I have always considered myself to be somewhat optimistic. I always try to see the bright things in life, some times are harder than others but I always try to think of the glass being "half full"
Lately with Aubrey's tummy troubles, it has made me start to think there is no light to the dark tunnel...I feel so helpless and confused. I took her to the Dr last week for some medicine for her reflux and if just does not seem to be working, it is a little better, but she is still in a lot of pain after she eats and spits up always and just has gas like it is going out of style. I just feel so bad for her when she wails and cries because there is only so much I physically can do for her...I find myself asking so many questions and not being able to answer any of them. Is it really just colic or is it really reflux? Should I switch her formula again? Should I stick it out and see if time is the only thing that will help? I just have no idea about anything anymore. I am going to call the Dr. on Thursday (one week on the medican and day 9 on gentle formula) and see what I should do next. I really am praying that she will get better and soon because I really don't know how much I can take feeling like a horrible Mommy for not being able to help my brand new baby :(
Now I will try to be Optimistic...I really am truly blessed for having 2 beautiful babies. I have a wonderful husband who loves me, a great home, and awesome friends and family... There are so many people who have it so much worse off than I do and I need to start counting my blessings more. I need to realize that this is what I have always dreamed of having in my life and a few road blocks are not going to stop me from living a happy and healthy life.
Ok with that all being said, I am feeling better.blogging really is a stress reliever for me. I will keep everyone posted on poor Aubs. Please take a minute to say a prayer for her. Thank you!
I will say a prayer for her and for you Anne. I can so, so, so feel your pain. I know EXACTLY how you feel. I would cry whenever Paige would cry. After Paige was born we went through 12 weeks of pure hell. Paige had so many issues, and she would cry non-stop. When she wasn't sleeping, she was crying. I could tell that she was in so much pain, but everyone kept telling me it was just reflux. She had severe diaper rashes....they were so bad that she was treated as a burn victim as her bottom had three layers of skin peeled off:( As soon as I would even open her diaper, and her little bottom was exposed to the air, she would scream. Her stomach was always upset, and I would have to walk the floors in the basement, just so Collin could have some peace and quiet. He would just cover his ears all of the time, he hated the constant crying.
ReplyDeleteShe was finally diagnosed with a milk protein allergy. Have they told you to switch to a Hypoallergenic Formula yet? Have they tested her for a milk protein allergy?
Here is what saved our lives:
http://similac.com/baby-formula/similac-expert-care-alimentum?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=hypoallergenic%20formula&utm_campaign=2010%20Tolerance-%20Condition
I was breast feeding Paige, but everything I ate seemed to bother her, so I switched to strictly giving her the Similac Expert Care Alimentum Hypoallergenic Formula.
It is expensive, but it was so worth every single penny.
Paige's stomach settled, and she was finally able to sleep and stop crying.
She became a different baby.
Just one more thing, soy formula did not work either.
Have they suggested making any of these changes to you?
Hang in there Anne.
I know how hard it is, but you will get through this.
Please email me if you have any questions.
Try and focus on how beautiful your babies are, and ask your friends and family for help.
I didn't, and I so regret this now.
You need help or you will go insane.
Keep us all updated.
I will go and say a prayer now for you both.
Darcie
One more thing, I wrote that everyone kept telling me it was just reflux, but I meant to say colic.
ReplyDeleteAlthough doctors did mention that it could be reflux too.
Also, you can just go to the Similac website, or copy and paste the link above, as I thought it would allow you to simply click on it, but it did not work!!
Again, hang in there, this too shall pass.
Darcie