At the Allergist

Today we had a follow-up appointment with the allergist.  I was nervous, because I’d done as much reading as I possibly could in the previous 24 hours, and it appears to be quite common, at least, from the moms who report their experience on message board support groups for FPIES, … Continue reading

Angel Flight

Almost immediately upon arrival in our room they sent respiratory therapists in to begin therapy, which involved nebulizer treatments and chest beating.  He didn’t seem to mind. They had prevented me from nursing him because they were afraid he would aspirate the milk and make his pneumonia worse.  I finally … Continue reading

Hospitalized

Wednesday morning, Mr. Happy didn’t eat his usual way at 3:00 and 5:00 a.m.  He only nibbled.  At 6:15 a.m. he woke up screaming and wouldn’t stop.  At 7:00 a.m., I took him to the living room and found he would only calm down in a few select upright positions.  … Continue reading