GI SERIES
Brayden had his GI Series on Wednesday, August 31st at 10:00 am. I felt pretty calm since my great friend had the same procedure done for her daughter a few years ago. The hardest part was to know he was hungry and not feed him. I mean seriously, when you're child's not gaining weight, why do doctors insist on having them "fast". (I do know why, but it just seems silly)
Anyway, the doctor in the radiology department was great! He walked me through the procedure before he got started and basically said, most likely, Brayden would for the 1st time in his life, not spit-up because he was in front of the camera. I told him, Brayden would prove him wrong!! Guess who won this little competition... not me!
Brayden took the drink well. I guess when you're used to awful tasting formula, you'll take just about anything. We watched as the dye went down his system. After about 5 minutes, they took the bottle away in hopes to make him cry. For the first time, Brayden didn't cry!! haha! After about 10 minutes, the Radiologist was finished and very pleased. Everything looks GREAT and is where it needs to be. Answered prayer! He definitely suffers from some reflux, but I'm happy to report as he's gaining weight easily now, the reflux is getting better too!
2 Weeks later- Brayden is doing incredible! We have a scale at our house now and weighed him the other day and it read... 16 LBS!!! My little guy is getting big! I also believe he's grown 2 1/2 inches since his 6 month appt! I cannot WAIT for his 9 month appointment to SHOCK the doctors!! Here's to hoping and praying that besides his regular scheduled allergist appointments, we won't see another doctor until his healthy 9 month appointment!!
Anyway, the doctor in the radiology department was great! He walked me through the procedure before he got started and basically said, most likely, Brayden would for the 1st time in his life, not spit-up because he was in front of the camera. I told him, Brayden would prove him wrong!! Guess who won this little competition... not me!
Brayden took the drink well. I guess when you're used to awful tasting formula, you'll take just about anything. We watched as the dye went down his system. After about 5 minutes, they took the bottle away in hopes to make him cry. For the first time, Brayden didn't cry!! haha! After about 10 minutes, the Radiologist was finished and very pleased. Everything looks GREAT and is where it needs to be. Answered prayer! He definitely suffers from some reflux, but I'm happy to report as he's gaining weight easily now, the reflux is getting better too!
2 Weeks later- Brayden is doing incredible! We have a scale at our house now and weighed him the other day and it read... 16 LBS!!! My little guy is getting big! I also believe he's grown 2 1/2 inches since his 6 month appt! I cannot WAIT for his 9 month appointment to SHOCK the doctors!! Here's to hoping and praying that besides his regular scheduled allergist appointments, we won't see another doctor until his healthy 9 month appointment!!
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