Update on the Crypto

Not too great sounding of a title, but at least we do have an update. Last time I blogged on Elem I was pretty angry about the whole situation, and just overall very concerned for my baby boy's well being and health. We have since been taken a trip to the Emergency Room, along with a trip back to the regular doctor, to determine some type of plan for Elem Zane. In doing that, we did receive the results of three separate stool samples, and cultures-and he is totally NEGATIVE for all testable parasites, viruses, bacterial infections, etc. Which is a great sign! The ER is actually where we finally made some headway with anyone. The pediatrition at the ER contacted a few people in the GI clinic as well as the infectious disease clinic-which we wont be needing since he tested negative. After the Emergency room visit, which was really just a lot of waiting in the small room, and submitting a stool sample, our pediatricion called us to set up a consultation. Although we were not wanting to go back to that doctor, we did want to share our concerns with him regarding his clinic and at that time, we were pretty much open to any advice anyone could give us because NO ONE had any idea what could be wrong with Elem. Especially after he tested negative for everything. For example-while we were at the emergency room, on the board outside of the room where they have like all the room numbers and patients names and then what they are there for. Next to our room number, I think it had his name, and then there was a huge !. Right next to a huge ?. Basically meaning that no one new what he was there for. haha. Funny at the time, but not funny when he is sick.

During our visit with the doc, he did instruct us to continue using the lactinex granuals (which are putting good bacteria back into his body) since the antibiotics he was on for 2 rounds kinda appeared to have sent his body way out of wack! And then to give him some fiber through his bottle (which is totally not happening, because he will not drink or eat it, he can taste it and just does not eat or drink) so we had to not do that one. And then also, he got us an appointment for food allergy testing -although Elem is a little young-just to see if there was something really obvious causing the diarrhea, and then he also was getting us a referral to the GI clinic, because they have to set up your first appointment. I tried but they would not allow me to do it. This was a good start for our plan, because no one else was willing to start anywhere , and to be quite honest, we are just sick of our kid being sick.

We also shared some of our concerns about the clinic and the doc continued to apologize for everything that happened. And guaranteed us if we staid that he would get Elem fixed. So we decided to work on the few things that he had mentioned and we will most likely be going to another pediatrition soon. We are just not happy there, and that is it. But still, he knows more about our kid than anyone else does for now, and he could get us the referrals that we needed on that day! After that visit I got the name of the allergy doc I need to call, and then I also got the GI appointment.

So fast forward to today-Elem has officially been 2 days diarrhea free! Wahooo! Most people would think oh well that is normal, but hey not in our world! We are happy and hoping that it sticks. He is still eating pretty much the same bland foods, give or take a little and then still on those granuals. We will see by next Tuesday or Wednesday if he can stick out the no bad diapers, and if he does, then we might consider canceling the GI visit. But just when we were getting excited, he was up all night with gas, so it kind of threw us for a loop and we are wondering if we should just get the GI docs opinion and see if there is anything we can do to help his little tummy.

That is the short of the story, and for now he is just regular old Elem Zane. And we are just hoping for the best, and have learned many lessons from this. Most importantly - stick with your gut feeling, and dont stop until you have an answer you feel comfortable with-even if you know it is a little extreme. Nothing else matters when it comes to your kid-and you have to get the answer that makes you feel like they are okay. I know I am a bit over the top when it comes to my kid, but I have seen everything from the best to the worst care in my field of work, and no kid needs to suffer. Its just not fair. They cant help any of it.

Along with a little gas and a few tears, Elem is chillin outside and playin like a mad man like always. Not even Crypto could stop this boy! Here he is outside playing with the plunger. Could this be where he got the crypto you might ask? haha. Who knows! I thought the plunger pics were fitting.

Still pretty as ever-or handsome -whatever.



Look at that wittle booty. Not too much longer he can wear the rompers. :( I love them too.


Pickin mommy's flowers and playing with the plunger.