This is so not going to be fun

coasterqueen wrote: Well Megan's symptoms (reflux-type) are not going away. It appears the zantac is helping some but she can scream non-stop all night long and none of us is getting any sleep. Her diaper rash is looking worse than ever and making me think it's a dairy allergy so it looks like I'm going on the dairy elimination diet.

Tracy (DansMom) gave me some great tips and I've done some research online as well. Today is day #1 of my diet. So far I've had cheerios in calcium enriched orange juice and a bagel. Can I say YUMMY!!! NOT!!!

Wish me luck! If this isn't the issue for Megan...well I don't know what we are going to do. We can't even go anywhere in town anymore because she just screams non-stop in the car. I feel so bad for her.

moped replied: I am soo sorry you are having to deal with htis - but I can realte - Jack screamed all day every day for 4 months - HUGS

DansMom replied: Let me be the first or second (whoever posts first) to wish you the best of luck with this. Just keep telling yourself "it's not forever". You will be able to eat yummy food again some day, and in the meantime, you'll learn to like a few things that you maybe didn't like so much before. And, she could outgrow this issue within a year if it is an allergy.

mammag replied: I'm sorry you're having such a rough time Karen. Good luck with your diet! Hopefully that will fix things for the poor baby girl.

Kaitlin'smom replied: awww I am so sorry your having this issue I hope that you can figure it out. ((BIG HUGS))

coasterqueen replied:
Jen,

Was Jack diagnosed with anything or was that just him? I mean the lactation consultant, PED, and my BF guru friends all tell me this is oversupply issues on my part and a bit of colic and that she will outgrow it in 4 months. I am just having a hard time accepting that when she's in so much pain, or at least she looks like she is. Also I've done way too much reading lately on the internet and I read several times about how reflux that is not taken care of immediately can lead to fluid in lungs which leads to asthma. That scares me to death.

ediep replied: oh Karen, good luck!!!! I really admire you for hanging in there with bf and trying out a special diet...cheerios in oj??? ...I know if it were me, I'd be searching for diary free formula right now!

I sure hope that little Megan starts to feel better and you ar able to get some rest soon!!!

amymom replied: Karen good Luck, Watch out for the dairy hidden in products. I have been there. I can't remember all the names (like casien or something), but they are probably on the internet. My daughter is now eight and still we limit her dairy. Good Luck.

moped replied: Karen,

The only thing he was for sure diagnosed with was colic.........it was aweful and I hated to think he was in pain all the time too..............I read up and was willing to do anything to help him, but rarely did anything work - I sis start giving him oval before and after each feeding - who knows if that actually worked.............I know there is a difference between colic and reflux but I am not certainw hat it is - it all upsets thier tummys I know. The doctor told me that walking, rocking, driving, any form of movement was temp relief for them - it is terrible...........maybe Jack did have reflux issues..............I somehow am not so sure that reflux is the problem - really sounds so familiar to Jack..............but then maybe Jack had reflux.

Like I said "it is more important to stay calm than to stop the crying"

HUGS

moped replied: Oh and trust me - I had MAJOR milk flow - oversupply...........I seriously do not think that casued the problem.................but then I am a first time mom but I truly do no thtink that affected his tummy or feeling badly!

jcc64 replied: No advice here, Karen, just hugs.

A&A'smommy replied: Poor kid (and Mommy and Daddy) I hope your diet helps her!! ((((HUGS))))

kit_kats_mom replied: Man O Man. That stinks. I'm sorry Karen. I really hope it works for you though.
My oversupply is still as bad as ever and the only thing that helps at all is to feed on only one side for 12 hours then 12 hours on the other. I can tell when I switch because Lauren's very gassy, spitty and her poops are dark green for a few hours afterwards.
My uncle eats his cheerios with OJ too. grosses me out though! LOL

gr33n3y3z replied: I sure do hope things get better for you

3_call_me_mama replied: hugs to you! npt much advice but prayers for you and megan:)

julesmom replied: I know I don't post much, but I am here if you have any questions. I went thru this with my ds#1. You'll get used to no diary after awhile.

Have you tried rice or soy milk? Ricedream really cold isn't that bad on cereal.

It takes awhile for diary to get out of your system too. So, if you don't see results right away, don't give up.

Good luck. If this is her problem, you will really see a difference. She'll be a whole new baby, a happy baby.

coasterqueen replied:
thanks. Well honestly the doc diagnosed her w/colic, but the projectile vomit and such makes us think reflux. The doc doesn't want to test for it because she is gaining weight or else he said he would. He said she *could* have reflux though, he just wasn't that concerned about it. The reflux meds are helping *some* though, but we've only been giving for less than a week now and I hear it can take two weeks to see true results.

I agree the "moving" is some relief for her, but driving isn't one of them I've discovered. She screams at the top of her lungs with no end in sight when we are in the car.....UNLESS you hold her which obviously we can't do.

moped replied: Yes I understand that - nice weather for walking I guess..........it is so hard and so stressful. I remember one day after thanksgiving I was at my wit's end, I called my cousin/best freind and cried and cried....................she came over with her laptop and homeowrk and tried to get him to stop crying or sleep - NOTHING............I remember that day well and that was near the end...he really is the happiest kid ever now - it will get better.

Have you tried ovol????

I am here to tlak anytime - you have to have a colicky baby to understand I think

Emeraldsmom replied: I am so sorry. I hope things get better for you soon.

jem0622 replied: Karen

I am so sorry to hear this. What about the baby hammock? How about trying having her sleep that way to see if she settles?

Lots of hugs.

ETA...have you tried nursing on one side per feed, instead of both sides? That usually helps with oversupply and affects of it.

jcc64 replied: I'm so sorry Karen. I feel exhausted just reading about it. I think Tracy said it best. It WILL pass, not that it makes it any easier in the short term, but it's something you can hang your hat on, I guess. Hugs and sleepy baby vibes to all of you guys.

MommyToAshley replied: Oh Karen, I am so sorry that you are going through such a rough spot.

I just wanted to mention, as you konw, Ashley had reflux and it seemed to bother her when I drank OJ. She still can't drink a lot of OJ. It may have just been Ashley, but I thought it was worth mentioning to you.

Have you asked your Ped about a different med besides the zantac?

I hope the dairy elimination diet works for you or you find some relief.

amynicole21 replied: Oh man, that stinks In a way, though, I hope that this is it so that it can be fixed (even if it is such a pain for you). I'm sorry she's been so miserable, and I certainly can relate to the no-sleep situation. Hang in there, and keep us posted.