My Sensitive Little Man March 19, 2007
A lot of breastfeeding books and websites tell you that you don’t have to worry about what you eat while breastfeeding. I guess Adam didn’t get around to reading those, because he’s got one heck of a sensitive system. I’m still on a completely dairy free diet, and that’s helping a ton, but he still has trouble every now and then.
He’s having a tough day today, displaying all of his typical food sensitivity symptoms: lots of poop, tons and tons of spit up, major fussiness, congestion, and trouble sleeping. Adam’s not really a major crier, but that changes when he’s having sensitivity issues. It’s hard to see him uncomfortable.
What’s even more frustrating than having to be very careful about what I eat is watching him react to something even when I’m being that careful. It’s challenging to go back and try and figure out exactly what he’s reacting to. The one saving grace is that his reactions are fairly short lived once I stop eating the offending item. In a couple of days he’s usually back to his old self.
I’m still determined to keep at the breastfeeding stuff even given this issue. I don’t think I could could convince him to give up the boob at this point even if I wanted to. He’s most definitely a boob man.
Otherwise, he’s doing really well. I look at him and constantly think to myself how damn lucky I am. I really, really am.
- Posted in : our main man
- Author : amanda
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Amanda, you are doing a really good job it sounds like. Don’t assume that weaning to formula would make an easier road. I know people who went through brand after brand, and type after type, because they had sensitive babies. With Adam already exhibiting sensitivities, he is certainly better off with the superior nutrition of breast milk. Best of luck!
awwww, he sounds like a wonderful baby! My daughter also had a sensitive tummy, but she was strictly formula fed. Mylicon drops were a life saver to me…she was just a very gassy/burpy/spit up kind of baby…lol
It sounds like you are having a wonderful time with him…
Amanda — You’re such a good mom and I’m glad you are working through his sensitive issues. Enjoy him!!
Mylicon drops yes! Both of mine were spitters unless I avoided dairy, leafy greens, onions, garlic, eggs, tomatos, citrus and caffeine. Are any of those possibilities?
I second Mylicon. Also, a little heads up…maybe common sense, but I was stupid enough to forget…
When you start adding solids make sure to avoid dairy there too. Custards, yogurt, etc. are easy to eat but NOT a good idea for a sensitive kid.
Again sounds obvious…but soooo easy to forget…and then you sit there for weeks/month ::blush:: wondering why your child is miserable. So don’t do that…be smarter than me!
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I admire you so much for sticking with the breastfeeding with all the challenges you’re dealing with. I don’t know if I would have had the strength to do the same. You’ve gotten some good advice!
You are trooper! Good for you and your beautiful son. I just love the picture.
You’re trouper – good for you! And I just luv the photo – what a handsome boy!
You’re trooper – good for you! And I just luv the photo – what a handsome boy!
That’s the best asnwer of all time! JMHO