The Reality

I try not to discuss this topic too much, but let's face it- it is a huge part of our problem.  The goal is to relay the information of bowel problems while keeping Beckett's dignity in tact.  But please consider yourself forwarned...

S.I.X. Yes, SIX, squares of ex-lax.  Every evening. That is a regular box of ex-lax every 4 days.  Our little guy loves his "choca!"  It is probably one of his favorite parts of his day.  He takes one square in his little hand and holds it up to show daddy.  He turns his head slightly to the side and says, "twooooo" in his sweet little sing song-y voice. Then I give him the next square, he runs to daddy, and says, "twoooo."  And so on.  Every single night.  This is the medical regimen prescribed by his doctors to keep him regular and to keep things moving through. Six has been set as our sort-of max.  His doctor does not want to see him go up any higher than that. 

And then days like today, the reality sets in.  Days when he has nothing happen.  We give our 2 year old son 6 squares of regular old ex-lax--the same kind adults take--along with a capful of Miralax and over 24 hours later, still nothing.  Not even sure how that is possible. You would imagine 6 squares of this would effect anyone, especially a little child, but not true.  That is what we are dealing with here.  A colon that does not move.  Can you imagine?  That is his every day.