GI Test

Lily had a GI test yesterday. Since Lily has been having trouble progressing with bottle feedig and nursing, her neonatologist order the test. Debbie, Lily's nurse, and I wheeled her crib down to radiology in the afternoon. The pediatric radiology doctor put her on a large table under an enormous xray-type machine. They fed her a bottle and watched her mouth, throat, esophagus, and stomach as she swallowed. It was pretty interesting to watch. They studied her anatomy to make sure all was well. They also studied the bottle nipple and how fast or slow she could/should swallow milk. The test turned out as good as can be expected. Her anatomy is fine - structurally, Lily is perfect. She does have some reflux. Which is why she takes very tiny swallows to try and prevent too much from getting into her airways. Basically, she's a preemie. It should get better as she grows and becomes stronger.