Feeling Better

We're finally out of the hospital, not making daily doctor visits, and feeling MUCH better! Thank you, everyone, for all of the prayers! We went to the doctor today for a follow-up and Noah is finally gaining weight (10 lbs., 5ozs.). The one remaining concern of the doctors is the enlarged liver. Dr. Stewart, our INCREDIBLE pediatrician in Tifton, wants an ultra-sound done as soon as possible. While the liver function tests came back normal, she wants reassurance that the liver is nothing to be concerned about.

I'm posting this at 1:00 in the morning because we are letting Noah sleep in his crib for the first time tonight. I'm afraid I won't hear him if he wakes up (despite super-sensitive baby monitors). We also had our house "bombed" for bugs today. Even though Jacob and my dad told me the fumes shouldn't be of concern, I'm worried that Noah will react to the chemicals. Next time, we'll plan on spending the night elsewhere...

Not much has happened this week. We are recovering from Noah's being ill and trying to get him back in a routine. Jacob started work at Valdosta State Prison on Monday. This has cut his commute almost in half. Uncle Clint's wedding is this weekend, and we are excited about that.

I'm going to try and get some sleep. Once again, thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement and support.

Second Opinions

It is so amazing to have friends who will do anything for you. While I was living in Macon, I baby-sat a little boy named William (whom I absolutely fell in love with!). I remembered yesterday that William's parents are close to another couple living in their neighborhood, both of whom are pediatricians. I called Mrs. Kim and asked her if she thought there was any possibility one of the doctors could see Noah and give us a second opinion. By 7:30 last night, I had been told to have Noah at the office in Macon as early as possible and that he would be worked in.

Seeing Dr. Kallay today made both Jacob and myself feel 100% better. Dr. Kallay looked at the upper GI that was performed last week and immediately noticed that Noah's liver is enlarged (a SLIGHT detail overlooked by the doctors in Tifton). A physical examination of the abdomen confirmed his finding. He also told us that there is no point in a 10-week-old being on 2 medications and a prescription formula when the underlying problem is still a mystery. We have scheduled another upper GI to be performed by a pediatric radiologist on Friday in Macon. Dr. Kallay wants to get a closer look at the liver and ensure that Noah's intestines are not twisted. We have come off all medications (they didn't seem to be working), changed formulas to Enfamil (all we had ever been advised to give Noah was Similac), stopped taking the rice cereal (in case the intestines are underdeveloped and/or twisted), and changed bottles (Noah has a very high palette and was having trouble with Playtex drop-ins nipples). We are prayerful that we are on the right track to discovering what is wrong with our baby.

THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT!