Have you noticed I haven’t been blogging much? That’s because I can’t. I’m so exhausted most nights that it’s a struggle to even stay awake.
The past month shall forever be remembered as the month of little sleep. Our poor little guy has been inconsistently napping and sleeping both day and night. We will get one good night and think we’re at the end of the four month sleep regression only to have a terrible night the next day. Most nights he wakes up screaming/crying multiple times and will even wake up 10 minutes after being completely asleep when I set him down in his crib (and this will repeat several times). He’s still having a lot of issues with gas which I’ll get into more below.
Jesus take the wheel.
It has been a rough month but I keep reminding myself it’s temporary and having a second cup of coffee at 2 p.m. to make it through the day.
BTW, worst month ever for daylight savings.
As fussy as he can be, Lincoln is also the most sweet and smiley baby. Just one glance at him and he’s smiling at me from ear to ear. It’s absolutely precious. I can’t get enough of his sweet chubby cheeks! He has a round face just like me and people say he’s my twin and I totally see it. He’s also very curious— always looking around at the world around him and exploring things with his hands (and mouth!) He drools like crazy (I’m talking multiple bib changes per day) and he loves to smile at himself in the mirror. He also recently decided that he likes the carrier (we have this one) and praise the Lord for that because he is heavy to carry around (being held is like a top priority for him…it’s like he’s always finding new ways to loudly tell us he wants to be held).
Here are Lincoln’s five month stats:
Weight/Height:
Lincoln weighs 17 lbs and is in the 75th percentile for weight and 81 for height. He’s in 28 percent for head size. 
Health:
Last month I mentioned that Lincoln was being treated for a yeast infection on his underarm area but it turns out that it was misdiagnosed. I took him back to the pediatrician she prescribed a steroid cream because she felt it might be eczema related since the yeast meds didn’t work. His red rash was gone within 24 hours of using the cream. I felt really bad that we had been doing the wrong treatment but it’s all resolved now and his underarm looks perfect.
Lincoln (miraculously) hasn’t been sick yet (knock on wood, again). I’m pleasantly shocked by it. I spend some time in his daycare class on the floor at drop off so I’m hoping all of the germs I’m exposed to are forcing my body to make antibodies that benefit him. The most he’s had thus far is some sneezing and a little congestion in the morning.
We are very much struggling this month with his stomach issues. His gas pain is so intense some days that he wakes from his sleep screaming in pain. We give gas drops and colic drops…and we recently started a new probiotic. I’m so frustrated and feel so defeated some days, especially when his gas is waking him from sleep at night. We’re all exhausted and I feel so bad about his stomach issues. I constantly question if it’s something I ate. It’s a new level of guilt and I feel like a failure all the time because I wonder if cutting dairy isn’t enough for him. I wonder if he would sleep better and be happier overall if I was “strong enough” to eliminate even more from my diet like some moms do.
Nursing:
Get ready, it’s a long ramble this month.
Lincoln is still exclusively on breast milk and is mostly bottle fed. I continue to nurse at night and sometimes on weekends. I decided that if he wants to nurse past 12 months in the morning and at night, I would be open to that (but I would not continue pumping five times a day like I do now). I really like the bonding aspect of it which I didn’t expect because I didn’t feel that I lacked that when I fed Harper pumped milk. I guess there’s something incredibly sweet about the look on his face after he has nursed. Just so calm and happy.
Since Lincoln is still having some issues, I’m trying to have him seen by a pediatric allergist or GI doctor to determine if I need to cut more from my diet. Soy may be next but I want to know that it will actually help him. I know moms on total elimination diets and while it sounds awful, I would try it if I knew it would make him feel better.
I’m also not afraid to say that part of it is also selfishly wanting so badly to nurse and provide breastmilk. As a mom, I feel there are so many benefits to me as well and I think that has value. I tend to feel good when I’m nursing (hormones ftw!) and that makes some of the tougher postpartum days, weeks and months easier to deal with. It also helped me recovery from pregnancy/delivery more quickly.
I get asked a lot why I don’t just give him formula (believe me, I’ve considered it on the worst days). Most formulas are dairy or soy based and the ones that are amino-acid based and hypoallergenic can cost like $600 a month. I would not be opposed to paying that if that’s was what’s best for him, but every expert I’ve talked to has said that breast milk is still the best option for him right now since he’s growing and developing well. Maybe he’s just a more gassy baby….but because of his allergy I’m always over-analyzing even though I’m so careful.
