Parent's Report
Hello professor,
I hope this email finds you well. I have finally had a spare minute to email you regarding our stay in Graz and the therapy we did. First may I begin by saying going to Graz was the best thing we have ever done. Mia is now eating so well and drinking very well too. A typical day for Mia food wise is as
follows: Wakes up approx 8.30am, she has two pots of fruit with cereal, followed by a 200ml carton of milk drank via a cup until lunch time, when she then has an enormous bowl of home made soup, followed by 250ml of fruit puree, and milk. In the afternoon approx 4.30pm she has a fruit cereal or rice pudding and another 200ml carton is opened. She tries to eat biscuits aswell. At dinner she eats another big bowl of soup, followed by her fruit puree and milk. As we eat she wants to try and eat whatever we eat, so far she has eaten, potatoes, pizza, pasta, chips, bread, and enjoys alot of our sauces. She then drinks another 200ml carton of milk before bed. She does not hold the cup yet, but i am sure she will soon. I cannot believe the change in Mia. It was a week since we got back she began drinking like me and you from a glass. We enjoyed our stay at Graz, it has helped our daughter Mia have a normal life. Since her tube has come out she now says Mama and other noises which she didnt before. She is happy and her nappies are wet. First it was very stressful as she became ill with a chest infection and was having no liquid at all orally or through the tube whilst we were in Graz, she managed to overcome it and started eating very well again. She did not drink for about 3 weeks, while we were in Graz, just a sip here and there, but now she has 600mls a day and thriving! The whole team was absolutely great and the therapy i got as well was very good too, i have more fun with food and dont mind if Mia dirties herself. Graz model was the best experience of our lives and thanks to you and your team my daughter is now eating and drinking like a normal child. Mia, myself and Carlos and all our family would like to thank you very much for everything you and your team have done for our little girl, she is so happy and developing at such a fast rate. If you do come to London please email me and i will help in anyway i can and also would love to meet you. Attached are some pictures of Mia before and after her tube came out. If you write anything about Mia please could you email me a copy so i can see it.
Once again a big thanks from us here in London.
Best regards
Sandra dos Santos