Well today I placed an order for what seems to me is the "next stage" of foods for Lucas. I have been putting off moving Luke to more firm and diverse solid foods until I ordered him up some of the low-pro options that will a big part of his everyday diet. Things like making him bread and putting the "peanut" butter on it, it won't be real peanut butter because 3 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter has his entire days worth of phe!! (crazy right?!?)
So how do I order up this food? I go to a special website and it provides me with all their options of mixes, baking needs, soup bases, pastas, rice, cereal, cookies and more. I select what items I need to order (including his formula) and it provides me with a grand total. So far we have been able to order up all free items. These are items that are paid for by the government and I have had a couple people ask me why would it be covered? Well Lucas' food is a medical food due to the fact that the protein has to be broken down and as much phenylalanine as possible must be removed. Now not all foods are free, mostly just the basics like pasta, cereals, formula and mixes. Things like nuggets, buns, some pancake mixes, and snack bars are not free and they are very pricey!
We will definitely make sure we keep some of the "normal" style foods on hand for Lucas, but for the most part this Mommy is going to be getting creative with her dinner time options! I think Jeff and I will only benefit from having to have more fruit and vegetables in our lives and on our plates!
So how do I order up this food? I go to a special website and it provides me with all their options of mixes, baking needs, soup bases, pastas, rice, cereal, cookies and more. I select what items I need to order (including his formula) and it provides me with a grand total. So far we have been able to order up all free items. These are items that are paid for by the government and I have had a couple people ask me why would it be covered? Well Lucas' food is a medical food due to the fact that the protein has to be broken down and as much phenylalanine as possible must be removed. Now not all foods are free, mostly just the basics like pasta, cereals, formula and mixes. Things like nuggets, buns, some pancake mixes, and snack bars are not free and they are very pricey!
For example:
2lbs (one bag) of imitation mashed potato dry mix is $33.00
3 pizza shells (6") is $25.29
2 burrito style pockets $10.79
We will definitely make sure we keep some of the "normal" style foods on hand for Lucas, but for the most part this Mommy is going to be getting creative with her dinner time options! I think Jeff and I will only benefit from having to have more fruit and vegetables in our lives and on our plates!
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