How a Feeding Tube Works

[@bunnycox1046]

AS A FORMER HOME HEALTH PEDIATRUC NURSE..I APPLAUD THIS LADY

[@MarthaMajority]

Peter is amazing and it is clear he is reflecting the love that mom, dad and siblings show him.

[@vickieking5831]

When he smiles, he melts my heart.

[@valerianoincapas5758]

I really love this boy 😊. Peter is always in my prayer. God bless the whole family.

[@tanjawilkinson1125]

He is the sweetest little boy he tries so hard and I have never seen him fuss about…. He is a gorgeous child and very smart I love to follow his progress … thanks for sharing … many healing prayers coming his way all the days all the nites you go Peter we are all rooting for you I see you breaking this barrier here you are miraculous

[@girliegrandm]

Precious little Angel!😇 Strong, happy & so Blessed with such a loving family. ❤❤

[@lanainman7107]

Peter is blessed to have parents so loving .You were great at explaining his feeding tube. Bless Peter and his whole family.

[@melodyproffer8860]

This little boy makes me smile best wishes from Indiana

[@carolyenik2128]

I love Peter. He has light, love and joy and a loving family, and many, many friends out here that just love to see him Smile. God Bless Peter❤❤❤❤ and his family.

[@bettyreidenbach5932]

I post this because my grandson was in the hospital over Halloween and was distressed to find that most of the children couldn't really trick or treat. They didn't take food by mouth. My grandson had a brain tumor and was blessed to be placed in hospice at St. Marys Hospital for Children in Bayside, Queens, NY. So many of the children in residence were children with cerebral palsy. My grandson, at 18, was older than many of the children there, but he told his psycologist that he listened to the children on his floor laugh and celebrate life, despite their handicaps, and it was one of the most joyous sounds he ever heard. Please pray for Ken, my dear grandson, and for us. He died on Dec. 17.

[@ZooZoo293]

Prayers for Ken, and for you. What a joy to hear children's laughter before leaving this earth. ❤

[@eloquentia7207]

So sorry for you loss...😢

[@annmariemoreno6906]

So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻 Ken and your family are in my prayers

[@alicesings1971]

My condolences 💐 Thank you for sharing your story. Blessings to Ken and your family.

[@raffaelabellagamba7093]

Tutti i miei pensieri per la Vostra famiglia 👪 con tutto il cuore ❤

[@sallyethridge1393]

Peter is a lucky little boy to have a wonderful family.

[@annagraser5088]

Pete is so HANDSOME!!! LOVE his outfit.

[@RealTalk100-o8v]

He's beautiful and you're a great mom

[@patvisek222]

Thank you for sharing this with us. Your son is just so adorable and I love watching the family interactions with him and you and your husband are so special in the way you care for him. God Love this little guy! If I was near to him I'd be hugging him and giving him big kisses!💞

[@samanthamaguire3668]

OMG, I have Just realised JUST How Much PETER looks like You! He is YOUR DOUBLE 🥰 YOU are Wonderful Brave Parents to be able to do ALL This 💯. God knew what he was doing when he sent This Precious little Prince to Yous. I cant believe He is just sitting there and taking it ALL in his Stride, with the BIG Smile and Cute Dimples 🥰. YOUR Family is BLESSED in MORE ways than ONE! Thank You for Sharing this, I just Wish I had had been Half the MOTHER YOU Are. LOVE you ALL so Much 💗🙏❣️

[@ew7512]

Interesting, and a great visual. I never knew how they worked. Thank you for sharing that.

[@Terry_1111]

I've always wondered how this works. Thank you for explaining it so clearly! Much love to Peter and all of your sweet family!

[@Jeriann-027]

You're wonderful parents. I have an adopted daughter who has a feeding tube. We also have a handicapped son. You're both very special parents. The way you take care of your son is amazing. He wouldn't be able to do what he does if it wasn't for the love you both give him. God bless ❤⚘️💚 you all!

[@hardenhach730]

Your son is beautiful ❤. He is a blessing from God.

[@revealanation7778]

I don't know why this made me cry and smile at the same time. I'm praying that Peter can some day soon, eat without a tube, and run and play. ❤🥲

[@brinbrie]

Prayers and love to you guys!❤😊

[@dianademery777]

Excellent education there, Petey's mom!! ❤

[@Janice5957]

You are a wonderful mother

[@nickic8759]

Couldn’t have put it better ❤

[@susanstrickland6774]

Thank the Lord that tube feedings are available. I hope Precious Petey tolerates them well. Love that sweet smile. Family ♥️.

