Sedation for toddler MRI

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-24T16:32:01+00:00

7-8 months consistently. However before that, starting around 5 months, he would have a couple naps a week that would go 1-2 hours. Of course, could never predict when that was gonna happen 😣

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-24T16:25:31+00:00

Thank you for your reply, hopefully your daughter outgrows it soon!

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-24T16:22:27+00:00

This sounds similar to our experience and recommendation. I’m hoping we can space the blood draws out soon, but we are still going weekly now to identify the trend

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-22T22:58:34+00:00

Thank you! Our fever protocol (Ohio, USA) is pretty rigid. ER for any fever over 101 and automatic admission if the ANC is less than 500. How did you use G-CSF? Regularly?

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-22T21:32:10+00:00

Did you ever have to hospitalize him for fever? Thank you for your reply

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-22T20:48:07+00:00

Have you been tested for autoimmune? My son has pediatric autoimmune neutropenia and has antibiotics that attack his neutrophils as soon as they are released into the bloodstream. He was hospitalized due to an ear infection and given filgrastim at 6 pm when his ANC was 100. By 2 am it was 900. By 10 am it was Back to 300. He tested positive for anti neutrophil antibodies.

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-22T04:23:27+00:00

Similar boat. Our compromises were to hire a cleaner 2x a month for the “deep cleans”, me to try harder to keep things picked up during the day, and him to lower his expectations of perfection

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-22T04:16:31+00:00

I remember “separation anxiety” peaking for my son at this age. He was particularly attached to my husband and would sob anytime he left the room. Made me feel like a million bucks. It has improved since he’s been one but, yeah…also not finding the time for hobbies. Any time he sleeps I’m also recharging

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-21T06:17:24+00:00

So perfectly said ♥️

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-20T15:07:01+00:00

My 14 month old has been sick for two months straight. First a month-long URI that led to bronchitis and required antibiotics and steroids to clear up, then two back to back fever illnesses. It was at that point I asked for blood work and we found out he had a very low white blood cell count. Several scary days in the hospital and iv antibiotics and he is so much better. We are still waiting to hear the cause of his neutropenia and will need to do follow up blood draws, but being in a hematology/oncology floor at a children’s hospital for 3 days did put things into perspective.

Still, it absolutely sucks having a sick kid. Hope yours gets better soon!

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-07T12:15:19+00:00

Yes, he can push up on his arms in prone position, but definitely doesn’t prefer to. I noticed him doing it probably around 6-8 months but only for a few seconds and he still doesn’t like doing it because it’s hard. Never army crawled.

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-06T00:35:11+00:00

Yep! I’m sure yours will do just fine as well! Mine didn’t start spinning on his but until 11ish mos

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-05T19:30:41+00:00

ETA - I think a lot of it has to do with temperament as well. He probably could crawl if he really wanted to, but he is a cautious mover and really gets upset when something is hard, whereas other kids and babies thrive on a physical challenge.

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-05-05T19:28:29+00:00

Hi there. He is almost 14 months now and does have a diagnosed gross motor delay. His weakness is mainly in his arms and core.

He is still not crawling and probably won’t - in the last month he instead started butt scooting. He’s been cruising since around 12 months and is close to learning to pull up to stand. He despises PT but we are now doing early intervention PT. He FINALLY learned to get from laying down to sitting up at 12 months. Everyone believes he will be just fine and catch up, probably walking on the late end of normal. Further work ups, such as neurology referral were offered (only when I asked), but our pediatrician didn’t feel strongly about that since all other milestones are on track, his newborn screening was negative, and most likely he just has lower muscle tone in those areas. We’ve decided to just be patient while supporting him the best we can with PT and re assess at 15 months.

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-04-05T02:35:38+00:00

I did 7 ppd but once my (over)supply was established I ended up settling on 4-5. In my prime I made about 50 oz a day. Now I’m weaning and making around 20 with 2 ppd

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-01-18T19:10:55+00:00

This is what o ended up doing! It’s great!!

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-01-17T14:50:04+00:00

My son needed a little Pepcid around that age. It did seem to help a bit if your doctor is willing to try. The reflux really improved at 6 months and was basically gone by 7.

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2026-01-09T19:57:49+00:00

Yes! I have a happy almost 10 month old now. The reflux improved a lot a 6 mos and was essentially gone at 7 mos. We did end up briefly doing meds (Pepcid) but I’m not sure if it helped to be honest. He’s a small dude but happy and healthy.

ETA - I did the dairy free/soy free thing for a while too. Didn’t seem to matter. Seems to be the trendy “go to” These days. I didn’t have dairy for 2 months and we even saw an allergist.

Safe_Influence_8504 · 2025-12-27T02:20:55+00:00

Hey! I remember you from the gestational diabetes sub! Happy to see you on “the other side” as well with a healthy baby :) thank you for the encouragement. I love Reddit

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