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Recently I have been feeling somewhat overwhelmed. Reese has been a very fussy, gassy, colicky baby for the last week or so. The last few days being the worst. After being up googling all night and reading every single reason in the book why A baby would act this way I've come to the conclusion that I have a breast milk imbalance. Too much fore milk, not enough hind milk.
This makes for a very fussy, gassy, mad baby! She shows all the text book symptoms of this problem... She acts as though she is constantly hungry, never feels satisfied, always wants to breastfeed, has "explosive" bowel movements, doesn't sleep long due to her feeling uncomfortable from gas.... I feel HORRIBLE! is this all my fault? I can't help but feel guilty since I do happen to be the one providing the breastmilk that's making her feel this way.
On top of her constant breastfeeding, she's crying unless I'm holding her. Did I mention that I have 2 other kids? LOL With hubby gone at work constantly I am one of their only sources of entertainment and care.. Hence the photo I decided to use at the top of this blog post! If I could only sprout a few more arms like the Hindu Goddess Durga! surely she would have a handle on this situation! She is after all, "seen as the supreme mother goddess by some hindus" (thank you wikipedia)
So following the pattern here, I've also not been able to keep up with my housework (so frustrating!).. Just today I've only managed to sweep and mop the floors, cook and feed the kids lunch, and start dinner in the crock pot (THANK GOD for crock pots.. mom's BEST friend!) and it's already 4pm! For the last couple of nights, It hasn't mattered what time I started dinner, we weren't eating until almost 9:30pm because I have to keep leaving the kitchen to come tend to my little Reesie..
Don't get me wrong, i'm not complaining! I love my life and sure enough things will simmer down. I'll fix this imbalance, Reese will turn back into her normal, non fussy self, my house will once again be back in order, and we can begin eating dinner at a reasonable time again!
But here's my BIG question. Reese is STILL uncomfortable from all of this gas and even though I'm doing my best to fix this imbalance she's still dealing with the effects until I can fix the problem. I have Mylicon drops and I burp her often, do the bicycle exercise with her legs etc. But are there any other "remedies" I can try to relieve how uncomfortable she is? It breaks my heart. I've heard that sugar water is known to work better than some of the over the counter remedies for gas? Has anyone else ever tried this? Any other tips out there? PLEASE let me know!
Dear Reese,
I love you so much! But you definitely require a lot more attention than your brother or sister ever did! I feel like a new Mommy! So many things I have never had to deal with before! Besides, Some of the greatest things in life are those you have to work for, and nothing worth working for is easy! You are worth it all baby girl! I will figure this out! XOXOXOXO
Hey girl! Sounds like things are rough right now. I don't have A LOT of tips to help out but I do have some Infacol. It's almost like the Mylicon but I think it's a little stronger. I used it with M when she had colic really bad and it made a HUGE difference.
ReplyDeleteI would make a doctor's appointment with a lactation nurse and ask if your milk can be tested for fat content. Sometimes knowing is best so that way you can fix the problem, you know?
Also, as far as caring for the other babies and the house, I would get a sling or a wrap or something so you can wear her throughout the day. That's what I did with Evan even though it was only M I had to worry about. It makes EVERYTHING so much easier and keeps baby close where she likes it.
I know these are all things you've probably considered but I would def try them if you haven't already. It's what pulled me through with E.
Good luck momma
Linda