Hi everyone.
I need to get all of this off my chest so please bear with me. I feel sharing this here is like theropy for me.
My son was born on 3-16-03, a month premature. He was a good weight, 6lbs 1oz, and was able to go home with me when I did. He did have some complications with feedings, he stopped breathing at one point and had to be resesitated. He had a problem vomiting after every feeding since we brought him home. Dr, said it could be reflux, but no worry because he was gaining weight. At 2mos old my son started sleeping through the night, To me this was great. When he went for his 2mo check up, the Dr. was worried about his weight, had me add cereal to the formula to help "keep it down". We made a call to the Dr. about a week later because he was having diarreah and just didn't look right. We were told to give him pedialyte and bring him to the office in the morning.
Good thing we did. He had lost 4oz, and was dehydrated. He had to be admitted into the hospital. While there my poor little guy had to have blood drawn and an IV put in. He screamed so loud, I could not bear to see him in this pain and discomfort, but I kept strong for him and didn't cry. They also wanted to get to the bottom of him vomiting after his feedings. He had 4 sonograms, and an upper GI done, stayed at the hospital for 2 days, then had to be transferred to another hospital where they did all the tests and were seen by specialists. We were told he had reflux and sent home.
My Dr. changed his formula to soy to see if maybe he had a milk allergy(like my daughter and husband)she was not convinced it was just reflux causing the weight loss. The following week we had an appt. to check his weight, it was the same as the week before. Then another formula change. He had another appt. this past Thurs. and still no weight gain. We had to take him immediately to Westchester Medical center(they are known for having really good Pediactrics specialists) I just got home today with him. It turned out he does have reflux, but since he was sleeping through the night and vomiting so often during the day he was losing alot of calories. I was told that a baby that is not yet 12lbs. should still be woken up at night for feedings. I had no idea. They now put him on Zantac, and have him on a high calorie formula and feedings every 3hrs, even through the night.
I cannot even explain the ordeal that we all went through, especially him. He has gotten so many needles in his tiny little arms. Seeing him scream and look at me like why are you letting this happen, just broke my heart. He is such a strong liitle guy!
We have been through so many lows over the past month, at one point thinking he might not ever gain weight. Thank God, at this point they seem to think they found the answer and he has gained weight at the hospital. Unfortunately we get home and now he is running a temperture. He has to be closely monitored, appts. every week for awhile. I just pray he continues to gain. Please we could do with alittle extra prayers.
As I sit here writing this I can't hold back the tears that I've held back since this all started. I stood by my little guys side and never left. I must have been an eye sore with no shower for 4 days!!!LOL but I couldn't leave his side.
My tears are also for our little roommate, Jeremy. I will never forget his little smile. He is 13mo, and only weighs 8lbs. he has alot of problems and had no family there with him at all. I grew attatched to him and cried my eyes out when I had to say goodbye to him and left him there all alone. He reached his arms out to my and cried as I said goodbye, not knowing if he'll make it. Knowing I was the closest thing to him those 4 days and the only love he has gotten in awhile. Please pray for Jeremy that he will make it and one day feel loved.
Thanks for reading and sorry it turned out to be this long!
Nikki
I need to get all of this off my chest so please bear with me. I feel sharing this here is like theropy for me.
My son was born on 3-16-03, a month premature. He was a good weight, 6lbs 1oz, and was able to go home with me when I did. He did have some complications with feedings, he stopped breathing at one point and had to be resesitated. He had a problem vomiting after every feeding since we brought him home. Dr, said it could be reflux, but no worry because he was gaining weight. At 2mos old my son started sleeping through the night, To me this was great. When he went for his 2mo check up, the Dr. was worried about his weight, had me add cereal to the formula to help "keep it down". We made a call to the Dr. about a week later because he was having diarreah and just didn't look right. We were told to give him pedialyte and bring him to the office in the morning.
Good thing we did. He had lost 4oz, and was dehydrated. He had to be admitted into the hospital. While there my poor little guy had to have blood drawn and an IV put in. He screamed so loud, I could not bear to see him in this pain and discomfort, but I kept strong for him and didn't cry. They also wanted to get to the bottom of him vomiting after his feedings. He had 4 sonograms, and an upper GI done, stayed at the hospital for 2 days, then had to be transferred to another hospital where they did all the tests and were seen by specialists. We were told he had reflux and sent home.
My Dr. changed his formula to soy to see if maybe he had a milk allergy(like my daughter and husband)she was not convinced it was just reflux causing the weight loss. The following week we had an appt. to check his weight, it was the same as the week before. Then another formula change. He had another appt. this past Thurs. and still no weight gain. We had to take him immediately to Westchester Medical center(they are known for having really good Pediactrics specialists) I just got home today with him. It turned out he does have reflux, but since he was sleeping through the night and vomiting so often during the day he was losing alot of calories. I was told that a baby that is not yet 12lbs. should still be woken up at night for feedings. I had no idea. They now put him on Zantac, and have him on a high calorie formula and feedings every 3hrs, even through the night.
I cannot even explain the ordeal that we all went through, especially him. He has gotten so many needles in his tiny little arms. Seeing him scream and look at me like why are you letting this happen, just broke my heart. He is such a strong liitle guy!
We have been through so many lows over the past month, at one point thinking he might not ever gain weight. Thank God, at this point they seem to think they found the answer and he has gained weight at the hospital. Unfortunately we get home and now he is running a temperture. He has to be closely monitored, appts. every week for awhile. I just pray he continues to gain. Please we could do with alittle extra prayers.
As I sit here writing this I can't hold back the tears that I've held back since this all started. I stood by my little guys side and never left. I must have been an eye sore with no shower for 4 days!!!LOL but I couldn't leave his side.
My tears are also for our little roommate, Jeremy. I will never forget his little smile. He is 13mo, and only weighs 8lbs. he has alot of problems and had no family there with him at all. I grew attatched to him and cried my eyes out when I had to say goodbye to him and left him there all alone. He reached his arms out to my and cried as I said goodbye, not knowing if he'll make it. Knowing I was the closest thing to him those 4 days and the only love he has gotten in awhile. Please pray for Jeremy that he will make it and one day feel loved.
Thanks for reading and sorry it turned out to be this long!
Nikki
I will say a prayer for him and Jeremy.
