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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  Prayers for Nigel  |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 09:27:41 AM
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My 4 year old has been so sick. He seems to have almost constant stomach pain. He vomits all the time with diarrhea. We have been giving him Zofran to ease the nausea. The pediatrician thinks its viral gastroenteritis. He caught a tummy bug a month ago and hasnt been the same since. We see the gastroenterologist on tuesday.
Nigel has autism and the digestive issues have been there for a while. He has such a limited diet anyway. He is down to 34 pounds from 36. He is a tiny guy and watching him feel like this breaks my heart.
Please send prayers of healing for him. If anyone has any suggestions, I welcome them. |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 12:07:25 PM
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Oh, Robin... Your post just opened a floodgate of memories. My son had something very similar when he was an infant and it took months before it went away. Because it was viral, they really couldn't give him anythng for it - it had to "run its course," they kept telling us. We went through a case of diapers every two days. I well remember all those sleepless nights, projectile vomiting, diarrhea up over the shoulders, the horrible smell and mess, the numerous trips to the ER and a lot of tears and prayers begging God for my baby to be healed. I didn't realize how thin and small he actually was until we went through photographs years later, and seeing them still make me cry to this day. I honestly do not remember when it stopped, or how. I do remember going through three pediatricians before finally deciding to call Children's Hospital for a referral. Our new doctor was (is) fantastic, but I really don't think he did anything special - the illness had probably run its course by that time, as many said it eventually would. I will pray for Nigel and for you - I really, really do understand. Please keep us posted. Hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 2:58:01 PM
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Robin, it must be awful to see your little one suffer so. I jope and pray that this will run its course very quickly and he will be well soon.
MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4821 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4821 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 3:07:11 PM
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I'm so sorry your little guy is so ill. You are both in my prayers.
Dawn in IL |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 6:04:00 PM
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Oh Robin, Nigel has been on my heart, and now I know why. Bless his heart, he has been through so much with his tummy issues.
I am praying for you and for Nigel.
Tell him Grammy Ruth sends big hugs and lots of prayers!
Hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2010 : 8:15:02 PM
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Thank you everyone. Your prayers mean a lot to us.
Ruth, thank you so much for your package. Nigel had been having such fun with the sticker pages! We have some tea ready to ship off for you. I hope you are doing well. |
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clothedinscarlet
True Blue Farmgirl
1333 Posts
Siobhan
Battle Creek
MI
USA
1333 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 05:40:05 AM
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Heavenly Father, I ask You today to bring healing and peace into little Nigel's body. Lord, only You know what is going on in his body and this sickness is not according to Your will or plan for his life. We gather together with Robin (for Your Word says that where two or more are gathered together in Your name, You are there with them) and ask that Your will and healing would be done in his life and that whatever it is that is ravaging his poor little body right now would go now and go for good! In the powerful name of Jesus we pray this today. AMEN!
Farmgirl Sister #1110
Siobhan - AKA Liza-Jane (my farmgirl name), wife to my best friend, Trent, and mommy to Camden (11/28/05) and Bennett (7/11/07). and Truman (7/28/09) |
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 06:34:20 AM
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Amen!
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
Farmgirl Sister #1974 |
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Cherime
True Blue Farmgirl
1222 Posts
Cherime
Wasilla
Alaska
USA
1222 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 10:06:00 AM
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Amen. I stand in faith with you for healing and health for Nigel.
CMF |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Nov 08 2010 : 6:01:40 PM
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
11303 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 05:56:59 AM
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Robin, my granddaughter had that when she was just 5. She was put in the hospital for about 4 days. She could not keep anything down at all. It was so sad. She also had mono. I know. It was so strange. She had never been to school before and was in kindergarten and got sick all the time. But this was not too long after school started.
I will be praying for the little guy. I hope they get him all better. I gave Chloe ginger tea with honey. that's about the only thing she could keep in her little tummy then.
Amen to Siobhan's prayer!
Kris
Happiness is simple. |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 2:53:11 PM
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Hi Robin, I have been praying, praying for little Nigel! Thinking about him all day today.
How did his appointment go? Do they have any answers at this time?
Keeping you, Nigel and DH in my prayers!
Hugs, Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 5:43:21 PM
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The gastroenterologist agrees about the viral gastroenteritis. He has given us some new meds to try for a while. Tummy issues run in my family and it seems poor Nigel has them. The Dr thinks they will get better in a few weeks. Sort of like the bug he caught is giving him more misery than it would other people. I know kids with autism can have immune system issues and digestive issues.
He was feeling better today. Thanks everyone for your prayers, I believe they are helping! |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Nov 09 2010 : 7:38:48 PM
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Thanks Robin, Glad he is feeling some better, and that in time (praying very quickly) he'll be all better. Have to have some good Turkey for Thanksgiving! Yum! I'm ready
prayers and hugs,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
1403 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2010 : 06:31:35 AM
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Robin...do you think you might should put him on a Gluten free diet? It may help ... I will be praying... I have had so many digestive issues of vomiting and diarrhea lately...I am on a gluten free diet and am improving in so many ways tremendously ..
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Proud Farmgirl #775
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2010 : 06:49:02 AM
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i agree with robin, gluten can be the root of his issues. just a thought sent with love happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2010 : 06:49:07 AM
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| He doesnt have celiac. We limit his gluten because while I dont have celiac either I feel better when I dont eat much in the bread department. Trying the gfcf diet may be next. Its really tough when they only like dry crunchy foods. So many days I just cry when I dont know what else to try to feed him. |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2010 : 5:47:34 PM
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Robin, Big hugs to you, my heart just aches for you as you
travel this road with Nigel. Cobb (our grandson) has the same
tastes as Nigel, dry and crunchy.
Praying for some answers and healing!
Does Nigel like milkshakes?
Hugs and prayers,
Ruth
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
St. Augustine |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Nov 10 2010 : 9:10:53 PM
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| Ruth, milkshakes are so iffy. We offer him pediasure thats lactose free and its a 50/50 deal, if he'll drink it. Frosty from Wendy's is a maybe...anywhere else...not so much. Maybe just a few sips. I give him acidophilus tablets since he wont touch yogurt with a 10 foot pole. I cant hide it in anything. |
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jennypb
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Jenny
Oakland
Maryland
USA
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Posted - Nov 11 2010 : 04:01:48 AM
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I'm so sorry for you and your son...I will be praying for you and Nigel. There's nothing worse than not being able to "make it all better" for your babies.
"It's never too late to live happily ever after" |
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Roxy7
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Robin
Denver
CO
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 09:34:24 AM
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| Thanks everyone. The nw meds seem to be helping and he isn't talking about his tummy hurting as much. He is even eating again! |
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violetrose
True Blue Farmgirl
960 Posts
Ruth
Epworth
GA
USA
960 Posts |
Posted - Nov 15 2010 : 4:14:36 PM
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Robin, Prayers answered! Thank you Lord for touching this precious little guy, and making him better. Amen
Farmgirl Sister # 1738
God loves each one of us as if there were only one of us!
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