More about Boston…

I forgot to mention that Boston weighed 19 lbs 9 oz when we went to the doctor on Tuesday.  It was his four month birthday and to celebrate he decided to roll over for the first time on the exam table at the doctor’s office!  Fun!  I also forgot to mention that I really like the pediatrician we go to.  His name is Dr. Ciminello and no matter how silly my concerns are he never brushes me off (I was so worried that he would ignore my concerns in this case).  He always addresses all my worries and even if they really ARE ridiculous, he never makes me feel dumb. 

Surprisingly, they were able to get the test scheduled for the very next morning.  I took him to Banner Desert Hospital to the radiology department where they did an enema using Gastrografin.  (Luckily for those performing the test at the hospital, Boston was able to find relief the night before the test with the use of a suppository. If not, there could have been a nasty mess for them….)They had to put a catheter in his bummy and then put the Gastrografin into his bowels and took a live x-ray to see how his bowels are working.  The Gastrografin creates contrast in the bowels so that they can see everything.  Needless to say this was a rather unpleasant experience since he was strapped down on a board.  I felt so bad for the little guy.  He did quite well despite all of the tape they stuck to his rear and then had to rip off.  (OWWW!)  I got to stay in the room the whole time and hold his little hands and talk to him throughout the procedure.  It is never fun to watch either of my boys in pain.  We should find out the results at the end of this week…more waiting. 

Now, what is it they are looking for? I finally found what the name of the disease is that we are hoping Boston doesn’t have.  It is called Hirschsprung’s Disease.    Hirschsprung’s Disease is basically, when the nerve cells that are normally in your intestines don’t develop in the womb. The only way to correct it is surgery.  Here is a link if you want to read about it.  I feel quite confident that he doesn’t have Hirschsprung’s – I have had so many people tell me that their baby “used to do the same thing” that I am becoming more and more convinced that he is normal.  Thanks for the advice – I appreciate it and I am willing to try anything.  :)