PDA in 6 year old with restrictive eating
Hey, we are struggling to feed our 6 year old son with PDA/ADHD. Growing up, we introduced lots of new foods, lots of variety. However, over the last 3-4 years it has dwindled to basically only a handful of foods that are "safe". When we even mention supper, it's a strong emotional response. We actually have to call his supper, "breakfast", otherwise he won't even touch it.
His Dr had us do up bloodwork and noticed that his cholesterol was a bit higher than she would like for his age.... told us to add healthy fats... which is fine. However, she is completely aware of the challenges we have around feeding, so it's extremely frustrating to hear, "just add this".
His cholesterol is obviously higher because of his diet but he is so restrictive in what he will eat we are extremely limited. We have tried to make some healthier swaps, as much as possible... but even still, I feel defeated. I hate that meal times have become such an uphill battle. I feel guilty that my spouse and I (and two other kids) are eating nutritional, well balanced meals.. while my 6 year old survives off of jam sandwiches.
We have been to OT/dietician. Very little came from it. I feel like nobody understands. Nobody sees the meltdowns my kid has when offered something new.
I am trying very hard to figure out how to parent my child and most days I feel like I failed as his mom. Between, school, bedtime and mealtime I am losing my sanity with my child.
Edit to add: His safe foods are jam or Nutella sandwiches, crackers, yogurt, waffles, chicken nuggets, fries, apples, berries, granola bars and certain cereals. He will eat pepperoni but we have really had to cut that one out for obvious reasons. The list used to be longer but it just keeps getting shorter and shorter.