Reflux Update

It's been a while since I've posted and people have been asking me, "What's going on with Nolan?" And since he just had his 2-month checkup, I figured this was a good time to update. The good news first: he is a growing boy! He weighed in at 15 lbs. 7 oz. and 25" long. He is basically off the charts for height and weight, which is great.

And now for the not-so-good news: his reflux has not gotten any better being on the Prilosec. So, the doctor told us to try giving him the Prilosec twice a day for the next 2 weeks and to give him Maalox 3 times a day for the next week. We are on day 3 of this plan and still have seen no improvement in him, which is not very encouraging. If he is not better at the end of the 2 week period, then we will take him in for an Upper GI barium swallow test. This will give them a close look at what is going on with him when he eats and will show if there is damage and to what extent. Obviously, I am not looking forward to that test, but I am willing to do anything at this point to help him.

Despite all his struggles lately, he has managed to master sleeping through the night - PTL! 8 hours or more a night has made us feel like brand new people...it is wonderful! And when he's not eating, he is quite the happy baby. Please continue to pray for us and for this little guy - that the doctor's can determine what it is he needs to get the reflux under control and that I am able to continue nursing him through this time.

Here are some recent pictures: