RSV

We got to come home last night!! After hours of different types of testing, scans, blood work and about 10 different doctors trying to figure out what was going on, it was decided that Dawson’s stomach isn’t processing food very well, which is causing him much discomfort.

We did a 2 hour gastric emptying test yesterday, and at the end of the test, he still had more than 50% of his 3oz of milk in his stomach; and the whole time we were watching the test, the reflux never stopped once... it was continuously trying to come up his esophagus, all the way to his mouth. So instead of aspiration when eating, it’s actually the reflux to the mouth after eating, that is causing his throwing up, the aspiration at times and what we think may be where his constant pain is coming from! Poor baby, I can’t imagine what he has been feeling! So, we started a medication that will hopefully help his stomach empty faster and will continue his reflux meds for now! He is already doing so much better!! So far, we have a much happier baby since starting the meds! Going on 15+ hours of no crying!

As for his RSV, he’s on the uphill climb and on albuteral breathing treatments, which are helping tremendously!

I’m going to take this moment to raise a little awareness... it is RSV season now!

>>>>>>It is so very important to practice good hygiene when around a baby! Wash your hands, and then use hand sanitizer! Also, if you have been showing signs of sickness, don’t come around a baby! They can’t fight sickness as good as we can! And even when you feel well, never touch a baby without permission, and always keep your lips away from them. Showing a little “love” to an infant, often results in actually causing the infant harm! It just isn’t worth it!<<<<<<<

We so appreciate all of you reaching out and helping us, we are so blessed and have felt each of your thoughts and prayers!!

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