The OT thing is big right now I think. I had been concerned these past couple of weeks because she really seemed less alert than I thought she should be. Of course, having a twin brother who’s as wide-eyed and chipper as can be doesn’t help matters. It’s hard not to compare. Then yesterday I realised that it was very likely just that she’s so darn tired most of the time!
She only seems to sleep for 45 minutes max at a time. And then it’s about three hours in between, though I’m starting to work dilegently on that area.
We haven’t had her scoped, but are trying to get an appointment made. Now that the milk allergy is dealt with, and I think meds for reflux are at least helping–the OT thing is something to tackle. But I have some huge problems I’m facing!
The main one: while I’m shh/patting, how do I determine when she’s arching her back if it’s reflux breaking through from crying? (This is the main reason why I still want to scope her, so know what I”m dealing with.)
Also, if it was reflux that was causing her to cry when I lay her down, would she immediately STOP when I picked her up, and immediately START when I put (or start to put) her down? I wouldn’t think so!! So that would be an encouraging thing that what I’m dealing with is conditioning and not a physical pain. But yet, is it possible that she is conditioned to know that even if it doesn’t immediately hurt, it WILL hurt from being laid down?
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
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