So we have a little reflux issue. Harper is a very "windy" child. Air comes out both ends all the time, and this makes her little belly and esophagus very unhappy. So every 2ish hours during the day we:
*change a diaper
* burp before each feeding
* feed for 10 - 25 minutes
* burp for at least 5 minutes after the feeding
* keep Harper upright at least 10 more minutes.
Even in my sleep I do this routine; I have been dreaming almost exclusively about breastfeeding and burping. I heard Rick muttering "shh shh shhhh" in his sleep a few nights ago, so at least I am not alone.
Does it count as staying in your pajamas all day if the clothes you have worn for 24 hours aren't actually pajamas?
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3 comments:
Yes, it does count.
Alex has reflux too... You can get medicine from the pediatrician (the equivalent of zantac) that helps with the pain. We also went to an occupational therapist and got a wedge made that Alex sleeps on. It keeps him at a 30 degree angle so gravity helps him keep his food in his stomach. I'll post some pictures soon of what it looks like. Anyway, you might want to ask about these things to help little Harper out!
Susan
Call anytime for consolation and motherly reflections, for what they're worth. I have a friend who worked as a research coordinator/manager for a large pharmaceutical company, including research developing baby formulas, comparing breastfeeding with formula feeding babies. According to her this is the background of what has become the up-to-date protocol for breastfeeding. The lactation consultants are giving advice based on pharmaceutical company research protocol. One of the early days after getting home from Virginia and not having gotten to the grocery store, we were choosing where to eat out. Having suggested not eating hamburgers, I told her about the movie I saw at your house, King Corn. That lead to learning that the presence of corn in milk is one research concern underlying the need (of pharmaceutical reasearchers) to establish strict breastfeeding protocol so they can study their products in comparison to breastfed babies. Just referring to the movie, King Corn, lead to my opportunity to listen to stories about research protocol that are remarkably familiar to what I learned about the current state of breastfeeding practice. I hope for you and Harper to find heart-to-heart quality as you continue developing your breastfeeding relationship with beauty and grace. About clothing, I think of "pajama" as a stage of life of any comfortable clothing. When a kindergartner, your brother liked sweatsuits. He had a comfy collection. After evening bath, donning a set, reading, sleeping, he'd arise already dressed for the day, to have his favorite breakfast, Cream of Chicken soup, and head to school. Pajamas to school... What's the lesson in this? Go with the flow? Love always, Mommy/Grammy
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