The good news is that we’ve seen tremendous improvement in his diapers most of the time so that in and of itself is a good sign. I just pray things continue to improve.
This month I felt like I closed one chapter with the whole dairy-free thing when I donated about a month’s worth of breast milk to a local mom for her six month old baby girl who has been on donor milk since she was born. I have an oversupply, so most of it was milk that still had traces of dairy in it that I pumped in addition to the milk Lincoln ate (our pediatrician told me to continue to feed him breast milk even while the dairy was clearing out of my system). It was bittersweet to “let go” of that milk. In one sense I was so happy another baby could be nourished by it and in another I felt resentment that that milk represented something that caused so much pain and struggle for my sweet Lincoln. I still feel somewhat sad that the milk I make is “not right” for my baby. There is something that feels very unnatural about that even though logically I know his allergy is out of my control and it’s something he was born with. Lots of feelings this month…
Sleep:
Sleep is no beuno, friends. He still wakes up several times a night. Sometimes from gas, sometimes to be comforted, sometimes to nurse. It’s been rough not getting as much sleep as we wish we could, but it’s just the season we’re in right now.
I have a feeling we just won’t get as lucky this time with a baby who sleeps through the night like Harper did. Reading this recent NYT article made me feel a bit better.
We are still using the Love to Dream Swaddle Up and we really like it!
Likes:
Being held, being rocked, being held while walking around, looking at himself in the mirror, anytime his sister pays attention to him, his play mat, his activity center, baths, toys, looking at pictures. He also loves to smile!
Dislikes:
Gas, being startled.
Clothes:
He’s in size 3 diapers and 6 month, 9 month and 6-12 month clothing.
Crying:
When he’s over-tired, hungry, needs a change of scenery, has gas, etc.
Milestones:
He found his feet and tries to eat them! He’s more vocal now and is interacting a lot more with his sister and with us. He’s getting stronger and can push up on his elbows during tummy time. He can also sit up with a little help in a tripod position.
Nicknames:
Linc, Lincy, “baby Lincoln”
Postpartum:
This month I got back down to my pre-pregnancy weight which was nice. Last time around I really started to notice a little more loss at 6 months PP and beyond, so I’m really trying to focus on eating a lot to keep up my milk supply.
My stomach looks a little better this month. The one difference I noticed from my first pregnancy to this one is that the first time around my stomach went down really quickly. This time around, it took longer to go back to normal (maybe the C-section?) and if I eat a big meal or am bloated I look like I’m in early first tri when you have all of that horrible bloat.
I’m one of those people who tends to lose from nursing alone but I have a long way to go to get my strength back. For now, I’ll just “show off” my right arm which has a little muscle from always carrying the baby on that side. LOL.
Thanks for reading— as soon as the baby sleeps more, things should pick up around here again! Thanks for your support— and in the meantime, head on over to IG for my frequent posts!
Hi! I am a 1st time commenter, but long term reader. My youngest son, who is now 22 months old, had a lot of the same issues as it sounds baby Lincoln is having. He was diagnosed with milk and soy protein allergy/sensitivity early on by a pedi GI. She told us it is highly common for babies to be intolerant to both dairy and soy. We ultimately had to give him Nutramigen (a hypoallergenic formula) – however, we were fortunate enough that it was covered by insurance. I’m sure you’ve heard this all before – but he was also prescribed this formula Becuase he was diagnosed with severe acid reflux. Has L been tested for reflux? The constantly wanting to be held, screaming, general discomfort and sleep issues could definitely be from reflux. I also thought my son had gas – and everyone including his pediatrician told me it was colic. reflux manifests and presents differently in every baby. I always say my Finn was the happiest baby, until he wasn’t – and then he made sure everyone knew he wasn’t! Maybe try to meet with a pedi GI – it could be reflux. Once the formula and medicine got into his system, he was a whole different baby (and he slept better too!) Hoping you get some answers (and sleep) soon!
