Update from the War on Poop

This really is all I ever write about, isn’t it? I’ll try to do better. But for now, an update. Because several of you got to suffer with Henry while he was at Grandma’s house before Christmas.

I took him to the pediatrician (a new one) on Tuesday and she sent us for an abdominal x-ray to find out if he might be constipated (just enough to partially block the exit, but not enough to do so completely). Henry was a real trooper and cooperated with everything they did. He was a great patient! Hopefully we’ll find out soon what the verdict is so we can get started on treating his issues.

I don’t know if any of the family was treated to Henry’s favorite “ABC’s” movie, but they tell this (really long, boring, and slightly creepy) story about Xavier the x-ray machine and a little boy getting an x-ray because of a sore tummy. I normally skip that one if I’m around and have to listen, but on Tuesday it actually came in handy. Go figure.

Did I mention that our afternoon that day also included a trip to the pharmacy? The real reason I ended up taking Henry in to the doctor that day was a mysterious rash (that turned out to be a strep infection). The rest of us appear to be fine, but he’s now on antibiotics. Who knows… maybe this will help clear up his poop problems, too.

And now… I think I’ve got a couple of diapers to change. I’ll be back later to do a Christmas post just to prove that I can update with something other than poop.

***And the verdict is: Constipation! Apparently his intestines have an abnormally large amount of stool and gas, so our next job is to get them cleaned out. Bring on the Miralax!