Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Terrified

Yesterday was a very odd day. From the second I woke up, it felt very...different. It might have been the clouds and rain that made it feel weird but something very scary happened. Parker was kind of fussy all day. He just wanted to be held and I felt bad because I had four people coming over to get their hair done. Luckily, my very sweet sister, Brianne, came over in the morning to help watch Parker and cuddled with him while I did hair in my kitchen.
After everyone left around 1:30, Parker was ready to eat, but he wouldn't breast feed very good and I couldn't figure out why he was so fussy. I thought that I didn't have enough breast milk for him or it wasn't coming out fast enough. So I made him a bottle with formula. At first he didn't want it, but eventually he drank it all and than drifted off to sleep in my arms. Shortly after that, my aunt Kristie and Aunt Patty knocked on the door to get their hair done.
He woke up and was still pretty fussy while they held him while I was applying color. I decided to go upstairs to call my neighbor Brooklyn to see if she could help me out--but before I could ask, Parker started to projectile throw up EVERYWHERE! I have never seen him throw up before-- he rarely even spits up! He kept going and going and going, and I started screaming for help because he wouldn't stop. It was sad, yet terrifying because I didn't know what to do! Kristie and Patty ran upstairs as fast as they could and I started sobbing. It scared me to death. Poor little Parker didn't like to see me scared and he had the most concerned look on his face (like what just happened?) Patty took him in his room to change his clothes and when she took them off, he had a huge, bright red rash all over his body. It had to have been the formula I gave him! My poor little baby was having an allergic reaction! I called Steve and he shut down his computer and rushed home from work. At that point, Parker was smiling and blowing raspberries and spit bubbles with his cute little rosy cheeks. I just love that kid.

Thankfully, he is back to normal and happy as can be. I will never give him that formula ever again. I am so grateful that Kristie and Patty were there to help me. And Steve is the best dad ever. He held him and played with him and made us dinner so I could take care of the baby. I love my little Parker boy so much and I am so glad that he is better now. I almost don't even remember life before Parker. Steve and I are so blessed for having such a cute, smiley, happy baby boy.
I love you parker boy. :)

15 comments:

  1. That was so scary! I'm glad he's better! I hate it when they throw up. Call me anytime.

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  2. I'm so happy everything's ok. That's really crazy! I can't believe how big he is now - so cute! Lily sucks her thumb too. :)

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  3. oh thats so sad!! I'm glad he's better and you figured out what was wrong with him..

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  4. I am so sorry that happened, but thank goodness everything is okay!! And he really is so adorable.

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  5. How scary. Poor little guy. I'm glad he's ok and felt better after he puked. Now I just want to hug him. Give him and hugs and kisses from Aunt Tara :)

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  6. Yikes!! I'm glad you weren't there alone. I feel so bad for Parker, poor baby! Glad he's better!

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  7. Oh my gosh! My heart was pounding... like when you're reading a scary part in a book... that was kind of a scary blog. I'm so glad my Parker baby is feeling better!! I LOVE him and as USUAL... I MISS HIM!!!

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  8. Isn't being a parent sooo scary? How come no one told us that?! :-) And yes, we're planning on going to Bobbie's, but isn't it on Wednesday? Hope so because we have plans on Thursday....hmm, I'll have to check on that. Anyway, I should get back to work! Ha! Toodles!

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  9. Out of curiosity what kind of formula?? I tried to start supplementing Emily with just an ounce of formula a couple of times throughout the night a couple of days ago. I fed her at 6 and at 8 I went to check on her I have never seen a puddle so big. It absorbed into two different layers. I felt horrible...No rash so I am sure she wasn't allergic but I felt horrible because I assume it was not fun when all of it came back up.. She has not had formula since but I do want to find something that works if I need it. In the hospital she had Enfamil. I gave her Similac. Definitely going to wait a while till I try it again! I can't imagine having to watch it happen. I was nervous and it was after the fact:) (Sorry so long)

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  10. Sounds like you handled it very well Erin! I am glad Parker has an awesome Mommy and Dad to take care of him. He is such an adorable little man! I can't wait to meet him in person!!

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  11. That's totally happened with my two older kids. They could never tolerate formula. I was pretty much attached until they were weaned. Yes, the projectile vomiting can be very alarming!

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  12. I had such a fun time having one on one time with Parker. I'm SO sad that happened to him. I have to say though I am so VERY glad you were not home alone because that is a scary thing for any parent. Especially the 1st time and when they are so young. I didn't know you took a picture of Parker and I asleep. He is so cute! I love the picture of Parker and Steve at the piano!

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  13. Thank you again for doing an amazing job on my hair!

    Sorry I haven't commented on your blog before now. :)

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  14. So scary!! It always makes me cry when my babies are hurting or really sad and I can't figure out why, or don't know how to help them.

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  15. That would be very scary! I'm happy Parker is okay and you had people to help you!

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