Phin Power for my Baby Tony...*UPDATED*

citcat · Post by **citcat** » January 20, 2005 1:12 pm

Bless his little heart. And the whole family's hearts! One of the worst things about a baby being sick is that they can't tell you what's wrong. And the way they look at you like: "Why aren't you helping me, mommy?" Major phinpower from Tennessee, give his sweet cheeks a kiss for me! He'll be all right soon!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 20, 2005 3:05 pm

Thank you so much everyone. We're back from our 2nd opinion visit and although we don't have a "cure" we do have some hope!

They drew blood to test for allergies and "other" icky tests for salmonella. We'll know in about a week on the allergies in 1 day on the salmonella. We have a snake which is why she is concerned about that. However, the prognosis is most likely an allergy to milk (which he is already lactose intolerant) so we get to change to soy EVERYTHING. If that doesn't fix it, then back to the doctor for more tests. She also probably said the 3 molars he's cut in the last 3 weeks aren't helping much either and we have a new "tastier" medication for his acid reflux.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh. The joys of parenthood.

Thank you so much everyone for your good thoughts. It's nice to know it's probably something simple but I think most mommys and daddys 'round these parts would agree it's so much worse to see your child sick and unhappy than it is to get sick yourself. I really appreciate all your support!

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » January 20, 2005 3:07 pm

a milk allergy would do it all right, Mal..... All 3 of my boys had to be on soy.... not so bad, and not NEARLY as bad as puking and screaming all the time....

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 20, 2005 3:10 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:a milk allergy would do it all right, Mal..... All 3 of my boys had to be on soy.... not so bad, and not NEARLY as bad as puking and screaming all the time....

Thanks Jen! I think the poor little dude just got stuck with a whole bunch of stuff happening at once, thus the screaming...and he's got a sensitive tummy anyway, therefore the puking.

I'm just thankful it's nothing worse than it probably is. There are so many children out there that have life way worse than my sweet Baby Tony.

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 20, 2005 3:12 pm

I am glad they are doing those tests and you should find out soon.

I doubt it would be the snake - my brother in law is a licensed reptile breeder and they have oodles of snakes and it has never been a problem

(it is a problem to me visiting tho

)

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » January 20, 2005 3:14 pm

(((((Mal & Tony)))))

hope you've found the problem and Tony gets un-pukey soon!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 20, 2005 3:19 pm

creeky wrote:I am glad they are doing those tests and you should find out soon.

I doubt it would be the snake - my brother in law is a licensed reptile breeder and they have oodles of snakes and it has never been a problem

(it is a problem to me visiting tho )

That's what the doc said too, but since we've had so many troubles she's doing it "just in case". We never handle the snake (it's too big) except when Matt feeds her, and it lives in the basement where the kids never go.

tequilatom · Post by **tequilatom** » January 20, 2005 3:20 pm

prayers and phin power your way

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 20, 2005 3:23 pm

buffettbride wrote:
creeky wrote:I am glad they are doing those tests and you should find out soon.

I doubt it would be the snake - my brother in law is a licensed reptile breeder and they have oodles of snakes and it has never been a problem

(it is a problem to me visiting tho )
That's what the doc said too, but since we've had so many troubles she's doing it "just in case". We never handle the snake (it's too big) except when Matt feeds her, and it lives in the basement where the kids never go.

What does he feed her? My BIL breeds the "snake food" as well ,,, and has it all nicely packaged in the freezer just like normal every day food

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 20, 2005 3:34 pm

creeky wrote:
buffettbride wrote:
creeky wrote:I am glad they are doing those tests and you should find out soon.

I doubt it would be the snake - my brother in law is a licensed reptile breeder and they have oodles of snakes and it has never been a problem

(it is a problem to me visiting tho )
That's what the doc said too, but since we've had so many troubles she's doing it "just in case". We never handle the snake (it's too big) except when Matt feeds her, and it lives in the basement where the kids never go.
What does he feed her? My BIL breeds the "snake food" as well ,,, and has it all nicely packaged in the freezer just like normal every day food

Our snake (named Mojo) likes fresh food, not frozen LOL. I won't let hubby breed snake food

because we just don't have a lot of space. He buys it every 2 weeks at a pet store.

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » January 20, 2005 3:39 pm

I understand reptiles can carry diseases.....If BG feeds Mojo and doesn't wash up properly, he can touch Tony and if the snake has a disease, BG can give it to Tony.
Probably not what happened, but reptiles can carry all sorts of yucky things.

semitruths · Post by **semitruths** » January 20, 2005 3:45 pm

Hey BB ....... I'm sorry I had not noticed this post before now .... hugs for you and the little guy .... I hope things turn out to be minimal.

((((Mal & Tony))))

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » January 20, 2005 9:16 pm

Sending love and phin power to all of you, Mal.

dean_siu · Post by **dean_siu** » January 20, 2005 9:23 pm

Who needs milk when you have a bottle of tequila in the house???

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