It’s Kind Of Weird That This is GOOD News…

Mr. Happy says “Thank You” for worrying about him.

After the last post, I was inundated with so many messages expressing concern, and offering prayers and advice…I can’t thank you all enough!  Times like these I’m reminded that while we often feel very ‘alone’ in dealing with our sons illness, we really are lifted up in prayer and kept in the minds of many people who love us.  That makes it easier, somehow.

So I thought I would take a moment to do a small post this evening to tell you how much I appreciate your kindness, and also tell you that we’re 95% sure that there is nothing to worry about.

Mr. Happy was already scheduled to have his 4 month well-baby exam today, and at the appointment the doctor examined his rectum (after hearing about the bloody diaper).  She found not one, but TWO anal fissures!  One was actually quite deep.  Poor baby!

So, in light of the fact that he has had no other FPIES/intolerance symptoms, and his other dirty diapers were negative for blood today, we’re going to run with the theory that the fissures caused the blood, and that nothing else is wrong.

Of course we will monitor him and be aware, but now we can do it a little bit more relaxed than we were!

So, it’s a little weird to say, but, Good news!  My babies butt is ripped and bleeding!  (Betcha never thought THAT would be something to be happy about!  FPIES makes you think strange things sometimes…)

So thank you everyone for the prayers and well-wishes.  We can all relax now…I think!