He has not been tested for reflux but I wondered about it— he doesn’t spit up a lot so I didn’t think it was possible he had it…how do they test for it? I am definitely going to ask. He does arch his back sometimes during his last feed of the night, but he always releases gas after so I always assumed it was gas related. When he cries at night he also releases gas and then calms down. Did you cut dairy and soy from your diet prior to giving formula? Lincoln has improved a lot from the early days (the difference is especially noticeable in his skin) but his tummy issues continue…
I don’t think it’s true that the milk that you make is not right for Lincoln – I think that there are certain things that you used to eat that his system cannot tolerate, but you are certainly doing your best and you are passing along important antibodies to your son that he can’t get from anything or anyone else – so your milk is most definitely right for him. As mothers we put so much pressure on ourselves and have so much guilt when our children are struggling with things and we feel either partly or wholly responsible – it is hard. I had to supplement with formula for my son, who is just over 8 months old, and he decided about a month or so ago that he was done breastfeeding. I tried everything to get him back to the breast – sitting topless, taking more supplements, even taking prescription medication to increase my supply – nothing worked. I felt guilty that he preferred bottles over breast, and wondered if perhaps I hadn’t given him bottles, if he would have weaned so early – but I had to remind myself that I had no choice because he wasn’t gaining weight well enough when he was only getting breast milk. You are doing your best for Lincoln and he is getting so many benefits from your milk, so be proud! ?
My oldest son also had a dairy/soy intolerance– they generally go hand in hand. I’d highly recommend eliminating all soy asap– we had to eventually go to nutramigen too. It’s very very hard to fully eliminate from your diet and I was a pumping emotional mess, so we went to the formula. Insert happy baby. I finally met the baby I had longed for! He slept, was content, and barely cried. It was maybe $300 a month– but worth every penny. He outgrew his allergy about 2.5– he eats dairy and soy no problem now. Good luck, I remember these days. And agree with pp he likely has reflux, mine did too. Often it’s silent and the spit up isn’t a main sign. Hang in there, this too shall pass!!
First time commenter also…I have a baby who was close to off the charts big, with no weight gain problems. I was also soy and dairy free for messy diapers. My guy was always crying. Your 4th month sounds like our 1st 4 months, and then it was finally determined that he had reflux, and it made a huge difference. At this point, it couldn’t hurt….
Have you heard of the “windi” ? it’s a gas reliever for babies. it’s one of those so crazy it just might work type of things… hope the regression ends soon!
Also a long time reader and first time commenter 🙂 My 9 month old also had issues with dairy sensitivity, although less severe than Lincoln’s. I felt the same guilt that you are experiencing. I felt guilty every time she had a bad diaper and wondered if it was because I didn’t read a label closely or had “cheated” a bit. I also dealt with questions about why I wouldn’t switch her to formula, and felt like somehow my body wasn’t able to meet her needs. All this to say, your feelings are completely normal! You’re doing a great job by sticking with breastfeeding and doing what your best to help Lincoln. It will get easier, and until then, sending you lots of hugs and encouragement!
My son was really young – like 6 weeks old, but he was my second and I just knew in my it something wasn’t right. Everyone kept saying it was gas, or colic, but he was so uncomfortable and screaming that our pediatrician referred us to the GI. She just listened to his symptoms and diagnosed him right away, I’m not sure if they do any “testing” per say or at what age they start that, but she based it on his symptoms – total lifesaver for us and him. She also diagnosed him with the MSPI, which the pediatrician was hesitant to do. I did cut dairy and soy before trying the formula, but between my supply not being great, and his reflux being so severe, the formula worked better for him and us in the end. She did mention to us that babies who have a milk allergy are likely to be allergic to soy also, and that having MSPI makes them more susceptible to reflux. I do know several friends who eliminated both milk and soy, continued breastfeeding, and gave the reflux medicine and that works too! Finn spit up a ton at first, but he was also really little – but the back arching and discomfort are definitely symptoms. Just another option to look into. I know how tough it is when your baby is uncomfortable and you just want to fix it! It’s overwhelming did sure. I hope you get some answers!
also – there is light at the end of the tunnel. My oldest has had MSPI and he grew out of it by the time he was 1. He practically lives on milk and cheese now. And at 22 months, my youngest has outgrown it for the most part too (not the reflux, just the Milk/soy intolerance. There is hope – it gets better!
Hi Veronika. I went through many of the same stomach issues with my daughter. I started with eliminating dairy but she was still having stomach problems and a lot of sleep issues so I ended up cutting out soy as well. We saw a pediatric allergist who said that many babies who are allergic to milk are also allergic to soy as well. Eliminating soy is definitely a challenge because it is a hidden ingredient in so many processed foods. I was never one to read labels before but I got used to it and it ended up forcing me to eat healthier. Eliminating soy made a huge difference in my daughter’s mood and sleep which totally made the sometimes challenging sacrifices worth it. My daughter out grew all of her food issues and allergies at around a year old and we were able to breastfeed till a year and beyond. I just wanted to tell you a bit about our experience because I can relate so much to what you are going through right now and I remember it being such a challenging time .My daughter was also a breech, c-section baby as well. She is 18 months now and eats everything and is an amazing sleeper which I never really thought would happen. Wishing you lots of luck ( and coffee) !
