I guess my blog rantings have still
left some of you with questions. I'll keep this short and just answer with the facts as best as I understand them:
Why didn't the dr or hospital send us home with a movement monitor?
The way I understand it, because Roslyn recovers in under 20 seconds they wouldn't be able to get it approved through insurance and to get one from them without insurance would cost 20x as much as buying one ourselves.
Is she turning blue?
She hadn't, until that walgreens incident thursday night. Her eyes were bright red and lips turning blue. She definitely was struggling.
How do I know she's not breathing?
I get that one a lot, and I'm not trying to be mean but that is a horribly dumb question. But, to give my friends and family the benefit of the doubt in that they sincerely want to know- I start with watching her chest for movement, followed by checking her nose/mouth for air. We actually generally know it's coming because of the gasp attacks she has before and after.
Why didn't I say anything, at least on facebook?
I didn't want to put it on blast and seem "pity me" when a lot of people have a lot going on right now. I know this may not seem like the mandy you know, and maybe I've finally grown, but I didn't want the attention LOL. Another reason was because a) we weren't positive the cause and b) we weren't sure the solution yet. We waited to write our blog post even until we had facts to share.
Will she grow out of it or will this be for life?
From what I understand it can go either way. Some kids just learn to deal with it themselves or with aid from medication. Most babies do grow out of it. Their bodies are still learning to function alone outside the womb and most babies' bodies will learn to regulate their acid better. From what I understand. We'll see I guess.

Any others?