N's eating issues from last week have gotten worse. When she started arching her back, refusing to eat more than just a few ounces, and crying like she was in pain when we tried to get her to eat more, we decided it was time to take her to the doctor. The spitting up also got worse, both in terms of frequency and volume. I read a bunch on the web on Wednesday night and really felt like it was reflux, even if she didn't have all the classic symptoms.
I took her in on Thursday and the doc thought it was the formula, not reflux. He gave us a few cans of soy formula. When it wasn't any better the next day I was ready for a prescription, but the nurse said we had to give the soy formula a few days. So, we suffered through the weekend, with N eating only a few ounces at each feeding. Most of the time, she's only upset when we try and get her to eat. She doesn't scream later on or seem like she's in pain from gas. She just won't eat. And if I try and force the issue, she'll just spit everything back up and we have to start over.
Monday morning, I called the doctor's office again and said things were worse. They had me come in for a two-week sample of Prevacid, along with sample cans of Alimentum (uber-expensive formula for fussy babies). The doc said he still didn't think it was reflux. I decided to just try the medicine by itself first so I would know if it was working before trying the new formula.
We had somewhat of a better day yesterday during the day. At one feeding, she actually ate almost all four ounces without putting up a fight. But last night, we had a really tough time getting her to eat much at all. And this morning, she ate less than one ounce and stopped. After trying unsuccessfully to get her to eat more of the soy, I mixed up some of the Alimentum (boy, is it smelly!). She ate a bit of that and then stopped.
*Sigh*
This is becoming so frustrating and sad, especially when compared with her brother's eating habits. He continues to be the champion of eaters, and we're pretty sure he's passed his sister up in weight. I know that if it is reflux, it could take a while to see a difference from the Prevacid. But in the meantime, little N half starves herself and we sit and speculate on what to try next if this doesn't work. And the saddest part about it really is how happy she is otherwise. She'll cry and fuss when I put the bottle in her mouth and then when I take it out, she starts smiling and cooing. She's such a sweet little baby and I just really want to figure out this problem so she'll continue to grow and get fat like her brother. :)
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
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Ugh! I'm so sorry. I wish I had some words of wisdom but I don't. I don't have much experience with reflux or colic or those things. I just know they can be so tricky to diagnose and treat. My thoughts and prayers are with you for a fast solution to this problem! And btw - those two are just so stinking cute!
M could not stop talking about how cute the twins were. Thanks for having her over.
I hope things get better. L had reflux and it took my going up to a ENT at Primary Childers for them to figure it out. Eight months later we were finally relieved!
Oh I'm so sorry to hear the medicine isn't working. I was really hoping that it would and give you the answer that you need. Doesn't little N know that since you stopped nursing all the eating issues are supposed to be gone. I don't think she got that memo? Love you girl! I'm praying for you!
Im sorry that stinks both of my kids had eating issues Hailey worse than Kiya but I ended up putting them both on similac Lactose free and they were so much happpier no more tummy aches however Hailey had horrible acid reflux so she was on previcid as well and eventually the older she got the less throwing up. I just took her off of it 2 months ago ans so far she is doing great. But I would strongly suggest trying similac lactose free first even before you go to the more expensive kind because I thnk it tastes as bad as it smells so they have a hard time even eating it especially after they have tasted better if you have more questions call me good luck
So sad! I've no doubt that you are doing everything you can, I hope the medicine helps her soon. Good luck
I feel you pain. I am so sorry. All of our four kids had the reflux and after a couple days the medicine really kicked in and helped. If I missed a dose, then they were back to spitting up and fussy. David was on a very expesive formula and thanfully our insurance covered it because it was a medical need. Maybe you guys could look into something like that if you find that you need the more expensive stuff. You are amazing and I know that those precious babies are so lucky to have you as their mamma. I adore the pictures of them. They are so cute. love ya
Oh Neelie! I wish I had answers for you, but I'm so glad that you have such a great network of knowledgeable friends who have your back here and in person. N, you and all the rest of the 'bees are in our prayers for fast figuring out of this newest pesky wrinkle!
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