Coburn Kids

I was going to get some new pics up for everyone this weekend, update some things… then Sunday my hard drive quit. My entire computer has just stopped working. Which is a major source of frustration because of so many files I need to get to.

Everyone is almost recovered from last week’s flu (yeah!)  Caden is feeling better but we’ve taken a MAJOR step back in eating. I swear he has no idea what to do with the bottle anymore.  He just munches on it, won’t use his tongue and we can only get him to even put the bottle in his mouth about twice a day right now. But Caden’s doctor called us on Friday night (Thursday we went in at 7:30 pm just to make sure Caden was okay as he had a fever for 2 days straight and was coughing a lot) and Daniel asked him where we were with a GI. The pediatrician wants us to see another Nutritionist.  Why?  I have no idea really, a nutritionist as far as I understand, they don’t help with feeding issues.  Making sure he’s getting enough nutrients, the right amount of formula, gaining weight… yes.  I’m supposed to hear back from him this week on what and when I see this new nutritionist. As much as we know that Caden needs a G-tube there’s no rush though. Most babies get them put in at about 9 months and Caden’s 7 months old right now. So if it sounds like there’s feet dragging going on it’s still not something to push yet for.

Daniel and I are experts with NG tube’s now anyway. I don’t like to put Caden through it, but we are much quicker about it now and it has to be done. Which reminds me I have to start searching the internet for a new NG tube. They last about 30 days and I’ve checked with the medical supply stores in my area and they don’t carry them as small as Caden needs. They are very inexpensive though, so another 2 will probably be plenty. We’re also using a different tape for Caden’s face as well… the duoderm was giving him rashes and it’s very expensive. For 10 sheets it runs $56.