Tube Feeding Stories & Milestones for Families | Project Inchstone
Tube feeding journeys aren't measured in milestones. That's why Compleat® is With You Every Inch, honoring the moments that add up to something special. Along the way, Compleat® is a trusted ally, providing real and recognizable ingredients that provide nourishment and support for families every step of the journey.
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Stories from tubie families that honor inchstones big and small, from hospital
stays to playground days, reminding us that every moment along the way matters.
Our baby boy, born at 25 weeks, was not able to improve with bottle drinking and his intake reduced dramatically. To keep growing and avoid the constant stress of a wiggly infant pulling the NG tube, our care team decided it was time for a g-tube. We have had tube feeds since and work every day to improve. Since starting daycare, he has inched forward with oral meals. At home we supplement with Compleat® tube feeds to help meet his nutritional needs to support growth. We just turned 2, and are nearing adjusted age 2 which means less of a need for milk, and just maybe thanks to Compleat®, our sweet boy’s tube journey is nearing an end as he eats and explores new foods every day.
Liam, 2 years old
Scarlett has recently
graduated from physical therapy! From a kid walk wheelchair, to a gait trainer, and physical therapy twice a week for over four years Scarlett has officially graduated and is walking and running on her own! She still wears her SMO ankle braces for support but she is now in ballet and playing tball! She doesn’t let her feeding tube slow her down one bit!
Scarlett, 5 years old
Scarlett’s mom is a Compleat® Partner
Lavender has
accomplished so many incredible goals in the last year! She recently learned how to push a ball in occupational therapy and we are so proud of her!
Lavender, 8 years old
Lavender's mom is a Compleat® Partner
Radical acceptance is how I inch forward on a day to day basis. Sometimes even moment to moment. 2025 was filled with a lot of internal struggle for me. I fought very hard to prove to myself and my care team that I could live without nutritional intervention. My nutritionist did me the kindness of letting me come to the conclusion that isn’t true on my own while keeping a close eye on me. She also made sure I had my Compleat safety net on hand at all times. Having the tools to succeed is important. Having someone on your team who listens to you and helps you when you stumble without judgement is invaluable.
Faith Z.
I’ve learned to take the wins as they come and with Mathias that means not expanding to new foods per se but expanding to differences in foods! Pizza has always been a favorite, but recently Mathias tried - and liked - Detroit Style Pizza, which is so different for him! We’ll take that win 🏆 🍕
Mathias, 9 years old
Mathias's mom is a Compleat® Partner
Sully has recently been growing so much! He’s
grown over 4 inches in height and is now in the 64th percentile for height and the 73rd percentile for weight, which has been really encouraging to see.
Sully, 3 years old
Sully's mom is a Compleat® Partner
