OK. So Tyler is on Prevacid solutab now. 15 mg. Probably not enough and probably needs it 2 times a day – but I am giving it a try as prescribed before complaining. I still have to give him Zantac until it kicks in (not per doc – just per necessity that i found out on this sight) I just space it out from the PPI and if he is really arching and fussy I give Mylanta for some immediate relief. We had to quit the Oatmeal cereal. We tried it for a week. That was the most miserable week of his (and my) life. The spitting was much better but the gas was unbearable. I am going to try organic rice cereal (last time we tried Gerber not knowing about the soy) to see if that will work.
OK so here is my question. I read on these posts the problems that you all are having and I am wondering if I am overeacting to Tyler’s problem. Some friends and family have told me that I am. You know “babies spit – babies cry – babies are sometimes uncomfortable – you can’t protect them from everything – blah blah blah”
Tyler was born at 5 lbs 15 oz 4 weeks early and is now 17 lbs 2 oz at 5 months (he is very long though – 27 inches). So he went from the 5th percentile in weight to the 95th. So he is obviously gaining weight fine. He eats 30 oz a day and that is with me controlling it (he would eat more if I let him – but i limit to reduce spitting), so he eats fine. He sleeps through the night perfectly almost every night and he is not on a wedge or raised crib. He never spits at night. Whenever he eats sleepy he is fine(weird?) He does have Sandifiers Syndrome – no doubt about that. He really does not cry very much and never has. He does this kind of whining / scream type thing when he arches his back so I know he is in some pain, but he does not cry much. He does that probably at least 5 times a day, but it does not last long. Any pressure on belly makes him spit so he hates tummy time and sitting. He is very gassy and has hiccups all the time. He used to spit up on a bad day at least 20 times a day even when he was just sitting there 2 hours after his feeding. Now we have it down to mostly a lot of burps with spit up or movement or pressure on belly and it is probably 10 times a day on a bad day.
So I guess my point is compared to the not eating, not sleeping, crying constantly and having to carry the child around all day long scenerios that I see many of you enduring (which by the way you all deserve a medal of honor – I have no idea how you all find the strength to handle it – you are outstanding moms!) I feel like maybe I am overreacting. Do you think that I am? I really value your opinions. My friends who have “normal” babies I know won’t get it – but since you all are dealing with it I know that you can speak from experience on whether I am warrented in my concern for this or just an overprotective mom.
.
I’d listen to whatever these ladies tell you – they’re the experts! 
I’m still trying to find my way in this reflux world. Hopefully we’ll both figure it out soon!