[@abigailmurray4248]

He’s a lil doll. I just want to kiss his little cheek.

[@fredrickaferguson6370]

Good evening to the Mellor Family """ Thank you so much for always sharing with us some of Peter's challenges, he's a Hansome, strong , intelligent young man , with a family that's so unique, with their family bond if Love, strength and showing God's grace and mercy,,,,,,, Mom and Dad it's no words in the everyday language to describe you and your family , ""ONE OF A KIND """ GOD BROKE THE MOLD """"" YOUR FAMILY IS SO WELL ROUNDED NO MATTER WHAT !!!!!!! MUCH MUCH LOVE FROM MARYLAND ❤❤

[@teresacarter9930]

Ah, that smile!!!❤❤

[@ChasingTadpoles]

Prayers for Peter! Prayers for his mom and dad and siblings! What an amazing job you are doing ❤

[@nikkijooste-strombeck5045]

Amazing! You explained that so well. Love Peter ❤

[@mistymcclanahan1138]

Wow that's pretty neat. He just makes my day when I see his sweet smile. GOD bless y'all's precious family. 🛐

[@Offutticus]

Peter, friend of mine (named Sam) had to have a feeding tube placed after he suffered a brain injury due to hypoxia. He cannot speak very well nor can he swallow. But inside, he is still my friend Sam who smiles and goes for walks and loves his cat. His intelligence is fine and he's getting better at fine motor skills to someday use a voice app. So hang in there bud!

[@DuchessDelphine]

Peter is so beautiful and has the sweetest smile. I hope mom and dad can get the rest and restorative care they need as well. Full time caring is very difficult. Carers need pampering and rest as well

[@judyragen3892]

We all feel that PETEY is special......I know I do . I wonder why GOD let us all fall so in love with him ? 💖 Prayers for this little one and his family.💋🙏🕇

[@StinglikeaBea]

Aww, love your family shorts. Keep them coming please x say hi to Petey. X

[@marisoltamayo2785]

Lov3 his Smile.

[@marcybaugh3647]

Thank you for this video! I am an RN who has worked with medically fragile kids for 8 plus years. I am now finishing my Family Nurse Practitioner training to continue this work as an FNP. I have trained many Private Duty Nurses with the gastrostomy button like Peter’s. And this video is a great intro to the basics of G-tube buttons!

[@nateawilliams7309]

Thank you sharing your ❤world with us.

[@mockkingbird13]

Nice demonstration :3 My nephew (4yo) has a g-tube and we love it. He used to have an ng-tube (through nose to stomach) when he was on formula, but the placement and the inconvenience of the machine and managing a continuous feed was difficult to maintain. Also our local hospital kind of sucks (we drive to a more distant one for most things involving his care) and if he pulled out his ng-tube we would have to re-intubate him ourselves and that was very nerve wracking and he absolutely hated it. In comparison, the g-tube and bolas feeding (by syringe not pump) is much more convenient. He's on Real Food Blends and i swear he's getting more nutritious meals than most adults I know, haha. No idea if he will ever eat by mouth. He will sip small amounts of soup, suck freezie pops, and lick up ice cream, but if he gets a piece of solid food in his mouth he will gag and puke. He's medically complex with no concrete diagnosis, but the doctors are currently theorizing that he may have oral/verbal apraxia which might interfere with his ability to control his mouth and throat, affecting ability to swallow, and also explaining why he is nonverbal. Best of luck with Peter's journey moving forward! It's a tough ride, but the joyful moments make everything worth the painful parts!

[@MindyMontes75]

I forgot to say what a amazing mom you are! Special needs moms are truly special just like the special need child. 😊❤️

[@Tammyperry1]

I agree Mom is one strong and loving Mom to her kids and Peter....Way to go Mom Much respect for your care of Peter.

[@bt-bv5tj]

I am so admirative towards such a courageous and brave mother! Madam you are a hero! Hugs to Peter and his family from Italy ❤❤

[@danielr3085]

Petey gives me life ever since I saw him

[@caroliner2029]

Thank you for that thorough explanation and demonstration. It's very interesting and such a vital piece of Peter's daily life.

