tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080014976735067222.post7258988222851040423..comments2023-10-31T07:45:16.063-04:00Comments on For the love of Bob: AdjustmentsC and Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05332924419765398867noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080014976735067222.post-70724574999198027782009-08-25T16:46:16.738-04:002009-08-25T16:46:16.738-04:00Hi. Thank you for responding! I understand the ev...Hi. Thank you for responding! I understand the ever changing equation & the push from doctors to start solids. We gave our L.O. solids yesterday for the 1st time - I made it from brown rice (used Hatsuga Genma which is germinated brown rice supposedly it is less allergic)and he did okay w/it. He did have some signs of a beg rash, but that went away in the morning - it could have been from the brown rice he ate or something else in my diet, etc. Yes, yes, yes. It is very hard. I can't imagine it was the kale, but I had a bowlful of that last night. Sigh. I really believe in the tipping point. YES, I do believe that if he got Elecare every day, the corn syrup/soy oil would cause him to break-out in an ugly way. I also agree w/the day-care - I was thinking that is very good for a baby to get that exposure. Would like to do it once a week at least for my son, but I'm barely surviving here as it is, and that adds another variable (environmental, etc). Still, we are enjoying this time. It is a really joyous time! They are so adorable. I love the photos - can't get enough of them! I purchased a rain forest jumperoo for my son from amazon, but had to return it because mine didn't enjoy it at all. In fact, he would arch his back and try to squirm out of it. Also, his legs were still not long enough to reach the ground so I had to pile a bunch of towels on top of a dictionary to support him. So, that didn't work out for him. Maybe, later I will try another jumperoo, but mine won't tolerate confinement of any kind. He doesn't like the car seat either so it's stressful for me to go long distances w/him. If he's not sleeping in the seat, he wants OUT. Now, I'm trying to find a good walker for him. Have you seen the bumbo seat? I was thinking of getting that, but just wasn't sure it was good for the L.O. - they are ready when they are ready sort of thing. I've read mixed reviews on that - i.e. not good for the spine if they are not ready. I think once mine has gained a few more ounces, he'll be sitting up on his own, and meanwhile, we hold him up. Sigh. I also think he is bothered by reflux when he is in a sitting position for any prolonged period - i.e. diaper pressure, etc. Oh well. It must be tough being a baby! They have so many hurdles and can't even communicate easily. Just have to keep showering them w/affection and pamper them as much as possible. Yours looks very pampered! Yours obviously likes jumperoos - I think I noticed more than one jumperoo in the photos :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080014976735067222.post-35082184473233674072009-08-24T09:29:07.904-04:002009-08-24T09:29:07.904-04:00I think daycare has helped with some of E's mi...I think daycare has helped with some of E's milestones. They put him in the jumper before I even took ours out of the box. They have these U shaped foam things that go around the LO's back to help them when sitting on the floor. I think that gave E the needed support at first then the confidence & practice to be able to do it on his own. At home I was still sitting behind him or putting the Boppy behind him.<br /><br />I hope your LO is back to taking bottles. Taking a break helped us once. After that break we started offering E a bottle to drink on his own. At home he chews on the nipple, plays with it, and took a few drops but as soon as the daycare provider went to hand it to him he swatted it out of her hand. He wanted nothing to do with it. We'll keep offering it casually.<br /><br />So you think that your LO didn't react to the corn syrup or soy oil but if you/he had more then he would? Maybe his intolerance to those is less severe than his intolerance to other things?<br /><br />If E didn't have to go to daycare and wasn't refusing bottles then I would consider delaying solids even longer. It just throws another variable into the ever changing equation ... is he reacting to something I ate or something he ate? Both our pedi and allergist were on board with starting solids. I was the hesitant one but he needs something to eat while I'm at work. We waited until he reached a point of consistent normal diapers to introduce anything into his diet. So far it hasn't gone well. I hope it goes much better for you.C and Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332924419765398867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080014976735067222.post-36731329444201133762009-08-17T08:30:45.290-04:002009-08-17T08:30:45.290-04:00I love those photos! He is so cute. I need to gi...I love those photos! He is so cute. I need to give my LO (little one) some diaper-free time. I'm sure he would love the feeling of freedom. Your son looks great - healthy, happy, and SITTING UP! I can't get mine to sit-up yet unassisted. I suppose it just happens one day. Just like yours he rolls around to get places and sort of creeps forward. <br /><br />Yes, I've eliminated ALL corn (citric acid included). I don't know if that helps or not, but my son's skin is doing much better. I had some chicken today and he had a watery diaper so I'm going to re-introduce that one month from now. The elecare has corn syrup solids and soy oil. He had a few drops of that from a bottle before protesting and also refuses to take a bottle now - even if it's only breast milk. He squirms around and escapes from the bottle (i've tried two diff kinds of bottles, trying to trick him, but no luck - as soon as even just breast milk comes out, he is struggling to get away). Sigh. <br /><br />He did not react to the couple of drops of Elecare he got before he realized how bad it tasted. And, I ended up drinking that bottle of Elecare (added it to my cereal) and nearly vomited myself from the FOUL taste. It is really, really FOUL. Tasted just like vomit. I can't imagine any 6 month old tolerating that. By 6 month I think they can taste pretty