Reflux

Today we found out that Caddie is suffering from reflux. Part of the problem is that she is having a hard time keeping up with the flow of milk which is causing her to have bubbles that work their way out long after she feeds. Another problem is when the bubbles are making their way out it is causing her to gag and gasp for air. It was the gasping for air that really was the signal for Rob and I to call the doctor. We didn't think too much about it for a while because she has been sleeping so well and eating like a pro. The doctor was shocked that she is already sleeping 7 hours a night. So she started her on Zantac and it was almost instant we saw a change. Things we didn't even think were related to her having stomach pains. Every night she is fussy for about 2 hours before she goes to bed. Rob and I didn't think much about it because Cooper had this issue too. The ONLY difference is that Caddie can be calmed down by holding her or feeding her. After the two hours she would go down for the night. Well tonight after giving her the first dose of Zantac she did not fuss a bit. No arching of the back and she didn't even fight me feeding her, which she would do during the 2 hours previously! It is like a whole new baby! She was so calm and relaxed tonight. So now we will see how she sleeps the rest of the night.

Only time will tell if the Zantac really is helping her and how she reacts to it but both Rob and I are thankful that she is not in pain tonight :)