[@dawncordero7760]

Very informative! You & your entire family are AMAZING! May God bless you and keep you close to our Lord and strong in your faith! God bless Peter hugs and love always to this amazing little boy!🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@StarGazer0553]

Fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing that info. I love watching his progress and love his smiling face. Gorgeous little boy. He is most definitely an angelic being. Stay strong in the power and might of HaShem.

[@mariecourtney7672]

Love this little guy.. your gorgeous Peter ..love your smile and the sounds you make ..your beautiful blue eyes❤you are an inspiration and a joy to follow 😊

[@catherinehenry3770]

Does he get his nutrition that way since birth? He is a absolutely magical little boy n U r outstanding parents n siblings!!! Xoxo

[@nancymarie1963]

You are an amazing mom.

[@lisasikes4801]

He is an absolutely gorgeous child. Thank you for sharing his miracles every day.

[@JBRich1]

What a great demonstration!!

[@jlove3046]

God bless them both ♥️

[@deborahsimpson4968]

Is it a physical possibility for Peter to at some point get beyond this or to supplement with oral food and drink?

[@littlemrs.fabulous9432]

I've only just found your channel and oh my gosh Peter has just stolen my heart! How precious is he!

[@yvetteallshouse8906]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@linak7155]

Thank you for the information. Will little Peter always be tube fed? How many times a day? May Yehovah give you the resources to take care of your handsome son❤️

[@sharonangela498]

Fantastic explanation and demonstration.🤗🤗🥰

[@reneeanderson6709]

Peter has to be one of the sweetest little boys I've ever seen.

[@WondervilleSeries]

Hang in there, Mom! You are doing a great job.

[@beverleybarnes5656]

😊 My darling wee friend Gabrielle is fed this way. 😊

[@Holli_Sassafras]

My great nephew is very similar to Peter but was born in November 2023. He was born with hydrenencephaly. He recently got his Gtube and I really appreciate you showing how it works because I want to make her a belt and pads for him.

[@beckybaldwin2764]

Our daughter had a mickey button

[@johnnieredwine8663]

So will Peter be able to eat by mouth eventually? And does Peter get thirsty and stuff like babies and toddlers do is is Peter able to drink water and stuff? And thank you for sharing and answering

[@fandmcrafts4621]

My lil neighbor boy up the street has one in his tummy and i hes a very thin lil guy but Peter is so healthy looking ge truely is .I do know that my lil fellow neighbor buy doesn't have it so good .I think hes been waiting for a increase in h8s intake for wuite sometime ,no one will help situation except the nurses when they get a good one but they csnt handle what they see and i think they did increase it but it doesnt seem hes recieving it .I pray i am wrong .I know nurses are there at night so they have to take care of him .ty Lord for my lil neighbor boy and ty for Peter hes inspiring as well as his mommy and family and health care workers .i am so impressed and very happy in all i see with Peter ..God bless you all and God bless my lil neighbor boy and his family too .❤

[@ciranoush9539]

The end where Peter gives us his trademark smile 🥹

[@LencheRistovaAngelova]

Ти си многу храбра жена, вистински херој, огромен респект и почит кон тебе и твоето семејство 🙏🙏🙏

[@poltex6188]

Not knowing what you can feed him thru the tube, is it possible to do a liquid carnivore diet to see if it could improve his brain cells? Maybe talk to Drs. Berry, Chaffee or Baker, all on KZbin, many more. It seems to improve so many health problems in so many people. You all are special people, a loving family. Peter is so sweet.

[@MichelleReed-r9l]

Thanks for sharing tube feeding

[@Word-Smithy]

This is very informative. Thank you. Are you comfortable with saying why he doesn't eat, and if he ever will -- even if just liquids? Thanks.

[@BobbieJeanM]

That’s a good question and probably a lot of folks wonder about that. I’m not sure if it’s the same for Peter as it is for my granddaughter but there are many other similarities between the two so possibly it is the same. My granddaughters brain didn’t develop completely in addition to multiple other problems. She was in NICU for 3 months and initially fed by IV and then a nasogastric tube. Partly because of that and partly the brain abnormalities, she didn’t have an opportunity to use and develop the suck and swallow reflex and actually has an aversion to anything being in her mouth. Speech therapy (really just oral therapy) has been working on that but there’s a long way to go. The problem with taking in anything by mouth is learning how swallow correctly so the child doesn’t choke or aspirate the substance into the airway. Aspirating, especially fluids, can potentially lead to pneumonia which in fragile children like Peter and my granddaughter can be life threatening.

[@sally26]

That's interesting! Thank you for the demonstration😀

[@privateowen]

Hi! Will Peter will be able to be out of GTube?

