This momma is completely out of steam.
Lack of sleep and overconsumption of coffee have clouded my brain.
We took Wyatt in on the 10th for testing, (blood,pee, and poo).
They said they will get the results back by the end of the week.
All we can do is keep feeding him bland foods,
And keep monitoring his liquids (lactose-free milk & water).
His diaper rash has gotten so bad that we cannot use wipes.
I mix baby soap, apricot oil, burts bees lotion, and water – and soak washcloths in it.
I have been using those to wipe his raw bum and he doesn’t mind it as much as his wipes.
A great post I used for reference can be found here.
But each time we change his diaper – he screams, and cries.
When I put on his diaper cream – he screams, and cries.
It hurts my heart so much.
I feel terrible for him and his little tush.
I have been giving him oatmeal baths and they seem to help a bit –
there’s a great diy here.
For the past 10 days he has been waking up at night screaming.
I go in his room and he has pooped through his diaper, pjs, and even his sheet.
I am now in zombie mode – and go through the routine of cleaning him up,
and bringing him into bed with William and I until he has fallen back asleep.
Then I go in, change out his sheets – and place my newly-lavender-smelling baby back in bed.
And I’m usually up an hour later to bust out the washcloths to comfort and change him again.
I called into his doctors today to check-in and let them know that it is not getting better.
They said one test did come back – the test for rotovirus – and it was negative.
So we can now rule that out.
I am just very anxious to know what is wrong.
I’m feeling very discouraged, and impatient.
Oh, and tired – very, very tired.
Oh, and yesterday was my birthday – I’m officially one year older. And although I wish Wyatt would have been feeling a bit better – it was a special day because I was able to spend it with him. And although things are pretty tough right now – I cannot let myself forget how lucky I am. I am so incredibly blessed.
i’m so sorry to hear about your poor babe. i hope you get some answers and that he’s feeling better soon. ๐
thank you so much! xo.
o no! I just want to give you a big hug. I honestly wish I could help out. Sending a prayer your way – praying your little boy feels better SOON.
Brie @ Breezy Pink Daisies
Thanks Brie! You are so sweet! xo
I’m so sorry!!! Poor Wyatt… and poor you! I hope he gets better soon. I cannot even imagine how horrible that has to be for all of you, not to mention how worried you are about him. Praying for you guys!
Happy Belated Birthday!!
Thanks love – it is now getting a little better. His antibiotics are kicking in and doing their job – just wish the doctor would have started them earlier…. hope you’re doing well with your adorable little ones! xo.
Poor Wyatt and poor Mama! It’s absolutely horrible when the little ones are so sick and we don’t know what to do. I really hope you get some answers soon and some rest. I’m thinking about you guys and will keep you in my prayers.
Oh I know – I wish I could take it all for him. All of it. It’s been so difficult to see him so uncomfortable.
Poor baby and momma! Hope he feels better and you can get some answers. I know how heart wrenching a sick baby can be.
Thank you so much Allison – it is very tough on the heart to watch a sick baby. ๐
Im so sorry Kendall! I wish there was some advice I could give. Hope little Wyatt feels better soon!
Thank you so much Kelley! xo.
I am so sorry mama. I feel like there is nothing to say that can make you feel better so I am sending you one big HUG. I’ll be thinking of you!
Happy birthday, too ๐
xo, Amanda
Huggin’ ya right back girl! xo.
oh man…i’m dealing with a different circumstance, but nothing is worse than seeing your child miserable. The unknown is the worst…praying for healing and a quick recovery.
Oh, it is the worst for sure. Thank you so much for your prayers – sending them your way too! xo.
that’s terrible momma! hopefully the doctors will figure it out soon and hopefully it’s nothing!
Me too! Thanks love! xo.
happy birthday! poor little wyatt, my heart goes out to him, i will pray for the little guy ๐
Thank you so much Tracy! xo.
Hey Kendall! I found your blog through a series of clicks & read about your little man’s tummy bug. Two things that may help…1. Probiotics – I’ve successfully used Culturelle (found at any grocery or drug store) & Baby Jarrow-dophilus ( found at whole foods). Use one or the other- not both. Also, this will sound crazy, but I have been using activated charcoal for our yucky tummies. Hereaid a website to read more about it. I mix it with applesauce- looks ridiculously crazy, but it has helped our tummies every time!
http://www.charcoalremedies.com/books
He is on culturelle right now – twice a day. I will look into baby jarrow – thank you so much for your sweet comment! I’ll take any advice you have at this point – I just want my baby better! ๐