Things will soon begin improving at our house. Poor Elise has been diagnosed with gastric reflux. Jeff and I recently noticed that Elise was getting more and more fussy during and shortly after feedings. She began to push away from nursing or from a bottle by arching her back and screaming. Obviously something was wrong!
Elise and I went last Tuesday to the pediatrician's office (she now weighs 7lbs 13oz!). After listening to all of our symptoms, the doctor prescribed Elise an antacid. She is now almost a week into her medication. We hope to see continued improvement but it may still yet be another week until it reaches its maximum potential. This is a medication that Elise will take this until she o
utgrows the reflux. As babies are born with immature sphincters (the part that stops acid from the stomach backing up into the esophagus), she will take her medicine anywhere from 6-12 months. It's hard being so small!!I have also been wearing Elise around the house in a wrap (thank you Julie!!). We have other wraps and baby carrying backpacks but nothing has fit her size like this 'ultimate wrap'. It's perfect to
wear Elise around the house. Not only do I get a lot more things done , but Elise is extremely comfortable. Hopefully it reminds her of more quiet times in the womb! I'll try and attach a photo of us kangarooed together. She almost always falls fast asleep right away. It's amazing how warm she can be.....I'm glad it's not summer!
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