Ola, long time reader first time commenter:) My 1 month old has reflux and skin issues (eczema/baby acne on her face) which is common to have with reflux. Now my baby spits up A LOT which is usually the tell tale sign of reflux but reflux often goes undiagnosed in babies who don’t spit up a lot. You should check out the symptoms of reflux and ask ur Dr. I saw the pics of ur babies skin and it’s looks a lot like mine and our Lil gal also has cradle cap like ur son
Hi Veronika,
I am a long time reader but first time commenter. I know all babies are different and it really is tough to know what is up, but Lincoln sounds like he’s going through much of what our little guy went through his first few months. I also was giving him gas drops, probiotics and tried anti colic drops a few times as well. We found when we stopped with all of the drops he improved a lot. Not 100% but much better. What I found worked the best for him was a belly massage after his bath, this really seemed to help! https://www.ohbabymagazine.com/newborn/massage-the-gas-out-of-your-baby/ shows you the basics. I don’t know if this will help but worth a try 🙂
Hey! I am so sorry poor Lincoln is having some tummy issues! My 10 month old had a lot of these issues when she was born! At just a few weeks old the doctor advised me to cut dairy out of my diet. Once I did that, she was a totally different baby! She was very happy, however she still had mucus diapers/spit up so she advised me to cut soy. That helped her diapers, but she was still spitting up. She was seen by an allergist and they thoroughly went through my diet, did skin testing, etc. I told them I ate a lot of rice so they thought it could be that. She was 6 months by this time so they told me to try rice cereal. When I gave that to her she spit up SOO much and was crying from tummy pain. I cut rice from my diet, and she stopped spitting up! All of her belly issues were gone but it took a while to figure out that it was also rice! It really is hard to find out what is causing the issues but sometimes you just have to carefully go through your diet. Keep a food journal and see what you are eating a lot of that may trigger the issues! FYI- if you do have to cut soy….per the allergist, you can have soybean oil in things and soy lecithin so its really not as hard as you would think. The allergist said that the soy protein is not in that. If you are reading a label and it lists soybean oil but does not say Contains: Soy for the allergens, you can have it…. Good luck!!
I’m so sorry you’re dealing with all this! I had to go on a complete elimination diet in order to conceive my second child. I wasn’t ovulating regularly, but did not have PCOS, so that is what my doctor recommended to help my hormones get back on track. Six weeks later I was pregnant. Now I’m 32 weeks. 🙂
I’m not going to lie, the elimination diet really sucked at first, but I did get used to it and I was very lucky to have my husband’s complete support. I did find that eliminating dairy was the toughest part, so you are really already halfway there. If that is the route you need to take for your son, I know you can do it! Good luck with whatever you decide.
Another sensitive tummy mommy here. My little guy is about to turn 2, but he started having issues when he was about 2 weeks old. He literally screamed about 18 hours a day. He tested negative for an actual dairy allergy, but had very severe lactose intolerance. It’s better now, and he can handle a little ‘real’ cheese, but I have to be very careful of the amount.
We put Liam on a soy formula at about 6 weeks and that helped a lot, but he still had daily issues with gas until about 6 months, maybe? And even after that, he might wake in the middle of the night screaming with gas pains on a regular basis. It still happens once in awhile.
(I saw someone mention that dairy and soy allergies can go hand in hand, which is true and we looked at that, but you may not be able to use Nutramigen, which someone also mentioned, if he ends up having a severe soy issue. It actually does have soy in it. If you go down the route of special formula, you may want to talk to your pedi about Neocate or something similar.)
Sometimes I could attribute gas to trying a new food once we started solids, but other times I had no idea what caused it. I know it’s hard. Believe me, I know. But it likely isn’t you. And even if Liam was crying from something else (teething, for example), he would clench his belly and GIVE himself gas. Fun times. He was a terrible sleeper until he was about a year old, to the point that my husband and I had to stop sleeping in the same bed and take turns on the twin bed in the nursery. Having nights ‘off’ was literally the only way we got any sleep.
