Poopsy Daisy.

This weekend has been wonderful and well, filled with poopsies. So, this entry isn't for the faint of heart. Although, I know the mothers out there reading will be tough enough to take it and will probably get a few laughs in as well.
This all started a couple weeks ago when Brooklyn was complaining of abdominal pain and was having a few "accidents" and not of the pee persuasion. I have to admit that when it started I wasn't sympathetic. I didn't understand why my potty trained 6 year old was pooping in her pants. Brooklyn has had a tendency to get distracted from her body telling her it needs a restroom break many times before and although it hadn't been happening for awhile I was chalking it up to that same disregard for natures call. Now, I should tell you that Brooklyn has a disorder called galactosemia. This is a condition in which her body doesn't break down galactose (a sugar found in milk and other things) in the same way that you and I can. This condition is nothing like being lactose intolerant as this condition can be fatal or cause mental retardation. Although B's condition is very mild, she still has a limited intake of galactose. When she does get it she often has issues with the bathroom. Since I knew her diet was being monitored I was confident this wasn't the reason for her accidents.
So, a call was placed to the Doc and in we went. I felt horrible for B as her last run in with the hospital was when she was taken by ambulance from complications wtih her T&A . She was so nervous that I could audibly hear her tummy rumble and I had to watch as tears rolled down her cheeks due to fear. Thankfully we had the worlds BEST phlebotomist and B didn't feel the blood draw at all! Much better than the 5 nurses it took to hold her down the last time. Because of B's symptoms the doctors felt it necessary to check for the "Nightmare Diseases". I was a wreck but I went in prepared and the results came back ahead of schedule......the verdict: CONSTIPATION. Wait........ my daughter is pooping her pants frequently and you're telling me she's constipated? Explanation please!
Well, it seems that when someone is blocked like this, the non blocked poo that is being made squeezes itself around the blockage. This make for "accidents" due to the lack of signal it is giving your body to get the bathroom. Ah, that makes sense....so what are we to do? Well, for us, it was Magnesium Citrate. This little bottle of salty "goodness" is used to clean out the tract before surgeries and other procedures requiring an empty bowel. Since this little bottle was going to cause some "movement" we needed to block out a weekend of being home and close to the potty. It was to be given in the morning so Saturday it was. I was prepped. I dressed B in "old" comfy clothes that were made for quick take-off, old undies that I intended to get rid of and prepped her for the time issues she would be facing. The medicine was suppose to have results in 30 min - 6 hours. 8 hours later....nothing.....then 9...then 10. I was researching sites at this point wondering what was wrong as the medicine indicated that failure to produce was a sign of a more serious problem. Brooklyn is nervous because she thinks if she doesn't go she will have to drink more of the less than pleasant aid and Scott is already seeing the anxiety on my face. I have never prayed for poop before but I have to admit I was close. As I am doing this however, B is standing in the living room wide eyed. I hear "I need to go to the bathroom", then two hands grab her bottom and she says, "I DIDN'T MAKE IT!". I start chanting like she's about to win her first cross country race "RUN B, RUN!" She sprints to the bathroom and to be blunt.....bombs went off. Brooklyn starts laughing hysterically and Scott and I are both Woo-hooing like it's a celebration....a poo-bration. :) And besides the old undies, we all made it through safely. So Saturday was over but I wasn't too sure the medicine was. So B stayed in old clothes and undies at bedtime and I prepped for another day of bathroom running.
This morning I woke up at 6 and started some slow cooker chili for the game and then made my way to the porch for some coffee drinking mom time. This included the prep work I needed. Brooklyn woke up about 7:30 and watched cartoons while I made breakfast. About halfway through she comes to me and says her tummy hurts. I say the question..."Do you need to poop" and she responds with "No..... I don't know". Ah, this is perfect. I tell her to try and maybe that will help.. all the while I am thankful that she may be able to make it today. About 15 seconds later I hear "Mom, can you come here?". I was not at all prepared for what I was about to see. I walked into a newly painted bathroom, and a change in carpet color. WHAT!? I didn't even hear anything...how can someone so little make such a mess.....ALL OVER THE BATHROOM!! I was prepped though. Completely calm I said, "It's okay honey...let's get your clothes off and you can get in the shower" while my head was shouting "I have to replace the carpet....I need Merry Maids.......Where can I find a bio hazard suit....Don't step there...or here." As Brooklyn ran to the shower, I ran to the computer and quickly googled "How to clean poop out of carpet". What I found is my savior of the day. Peroxide!! The same stuff I still put in my ears because my mom use to tell me to even though I wonder if it's even safe! Scott went to the store and bought me the spray bottle of it and I went to town. I have to say, the stain has taken some work but at least we don't need to replace it! Whew. We have had one more incident since then but thankfully it was in one of the bathrooms with the linoleum flooring! Tomorrow it's back to school so please be sending the positive thoughts our way. I know no first grader wants to experience what she has while at school!!! B does have to take miralax for a month to keep her regular so I am a bit concerned for her! Like I said, keep her in mind!
All poo aside, we had a wonderful weekend! Truly. Today we had some great food and watched the most hard hitting football game I've seen (Titans vs. Ravens). My #1 is the Colts and I can't watch them here each week but I kept up via the Internet. When watching the Colts I generally cheer, jump and clap like a crazy person during the game. The Titans have always been my number 2 but I've never been such an "active" fan with them. Today was different. B was closing her ears and Scott and I were overly loud and jumping from couch to couch. Let me just say I love Nick Harper (former colt I might add) and I LOVED this game!!!! Congrats to the 5-0 Titans...they played HARD!
On top of all the "fun" we've been having I also managed to get the house dusted, get to the grocery store, clean out the fridge , freezer and wipe down all the cabinets. I made a horrible lasagna (which is hard for me to say since I take great pride in my cooking), made chili and chocolate chip cookies and am now working on laundry! It's been quite a weekend!
Well I will leave you with these two jems..........Mommies, invest in peroxide and for those chili lovers (the spicy lovers that is) here is my slow cooker recipe.

1 pd of thin sliced chicken breast.....shredded (I put in raw and shred with two forks after it's cooked and still while in Crock pot)
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 15 oz can of chili hot beans
3 15 oz cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 to 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce with seeds, chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Stir everything together, cover, and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours.
Top with your favorites....mine, jalapenos and pepper jack cheese.

Enjoy!!