Ok, so maybe not the most appetizing way to begin the challenge, but it does fit the criteria for the them and the challenge.
See, the boys both came with their hosts of issue. Braeden has colic and cried a lot. A lot. Jackson was, well, Jack. Both had breathing treatments regularly during cold weather. But Stella? She brought something new into the mix. Acid reflux.
I know what you're thinking. Yuck. Don't worry, I agree. It was not the most pleasant way to begin life, for her or us. But there was medicine that helped somewhat. If you've every had a child with acid reflux, or had it yourself, you know what I mean. The plus side is I have become a master at removing stains from bibs and clothing. Resolve and Spray 'N Wash have become mainstays here in Drosche Land.
Luckily it has lessened as she has grown older and eats more solid food. She hasn't taken medicine in a while, which is good because I really don't like for the kids to be on regular medicine if it's avoidable. However, it is still there and occasionally rears it's ugly, and messy, head. Hopefully the closer the gets to the year mark, the further a distant memory it will become.
My advice for others with an infant suffering from acid reflux? I don't know if I necessarily have any. Other than get the medicine, get used to doing laundry regularly, and a promise that it will pass eventually. In the meantime, just come to grips with the fact that 85% of the pictures from your baby's first year will include a bib. :)
All is well, 1/26 down, in Drosche Land.
My son would spit up after every single feeding. I was so thankful when he moved on to solid foods and kept them down. Good luck! One day down 25 to go.
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Thanks for stopping by! The solid food have helped a lot! Have a great April!
Deleteblech! babies are messy! and nothing can prepare you for it. good thing theyre so lovable!
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Thanks so much! It is certainly a good thing she is cute! It more than makes up for the messes! :)
DeleteAw....that must have been a horrible experience for you and the baby, I am sorry to hear of that....I didn't know infants suffered from that particular diagnosis....I do know they can suffer with colic. But, happy to hear you got that issue under control, and baby is doing well and fine. Bibs....well, it sounds like they served their purpose and did their jobs! Good to read your post today, I learned something!! Enjoyed. www.sandysanderellasmusings.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Yeah, all is well now, which is good! Just another adventure in having kids! :)
DeleteMy 4 month old grandson has had this problem since he was about 4-5 weeks old. He ended up in the hospital once for that and then RSV with AR. yikes!
ReplyDeleteYikes! I'm sorry to hear. I hope he's doing better and that it begins to pass with him as well! Good luck!
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