It's been a week since Caleb started the Ketogenic Diet.
We came home on Thursday with a ratio of 2.5:1 because Caleb's keton level was pretty good already on that ratio. But when we came home, we went through a major trial and error period, learning how to properly mix his special formula. The main thing was the water temperature. The KetoCal formula dissolves in around 45-50 degree Celsius, and even though I made sure the water temperature was correct, what happened , I think, was when it was poured into the big jug, the jug cooled down the temperature of the water and thus the formula didn't dissolve properly. As soon as we realized it, we fixed the problem by making the water a little bit hotter.
But the main thing I wanted to share is that the Ketogenic Diet seems to be working! On Friday, Caleb was a TOTALLY different baby. He was smiling all day, cooed and even laughed!
After that Caleb had a few rough days while we were figuring out how to make the formula right, but again today, he was a very happy, smiley baby. Even though he had a few jerks today, they were way milder and shorter than before.
It is probably too early to tell, but we may have found the miracle we were asking for.
By the way, his diet ratio went up to 2.75:1 since this morning.
When I see these pictures, Caleb reminds me of ......
This boy from Where the Wild Things Are.
God is really awesome! Although, as you said, too early to tell, I am happy and excited that you could already see the improvement on Caleb. I will keep you in my prayers and hope the this new diet is just what Caleb needs, plus of course, a lot of love from all of us. Stay faithful, Jay and Andy. ^o^
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