After another night of feedings almost every hour and almost no sleep, we took Elliot for a follow up appointment to see Dr. Dave at Kid’s Choice Pediatrics. Turns out, Elliot’s urine is normal and was probably just concentrated before, and he is growing appropriately. We then discussed Elliot’s fussiness. In fact, I had to feed Elliot while discussing so I could actually hear what the doctor was saying. I mentioned the evening nursing marathons, the frequent short nighttime feedings, the coughing and choking with feedings, the difficulty we were having with burping, etc. I showed him my nursing log on my iPad (to which he replied “No wonder you are tired!”) and I suggested that maybe I was having a problem with milk “oversupply.” I had managed to pump off 3oz from my left this morning without Elliot even noticing. Dr. Dave was not convinced and asked me if Elliot was arching his back, spitting up, or crying a lot at or refusing feedings. I answered, “frequently, especially with burping,” “1-3 times per day,” and ” yes.” Dr. Dave then suggested that Elliot might have GERD, and prescribed him baby Zantac.
I was a bit surprised by the diagnosis. GERD had not really even been on my radar. I mean Elliot spits up some but most babies do. Plus, the belching seemed to make him feel better (although the process is always an issue.) When we got home, Elliot was asleep so I laid him down in his bassinet. Within seconds he began howling. Suspicious… So I got out my Baby 411 book and began reading the section on GERD. “Everyone is miserable from this.” Check. “Most parents are convinced that their infant either has horrible gas pains, a milk allergy, or colic.” Check again. “Some adventurous parents will unsuccessfully try Mylicon [Baby Gas-X] drops…” Good grief, is this book reading my blog? The book also mentions hiccoughs, stating they might be a sign of GERD if they are “excessive” (but is 1-3 episodes per day “excessive”?) Hopefully the Zantac will help fast!
Fun fact about Elliot: His whole hand will fit inside of Logan’s mouth, much to his (and my) surprise!
Elliot is such a baby doll, you will survive!
I weighed 90 lbs after Bart was born, I was a zombie for 2 years…look how cute he is now!
Just keep hugging’ and loving each other…
My friend let her babies cry it out some and they were fine..I just never could…love you guys.
Good news Kate. I came up with a formula for remembering Elliot’s Birthday.
(1-2-3)x4.
Pretty crazy birthday if you ask me. Especially with it being an Easter too.