Infant Botulism SUCKS!

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respirator to help her breathe.

feeding tube. she is getting over 20 oz. of mother's milk per day.

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Our little 4.5 month old, Hadley, contracted Botulism this week. We are in the hospital and will be for some time while her body fights the bad toxins that are attacking her nervous system. She is making headway every day. I only post this picture in hopes of educating the public AND parents of newborns thru 1 year olds where it is most prominent. Please read this information: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botulism#Infant_botulism.
SYMPTOMS:
The first symptom is usually constipation, followed by generalized weakness, loss of head control and difficulty feeding.

Only about 76 cases a year happen in the US. Only 2 cases a year in Colorado.

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	jenla says: Dave - this is so frightening! Our love from Oregon goes out to your little girl - may she recover quickly! Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	Jim Vail In Destin says: What a beautiful little girl!! Dave we are praying for little Hadley down here in Florida!!! Our grandson was also stricken with this in Sept 2007. After getting one dose of BabyBIG antitoxin he's doing great now!! -Jim- www.NewLifeToday.com Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	Jim Vail In Destin says: Tell all parents with children one year or less in age to please keep them away from honey!!! That's one main source of infant botulism!! Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	crim1116 says: Dave - your little Hadley is an angel! She's going to be laughing and cooing before you know it. Hang in there, my friend. crim Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	MMMMichelle says: omigosh!!! I am so sorry to hear and see this. was it from honey products? My thoughts are with you and your family. I will send you a personal flickr mail. I hope she is okay. You two hang in there. There is nothing scarier for a parent than this! Posted 4 weeks ago. ( permalink )
	dhgatsby says: Thanks everyone for their kind words of support and condolences. We are doing much better now. Hadley is probably at about 87% her normal self now. We just need to work on her strength. Posted 2 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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