Well, we had to change Tyler's formula. His gas problem got to the point that he couldn't rest and was constantly screaming because his stomach hurt. He had always had a little problem, but it got much worse as his formula intake increased. He is now on a formula that has less lactose and partially broken down proteins. He wasn't having full blown allergic reactions, so we decided to go this route instead of putting him on a soy based or hypoallergenic formula. What I didn't expect is how quickly he would benefit him. Within 24 hours, he is a different baby. Before it got bad he was a happy baby, but this is even better. Because he is now not constantly battling pain, he is more alert when awake. He is now smiling more and just generally much more happy and fun to be around. Well, there is only so much fun you can have with a three week old, but it is definitely better than listening to him scream and know that he is in constant pain. He is lso taking in his surroundings more. It is nice to see him so happy again.Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Much Happier Boy
Well, we had to change Tyler's formula. His gas problem got to the point that he couldn't rest and was constantly screaming because his stomach hurt. He had always had a little problem, but it got much worse as his formula intake increased. He is now on a formula that has less lactose and partially broken down proteins. He wasn't having full blown allergic reactions, so we decided to go this route instead of putting him on a soy based or hypoallergenic formula. What I didn't expect is how quickly he would benefit him. Within 24 hours, he is a different baby. Before it got bad he was a happy baby, but this is even better. Because he is now not constantly battling pain, he is more alert when awake. He is now smiling more and just generally much more happy and fun to be around. Well, there is only so much fun you can have with a three week old, but it is definitely better than listening to him scream and know that he is in constant pain. He is lso taking in his surroundings more. It is nice to see him so happy again.
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I'm glad you found a formula that works for him. Katie had to be on a soy-based formula (note she's not lactose intolerant or allergic to milk now) because she got a contact rash from regular formula.
My brother and youngest sister had formula allergies. Jason had to be put on something like Tyler is on, and Kari was so bad she had to be put on a soy formula. She ha contact and stomach issues on regular formula. Neither one of them are now lactose intolerant or allergic to cow's milk now either.
So, does this mean that he will propped up and waving a little flag that says "Steelers" on it on Sunday? I'm really glad you got that figured out. Peter had a problem with colic when he was little and would scream. We felt so bad for him and ourselves too. It seems that they have many more ways to attack problems these days, as opposed to the olden days.
I'm sure we also have a "Much Happier Family."
NO he will not being sporting Steelers gear. It just goes with superstition. He hasn't had during any game yet, and out of fear it will jinx things he will be without it for Sunday.
Oh no. This child is going to have an identity crisis. With the jungle theme in his room, he will think he's a Lions fan. Oh well, at some point Timmy can talk to him and set him straight on the way things should be.
He becomes a Lions fan he can ten start wearing a paper bag on his head during games.
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