[@PonchoLibre7]

Did he ever eat by mouth? My son was diagnosed with CP on Feb 1st and does ok eating by mouth but just seems like he’s regressed

[@212Lee]

What a good boy👍 He's amazing🌟🙏

[@hanastlye9565]

My Peter ❤❤❤

[@sandygarber7278]

I just Love him and your beautiful family . Will Peter ever be able to eat solid foods or drink regularly ? Or will he have this feeding tube for life ?

[@purplebus6415]

I love him so much too! I was wondering that also

[@Juwlz]

Will he ever be able to eat by mouth? I love the button version, I had a peg tube, couldn't unattach it, I just always had this big tube sticking out of my abdomen and I hated the thing 😂 I was kept alive with intravenous nutrition infusions called TPN through a picc line for 9 years, the tube feed never worked for me so I only had the peg tube for about 6-8 months. What amazed me is even when I was on tpn for 9+ years, not using my stomach at all, I wasn't hungry. Of course now, I'm only able to eat small amounts at a time and it causes a lot of pain and discomfort but I've kind of lost that "I'm hungry" sensation 😂

[@sallyire1]

Bless you for everything you have been through in life. I hope you are doing well now.

[@sunshinegal4294]

How is Peter doing? I keep watching for an update.

[@avwel3827]

😱wow...that is amazing and impressive as well!!

[@Alicenc131]

Deus abençoa a sua família, agora e para sempre amém 🙏

[@mariajosegonzalez3814]

Muchas gracias por compartir. Hay quien no cree en Reyes Magos ni Papa Noel, pero a la vista esta que ustedes son todo eso para su hijo cada día. Peter lo merece todo, y Dios le recompensa con la lotería de tener unos padres como ustedes. Ojalá nunca les falte el ánimo ni los medios para seguir por ese camino. Mucha suerte.

[@fatmedimachk1756]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😀

[@nicolew.1987]

Has Peter ever eaten anything? Will he always have to be tubefed? How does he react when he sees others eating?

[@ketovida7250]

Thank you for this educational video, I always wondered how that worked 😊

[@Alodie-oOIOo]

Thanks.🥰

[@trudyhinds]

My 8year old grandaughter has had this feeding system since birth she also had a Y tube that has been removed . She has been at the Children's Hospital for about a month with several medical issues . It is so sad . It has been 2 steps toward improvement and now it is 3 steps backward 😢😢😢

[@cleolector710]

That's amazing

[@lourdeszeneahernandez5691]

He looks like you !!!!

[@malgorzataskrezyna-jp7ue]

Is there a chance to restore normal life activities? at Peter boy

[@randomness051]

So that same bit of water stays in the balloon bit for 3/4 months? Does it not get like stale?

[@daschaosqueenlein8849]

So what ist in the Ballon? You Normally Susen sterile Water. So Even Igel it Pops no Problem. You wonˋt use NaCl(sodiumchloride) in Feeding Tubes or catheter ( like a Foley ), because ist Couleur buhlt up Crystals and cut the Ballon.

[@waltermaples3998]

I Love ❤ .Peter. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@carmentrujillo700]

❤

[@lindagonzalez2829]

Is Peter always going to have a speeding ticket

[@nephratiri-pe3bq]

My daughter has the mic key g tube had it since she was 2 months now she’s 5 now got decanned last year

[@carnelia8]

Go and take care of your baby. Stop wasting time with idiots asking about a feeding tube. They know what it is already. Google it. 😮

[@asdfghjklkjhhh]

Mind your own business, grandma.

[@KM-ws4kf]

Wow, that was really mean. You don't belong here. Run along, before someone drops a house on you

[@dimasame2556]

❤️❤️💔💔💔💔💔❤️❤️🪬❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MarieMinshull-t3r]

Don't get me wrong I adore Peter and his beautiful videos but surely some things should be private I think it's a invasion of his privacy I do love seeing how Peter is going but I think this video is not neccary

[@monicasolair321]

The miracle of medicine. I don’t see anything wrong with her showing his feeding tube. How is this an invasion of his privacy is beyond me. Momma knows what’s she’s doing.

[@sally26]

We didn't see anything too private, but yes that was my first thought. Nothing wrong with this video.

[@TheJafro34]

It helped all pregnant moms with babies in our belly's like peter great video all these freaks saying keep private then get a life leave this site shut yur piehole