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To all of Zoe's family and friends,
We come to you asking once again for prayers to be said on behalf of Zoe. First in thanksgiving that we have seen this little girl grow, thrive and accomplish so much in ten months with the difficult start she has had. Second, praising our Lord for giving Zoe and all the medical staff the abilities and knowledge to make it happen. Finally, petitions for the upcoming tests we have regarding Zoe's troubled eating.
We went to the pediatrician's office, Monday, for another weight check and found that Zoe had only gained 1.5 oz in three weeks. This brings her to 12lb 13oz, she should have been over 13lb if she was growing at an appropriate rate for her adjusted age. We had been making the switch in diet and things at home were actually going quite well, till we hit the weekend. Congestion, mucus, eating less than the minimum, we thought possibly a cold but there were no other symptoms let alone a crabby baby. So perhaps the onset of allergies, quite possible especially if you know Zoe's father. We are trying all the home remedies possible and seeing some improvement. However, the doctor has ordered an environmental allergy test and beefed up her formula hoping the lack of eating will be made up with the concentration.
Today, we had a follow up visit with Zoe's GI doctor. He was gravely concerned about her low weight and her continued lack of interest in eating. Of course we relayed the history and the new test order by the doctor and he decided to tack on a food allergy test and an endoscopy for a biopsy of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine. The reason being, he is wondering if Zoe has EE or know by its long unpronounceable name eosinophilic enteropahy, this is an over abundance of white blood cells that begin attacking the body. This usually develops due to allergies, especially food. This kind of diagnosis would require complete diet restrictions and/or medications for the rest of her life, something we do not want Zoe to have to go through. Though as the doctor put it "well we would finally know" we are praying that this isn't the diagnosis and that whatever is causing this ongoing difficulty be resolved quickly.
The tests will occur over the next few weeks and we hope to have definitive answers a couple weeks after that.
We know that whatever comes in the next few weeks the Lord will continue to support and comfort us, he has taken us this far. I am certain he isn't giving up now.
Kimberly & Phil
4 comments:
Dear Little Zoe - We will most certainly keep you in our prayers as you go through all those tests. God has been with you every step of the way so far and we know He will continue to watch over you. How blessed that you are here with the great doctors and hospital to keep on top of all these bumps in the road. Praying that you find some answers to your eating problems and that they are easily fixable problems. You are doing so great and we can't wait to see you running around on your increasing chubby little legs. God Bless.
Trusting the Creator and praying boldly. Love Auntie Shelly
My prayers are up for you, Zoe!
Know that your mommy and daddy only want the best for your health and happiness: you are here as a gift to them, a child of God that they are to care for. You are not only in their hands, but your Creator's hands, as well.
Dear Lord, Please give comfort and trust for mom and dad, and better eating for Zoe!
Amen.
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Zoe, Pat Kuhn here. Zoe, know that the prayers have always continued even though I haven't been on, hectic several months! But you and your Mommy and Daddy are ALWAYS in my prayers. Hope and pray the doctors do find out why you are not eating. God Bless You all!
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