Quick Update: Infections and X-rays

After weeks of diligently bleaching all of Beckett's belongings and our Velveteen Rabbit-like clean out, C.diff strikes back!!! Sweet baby is now being treated for the 7th or 8th time (I have actually lost count) for this bacterial infection in his colon. It seems that his body just cannot fight this infection, and we cannot win! It has become a very frustrating battle. Please pray that his little body would have victory over this recurrent c.diff and that the infection would not cause any "scary damage" to his colon.

Friday, we heard from Beckett's nurse practicioner that the endocrinologist is ready to weigh in on Beckett's case. So tomorrow, we return to the hospital yet again for more blood testing. This is NOT fun for anyone involved. Our little man screams and cries as he lays on the table and a nurse works very hard to get blood from his tiny veins. It typically takes at least two people to get the job done. He is not a "good bleeder" so this is typically a difficult task. In addition to the blood test, he will also have an X-ray done of his left hand. This is a special type of X-ray done to check for bone age. The blood tests and x-rays will give the endocrinologist more insight, and he will determine whether or not they need to see Beckett and if they can possibly help with Beckett's health. After these tests, we will also run in for a weight check.

We are glad to have an endocrinologist looking into Beckett's growth. This will be 8th specialist we have had helping us with Beckett's healthcare. His height has not increased in the last five months. Any baby should show growth over a period of months regardless of how "short" or "tall" he might be. It should be an upward trend. Beckett has plateaued. It is definitely concerning that his height is remaining the same. He has put on a little weight, and we are thankful for that, but he remains off the chart. He has a lot of catching up to do! His head continues to grow on its curve holding steady at the 90th percentile! Perhaps this testing will help lead us to more answers or rule particular things out.

Well, that's a quick and simple update on the health side of things around here. Thank you for checking on Beckett and our family. I am very thankful for your prayers as we continue to look for help for out little man! Have a good week!