Sunday, April 26, 2009

Bodily functions and fluids

So yeah. We have turned into those parents that call the pediatrician a lot. To be fair to us I think they should expect this of new parents and really we have only called three times since our last appointment. The first was when we were diagnosing my lipase enzyme milk issue; just to be sure there wasn't anything we could do and to ask some nutritional questions for Quinn, the second was when she hadn't pooped in five days; apparently aside from dehydration growth spurts can be an explanation as they are using all of their nutrients for that...also the child had two major blowout poops that night after we had called, and then last weekend when we experiencing "baby's first vomit"--when she threw up all over me and out her mouth AND nose. Props to Taylor here who came running and helped clean up despite a strong aversion vomit. This recalls the time we were at a 4th of July party at a downtown Portland hotel where two suites had been taken over. This poor girl started to retch and Taylor was out the door, down the hall, and in the next suite before it even hit the floor. So the vomiting was scary and probably a result of all her sinus drainage but we called to double check and see what we should watch for. Quinn is, of course, fine just very snarfely (yes, I made that up) due to her daycare cold. Taylor took some fun pictures that we will try and get posted and a great video that we hope to figure out as well. Oh and the other news is that she seems to be teething, good times!

2 comments:

Sarah said...

Ooh, you are lucky that is your first experience with spit-up! Kiely was a real master at projectile vomiting, and yes, often out of the nose, too. Some kids just have stronger reflux than others, or whatever you call it. We always had to travel with LOTS of cloths, plastic bags, and a full change of clothes. I used to nurse with a bowl sitting next to me and a full complement of bib, extra baby blankets, and towels. Ah, the joys of babyhood! :)

Sorry to hear Quinn has a cold, poor kiddo! Tell her to get well soon! Love, Sarah, Eric & Kiely

Adrien Paul Taylor said...

For every action there is an opposite and equal reaction.

There now, didn't that just make you feel a whole lot better - no, no need to thank me, just enjoy sagacity when it presents itself.