Ok, so after my breakdown last weekend I decided to see how I could give Momma the nutrition that she needs and make it easier for her to digest while making It easier for me to give It her. Of course, I am sure those of you out There already knew about breakfast smoothies and although I knew about them, they just were not something I really thought about…until now.
So yesterday I tried one. I put some Greek yogurt, tablespoon of oats, handful of spinach, frozen strawberry and peaches and I found frozen avocados!! Put all that in the blender with some raw honey and viola! She drank it!! However, I need to work on the consistency to make it a little more liquid than normal smoothies for her to take. Even though she drank it all it took her 25 minutes. IT was funny because she’d drink a little then look at me then look around the room then drink a little more. While I laughed the main thing was …. she liked it and that made me feel good. She got her Moms puréed meal for lunch and then ensure and a banana for dinner!
When someone is bed ridden and not active they do not need the normal caloric intake that active adults need. Finding that balance is a challenge and I Know this stage of our journey is only for a season, but for now I’m happy!!
Caregiving.....Screaming is allowed! 