The adventure continues...

Well, the results of the biopsy came back negative for Hirschsprung's Disease, however it has not been completely ruled out. The doctor's are still considering it as an option, but the next test to determine the disease cannot be done until Wyatt is 6 months. So, until then we have to try and treat his symptoms. Interestingly, the biopsy did show cells that are consistent with an allergic reaction. So, Wyatt is being treated for Allergic Colitis, aka milk protein allergy. We are trying to first eliminate dairy and wheat from my diet and continue nursing, but we may have to switch to a formula specially made for infants with allergies. An MRI has also be ordered, and will be on April 14th, to check and see if Wyatt has a tethered code. His spinal cord may have a "knot" in the bottom which might inhibit the nerves from sending the appropriate signals.

Since returning from Riley, Wyatt has thrown up less and is not as distended. We are having to help him poop twice a day right now, definitely not my favorite thing to do, but it seems to be helping. We have follow up appointment scheduled for next week and the week after, so we will keep everyone posted. Gwen is doing amazing with all of this. She is so observant and listens to everything that is said, so she probably knows way more than we had hoped. She is working on sharing the attention at home and enjoying her time with each of us alone. I have noticed that nap time is a bigger fight than it used to be, but I think she doesn't want me to have alone time with Wyatt. What she doesn't know it that my intention is to put her down, get him to sleep, and then take a nap myself! It has almost been a month, so we are all still learning :-)