well let me just start at what we believe to be the beginning….
Jack is a pretty easy going baby. Seems as if the only thing Kayla’s little man has struggled with is eating.
All seemed well with the world and just like any child in our family Jack figured out eating is a good thing and once that happened he seemed to do great for Kayla- 3-4oz every 3 to 3 1/2 hours this last week. Last Tuesday he weighed in 9lbs and concerns about weight gain were part of his not so distant past.
On Wed and especially Thursday Jack was really fussy for Kayla- we figured it was because of change in his formula from Enfamil to Similac. She switched him because of WIC.
Anyhoo after a call to his ped on Friday it was decided he should go to the Similac Sensitive and things seemed to be going better. He’s spitting up seemed to increase a bit but then Friday night he slept well and feed well.
Saturday his spitting up seemed to increase a bit more and at one point Kayla even mentioned being a bit concerned to which I said “hun babies spit up- you’ll know if it’s vomiting-trust me it’s different”
Well that statement became all to true starting Sunday morning, throughout the day despite small feedings, holding him upright and frequent burping Jack’s vomiting was getting worse.
The ped we talked to around 4 said at 8 hours w/out a wet diaper and bring him to the ER.
Well the wet diapers started slowing down and at around 8ish we decided (after almost an hour of now continuous vomiting) it was time to go in.
May have been premature but both Kayla and I had a feeling something was up and my thoughts were why wait til he’s dehydrated – why wait til it’s worse when it already seemed awful.
So the little man needed an IV for dehydration, he got a blood draw to check electrolytes and an ultrasound of his abdomen revealed Pyloric Stenosis – basically from what I understand his tummy has an entrance but his exit is closed so it all come back up.
The fix- surgery and quite honestly we’re going to need the doc to explain the repair again but what we do understand is this occurs in about 1 in 300 babies, more common in boys and firstborns and doesn’t usually reoccur once fixed
The surgeon also said it was good we came in when we did because catching it early can make for a faster recovery.
He has a GI tube to keep his little tummy clear from more vomiting and still the IV for hydration.
It’s just before 5am- Kayla has managed to dose off behind me and I’m on duty, watching our little man to make sure he’s as comfortable as can be.
I’m so very grateful for all the prayers that have already been lifted on Jack’s behalf and I’ll update later today after surgery.
Sweet, precious baby, mama, grandma, and everyone else - I'm praying for you. May God send His amazing love and peace to surround you, and may He give Jack's surgery team great skill and attention to detail to take care of this all quickly and completely. Love you!
Posted by: Liz | January 16, 2012 at 05:20 AM
Prayers from Indiana for a quick recovery and great surgery for little Jack! Also for sanity and peace for mom and grandma! Remember Gods goodness always!
Posted by: Allison | January 16, 2012 at 07:48 AM
I will be praying today. Love you all.
Posted by: KJF | January 16, 2012 at 08:54 AM