Only two things really made a difference when Liam had gas: Sucking on a bottle seemed to help him release some. And we would put him really high up on our shoulders, pace, and pat his bottom rapidly. I’ve since heard of this product: https://fridababy.com/product/the-windi/, which is supposed to help babies release gas. We had lots of reflux too. Silent reflux is very possible in babies, although I’m not sure if they can really test for it. I think they may just prescribe the medication and wait to see if it makes a difference.
Good luck. I promise it will get better, although it might take awhile.
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We had the same issues and my daughter was so sensitive she ended up on Neocate formula (my insurance does NOT cover it) but she became a totally different baby once she was on it. Her allergies are dairy and soy and Neocate is the only hypoallergenic formula that she can tolerate because it is strictly amino acid based. She also had reflux and I feel terrible because we went through tons of reflux meds (none of which helped her) and it turns out her reflux was a secondary issue to the dairy/soy allergy. Once she started Neocate the reflux 100% disappeared. The GI was pretty useless and it took me getting to desperate levels to research and research to find out what was wrong with my daughter (she was also failure to thrive by this point) and finally after $$$$ on different types of formula, reflux meds, specialists, etc. we found her dairy/soy allergy. Try basically a meat and veggie diet only and see if you notice any improvements. There is so much crap in the food we eat today its no wonder our babies can’t tolerate it. Even organic packaged/processed foods that claim to be soy free dairy free, etc. still have lots of products that cause inflammation and allergies so I would start with a very basic back to the roots diet and see if there is any improvement.
My baby boy was gassy as well early on until about 7 months. He’d make these grunts and this uncomfortable face and it was so frustrating because I felt like I couldn’t solve it. However, he didn’t turn out to have any allergies. From what I read and from what my pediatrician told me a lot of babies struggle early on because they don’t know how to quite use their muscles to relieve the gas. Some moms online swear by lying the baby down on your lap and giving a little tummy massage to help them pass the gas. I tried a little of that and a little gripe water – sometimes I feel like it worked and sometimes not – but ultimately my pediatrician was right and as he got a little older he out grew the issue. My point is that although Lincoln has an allergy, it’s possible he would experience these frustrations with gas regardless of his allergy (your diet for that matter). In other words, don’t beat yourself up over it! They do have that “windi” little contraption out there (by the makers of the brilliant Nose Frida). I haven’t personally tried it and I’m a little skeptical because they say this method doesn’t teach them how to use those muscles on their own and instead just puts a bandaid on the problem to the point they may start relying on it. Anyway… good luck with everything. Lincoln is gorgeous!
What a cutie he is! I so admire you doing everything you can to help his tummy issues — please don’t feel guilty! My daughter (now 2) had a milk protein allergy also. Unfortunately I also had a very low supply (I’m sure much of that was due to all of the stress in those early weeks!) so after a few weeks of cutting dairy and soy as recommended by my doctor we did switch her to Similac Alimentum. As many of the other ladies mentioned, if you do decide or have to go this route down the road, I would definitely check with your insurance to see if it’s covered. My doctor wrote us a prescription for it and because of her allergy, it was seemed “medically necessary” and therefore almost entirely covered by insurance (I think we ended up paying about $50 a month). In any case I hope all of his tummy issues resolve soon, and please keep your head up – you are a wonderful mom. Have a great weekend!
My daughter had alot of gas issues and our pediatrician told us to give two ounces of chamomile tea a day and it help her with her tummy issues.
Hey Veronica, my baby doesn’t have gas or stomach issues but the sleep regression… Omg!!! I don’t think my kid slept from 4.5 to 9 months, and neither did I. It was terrible. Hang in there. We are still swaddling our nearly one year old LO so that will be the next challenge. But at least she sleeps through the night now.
I’m so sorry that you’re having gassy issues and sleep troubles. Olivia decided two weeks ago to give up her long stretch of sleep and is now up every 2-4 hours every single night. In fact, I say 2-4, but there was only one night in the last two weeks with a four hour stretch. All the other stretches have been 2.5-3 hours. We’re going to make it through. I have decided, but right now I look in the mirror and see bags and zits and tired eyes and I wonder when we’ll get a long stretch back.
I’m sure your pediatrician has already thought of this…but just in case…have you tried over-the-counter Mylicon drops? I breast-fed my son and our pediatrician told me to use these for his gas. So every time, when we finished nursing, I would give him a few Mylicon drops, and that would take care of his gas. He’s 24 now, so this may be old technology, but he was the healthiest baby…and still is very healthy to this day, once we found this little miracle. Hope this helps.
