Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Happy Boy

To all of you who have been anxiously checking our blog for updates - sorry it has been so long! In the time since I've blogged last, we have turned a huge corner. Many of you know Breckin was struggling with his tummy. Starting around 6 weeks Breckin started fussing with nearly every feeding. After seeing the pediatrician, he was started on Prevacid with a diagnosis of acid reflux. After two weeks with no change, we went back where I informed her that his pooping habits had drastically changed - from 2-3 poops a day to 1 poop every 2-3 days. She said that this is not uncommon for babies and suggested we see a pediatric gastroenterologist. The specialist agreed with our pediatrician that it was indeed reflux and we should increase his Prevacid to three times a day.
Our babysitter, Kelly, with no medical degree but over ten years baby experience said she never knew a happy baby (especially the boys) who didn't poop every day. After 2 ounces of prune juice and a major colon cleanse, my boy is happy again! It is amazing what regular pooping will do for a baby's disposition! Thank you Kelly for convincing me that prune juice does indeed work wonders!
And now for some proof that our boy is much happier......





7 comments:

eleventhirtysix images said...

Yay for poops! He's gorgeous. Absolutely perfect.

Angbrad03 said...

Glad to hear his tummy is doing better! What a cutie--such beautiful smiles.

The Warden Family said...

You never think you will care so much about poop before you have children.....

He is getting SO big! I think he looks just like his Mama!!!

Gabe and Monica said...

Prune juice, eh....I think I might have to try that on Deacon...he doesn't poop everyday and he sure is fussy!! I'm so glad Breckin is feeling better...he has such a sweet smile!!

Anonymous said...

cousin Robbie says Breckin looks like an elf

The Lashers said...

Breckin says Robbie looks like a Tele-Tubby.

Anonymous said...

Grandpa wasn't there to teach Breckin to control the remote