Lets Give it a Whirl?!

     So my son is terribly picky with his eating. It usually consists of corndogs, french bread pizza(even that we are having issues with now), chicken fries and chicken patties, and maybe the occasional yogurt. Well now he has decided that he doesnt want to eat much of that anymore but yet refuses to try anything new! What the hell man! Now we have to go through this guessing game everytime we think he is hungry. Of course he will slap one thing (because he cant speak) to let us now which he would perfer to eat and then we gladly make it...then he wont touch it! My daughter does this as well, she is  grazer, cant get her to eat a big meal but will want 25 different things during the day and its super annoying lol! So now my husband and I have a similar convo everytime its time to try to feed him...
  "What do you think he wants"
  "What did he eat for lunch"
  "Can you help me figure it out"

     Not going to lie, it gets old quick but what other option do we have? We have to try to give him something. Of course if everything was allowed in Lukes own little world it would be Oreos everyday with a side of candy and cake..This boy has a sweet tooth like no other which in turns makes it even worse on his teeth. We limit the amount of sugary things he has. He isn't a fan of getting his teeth brushed, although its a heck of a lot better than it was a year ago. He has lots of sensory issues, mostly with his head area. Hates getting hair cuts, teeth brushed, ears cleaned, face wiped...

     So I can see why eating is an issue but if ya could just help mom and dad out here! Throw us a bone!!! Try something new..you used to love spaghetti..or ravioli, how about some mac n cheese?! I don't push too hard because its apparent right off the bat if he is willing to "think" about maybe trying something or if its an absolute no go. Most of the times its a no go. I am a mother, I will always worry if he is getting what he needs. The things he eats all have processed stuff and chemicals and god knows what else. I want him to be healthy.

     Here's a topic we don't like to get into too but its the reality of our life so here it goes. When he doesn't eat right he gets backed up. He has always had a problem with poop anyway and it seems like the past 2 weeks have been rough. Constipation is a bitch even for adults. Little man gets so backed up that we have to help him with Vaseline and qtips to get it out, while he sits there and screams. We have started giving him probiotics this week. They seem to help some. I just wish he would eat something cool..like maybe something I make for dinner. What do ya say Luke..get on board with mom, once? =) Not going to happen but there is always hope! Ahh the joys of Autism