Oh sweet friend, I’m so sorry you’re having a rough time. I feel so bad that you feel guilt about not being able to “properly” feed him. You’re doing what’s best and I’ll keep you in my prayers, I know it’s tough. One of my friends here went through the same thing and finally got into with a pedi- GI and allergist, so I hope that you can, too. Things did finally clear up. Quinn is a few months older than Lincoln. Let me know if you’d like me to put you in touch with her. She had a horrible time, too.
On the sleeping – I think all the waking up can just be normal. You were really lucky that Harper sleep trained really easily. 🙂 Georgia did NOT and honestly didn’t STTN until she was fully weaned. I think we hear so much about babies STTN at 4 months because moms feel like a champ when that happens. But those of us who can’t get ours to do it just don’t talk about it. Nothing worse than sounding like mom failure, right? *eye roll* He also might be teething, especially since he’s drooling and putting things in his mouth. Georgia got four teeth at 4-5 months and she really didn’t sleep while that was going on. Thinking of you and reach out if you just need to chat!! xoxo
Hi Veronika! You’ve gotten a lot of great advice regarding Baby L’s stomach issues. I just want to give you a virtual hug and say that you are a great mom! I also had major breastfeeding issues (insufficient gladular tissue) and 2 children later still feel guilty and “unnatural” bc my body cannot fully nourish my babies. It’s a horrible feeling and when I read that you sometimes have similar feelings I knew I had to drop a quick note to say that you are doing great! Lincoln will thrive bc you are a wonderful mom who will make the best possible choice for him- whether that is breastfeeding, pumping or formula! Hugs!
Veronika, I have no doubt you are a great mom. You are just trying to do what’s best for your baby. and I get that hypoallergenic formula can be pricy because my nephew was on it. But if you do need to go to it- it’s fine too. We need to make sacrifices for our children. What I don’t get is how you can complain about the cost of formula that might better for your child but then you spend over $200 on a swimsuit and spend $1000s of dollars on clothes for your kids and yourself. Priorities.
I discussed the cost not because I would not be willing to pay it or feel that it is not a financial priority, but simply because breastfeeding and breast milk is free and is absolutely the best nutrition for babies— but you’re right in that it may not be the best nutrition for my baby and that will be determined when we meet with specialists soon. In his case, if we did have to switch to formula, it may be covered by insurance so the cost may be a moot point anyway. My point was that breast milk is free and has so many benefits for both baby and mom that it would suck to have to incur a cost over something I’m so very badly trying to make work with the dietary changes I’ve made, etc. I’m totally okay with formula if that is what is best for a baby— a fed baby is best. But that doesn’t take away my sadness at my milk potentially not being a good fit for my baby. I don’t view it as a sacrifice to pay for formula for my child and I certainly understand sacrificing for our children…otherwise I would not have completely changed my diet and spend 2.5 hours of my day, everyday, pumping to feed him.
This sounds EXACTLY like my son. SO gassy and always in terrible pain. It is hard to get a GI appointment, but beg your ped to put in an urgent request. I took my son, and after one look at his poop they knew he had an allergy — testing it confirmed their suspicion. Blood in his stool (that you wouldn’t even see). We don’t know if dairy was the allergy, as I did eliminate it AND soy to no avail, but I couldn’t stand to watch him suffer in pain as I tried to figure it out by eliminating different things. Our insurance company is paying for his hypoallergenic formula and he is a totallllly different baby now. Stopping breastfeeding was heartbreaking, but for the best for all of us.
I hope you get some relief!! It’s a tough thing to go through. It’ll pass!
Thank you for sharing your experience 🙂 I work at a children’s hospital so I was able to get an appointment pretty quickly, thank goodness! I am eager to figure out how else we can help him. I am so glad your baby is doing so well now!
Hi, my oldest was a horrible sleeper with severe and painful gas and bowel movements. She did not have any allergies and we eventually just settled on “colic”. We really only saw improvement when she started to consistently sleep on her belly. It was incredibly frustrating and sad as she would often scream and cry during bowel movements and when trying to pass gas. there is a “colic massage” that seemed to give her some relief as well as doing bicycle pumps. To this day she still has problems with constipation and gas. My youngest had protein allergies and I eventually eliminated soy, eggs, and dairy and breastfed till she turned 1. Despite all of her allergies she has always been a great sleeper and has outgrown all her food allergies! I don’t really have any advice, but I feel for you! Good luck!