well. So, I don't know what to do now except lay off the bottle for awhile and hope that my son "forgets" and then try to re-introduce Elecare by mixing a little into my breast milk and getting it into him that way. So, my son didn't react to the corn syrup or soy oil in that one time feeding attempt, and I did drink about 1.5 ounces of Elecare and he didn't react. I think it's "volume" - tipping point. I'm pretty sure he's intolerant to coconut milk too - if I drink a lot of it, he seems to get a bad diaper. And, he might be intolerant of tapioca too. Not sure. THIS IS HARD. It's hard to eat a balanced diet and trial, especially when there really seems to be a tipping point to when they start to react to something, depending on amt eaten, etc. <br /><br />I guess it's okay though - you're supposed to be able to breast feed and just do breast milk for one year w/o intro-ing solids. My husband wants to do solids NOW. I'm trying to delay it, but my husband is insisting. My husband is really getting on my nerves - he doesn't change the diapers or take care of the eczema, etc. so he doesn't understand. I feel like if I introduce solids, it might cause even more problems. What made you decide to introduce solids? Do your doctors feel that is the way to go despite his allergies/intolerances? From the "baby matters" book, it seems that solids should be delayed forever.... anyway, just wondering what the logic is there as I'll be intro-ing solids too but worried about how he'll handle it. Do I even bother when the solids he gets right now are mainly just carbs/sugar (rice/fruits don't have much food value). Anyway, my husband is getting adamant so it looks like i'm forced to do the solids... SheeeshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080014976735067222.post-54971612418735904902009-08-14T16:44:35.719-04:002009-08-14T16:44:35.719-04:00Thanks!! I'm so glad to hear that your son...Thanks!! I'm so glad to hear that your son's rash is under control. I hope that is still the case. <br /><br />I've been meaning to try okra but I keep forgetting to look for it while we're at the grocery store. I'll have to put it on the list. I've thought about bone broth but bones skeeve me out. Do you take the meat off first? I've read that it's supposed to be GREAT for you.<br /><br />You are absolutely right ... this is expensive!! Not only the doctor's visits and tests but the allergen free foods and healthy foods are pricey!<br /><br />I'm sorry your GI visit wasn't helpful. I've heard similar stories from other MSPI & food allergy moms. You have to follow your gut though. Those doctor's aren't there to see all of the symptoms (behavior, sleep, diapers, skin, etc). So have you completely eliminated corn to see if there is improvement? I've heard that is the toughest one as it is in even more products than soy. <br /><br />I can't even get Ethan to take a bottle of breastmilk, so I can pretty much guarantee that he wouldn't take Elecare of Neocate formulas. Did you try it with breastmilk? How did it go?<br /><br />We are going to switch to a lower hydrocortizone. First I'm going to try a few days with just Vanicream. We stopped the hydroxizine nearly a week ago and although he's itching his eyes still, it's not nearly as much. We're hoping we can continue w/o it. <br /><br />Keep me updated!C and Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332924419765398867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6080014976735067222.post-68699038589376733332009-08-12T16:51:18.186-04:002009-08-12T16:51:18.186-04:00I love his pics! He is soooo cute - what personal...I love his pics! He is soooo cute - what personality! Looks like he is sitting up fine unassisted. Mine is still not doing that. He is a bit behind due to his slow weight gain, I think. Seems to me that mine hits the milestones as his physical development (weight) goes up. My son started out great - 8lbs (and, I'm petite)but was only 15.5 lbs at 6 months :( I'm sure it's because of my limited diet. I've been trying to eat and eat, but I just can't seem to gain weight either. <br /><br />Wow! I think it's great that your husband helps w/your son - keeping the dander down, etc. Asthma is no fun. What you're doing now will probably help prevent that..<br /><br />My son's rash is under control (definitely the diet since environment hasn't changed). Still some hot spots, but they are not oozing for now and look like they are healing. So, today is a good day. Oozing/bleeding makes me want to cry. Of course, tomorrow, it could start to flare again. Sigh. I've tried the Quinoa too. It doesn't sit well w/my stomach, but it's supposed to be really healthy. I also started to make bone broth - throw some turkey legs into a pot and boil away w/veges. That seems to help. Have you tried okra? <br /><br />I read about the mother having a leaky gut too and have been thinking of getting tested, but all these tests/food/environmental pre-cautions are adding up. MSPI/MFPI baby is expensive! I ordered a gene test for gluten sensitivity from enterolabs for my son. No one in my family or husband's family has any food related "sensitivities" so I'm thinking this is a waste of money, but I have to know for sure. Sigh. This IS expensive. <br /><br />I have something similar to cheese-cloth over one vent - in the baby's room only. I went to a GI yesterday. She wasn't that helpful - poo-poo-ing my belief that the baby has MULTIPLE intolerances. She thinks it's just Milk/Soy only. I told her I think he has corn intolerance, and she didn't believe that. Of course, Elecare and Neocate both have corn syrup solids and/or soy oil. She gave us some samples of Elercare, but that stuff tastes like vomit and my son won't have anything to do w/it. I'm going to try and pump and sneak some into the breast milk, but oh my gosh, it takes like vomit. I don't know how anyone gets their babies to drink that foul smelling/tasting stuff. Yech. Hear you on the medicine. If you're using steroids every day, why not switch to a weaker one for the face? Like Desonide ointment? (.05%) Maybe, you can stop the meds for awhile? <br /><br />Your E is just soo cute and way ahead for his age, I believe. Weight-wise, he sounds good too and looks very healthy! What a joy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com