Medical Updates

Ramsey had his annual well visit this week. To my surprise, he had lost weight. We're hoping it's because he is so active now. I am discouraged that sometimes, it's obvious that he just doesn't want to eat. Other times, he eats like a champ. I had taken him off of his reflux medication, thinking he was past that. Now, I am wondering if that is part of the reason why he turns his head to certain foods. His pediatrician said not to worry about the weight loss; she wants to see him in a month to weigh him again. We are now giving him pediasure and things like buttered noodles and buttered bread to put on the pounds.

He began coughing this week, and two nights ago, he woke up with a fever. As the day progressed, the fever became worse so we took him to Children's just to play it safe. (Why do kids always get sick on the weekend!?) They checked his oxygen and it was good. Next, they did an X-Ray which was clear. We can treat this as a standard virus and hopefully he will be better soon! He just woke now and his fever was back up to 103. It's so unnerving to hold him and to hear how hard he is breathing.

Hope our little guy feels better soon!

Let's Beat This!

Ramsey has been sick off and on since early September. Tomorrow marks a week of fighting his second virus this month. He is being tested today for RSV. Results will take a day or two. We have been monitoring him closely and giving him abuterol as needed to increase air flow to the lungs. Whatever this is, I just want him to beat it and fast!