Re: Still around, just VERY busy! Welcome to newbies

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Dear Jodi R. (as opposed to all the other Jodie's, Jody's, and

Jodi's) ,

I am glad to hear from you and glad that weathered his viral

storm so well. You are lucky to have such a responsive doctor so

that he doesn't have to get SO sick to get attention!

I am so happy that is getting so big! I am not sure I would

be concerned that he only gained a couple of ounces in a week when he

was ill. Most kids loose a bit when they don't feel good and our

kids seem to loose LOTS when they are sick so if you have avoided

that....you have done well, Mom. Also, I am not sure if many

children gain at the exact same pace every week. I'll bet even

average kids have days and weeks when they don't gain much, but they

are only weighed every few months and so over time, they do gain.

Also, was so small that he had LOTS of catching up to do.

Maybe, that part of it will slow for a short time so he can catch his

breath. I remember that just a few weeks ago, he weighed only 10

pounds. I am astonished that he has gained 50% more weight this

quickly. You and Dr. H are amazing.

Love to you and , Conny

> Hi all,

> I just thought I would make a quick post here to let yoou all know

> that we are still around, and is doing better. He finally

> seems to be over his virus. They are still unsure as to what it

was.

> Either bronchitis or mild RSV, but regardless, he was started on

> breathing treatments, and boy did they help him. With his

restricted

> lungs, he just wasn't doing well, and his pediatrician decided to

> start treatments before we got into a bad situation. Thankfully,

we

> were able to keep him OUT of the hospital this time! I am so happy

> about that, I can't even tell you.

>

> As far as weight gain goes, he is still TRYING to gain. He only

had

> a two ounce gain this past week. He is up to 15 lbs. 12 1/2 oz.

He

> is now a week and one day away from 22 months old! Wow, where does

> the time go. I have been thinking a lot about how far he has come

in

> those 22 months though. When he was laying in the hospital for the

> first three months of his life, and not thriving, was very scary.

> Not only until 17 months did we learn he had RSS. So, life was

very

> hard and scary for a while, but since seeing Dr. H, I have to say,

he

> has made a great turnaround. Man, I think she needs me as a

> spokesperson! LOL! )

>

> Also, we have been busy here trying to get our house ready to sell,

> for we have found a bigger house that we are waiting to be

completed

> and hoping this one sells in the meantime. It has been hectic

> picking out floorcoverings and lighting and keeping everything

> straight at home to show! I haven't been on the computer much and

I

> am very behind on the posts here. BUT, I did want to tell all the

> new people welcome and that this is such a great site. Jana, ,

> Almost new:o)), Jennie, etc. I am so gald to have read about

> all of you and hope to be able to talk more directly with you all

> when things settle down. But, you can go back and read all about

> and see his pictures, too. They are under R in the

> photo section. The main thing about him is that he struggles so

much

> with weight gain, even with all the extra calories. His gain has

> slowed down latley, but I am hoping that after seeing Dr. H in

July,

> we will be able to figure something out.

>

> I am so looking forward to the convention and meeting everyone. I

> should be all moved in and settled in by then so things should go

> well to get there. I also have the place where I get my hair cut

> helping me. I was just hoping they would help pass out some of the

> fliers or what have you, but they have decided they are going to do

a

> raffle for . They are raffling off their products and giving

> ALL the money they make from that! I am so excited, as I am

> sure they will do well.

>

> Well, I have rattled on long enough. Hope to talk to you all again

> soon!

>

> Jodi R.

> 's mommy

> almost 22 months, 15 lbs. 12 1/2 oz., 27 1/4 in.

> Elecare 30 calorie, Prilosec