Friday, October 03, 2008

Not what I expected

Riley had her follow up appointment today with her pediatrician. Her throwing up has decreased, though she still has some throw up days. She has been eating well and besides a little cold seems to be much better.
Well, I went into the doctors office and placed naked Riley on the scale and I did not see what I had hoped for. She has lost 4.5 ounces since her last appointment on Sept. 18th. I tried to hold it together the best I could, but my stomach was upset and my eyes were quickly tearing up. She has now fallen off of the growth charts and the doctor is concerned, of course.
Where do we go from here???
She now has to take Pepcid for 2 weeks in hopes that it will help. She was taken off of Zantac because she could not tolerate it so I hope this will be better for her. I do not know the reason why or how this med is going to help her, but we will start it tonight and hope it does something. We are scheduled to go back in another 2 weeks to check her weight and come up with a new plan. Hopefully, she will gain weight and there will be no futher action needed.
Please pray for her and her little body to respond. Pray also for me as I am now getting sick and continue to have great fear for my little baby. Every time I put her to sleep I fear she will not wake up. This of course has been very emotionally draining and I really need to have my heart and mind put at ease.

10 comments:

E and K said...

Oh, Jenni...what hard emotions to be dealing with. Please know that we are praying that Riley will respond to the medicine and that her little body will start packing on the pounds (or even ounces!). I will also pray for peace for you and Jaron. Love you guys!

Amy said...

I'm so sorry, Sis. We're praying for sweet Riley. Please call anytime. Here for you, Friend.

Laura said...

of course i am praying.
hang in there. you are doing everything right.
hugs

Camp Anderson said...

i was just thinking about you today and almost said to josh, "let's go over the hill and see jenni and jaron." i'm sorry to hear things haven't picked up yet. we have been doing the zantac thing for 8 months and i am soooo over it. i hope the prevacid works for riley. selah was the opposite and couldn't do prevacid but i have heard GREAT things about it!! we will be praying for you. hang in there!

Traci said...

Oh, I'm crying just reading this and thinking of you. I will pray RIGHT NOW and whenever I feed Katie. I can't wait to hear that she's gained some weight!

Christi said...

I'm praying for you too, Jenni. I've been following this story all along and really appreciate the updates so I know how to pray. When we are weak He is strong!!

Angela said...

Jenni,
I can't imagine the emotions you must be going through right now. We will be praying for all of you - for weight gain for sweet Riley and for peace for you and Jaron. Take care . . .

Angela said...

Jenni,
I can't imagine the emotions you must be going through right now. We will be praying for all of you - for weight gain for sweet Riley and for peace for you and Jaron. Take care . . .

Jill said...

Jenni, Jose and I are praying for this situation. What this must be like for you to go through. Keep up updated whenever you can...
Jill

Diane Davis said...

Jenni.

I'll also be sending good thoughts your way. For Riley and her body packing on the ounces that will turn to pounds. But also for you and Jaron... especially for a peace of mind in the midst of all of this.

Thanks for keeping us updated. I'm mindful of you and your family.

Diane