(Disclaimer: This blog entry contains some yucky descriptions of baby poopy. You've been warned.)
We had our first non-scheduled doctor visit with Naomi two weeks ago last Monday. Over the weekend, she started having some issues with her digestive system. She went from a bowel movement (BM, the common euphemism for "pooped" from the hospital) maybe once a day or so to a dirty diaper before every single feeding, plus typically one while she was being fed. Tack on to this that the, shall we say, substance of these BMs changed as well. The color changed to a more mucousy green, then what really panicked us were little specks of red mixed in. Well, blood in the poopy is one of those, "Call the doctor now" signals that they tell new parents, so in she went on Monday morning.
The doctor poked and prodded her a bit, and diagnosed her with an inflamed colon caused by cow milk protein sensitivity (not the same as lactose intolerance). Hmm, that doesn't sound good. She was placed on this special formula which has broken down these proteins so they're easier to digest. As a bonus, Erin is now also off all milk products as well so that Naomi can continue to get breast milk. After about 36 hours her condition cleared right up and she's been cruising right along since then.
There's two things that are really a drag about this new formula, though: first, it smells bad. Not necessarily iron-infused poopy diaper bad, but still pretty nose-turning. And it's a bizarre smell, something along the lines of "burnt brussel sprouts", a strange vegetably odor that you are not expecting from this white liquid. The other bummer: it's the most expensive formula (of course), by far. We were already on expensive formula with the Enfamil Enfacare for premature infants at $13 for 12.8 ounces. This new stuff (Similac Alimentum): $25 for 16 oz. Ouch.
On more pleasant news, there has been one unconfirmed sighting of a smile on Evan's face playing in his blue bouncy chair. We're waiting for follow-up news reports but clearly this is an exciting development. If any photo- or video-graphic evidence emerges it will certainly be reported here.
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4 comments:
Wow. I'm sorry that your kids are now drinking "caviar-per-ounce" formula, but happy for you that they're still doing well.
Wow, a smile! You'll be amazed how much easier that will make the sleepless grind. Its like they are suddenly able to say "Thank you." Its much easier when you know they appreciate it.
I have food for you, as promised. I have lentil stew, no milk products. I also have bread if you need anymore. It also has no milk, all homemade. I need to know when to bring it. Hmm, so we don't have the problem we had last time "who is this anonymous person with food" lets just say its the old babysitter.
Hey, Naomi has expensive taste. Let's hope she someday becomes a doctor or lawyer or something when her taste for expensive formula turns into a taste for $500 shoes and the latest Lexus.
Ben: Evan and Naomi did great at the breakfast at our house. I had several people who commented on how good the babies were - and how adorable!
I loved rocking them both in the great room. And, I have printed out a nice group picture for you and Erin.
Thanks for bringing the babies... I just can't get enough of them, and everybody enjoyed seeing "The Twins!"
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