Update on Cole's 2 Month :( ugh.

VanessaRae9608 · February 2010

SO...Cole only gained a little over an ounce since leaving the hospital last Monday (left at 10lbs 7oz and now is only 10lbs 8.5 oz). The pedi was also not thrilled with how gassy his belly is (it is always very distended) and said "wow he is really full, did he just eat" and it was actually going on 3.5 hours since his last feed. She asked me if I saw a huge change with the Zantac and I said not really - I mean he is still very fussy at times and crying in pain (like red faced) and is still puking up sometimes a TON and projectile. She said this is not what she is looking for and is frankly concerned about his belly and the fact that he doesn't smile a ton (or at all really, I only get 1 smile a day after being coaxed and he never smiles for DH) or seem "happy". He used to be a SUPER happy baby never fussy, never colicky and now he just isn't. I chalked it up to a normal change but this pedi is concerned.

This is now the plan...she is really concerned about his weight gain since he used to gain really well and the belly issues so we are 1. starting prevacid instead of zantac and 2. repeating the ultrasound since she isn't convinced this still isn't pyloric stenosis (she said last week it could have been early and it could still be PS).

I am glad she is very thorough and DH and I are glad that we aren't crazy thinking this is not our happy baby we had before the whole illness/hospital stay.

So our ultrasound is scheduled for Friday (P & PT pleaseee) and we start there. I am going to get his prevacid filled tomorrow AM.

On the normal check up stuff - he is 22inches and 10.8lbs and he is 25th% for height and weight and 10th% for head.

UGH. sorry its so long. Now I am back to worrying about my little dude. I knew he just isn't himself I just thought maybe it was going to be new for him to be like that but now I feel bad that he just doesn't feel good

mikkimikey · February 2010

Awww, you worry because you care. That's not a bad thing! I hope he feels better soon!

MelissaAB5579 · February 2010

(((HUGS))))) Like Mikki said you worry b/c you care! Call me if you need to talk. Love ya!

cmbrown · February 2010

aww... i hope his appt friday goes well... and you can figure this out soon.

Babs022 · February 2010

GL with the u/s! Olivia is on Prevacid and it has worked WONDERS for her! I have heard its works much better than Zantac, so I hope it helps out baby Cole.

Big ((HUGS))

MrsPatterson · February 2010

Oh my gosh, you poor thing. What a stressful situation! You and Cole are definitely in my thoughts and prayers.

Lucky428 · February 2010

Awww hun I'm so sorry! When it comes to smiling, Jack isn't a super smiley guy. We had to work hard for our smiles around Cole's age, and now, he rarely smiles for anyone besides DH or me. I just call him shy.

I hope they figure out how to fix his belly so he can feel better!!!

CapeFall2006 · February 2010

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this; it is so hard to know your little one may not be feeling well and there is nothing you can do to help him.

It sounds like you are in great hands though, and they seem to be really proactive so hopefully the little guy will be squared away in no time. Sending lots of thoughts and prayers your way!

mrsandrews07 · February 2010

sweetie, im so sorry you guys are going through this. I know how hard it is to worry about our babes. There is nothing worse. You are such a great momma. I know that Cole is going to be just fine...this is just another little hill that you have to climb. We're going through the same thing. Hang in there...better days are ahead!

BeckyS1211 · February 2010

I'm so sorry about that Vanessa! I'm glad that your doc is proactive though and isn't taking the wait and see approach. You will get it figured out and Cole will be great! Oodles of positive vibes coming your way girl He and Carson are right about the same in percentiles, Carson has a tiny head too : )