Tough times don't last but tough people do.

So I've had a few days to try and adjust to all the change's we've endured in the last week so now I think it's time to update everyone on Bailey's hospital stay.
Although I have very little answers for anyone including myself. :(

Bailey was admitted for "failure to thrive" and choking issues Monday April 5th. We saw a string of doctors, speech therapists, and dietician's the first day. They inserted the NG tube and started overnight feeds from day one. She tolerated pretty well and didn't try to pull out the tube or anything.

Tuesday they didn't do much just more doctors asking questions and evaluating Bailey. Although they did decide to do an overnight video EEG because over the last 6 months or so Bailey has gotten these spells called "shutter attacks" and they wanted to try and capture them to make sure they aren't seizure related or harmful to her in anyway which the test showed they are NOT. Thankfully. They upped her overnight feed, she tolerated well again.

Wednesday Bailey had her first OR trip to have an endoscopy and pH probe study done. They took 3 biopsy's and inserted the pH probe for 24 hours. She was not a happy camper to have a tube in each nostril but she was as usual such a good strong girl.

Thursday evening we were able to go home after they pulled out the pH probe and I learned how to insert the NG tube. Unfortunately we left just as puzzled as we came but needless to say we were both thrilled to sleep in our own beds.

All tests came back fine, which of course is wonderful but again leaves us in a mystery. Children don't just choke to the point of losing breath every other day for no reason nor do they lose complete interest in food and swallowing skills. There is SOMETHING going on. All they can say to me at this point in time is it may be low tone due to the Arthrogryposis or it may be Neurological which I don't even want to think about.

We have TONS of follow ups with Nutrition, GI, Nurse, Speech Evaluation, ect. The feedings are going well but she has already lost 1lb 11oz since she was weighed the first day at the hospital. Her oral intake has decreased dramatically. I'm just so stumped. Look's like 50% of her calories through the tube may be upped come Wednesday when we go back to the doctors and the G tube is looking more promising for the future. But we will just wait and see what happens.

One day at a time, One day at a time...