We took our little gal to the doctor yesterday because of her increased fussiness the last few days. Sure enough, acid reflux. :( Poor little thing. Now she's on baby Prilosec which she HATES- it tastes really bitter (Nate tried it) and we can't seem to get it down. We tried way in the back of her throat, side of her mouth, cheeks, blowing in her face to make her swallow.....and nothing works. The only trick we've found is to mix it in with some milk in a bottle and have someone other than Mom give it to her.
But then, the milk comes back up and burns her esophogus so we're supposed to give her some Pedialite to help wash it down...and she also dislikes that. A lot. Maybe she's just not used to it. I'm trying little bits at a time to help give her some relief and she makes the funniest faces.
Hearing of parents home with sick kids takes on a WHOLE new meaning now. My word!
Grandma E. is in town this afternoon holding and rocking my little gem so that I can get some things done. Here's what I'm really looking forward to today:
1. taking a shower that lasts longer than 5 minutes
2. getting some of my orders done for Oliver & Lucy Designs
3. Dusting! (I sit and feed or cuddle my bug and see dust EVERYWHERE which I can't, of course, attack at the point of discovery because my hands are full of a sweet bundle).
4. a nap?
5. drinking coffee
6. laundry with TWO hands!
7. being in my sewing room with my music and not worrying about listening for cries
8. Seeing a great friend from NYC tonight
9. Helping another friend celebrate the night before her wedding day at rehearsal dinner tonight!
Oh, and who feels like a terrible mom? Me. BECAUSE yesterday I thought I'd try the "just let her cry herself to sleep" method....and then come to find out she was probably in a lot of pain laying flat on her back right after being fed. Sad. Sad. Sad.
Anyway, it's not the last time I'll accidentally do what I thought was the right thing only to find out it was the very wrong thing to do in that moment.
My mom might come this weekend.... :) There's just something about having mom around that makes everything seem more doable. She's so great. And if you don't know her, you should.
Hy-Vee can flavor the Prilosec for you and it makes it go down MUCH easier! My little guy has been on it since he was 5 weeks old and I always flavor it and he takes it like a champ!
ReplyDeleteWhat flavor does he like? I didn't know what a 5 week old would want to taste! :)
ReplyDeleteWe do grape...I tasted it plain once too and took it right back to get it flavored...It was NASTY plain. Let them know to make a note in little Lucy's file to flavor it so that when you refill it, they know to always add flavor. Otherwise they have to redo the whole thing :( We found that out by experience unfortunately. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteTwo of my nephews had reflux :( Not fun! My sister ended up having to put them on Enfamil AR formula :( Her doctor told her to keep them upright for about 30 min after feedings, but lay flat for sleeping. Good luck! I'll be praying for relief for your sweet little one! ~Rachel U.
ReplyDeleteAzalia had reflux too! It's awful. I kept her upright after a feeding for at least 30 minutes...sometimes in an infant seat but most of the time in a carrier. Also, we didn't do this with Azalia, but I've heard that chiropractors can do wonders for infants with refulx!
ReplyDeleteIt was MY idea that you let her cry. Blame Tutu. And, if that's the worst thing that ever happens to our Lucy, you will be very very fortunate.
ReplyDeleteOh Heather! Since day 3 we knew something was wrong with Evan! Want any advice email on acid reflux/GERD! I'm sure I have it...after trying four medications, breast milk, 6 formulas, 2-3 doctor's visits a week for the first month or so,seeing specialists, every test done, adding thickeners to milk (simply thick is the best) different contraptions to make Evan comfortable, we've DONE it ALL!! We purchased a rock n play sleeper for him and he slept in it until he was too big and could roll. It was a life saver. With reflux, I learned you really can't let them cry it out until they are comfortable enough....sometimes you need to just take a break and let them cry! That's okay too :) Thinking of you and know there are other mom's out there who have the same problem! Brownies
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