I know that Kayla has to take steroids because they help fight leukemia cells, but the side effects are insane.
I am going insane.
Kayla even told me in her won words “I can’t control it Mommy. My brain wants to eat more funions.”
What the hell am I supposed to do with that?
Her dr. told us that this is the time that we need to be careful with what foods she eats. He told us that this is the time when kids gain weight and might not lose it. It could carry over into adulthood. He specifically told us (and Kayla) “NO CHIPS!” It doesn’t matter how many times we remind her of what her doctor said, she is obsessed.
She will be taking steroids 5 days out of every month until next April. I have explained to her numerous times about how bad funions are (in mass quantities)
At 6 did you grasp the concept of healthy food vs. crap food? Did you care? Because even though we tell her that they are bad, it is all she wants. We make her eat something in between the bowls of funions. More times than not she chooses grapes or a banana.
The thing that we learned about steroids and the side effects is that she can’t help it. The kids develop an obsession with food. The cravings with Kayla are very specific. We have gone through McDonald’s cheeseburgers, pizza, olives, croutons with ranch on the side and funions. She has craved funions the most.
Earlier today she was crying to me and telling me that she was so hungry and she couldn’t control it. I just held her and told her that I know it’s hard for her and that she is doing a very good job trying to control it. She has already finished a whole large bag, so she is not starving. It takes everything in me to not just give in and give her what she wants. By the end of the day I am so over hearing about funions. She asks me every 5 minutes. and the whining goes on and on. When she gets her bowl of funions she devours it like she hasn’t eaten in days.
Besides what we are already doing there isn’t much we can do. All I have heard is “I’m hungry, I want funions.” over and over and over and over.
I know that this is a dumb thing to complain about, considering that it could be way worse.
But still, damn those steroids.
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Aww, poor girl. I’m sure it’s very frustrating, but it sounds like you’re helping her to control it.
I am so sorry for all you and your family are going through. Big hugs to you all and you’re in my prayers.
It must be so hard, Sandra. But, if that’s what is making Kayla feel a little better right now, so be it. Could be worse, could be caviar!
You are a great Mom, and venting here is what blogs are about. And us readers and FRIENDS are here for you.
Sending you many {hugs}!
Tammi
If you can’t complain here – where can you vent. Let the frustrations out- even if they are about funions. I can only imagine how hard it is. Many hugs to you.
That is such a tough predicament as a parent. You want to make sure your sick child feels comfort and happiness – even in a bag of funions.. but you have to think in the long-run, too! :-/ So tough!
Darn!!
You are right… this is not the worst thing to complain about… but it is a real sanity breaker too!
I hope that you find a balance between healthier foods and the funions….. until then… whine away! 
Kayla is a brave little girl!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.