling is a very picky eater (unlike DC who eats almost anything) yet despite their totally different eating habits the height/weight for these two kids tracks almost exactly by age.  At this point though it doesn't matter if genetics are the issue... he needs to gain some weight.

Re food in the bedroom, I appreciate that this is an unorthodox strategy!  My hope is that having food right there will make it easier for him to snack. It's one less obstacle. Just like at work, if there's food in or on my desk, I will eat it (won't we all).  DS is highly motivated to gain weight so I don't think he would lie to me about eating when he isn't.  I definitely do not want a mouse infestation in his room however so we are trying to be careful there.

We do a lot of ice cream but no one has recommended lots of unhealthy food like chocolate bars and donuts.  They've encouraged things like avocado, full-fat Greek yogurt, nuts, energy bars, etc.  The usual.  That said we haven't seen a nutritionist yet (I think that will happen next) so maybe this person will have different suggestions.  DS did try Ensure a couple years ago and hated it, but I know there must be other similar options.  I welcome suggestions there too.

Thanks again and please keep the ideas coming.[/quote]
I am pp who posted about donuts and all that. Nutritionist from Georgetown pediatrics told me and DS to do all that. [b]Have a home made stew and then second lunch of burger and fries.[/b] To add oil to his soups, all that came from a pediatric nutritionist. She has moved to Louisiana since, but she is the reason my DS gained weight and hence grew.[/quote]

OP again, thank you PP for sharing all of this and it's great your son is now doing so well as a young adult.  But there is no way my kid could eat all this in one sitting!  I wish he could.  For example, breakfast is often a bagel with lots of cream cheese, a couple sausages, and some fruit, and then he is maxed out.  I am wondering if that's part of the challenge... He has what seems like a regular appetite to me but not anything more than that.  I will be curious to hear what a nutritionist says and really appreciate all the suggestions.  [/quote]
There was no way my DS would eat all that in one sitting either either. He thought that one a half slice of pizza is more than enough food. He fought it tooth and nail. It was eat now, then an hour later, like a hobbit, second breakfast, etc, first lunch, second lunch, two dinners, that type of thing. Then get him a snack, then stop at McD on the way home from sports and get a Mcflurry and a small hamburger then eat dinner at home. It was not easy, at all.[/quote]

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