tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post6103996983254779252..comments2024-02-20T15:49:23.253-05:00Comments on Poop and Boogies: Failing as ParentsWILLIAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719470271284761917noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-84559245205305420002008-04-02T11:05:00.000-04:002008-04-02T11:05:00.000-04:00Ahh, this is EXACTLY,EXACTLY what we went through ...Ahh, this is EXACTLY,EXACTLY what we went through a couple summers ago. Our son was full too and the doctor said his sons went thru the same thing-they are so full o'poo it results in a build up of pressure on their little bladders -my son thought he had to pee every 5 seconds - and he never had to go - it was just the pressure. <BR/><BR/>We used the clear fiber powder mixed in orange juice - metamucil is too thick - get the stuff that is fine and clear. Be cautious of using too much mineral oil as it will eventually result in the intestines being unable to absorb essential materials from your sons diet. (don't you love someone who tells you what to do! LOL)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834296552753842160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-82738815593616575132008-03-11T20:20:00.000-04:002008-03-11T20:20:00.000-04:00Ugh, I am relating to this post. Happened to my t...Ugh, I am relating to this post. Happened to my then 10 month old son back in October. Was horrible!!<BR/><BR/>Hope he is able to "go" on his own!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122493201161475552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-70022696146011491472008-03-10T11:33:00.000-04:002008-03-10T11:33:00.000-04:00Once the "medicine" has done its job, try a kiwi a...Once the "medicine" has done its job, try a kiwi a day for breakfast(on an empty stomach) - it does wonders ! Start off with just one. Kiwi have laxative effects and certainly helped our little one to sort out the problemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-25429581530645888112008-03-09T22:40:00.000-04:002008-03-09T22:40:00.000-04:00Ohhhh...I soooo feel for you and have BEEN there! ...Ohhhh...I soooo feel for you and have BEEN there! My son cannot drink too much regular milk or this happens...HAS to have soy! We had to do the Fleets route once and it was a HORRIBLE experience for BOTH of us. Called my grandma & she told me to use Milk of Magnesia instead...worked like a charm within an hour & no tears! Good Luck!Charity Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769537763273275146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-25226390439008067212008-03-08T16:36:00.000-05:002008-03-08T16:36:00.000-05:00Sort of gives a new twist to your blog title, does...Sort of gives a new twist to your blog title, doesn't it.theotherbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12592106243268321644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-74585926393559401682008-03-08T10:55:00.000-05:002008-03-08T10:55:00.000-05:00That is the worst extra credit assignment ever. G...That is the worst extra credit assignment ever. Get better soon, Max. (Our last doc appointment was last week, and the doc noted all the poo in my daughter's tummy as well. We escaped the extra assignment.)Undercover Muthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00397600321997965726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-47089751865653988752008-03-07T18:22:00.000-05:002008-03-07T18:22:00.000-05:00Different flavors! Bwah!! That's awesome.I am th...Different flavors! Bwah!! That's awesome.<BR/><BR/>I am the same way with needing to "pass" my doctor exams. I hope Max is able to pass something else tonight...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-89031647248963189292008-03-07T16:54:00.000-05:002008-03-07T16:54:00.000-05:00what about the suppositories?seems like they would...what about the suppositories?<BR/>seems like they would be easier to manage than an old fashioned enema.<BR/>try miralax if doc ok's it. works wonders!<BR/>and then there's the laxative you can always count on- a taco bell meal..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-82301355132605834232008-03-07T12:28:00.000-05:002008-03-07T12:28:00.000-05:00So sorry about that. Maybe you all could do some t...So sorry about that. Maybe you all could do some tummy massages on him. Seriously, I was in the same place last spring and my physical therapist did the tummy massages and it helped "clean things out" so to speak. It was better after that. Then I went off all dairy. You might want to do some elimination diet if this happens again soon. Poor kid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-43667810092400006622008-03-07T12:25:00.000-05:002008-03-07T12:25:00.000-05:00Ouch, I couldn't do that.We had some "back-up" pro...Ouch, I couldn't do that.<BR/><BR/>We had some "back-up" problems with my daughter and I opted for an orange smoothie with some castor oil in it.<BR/><BR/>That really does the trick.Creative-Type Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13594687030412942701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-10812456227332613222008-03-07T12:20:00.000-05:002008-03-07T12:20:00.000-05:00Been there, done that. It isn't pleasant. At all...Been there, done that. It isn't pleasant. At all.Chris Cactushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12224025916935179333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-83238085924120466742008-03-07T10:50:00.000-05:002008-03-07T10:50:00.000-05:00Sending sympathy, and good thoughts! However, lik...Sending sympathy, and good thoughts! However, like Stacie, my first thought was, "Take him to Barnes & Noble!"eclectichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01827218552901306334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-86107159987025558412008-03-07T10:47:00.000-05:002008-03-07T10:47:00.000-05:00You don't fail; you succeed for doing everything p...You don't fail; you succeed for doing everything possible for him. Good luck with that.Papa Bradsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09795913459610115195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-43207359035552556872008-03-07T06:10:00.000-05:002008-03-07T06:10:00.000-05:00Silly Pharmacist. I would have laughed. Okay, ma...Silly Pharmacist. I would have laughed. Okay, maybe not, but I probably would have said the same thing you did!