Poor guy! It was a rough day! I honestly didn't know the diarrhea could get any worse. It was a day of soaking through diapers, clothes (his and mine), and onto anything he sat on. "It" came so fast throughout the day, that the diapers couldn't absorb it fast enough.
Daniel cried most of the day. I could tell he was in pain, and nothing I did or could do for him comforted him.
Thus began about 6 calls between the doctor's office and me, and additional calls between the nurse/doctor and the GI specialist at Nemours.
The great concern: dehydration.
I am doing everything I can to tempt the boy with liquids.
The doctor told me to take him off the Children's Pepto Bismol Tablet (I only gave him one a day), and to just hold on. There's nothing more that any of us can do to comfort him or make him well.
So, I ended up joining little guy in tears. Then the children and I left the house (yikes!) to restock on diapers, diaper cream, wipes, sanitizing wipes, and bananas, as well as onesies and pants from a thrift shop to catch the mess.
And tonight, after going back to strictly the B.R.A.T. diet (bananas, rice, applesauce, and gluten, egg, soy, and dairy-free toast) and some chicken and chicken broth for protein, he finally had only a wet diaper right before bed. And, he was comforted. He went to bed snuggling and without tears.
I know we will repeat this day for many more days to come, so if you think of us, please pray for Daniel. His GI appointment is set for Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 20th.
His second parasite test came back negative as well. I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm glad not to have to deal with parasites--though I've been handling the clean-up as if it is parasites--yet, it may be good to have parasites, because then the pests can be rid of with proper medication.
The doctors are clueless. And so am I.
So, I will leave the updates here for now...with the One Who knows. He's got Daniel.
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Hi Julie,
You don't know me, but I am also a CCAI family member :-) with 2 little ones from China, and my son was from Maria's Big House of Hope! I've loved following your blog! ;-) I'm sure your doctor has probably covered this, but thought I'd jus throw it out there. My son had terrible diarrhea as well, stomach pain, and couldn't gain weight. Our first round of tests for parasites were negative, but it was a general test I believe. Then we ran 7-8 tests testing for specific bugs and he tested positive for Giardia. The antibiotics worked. We had other friends (CCAI as well and brought home twins!) whose entire family of 7 contracted Giardia while in China. Then antibiotics did not work for them, but she discovered an essential oil blend that kicked it in 3 days. I can find out more info for you if you'd like - might be worth a try?!? Good luck and we'll be praying for you!
Laura
Have you tried feeding him pumpkin. It is supposed to help. We tried it with our 15 year old dog and it has worked wonders but it is not just pets but people too. Good for him either way and not very expensive to try!
Praying for little Daniel.
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