Tuesday: December 31, 2013

Last Day of 2013

Cooper had a rough night. He got sick to his stomach twice. Then, he threw up his medicines this morning. His fluid intake needs to be around 1,200 cc's. Cooper has had less than 500 over the last three days. He is refusing to eat or even drink. His doctor said he needed to have a feeding tube to help give him his fluids and keep his nutrition levels up. It was very hard watching this. The nurse didn't get fluid return so we had to have an x-ray to make sure the tube was in his stomach. It took us about three times to get an x-ray. Then while they were reading the results Cooper pulled the tube out! That meant he had to get another feeding tube and another x-ray. They also drew blood, everything came back normal. He had such a rough morning.

He made it through speech alright and they decided to divide his PT into two 30 minute sessions. However, Cooper was unable to participate during the last half hour. We let him rest due to the morning he had. He was fussy during OT, but not nearly as much as we figured he would be.

After Cooper woke from his nap we decided to take him for a walk. We didn't get far when he threw up all of the formula he received from his feeding tube. They have now decided to give him 1/2 formula and 1/2 water, thinking it may a little easier on his stomach.

Cooper was able to take a 3 hour nap this afternoon. He ate 5 bites of a PB & J sandwich, played in his crib and on the floor, went for a walk, and took a bath. He was so tired we only got one bedtime story book read before he was asleep. We were allowed to have our day off since he doesn't have therapies tomorrow, but the doctor said it would probably be a wise decision to stay here considering the day he had today.We are praying that he is able to rest well tonight so he has a better day tomorrow.

This is what a feeding tube and blood draws will do to you!

 

Working on his car in the pond!

Snuggle time with Mommy!

 



Poor baby has had such a rough day.

 

 

Trying to play with his puzzle. It's hard considering he has to wear a "no no" since he likes to mess with things he shouldn't!

 

Mommy's Fav of the Day: Cooper got his first drink of Coffee! Don't worry it was decaf and he spit it out! He refuses to drink his water, juice, or milk, but throws a fit to drink what Mommy is drinking!