Solids/formula/sleep question

[jnnfrrose6]

I got through it all and HUGS to you. You've definitely had a lot to overcome. We don't formula feed, but did have a sleep regression around the 6 month mark. Are you sure it's food related? Could teeth be coming in or a growth spurt happening? A decrease in milk/formula does happen when foods begin to be introduced which is why I'm wondering if you're sure the two are connected. Have you tried Tylenol or Advil to see if that helps her sleep longer? Hope you find the answers you need here! I know I haven't provided any, just questions, but maybe something will get figured out.

[soon2bmrsn]

Aw, hugs. And welcome. Sleep deprivation is real. I am no expert, just thinking aloud, but I think I'd either see another pedi to get a second opinion or demand that your current pedi reevaluate abd refer your LO to a specialist. If she's crying in pain, a food allergy of some type may be to blame. I hope you get some answers -- and sleep -- soon.

[jnnfrrose6]

Feb 20, 2015 22:57:01 GMT -5 @jane2614 said:

Feb 20, 2015 22:44:44 GMT -5 @zerozeroone said:

Has her Zantac been adjusted at all since she started it? I know DS had to have his increased as he gained weight. Does she seem like her reflux bothers her during the day?

She is on 1ml 2xday... They haven't adjusted it since she reached 10lbs. Yes, her reflux seems to be bothering her more, (more spit up- arched back & screaming) since starting purees. Her pedi said the more acidic foods like peaches may bother her, but at her 6 mo appt he didn't mention increasing it, & I completely forgot to ask. Do you think I should ask since she has gained since her last dose increase?

I would absolutely call and ask. She's had a 50% increase in weight. There's got to be a new dosage by now. 

[jnnfrrose6]

Teething could cause a decrease i formula consumption if her mouth is just hurting. Hopefully you find a solution. It's diificult now, but keep in mind that this too shall pass.

[jnnfrrose6]

Feb 20, 2015 23:15:46 GMT -5 jnnfrrose6 said:

Teething could cause a decrease i formula consumption if her mouth is just hurting. Hopefully you find a solution. It's diificult now, but keep in mind that this too shall pass.

Clearly I need to take a break. I'm trying to edit my typos and that mess still got through. 

[honeybee434]

I agree with the above on the Zantac dose increase. DD's reflux didn't get under control until we went to the 1.5ml 2x/day, and that was when she weighed a little less than your LO. It took a few days before that kicked in but she went to NO crying when eating, and before she was crying quite often in the evenings and arching her back.

If that doesn't work I would go with one of the PP's advice and demand to see a specialist to get to the bottom of things. You and tour LO need some relief!

[stellabunny]

Good thoughts your way. Hope you're able to join in more!

My DD is 7 month and maybe about 17 pounds or so and is on 2ml of Zantac twice a day.

She had also been kind of weird about her bottle lately and won't drink it right away or will push it away a few times or just play with the nipple a little bit before drinking it. We have her on solid food twice a day. I dunno. Maybe she's teething. Maybe it's the food. Babies are weird (I say that fondly) and always changing. By the time I figure it out she'll be onto something new.

Take care of yourself too the best you can. I had a little bit of PPD and being on the right meds and talking to my boss about a different schedule really helped.

[Lola]

Hugs! I agree with the previous posters and everything you've said. Just one additional thought- are the veggies causing gas? I've noticed anything green causes a ton of overnight gas, so I try and feed those more in the morning.

And please don't let anxiety/depression/lack of sleep keep you from posting! We are always here to listen, even on the crappy days.

[surfmama106]

I have no advice, but lots of warm thoughts your way!! Hope you find an answer soon so the both of you can get some much needed rest!

[Lola]

Feb 21, 2015 0:38:41 GMT -5 @jane2614 said:

Thank you Lola,! That is a good point--I actually have wondered about gas. She has always been a gassy baby, but gripe water in her night time bottle seemed to help a lot before all of this. Since she wont finish,or take bottles like she was, I've started using gas drops and trying to give her gripe water in the evenings (it usually ends up spit out on my face ). I really can't tell if the gas drops are making any difference, but the gripe water never fails to let loose her machine gun gas, haha.

Just another thought- we started a probiotic once a day which helped with his gas also. I dont think gas drops or gripe water made a difference. 

[emilillies]

I'm sorry that you're going through all this! I hope your DD feels better soon and you can get some rest. Do post more if you can :-)

[Liv]

Looks like you've gotten some good advice-- thanks for popping in! Keep us posted and keep on coming back to chat when you can!

[Lola]

Feb 21, 2015 16:38:52 GMT -5 @jane2614 said:

Lola, what probiotic do you use?

I found it at the local health food store. It's a powder that I mix with the morning bottle. I believe Gerber makes it too.

[littlemissmarla]

Hugs! DD also had a decreased interest in her bottles when starting solids and I did notice a difference in her sleep since the 6 month mark/beginning of solids. No real advice but just know your not alone! Hoping you can get the meds increased and your DD feels better! Best of Luck!

[sararl07]

I don't have anything else to add but am so sorry you and dd are going through this. Keep us posted and don't be afraid to jump in when can... We are all are trying to get through motherhood with a little sanity and sleep