01/21/2026
Update on Wynter 🤍
We’re back at our home away from home after today’s procedures at Cincinnati Children’s. Wynter did great and was such a little trooper through everything.
Today included:
• Bronchoscopy
• EUA of ears with ventilation tube insertion (ear tubes)
• Botox injections to the parotid Glands to help with secretions (We found during this the submandibular glands aren’t there)
During the procedures, the doctor noticed swelling of the esophagus lining, and this is pointing toward a possible additional disorder. Because of that, we’ll be adding a specialty GI team and planning a scope with them. He looked at it all while he was already there. He said it usually takes seven months to get in with them, but since they already have these videos and pictures and we are already established with all the other teams that will be there they will do a scope in 3 to 6 months.
Which Could be Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing irritation. (She has already been treated for over the years without any testing)
He thinks there’s a possibility that it is Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE): An allergic/autoimmune response where white blood cells (eosinophils) build up in the lining.
Next up:
📅 Thursday, January 22 – Wynter will have a CT scan, and she’ll be given medication to help her sleep for it.
We will also be back in 3–6 months for follow-up care as we continue putting all the pieces together.
Thank you so much to everyone who has been praying, checking in, and loving on our girl. We’re so grateful for her care team and the support surrounding our family 🤍
One step at a time.
— Kristen 💕
