We continue to watch Liam struggle with feeding issues. He just can't seem to get a whole bottle down. Actually, I think we'd be happy if he could get even half a bottle down consistently these days! The feeding specialist (i.e., a speech therapist) decided to order a barium swallow study for this next week so we can get a better idea of what's going on. They will put him in a car seat and have him drink a bottle of barium solution (honestly, would you drink that if it was offered?). ; We trust that the specialists know what they're doing even if it sounds disgusting to us.
Other than that, Liam is doing well. He is getting more alert each day and will now wake for feedings at night, so Lisa doesn't have to set an alarm to get up to feed him. We are very happy that he'll wake us up now! That may sound crazy, but it's just nice to see him do normal baby things for a change!
Will update you when we have the results of the swallow study next week. Please pray this is a minor thing that can be corrected easily.
In Christ,
Bill and Lisa
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
2 comments:
Lisa:
Keep the faith and I am sure they will find something out and help to figure out what to do next. Its sounds according to your blog that he is improving each and everyday.
I miss seeing you and Sarah and hope that she is doing well.
It was good to here from you, I check the blog every few days. Your in my prayers.
Love Mrs. Kathy
Lisa,
Sorry that he's having feeding issues, but I'm sure the speech path is on top of it. One of my old roomies was a speech path, and they are very well trained and skilled (I was always amazed at the work she did!). I'm sure it won't be easy for you to see Liam have to drink that stuff...but hopefully it will let you know what the root of his feeding issues are.
Love,
Kate
Post a Comment