Monday, December 11, 2006

Still sick. Weight is now down to 19 lbs 2 oz. That's a 5 ounce loss since Saturday. Overall I'm not sure what that equates to -- he wouldn't stay on the baby scale for his 12 month checkup and was weighed on an adult scale -- then he weighed 19.6 lbs. No idea how many ounces that is, but I'm guessing he's lost a good half a pound. Not good since he was only in the 10th percentile for weight at his 12 month.

Am sick of yellow watery diapers. Am sick of the smell. Am sick of being in the house. Am sick of having to hold my poor, pitiful son as he cries and doesn't understand why he feels so bad. Am sick of seeing him lose weight. Am sick of being powerless to stop this.

They did some cultures at the doctor today and we'll know if it's something other than just a virus in 1-3 days. And now another diaper calls -- always good to have that happen the same time the microwave beeps to let you know your lunch is ready.

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Awww. Poor little guy. I hope it goes away before you even hear back about the cultures.

[ Permalink ] posted by Mere : 4:40 PM

Oh, I'm so sorry. Maybe it's rotavirus? My son had that, or at least that's what we concluded without testing. He had diarrhea and occasional vomiting for 9 days. He too lost weight. The doc said to make sure he was continually drinking. It is very difficult to deal with all the diapers and the smell, especially when you yourself are not feeling so hot.
I hope you get answers and more importantly that he feels better asap.

[ Permalink ] posted by lagiulia : 10:09 PM