First, we had our follow up meeting with the GI doctor and as expected he recommended a feeding tube. Zoe had not gained any weight the past ten days and her spitting has not decreased. Though her development continues to do well there is a concern that soon the low volume of food will have an adverse affect. In addition the doctor suggested, seeing a new feeding therapist was recommended. Zoe is a "sleeper feeder" and she may be associating sleeping with the eating which may be causing the decrease in volume now that she is up more.
We didn't make a decision right away, we wanted to meet the new therapist and see what they suggested and discuss ourselves what would be best for Zoe. Meeting the therapist was very encouraging, she too suggested a feeding tube, as she really wants to work with Zoe on eating solids since this is an appropriate age for that rather than working with the bottle. She also stated that this would relieve a lot of stress and worry as we won't have to push Zoe as hard with the bottle feedings but allow the tube to handle whatever Zoe doesn't want to take by mouth.
So next week we will be staying at Children's Hospital while the staff teach us how to do all the things we need to with this and observe Zoe to see how she handles her new accessory. If all goes well it will be a one day visit. Please pray for Zoe, Mom and Dad as we take on this new challenge.
2 comments:
Dear little Zoe - you sure know how to keep your Mom & Dad guessing. Isn't it wonderful that there all all different doctors that can come up with new suggestions and ideas to help you grow? God sure blessed you with super parents that continue to look out for your well being to help you keep progressing. We will pray that the next therapy does the trick and you start to chow down like the rest of us. God Bless.
Zoe, Mommy & Daddy,
Know the prayers have continued, even though I have not been on to do the "catch-up" until today. I pray for all the doctors and nurses, too, who see Zoe! I pray they use their skills to the fullest of what God gave them. God Bless You All! Oh, this is Pat Kuhn
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