We were still concerned about the reflux because once Jack started the meds, he started to get diarrhea and green mucusy poop (TMI I know), but almost everyone reading our blog has children or is about to. For those of you about to have your little bundles of joy, get ready :) Jon and I laugh because our convos now consist of "did you do a diaper change? What color was it?? Was it seedy"...oh boy how times have changed LOL! So, back on track- the doctor did a stool collection (so much fun for mommy & daddy) and they called today to let us know that Jack has an allergy to cow's milk protein. They said I can still continue to breast feed, I just need to get on a strict dairy (all animals) free diet and cut out coffee as well, which we had already done.
Dairy free. Sounds simple. Don't drink milk, eat yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese and ice cream. That list is pretty much all things I hold dear to my heart. Not to mention cookies, cakes, most processed foods are out the window. The ONLY 2 upsides? Obviously most importantly, Jack's tummy will feel better. Also, this will clearly get my booty back in shape haha. We aren't doing gluten free yet, but that seems to be the next step other than soy. Apparently, most children that have allergy to dairy, also have an allergy to soy...which is pretty much in all processed foods.
Everything else has been going well. We had our first outing last week (aside from the doctors appointments). Jack did pretty good. I strapped him in the baby carrier and he pretty much just slept on my chest the whole time.
I'm becoming a pro at doing everything one handed :) I'm even eating left handed sometimes. Jack always seems to wake up right when we sit down to eat. Even if we change the time...so he eats while we eat. We promise to not do this when we have company over.
Jack had his first bottle this week (with breast milk). I am most excited about this I think, because this means Daddy can help with a feeding! We are going to keep it at one for now, so he doesn't disown me and just want the bottle. He's still loving his mobile. He's started making sounds as though he's talking and even squeals because he gets so excited. He also likes to stare at the blinds. We have the white wooden blinds and he will stare at them quite often.
Jack is smiling much more now and we are getting more awake time. He has also found his tongue, which is hilarious to see. We are getting into somewhat of a routine. It seems to be working?? He has been sleeping for about 6 hours at a time at night. He wakes up, feeds and goes back to bed fairly easily. He usually gets up around 7 or 8 and then feeds and is back down until about 9:30. (KNOCK ON WOOD). I'm sure he'll change it up on us soon :)
I went to my post pardom appointment today and I passed :) Starting next Tuesday, I am cleared to start running again. I absolutely cannot wait, though I'm sure it's going to be an interesting start. I signed up for a 5K the first week of May, so no time waste.
Well, that's all for now. Below are pictures from the last week and a few from last week where he is just having too much fun watching the mobile.
Lots of love!
The Waags
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| The life of having a baby with reflux :) At least we got a few while he was clean! |
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| Hanging out, just looking out the window :) These bibs are perfect for his reflux!! |
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| Milk coma! Mommy was multi-tasking :) |
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