Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Big Girl!

This is my baby girl finally able to eat regular food. I know this may not seem like a big deal to some, but we have struggled with her eating since she was born. She never nursed or took a bottle very well and she spit-up constantly. She would eat solids, but the slighest things would make her gag and that would make her throw-up. We struggled with this since she was born and we kept being told that she was fine and would grow out of it. So, on we pushed. After a struggle with antiobiotics for a throat infection, and many visits to the doctor when she was about ten months old, she got to the point that she would only take one bottle a day over the course of a couple of days. We decided to take her in the next day. We prayed that night to know what to do for her and that the doctor would also know what to do. In the night, Brady woke up and kept getting the thought that she had reflux. He also got a strong feeling that he needed to write it down. He got up and did it. The next morning, we did some research on it and discovered that she had 12 of the 15 most common symptoms of reflux, and the previous illness was incidental to it. It was just a virus. Because she had never acted like she was in pain when she ate, and because she would still eat solids well up until that point, no one ever thought of it. We pressed the doctor on it and he agreed to give her a prescription for it. I am thrilled to say, that it has helped her immensely. I can barely feed her enough or fast enough. She can eat real food without gagging, so therefore no throwing up, either! This is a big deal for us. I am so thankful for a husband who listens to the spirit and for a doctor who will listen to us and takes good care of our baby.

5 comments:

Amy said...

Cute girl you've got there! I love this post. Thanks for the reminder to listen to that voice.

The Smeads said...

That is so awesome. I am so glad that you were able to find the cause of her not eating!

Melissa said...

She is so dang cute!

derrickandlisadye said...

I'm so glad you finally figured out what's wrong!!! Poor little thing. Kyden had reflux but he eventually grew out of it. It sure wasn't fun though while he had it!! I'm glad she's doing better now though!!Way to listen to the Spirit!!

Stephanie said...

you have darling little girl Meggan glad you have figured things out for her and her reflux. Had a great time the other night.