Jenna Update

Jenna had a GI appointment today. She is being prescribed an anti-acid medications. Mixed feelings about this. If it's short-term, it's no big deal. But long-term, we'll have to seek other options if her acid isn't fixed quickly. I was talking with my mom about it this afternoon. She said that long-term, anti-acid medications (such as Prevacid, Nexium, etc.) block essential nutrients from absorbing into your system. My mom speaks from experience...due to her anti-acid medications, she does not absorb Vitamin B, iron and others. I tried to ask her doctor about the side affects of long-term usage, but he started talking about something else and I forgot :(

We are waiting to hear from Pediatric Radiology about getting Jenna in for an Upper GI to see just how severe her hernia is. If it's not a big deal, we'd rather not put her through an unnecessary surgery. However, her doctor said her acid problem could be a result of the hernia. We will be meeting with Pediatric Surgery on the 26th to determine whether or not surgery is required. I'm praying for healing! Would you pray with me?

Some definite good news to report. I don't think I've blogged about this yet, but if I have, I apologize! Jenna has been bolus feeding since last week and so far things are going just great! Dr. Sferra (GI doctor) was happy to see she was doing so well with it. His excitement really encouraged me :) I asked him how long after she was eating enough orally to sustain her would she be able to have her Mic-Key button removed. He said it would be best to keep it in until she can orally take her meds as well. Most likely until she's 4 or 5. Since her meds are so crucial, there's no sense in taking any risks by assuming she will take her meds orally. I'm VERY relieved. I was worried they be in a hurry to take it out and we'd have to pin her down to administer meds. BIG RELIEF!!

Jenna is like a new little kid without her backpack on. I had no idea how much it was holding her back. She's so energetic! Running around, chasing her brother, getting into mischief...these are the days I have prayed for :) She still gets hooked-up to her pump when she goes to bed at night, but what a dramatic improvement to not have to use it during the day! Thank you Jesus for sustaining her glucose levels so she can have some freedom! God is so good :)

May is the much anticipated month where we can have Jenna out and about more. We miss our playgroup friends and having the freedom to go where we please. Please pray for Jenna's immune system...she needs much healing in that area.