Thank you and Update w/Pics

Thanks all for the thoughts and prayers during this rough patch in Everett's health.  Today is the first day where we're really seeing improvement, but we still don't know what caused all of this.  There's speculation that the antibiotic for his double ear infection wiped out everything and that he needs time to build up the good bacteria again.  In the meantime, I'm in search of a reputable baby probiotic, but our local pharmacists have no clue where to get it or what manufacturer.  The diarrhea continues, but he's been fever-free for 2 days now and is smiling more.   Thankfully the worst-case-scenarios have been ruled out.

The official diagnosis is "Chronic Non-Specific Infantile Diarrhea" aka Irritable Colon Syndrome.  We're trying a different formula to see if there's any improvement, supplementing with Pedialyte, logging every BM, feeding, vomiting episode and amounts to search for a pattern.  The reflux/GERD just complicates everything, but he'll continue with Zantac as it provides *some* relief.   He is lactose intolerant and has a slight case of thrush (tongue only).  Not worth treating with another antibiotic as it isn't symptomatic yet. Wiping the tongue with gauze helps some.


Despite all of this, Everett's weight gain is great and there is no apparent protein-calorie malabsorption despite the loss of fluids from both ends.  YEAH!  We went ahead with the first of our delayed vaccines yesterday and completed his 2 month check up.  Our 7.4 lb boy is now 11.15, he was 19.5 inches and is now 23.5.  I'll try to include a few pictures.

I really appreciate your concern and hope to get back to reading and responding to individual posts soon.  I think of you all often even if I don't have time to post.  Selfishly, I'm enjoying the extra cuddle time as Everett has been sleeping on me and wanting to be held a lot more than usual.

Hugs,

At the Doctor's Office



The one place he always feels better - the bathtub

im glad hes starting to feel better.... hes perfect :)

Jo I am so glad things are better, I wish you had more specific answers, I hate not knowing! He looks adorable and like a really happy camper despite all that has gone on! Thanks for updating and sharing him with us!!
Hugs
Beth

Good to hear that he's finally on the mend.  Poor kid has been through the ringer. 

He's just adorable. 

Hey you! glad he's getting a little better. Try soaking his nipples in distilled white vinegar(1 TBS/to 1 cup) and water. I got that off a hippie website and boy, did it work for Niko...(do his pacifier too) It also suggested swabbing his tongue with a q-tip dipped in it. Tasted nasty, but did the trick. It was gone in three days and never returned. I wonder if the poopie problem is tied to the thrush. There's a certain kind of yeast infection that causes that and bad diaper rash. hmmm. just a thought.

Big Hugs,
Angie

Poor little guy!!! I am sorry you have all been through so much - and glad to hear he is feeling better!!! He is a sweetie - such a cutie pie!!!

(((HUGS)))

He looks awesome~!!!! I am so happy he is getting a little better!

Glad that he is doing a bit better and maybe now Mom can take a deep breath and get some sleep too! He is just adorable - what a great smile!

So glad you got some answers for Everett and he sounds like he is doing better.

He's so handsome.  I love the pic of him relaxing on the pillow.  :o)

Even though they don't appear to have had any answers as to what really is going on...I'm glad at least that he appears to be getting better & more comfortable.  He's adorable...and despite how sick he's been...you're obviously doing good taking care of him, because he looks healthy and happy! 

Too bad he's too little for yogurt....some people who are lactose intolerant can tolerate yogurt.  You could sneak the probiotics in that way.  Can you buy probiotics at a health food store and put a little in his formula? 

I like Angie's suggestion re the vinegar for the thrush...at least it's not more antibiotics, if there's a chance antibiotics caused all of this.  At least the vinegar shouldn't upset his tummy any more.

Go snuggle your little man and get your rest too.

BTW...I love the picture of your older son talking to Everett at the dr's office. Everett seems enthralled listening to whatever he's telling him.