A few weeks ago, the doctor prescribed Samantha Zantac to control reflux. This didn't really work, and she hated it. See my facebook profile for a video of the experience.
The doctor then changed her to Prevacid. And our lives have changed! We sleep at night now. Here's Samantha's new schedule:
Go to bed at 9 after drinking her Enfamil AR. We give the formula at night to reduce reflux.
Wake up at 1:30 - 4:30. Feed her another bottle of Enfamil AR.
Wake up for good at 5-7 AM.
Chris and I switch off nights. Tonight, for instance, Chris will give her a bath, get the Enfamil ready, feed her and put her down on her wedge (another prescription to control reflux.) Then she will wake up with her if she wakes up before 4:30 AM. I will wake up with her if it's after 4:30. Then tomorrow night we'll switch. Etc.
So far it's been working out great. I don't feel like I'm living in a constant haze. Mom's happier, Dad's happier, and baby is happier.
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Hurray for medicine that works! Hannah was a reflux baby and our lives prob would have been different without so much spit-up. I'm so glad for you all!
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm so happy for you! As the mommy of a baby who didn't sleep through the night until 9 months I must say I am so glad they found the cause & a cure that worked. It really messes you up when you go too long without good sleep. Just read my blog & you will know I am right.
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