Okay... I have be somewhat of a slacker on the blog the last week or so.
Our weigh in last Thursday was great! 6 ounces in 7 days - he was 9 pounds 12 ounces. We go back tomorrow morning for another weigh in if we have a three week upward trend we can rule out the g-tube for now. yeah!!!
A baby receives most if not all of their antibodies in the third trimester. Legare's antibodies have always been low and we are continuing to monitor his IGG levels (antibodies) - they have continued to slide downward. To summarize, Legare had numerous infections in the NICU so we started monitoring his IGG levels while he was in the NICU and gave him supplemental IVIG (antibodies) while in the hospital. His last treatment was Memorial Day weekend and we have had his IGG levels checked monthly since then and they have continued to slide downward. The issue is IVIG is a blood product and can only be transfused by IV over a 6 hour period. When we were in the hospital that did not pose as much as a problem plus there is always risk when doing a transfusion. Long story short we are hoping that since his nutritional intake has been improving that he will start making his own antibodies. Also, October through March, Legare will be getting a once a month vaccine called Synagis for RSV (Respiratory syncytial virus). My thought along with my pediatrician is that his biggest threat is RSV, a cold or the flu and since he will be receiving that vaccine we may be able to hold off on the IVIG unless his levels continue to decrease significantly.
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Yeah! Way to go, Legare! Keep up the great weight gain. We're so proud of you. :) Eilers Family
hi sissy--have you tried probiotics?ask your doc about them.they are great for building back the good guys in your immune system.ill call you--sissy
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