Sunshine and Brandis

The Bolee Bag and Bolink Large Cap has made for a seamless transition from pump feeds to bolus feeds. The switch to the Bolee Bag made my daughter feel like she was in charge because it offered her a mess-free way to be a more active participant in her own care as she works toward weaning off the tube.”

- Brandis

Her teachers and friends call her “Sunshine” and it’s easy to see why in this picture taken at school. Her tube feeding journey started when she was hospitalized at 10 weeks old. The feeding tube made it possible for Sunshine to get the nutrition she needed, but, for her parents, it was also the beginning of a long process of research and discovery.

Over time, Brandis started to better understand Sunshine’s body cues and became more confident in her own ability to care for her unique needs.

As a mom of 5, a high school track coach, a foster care volunteer, and a blogger, you’d think her plate was full! But Brandis is also a member of the great team at Feeding Tube Awareness where her experience and wisdom is greatly appreciated by other tube feeding moms looking for support, information, and encouragement!