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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Colic/GERD/Sensitive Tummy

I took India to the doctor this morning. She's been having some really fussy nights lately and it seems like nothing we do helps to soothe or calm her down. Last night was especially trying on all of us. She cried from about 7:30 until about 10 non-stop and then was very sensitive until about 12. I held her all night and finally went to bed around 5:30 this morning. It breaks my heart that I didn't know how to make her feel better. 

So anyway, the doctor said she might be a little colicy (if that's a word) and/or have some reflux. She's having me change her formula to one for sensitive tummies and also gave me a Rx for baby zantac. Hopefully one of those things will help her to feel better. The doc also said that I can start giving her some diluted prune juice (1oz juice, 1oz water) if I think she is constipated. So far I think she's ok in that department. She is going every 2-3 days, which the doc said is normal at this point. Her body is still adjusting to the formula, so we'll see.

Other than all that, India seems to be doing great. She's growing and growing some more. She weighs 12lbs. 13oz. and has beautifully chunky cheeks. The doctor said she looks and sounds fantastic!

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