Well, we spent the morning on Thursday at the hospital for Waverly's contrast enema. We were there for 4 hours...what a long day! We had to wait over an hour before they even took us back. Ugh! But we enjoyed some nice snuggle time in the waiting room. They filled her belly with water soluble contrast solution and x-rayed the process. It was kind of cool to see her fill up (like seeing science class in action!). The doctor saw some stool blockages in there. He said the solution should help to soften and pass the stool. We then waited for over an hour for her to poop. Her stomach was huge and hard, and I felt so bad for her because I know it was so uncomfortable. She finally started going, and going, and going. They then took another x-ray, and we were allowed to go. (She rode home on towels in her carseat!) She's been a pooping machine since then, and her poor bottom is now raw. :( I haven't heard the official report from the doctor yet though so I'm not sure what all the findings were, and especially what they mean as far as treatment, etc.
Waverly has also been sneezing and coughing a lot. Our whole family has, actually. We haven't felt terrible, but just have the annoying snot hanging around, I think possibly from allergies. But of course, with Waverly, things can develop into more, so we are trying to be aggressive with breathing treatments, saline in her nose, chest PT, humidifier, suctioning, etc. to try to keep her clear. Any prayers for her diaper rash and congestion are appreciated! I will update when we hear about the test results.
You know, a Dr. once told me that having acute diarrhea can bring on a case of yeast overgrowth as a secondary condition. Something about so much "activity" down there that sets things off-balance. Sometimes a bad diaper rash can be a yeast-infection of a type. When my babies got bleeding ones, I usually put an OTC fungal cream on it (such as Lotrimin or Clotrimazol...or any other yeast infection/jock itch cream) and it cleared up pretty quickly. Of course, this is a "home remedy".....I'm sure Dr.s don't advise using foot cream on your baby's tooshie. :) Take my advice with discretion. :)
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