newbie from Australia

[mumto1sb]

Hi Everyone

I am a mum to a gorgeous 8 month old boy with Lipomyelomenigocele.

Totally unexpected as my 18wk scans did not show he had SB. I am still trying to process it all & come to terms with everything.

DS had cord dethering surgery 6th Feb at 4 1/2 months old which in it's self was a nightmare experience. After 6 days recovering quite well we were sent home from hospital only to be rushed back within 24hrs with CSF leak. After another 8days in hospital & repeated attempts to stop the leaking we went home again.

We are to begin cathederising next tuesday & I am a little frightened I must admit.

DS also has problems with his bowel movements & an xray yesterday revealed a very impacted bowel. My GP suggested coloxyl drops until he can figure out what to give him.

So I am wondering if anyone can recommend something to help my baby poo. Rather that having to resort to laxatives.

Thanks

[mommy2cnj]

In regards to different alternatives of helping with impacted bowels, there have been many posts regarding the same. Head on over to the children's area on the site; I think we've all had to try something or other......and each child is definitely different. What's worked for some don't always work for others, as well as the opposite. Check it out! There's MUCH info shared there on the situation!

I hope you find something good that works well for your wee one! It can be a very painstaking process until you find just the remedy that's unique for your child.......we've ALL been there!! Let us know!

Good luck!

:happy065:

[Dodger67]

Welcome!
:happy065:

[Barb]

Welcome!! This may be a good thread for you to start with:
http://spinabifidaconnection.com/showthread.php?t=65