Update on Shaelin re: vest and antibiotics

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Hi Everyone,

Shaelin got his vest this week and he loves it. He is 2 1/2 and the

smallest vest just fits. He has been very cooperative with leaving

it on after the first few times where he undid the velcro,

disconnected the tubing and changed the settings. I bought him a new

Old Mac's game that has him distracted at the moment so he has

been leaving everything alone.

Shaelin is going to the gastroenterologist tomorrow for the first

time though I must say his stools have actually improved dispite

being on Augmentin! I started him on Probiotics this time when I

started the antibiotics which really seems to have helped. I found a

brand for toddlers (Flora Bears) which are chewable and which he will

take though I have to crush them as he will not chew them. Does

anyone know if the Probiotics should be taken even is someone is not

on antibiotics? I have also decreased Shaelin's milk intake which

could also be playing a role in his loose, yellow stools though I

hate to be losing the calories from it as it is the only thing he

will drink besides water.

I am hoping the gastroenterologist will not want to do anything too

invasive as I feel he's been through enough and actually seems

improved at present.

I will keep you posted.

Jeanne (foster Mom to Shaelin, 2 1/2 wcf)