Well a new day and how things change. I took Danikah to the Dr's today and it was to get her 6 month vaccinations and address a few concerns. Danikah's always been in the 90-95th percentile in weight but that changed today. Although for 6 1/2 months old she weighed in at 17lbs 14ozs....her flow of weight gain has slowed down. At her 4 month check up she was 16lbs 15ozs. Our concern starts with the fact that she is not tolerating solid foods. I have 3 other children and around 4 1/2 moths I give cereal...after a month I bring out the veggies than fruits and after the 6 month check-up..he gives us the go ahead to add meats. We are @ 6 1/2 months and she can't even eat cereal.
Every time we feed her a spoonful she gags so hard and then chokes or aspirates and it is very scary. 2 hours later she gags and projectile vomits. She has not kept down a meal yet. That is a month and half of trying.
There are a few things they are looking at....
An immature digestive tract which hasn't been completely explained to me yet.
FPIES which is Food Protien Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome..babies with this cannot tolerate rice, barely, wheat ,veggies, fruits and meats like chicken and turkey. They will vomit their meal about two hours after swallowed but they can tolerate breastmilk and formula.
It lowers their blood pressure and causes severe diarrehea...sometimes with blood. It is a gastrointestinal disorder. She wouldn't be able to have solids until after her first birthday.
I am worried as we have no idea what is wrong with her and she wants food so bad. I don't know how to help her and that is an awful feeling as a mom. she is my baby...a baby that was not planned. She has changed my life as have my other girls but there is something about her that makes me wonder why she was sent to us and what wonderful things she will teach us....
Say a prayer for my sweet Dani.....God Bless
Nicole
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