Adalynn's Doctor Appointment

We decided to take Ady (Brad and I decided to shorten her nickname to Ady instead of Addie) to the doctor today to check her weight as she isn't nursing very well (for only two or three minutes, every 1.5 to 2 hours) and has been really fussy with all out screaming fits for hours at a time. We were concerned that she has allergies or some issue with her sinuses (she is wheezing, snoring and just congested all of the time). We found out that her weight is okay, she is up to 8 lbs 12 ozs. The doctor said that she is sort of a grazer and there is nothing we can do about it, but just feed her on demand. He obviously doesn't know what it is like to have a 17 month old at home and a screaming infant and trying to breastfeed every five minutes while she is screaming her head off. I have started pumping and supplementing with formula just to keep up with her and to save time.

Also, we found out that her screaming may be due to acid reflux. He wanted me to eliminate all dairy for 5-7 days to see if helps her. If she is still fussy, then we are to start putting a little rice cereal in her bottle to help keep the milk down in her tummy. If that doesn't work, then she will go on medication. So we are hoping that we don't have to do medication, but anything to help her stop screaming, we are willing to do anything.

My mom is still here (thank goodness) and is planning to stay through this week and is planning on leaving next Monday (depending on if we can get Ady a little happier!). Also, we have decided to postpone potty training for Will as he is regressing with the baby. He takes her bottles and wants to drink out of them and always wants her pacifier. He has been having meltdowns when I am feeding Ady or tending to her. We are working on getting him in a more of a routine and helping more with Ady insteading of feeling left out and meeting all of his needs. It is a tough balancing act.