<BR/>We dealt with this at the same age. Never had to give the enema, but we spent weeks giving a TBSP of mineral oil (with honey) at bedtime. It helped a little, but mostly he ended up with brown oily smears every time he passed gas. (I know, DISGUSTING.) <BR/>In 5th grade, the doc had us give him a nasty drink for an entire weekend to really loosen him up and then he had a month of daily Milk of Magnesia to keep him from becoming too solid again. In retrospect, this was "nicer" than an enema, but at the time it wasn't! <BR/>Now we give out daily doses of Fiber Choice "vitamins." <BR/><BR/>Hope you have big results soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-8592548182586513142008-03-07T02:07:00.000-05:002008-03-07T02:07:00.000-05:00Back in the day, an enema was the cure-all for eve...Back in the day, an enema was the cure-all for everything. You didn't call, William! I could have advised you. I was raised in the forties and fifties. The victim of many an enema. The problem for me was that it worked. I felt so much better afterward. My parents knew what to do and did it. Just like you and Lauren. He won't hate you for it. Once he feels the results.:)It's just a flash in the overall picture of life. Nature doesn't always happen on it's own. Needs some coaxing. I love watching my kids be parents. What a joy! momo9Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-72441527192315367642008-03-06T22:48:00.000-05:002008-03-06T22:48:00.000-05:00No! No you didn't! You are supposed to be a cool d...No! No you didn't! You are supposed to be a cool dad! Max is going to be furious one day when this internet posts comes up in conversation with the girl he is dating. When that happens tell him to call his cool godmother who will take him out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-75769815627565732008-03-06T22:09:00.000-05:002008-03-06T22:09:00.000-05:00Oh my good gravy, that is a scenario I don't even ...Oh my good gravy, that is a scenario I don't even want to imagine... I do know one mom who had to resort ot digging out some poop with a gloved finger to help get things moving along, though. Eek. Good luck with the next attempt!kittenpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05215443551546036909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-25809469225961888482008-03-06T20:14:00.000-05:002008-03-06T20:14:00.000-05:00We have a 4 year old "holder" too. We are not big ...We have a 4 year old "holder" too. We are not big meds people, and we tried natural remedies. But, we have to resort to the Miralax(glycomax) stool softener and baby fleets every once in a while. I am sorry for Max and sorry that you and Lauren have to do the enema thing -- it is a painful experience for all involved. Best part is when we go to the pharmacy and he asks the pharmacy tech for his poop medicine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-33127058902093675112008-03-06T19:50:00.000-05:002008-03-06T19:50:00.000-05:00We had success with glycerin suppositories and fib...We had success with glycerin suppositories and fiberclear. Baked beans with dinner and a warm bath helps too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-55639126900166137792008-03-06T17:19:00.000-05:002008-03-06T17:19:00.000-05:00Just want to comment on the 75% on weight. That's...Just want to comment on the 75% on weight. That's not a C. The percentage is misleading. On my 3-year-old son checkup, he had 50% on weight. I asked the doctor if that meant he needed to eat more (which I didn't think so.) The doctor said his weight was fine, that is 50% is the average. It's really confusing. So, you don't need to aim for 100% for the weight.<BR/><BR/>ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-45463704580933253672008-03-06T15:52:00.000-05:002008-03-06T15:52:00.000-05:00You know, I've been thinking about this today.. it...You know, I've been thinking about this today.. it might be time to take Maxfield on a trip to the bookstore. That always worked in the past....<BR/>StacieNature Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16725115146167877981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-34589760210300837422008-03-06T15:49:00.000-05:002008-03-06T15:49:00.000-05:00I second the Miralax suggestion. It's tasteless a...I second the Miralax suggestion. It's tasteless and mixes into any liquid. It will also get him moving.<BR/><BR/>And I totally snorted OUTLOUD at your comment about the pharmacist not appreciating your flavor joke.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500011459345862059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-75658906719408745972008-03-06T15:37:00.000-05:002008-03-06T15:37:00.000-05:00Those are THE JOYS, no? Dear JEEBUS that sounds r...Those are THE JOYS, no? <BR/><BR/>Dear JEEBUS that sounds rough.OhTheJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031731198115388411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-70800128715248340162008-03-06T15:22:00.000-05:002008-03-06T15:22:00.000-05:00Oh dear! Can't offer anything other than thoughts...Oh dear! Can't offer anything other than thoughts. Mine can poop for England!<BR/><BR/>Hpe by now things have improved for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10922754.post-10579338086325963992008-03-06T13:57:00.000-05:002008-03-06T13:57:00.000-05:00P.S. Once you get him cleaned out, you might try i...P.S. Once you get him cleaned out, you might try introducing a TBSP of flax seed oil every day into his diet. Helps with the regular thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com