So Dr.Radisics nurse called this morning and said that if we want to do a blood test we can. She also said that the stollery did a test on the stool that didnt give us all the answers we need, so we need to get 2 more stool samples. The frustrating part is that I have to line Eli's diaper with plastic wrap or news paper, and then put it into a cup. The stool cant touch the diaper or else theres diaper pieces in the stool. This is not an easy task, especially when he goes and the plastic wrap is just stuck to his butt, and so is the stool!! Urgh. Getting blood drawn was easier than getting a stool sample! Ohwell! At least we're getting to the bottom of it now, and if it takes a day or 2 to get the stool samples what can you do? We're getting somewhere!!
Eli is feeling better today but not 100%. We were up every 1.5 hours last night with the exception of a 3 hour stretch near the end of the night because he kept pooping. Poor little guys bum is so raw yet again and he just shakes whenever we wipe his bum. We're using a wash cloth instead of wipes but it still hurts so bad, and at this point Im sure the plastic wrap isnt helping at all!! So needless to say we're tired today. He's down for his nap, and I was going to make some cookies but I think I'll go lay down as well! Hopefully he'll sleep for a couple of hours, and wake up feeling good!
If anyone has been through trying to get a stool sample from an almost 1 year old please any tips would be appreciated!!
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