Wasn't too sure what this appointment would reveal, but Dr. Colombo said that Thorin has mild to moderate laryngomalacia and is more on the milder side. Praise God!! He asked about his choking episodes and they have been far few and in between but they do happen. I've counted like 5 or 6 since his stay at Children's for this diagnosis. The last choking episode was Sunday. I fed him, burped him, and elevated him in his bassinet. I walked down the hallway to get tape and scissors and came right back to find him spitting up like a fountain and then choking on the spit up as it was falling back into his mouth. I picked him up and patted his back. This shows how quickly something can happen so I stay close by him. Dr. Colombo also asked if spit up has come through his nose. Yes, like 4 to 5 times since discharged from Children's that I can recall spit up coming out of the nose and mouth making it difficult for him to catch his breath and I hold him up wiping his mouth / nose while patting his back. He isn't making the stridor sound as often and had only 2 issues during sleep in one night where he woke up catching his breath. Dr. Colombo said that from what I am reporting that he predicts that Thorin will be just fine and since he is cooing, grunting, and humming, he has a good chance of being able to talk and breathe. The doc also said that his problem is with the nodules on the back of vocal chord and predicted that with the Zantac he's been taking that those nodules are not as inflamed as before. His dosage of that med has been increased since he has gained weight. Our next visit is in 3 months and no more scopy's unless I report something unusual.
Happy with our visit today. You know I am still learning about this condition and feel better sharing my thoughts, fears, and blessings with others. I keep every family affected by this condition in my prayers. For now, we keep doing what we need to and wait until our next visit. Thanks for keeping us in your prayers!