Barium Test

Today was Miss G's Barium test to see if her GI tract is alright. This comes after that scary night where she stopped breathing. We were referred to a pediatric GI specialist and he ordered this test. I was nervous going into it. The specialist's office said it may take a couple hours and explained she'd have to not eat after 5:00 this morning.

So my day began at 4:30 feeding her. Then what's the point in going back to sleep so I started getting myself ready for the day while she slept and woke her up at 6:30 so we could head to the hospital. The test, thankfully, only took about 15 minutes and she was good through it. She screamed most of the time when they took away the chalky mixture and afterwards she drank water and downed her bottle like a champ. The best part though was the Dr attending told us that she is totally fine inside and we just need to work with her specialist to treat the GERD and make her comfortable.

I am relieved that her anatomy is fine but still am worried about what happens if she has another stop breathing incident... particularly at night or even at daycare? My husband's cousin suggested an Angel Care monitor but I had always vowed I wouldn't be THAT parent who is paranoid all the time. I just know myself and I cannot handle that level of anxiety to have a monitor like that in the house.... but then the other part of me thinks.... but what if I do not have it, and something happens, and I could have helped her if I had that device?! Gosh parenting is not easy, that's for sure but perhaps it would bring peace of mind. I just know she's not moving into her own room until this is settled, treated, and we are confident that she'll be waking up each morning. So, the bassinet stays.