Gastroenterologist appointment yesterday

Today we have been home for 6 months. That seems crazy. Home, sweet, home.

We took Marleigh to her gastroenterologist yesterday. She still hadn't had a good bowel movement. The doctor was very nice. She isn't too concerned with Marleigh's reflux since she's growing well & her spit up doesn't seem to hurt her. The doctor was slightly concerned that Marleigh's tummy is so sensitive. She suggested trying some vegetables & fruits instead of rice. She said sometimes babies don't do well with rice. It is kind of frustrating because when Marleigh couldn't handle rice, I asked her pediatrician if we should try some vegetables. They said, no. They told us rice was about the easiest thing to handle. So here in a day or two, we'll try some veggies. Marleigh's bowels sounded good & her tummy was still soft, but Marleigh has still been having problems with her bowel movements. The doctor prescribed a very mild laxative. She said it would help draw water to the bowels to soften Marleigh's stools. If Marleigh doesn't handle the veggies well or if she still is constipated after a couple of days of the laxative, the doctor will scope Marleigh from both ends.

Well, the laxative worked! Jenni texted me that Marleigh had 2 good dirty diapers. I was so excited. Then Jenni called & I could hear Marleigh screaming in the background. She had a very large, hard stool that she just couldn't get out. I rushed out to help. Again, I don't want to be too graphic, but I was trying to help Marleigh & she was pushing so hard. Once she finally got the really hard stuff, there was some really loose stuff. As Holli, one of our favorite NICU nurses, would say, "Marleigh shot crap across the room." It was all over! My hand & arm, DJ's bed (so sorry DJ!!!), the floor. As soon as it was out, you could tell Marleigh felt so much better. Jenni had said she hadn't ate hardly anything all day. Poor little girl, her tummy hurt. She has had 1 more dirty diaper for a total of 4 today! She's had more today than total in the last 2 weeks! Marleigh just seemed so relaxed this evening.

Monday we head back to Wichita to check Marleigh's eyes & ears. I'm sure they're fine, but we'll check them out just to be safe.

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Stay warm this weekend! We had to put a new fan motor on our furnace. It was just a little bit cold this morning! I think I might have even heard there's a chance for snow this weekend?!? That is just insane!