Reflux again?

See I told ya I was trying to be more consistent with posting! 😜

Today's post is about reflux.  If you remember I touched on it a bit with Molly (3 years ago!)  one of my worried with baby #2 and breastfeeding was if he would suffer reflux like Molly did.  Was it because of breast feeding? Was it because I wasn't burping? All different things going through my mind, but the only way to find out was waiting for him to be born

Caleb was born on January 6th at 12:52am. He was so sweet and snuggly and quiet. Already a big difference from Molly. He never cried except for hunger.  Then at 2 months old I noticed he started crying a lot more.  If he was laying on his back he would scream and he started projectile vomiting all the time.  If I gave him his vitamin D he would through up just at the touch of his lip.  So at his two month check up our amazing pediatrician said "oh boy! Looks like he's got some reflux!"   Because he was in so much pain and the throw up was a huge concern, he suggested we start him on medication called Zantac.  I was freaking out inside because Molly never needed medication. Hers cleared up as soon as we introduced solids.

We started him right away on the Zantac and it took about 2-3 days before we noticed any difference. Then it started to kick in and he was a new baby!  He was sleeping through the night, no more crying in pain, but the puking was still there.  He was puking from the medicin (I tasted it it was nasty!)  once he started getting used to the taste of the meds, the throw up stopped completely!  Zantac saved us!  Every appointment since then he had to change his dosage. Finally at his 6 month appointment our dr suggested we skip a dose here and there to see how he does and if he's fine then think about weaning him off of it.

Once we started skipping dosages, he was fine and no fussiness.   The only time he fusses it's due to his teething pain.  He's eating solids like a champ and still breastfeeding throughout the day. I am so glad that we had it easy with the reflux(although it was harder than Molly!). I know some parents who have a terrible time, and I'll I can do is let them know there's a light at the end of the tunnel! If meds arent working push for a new one!

TIP: if the meds are gross ask your pharmacy to add flavor drops! (Thanks to my friend Julie for that tip!)

If you have a child with reflux please leave your story in the comments. It just may help some one else!



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