Today will be day 7 of Alimentum switch. So far pretty good, I think,
but totally analyzing everything. She is eating more – up to 30 or so
ounces/day instead of 26 or so on Neocate. She seems to like it more
and it stays down MUCH better (thicker/smoother). So far sleeping well
and seems relatively happy. Just hard to tell since she most likely has
a cold now (DH had a doozy of one last week and I have congestion from
it now too). Since starting the Alimentum, she CONSTANTLY has her thumb
or fingers jammed into her mouth – even sometimes tries to jam it in
there while eating bottle. But she’s seemed like teething for a long
time and I feel many bumps so maybe something’s finally close?
Less hiccups, less wet burps. More gas – but could that just be
digestive system adjusting? BMs are improving (was so constipated so
far) and so far no blood or mucous in stools. Still lots of
grunting/turning red to pass them but she’s always done that. Playing
nicely – but getting very fussy in saucer – but that seems to be
related to teething – she can’t get all the toys in her mouth. Happy
playing on tummy though.
Broke out in what looks like baby acne on patch of forehead between
eyes/right above nose and a tiny bit on nose. But she’s also had her
hand in her mouth constantly and is always touching/rubbing her face.
I’d really like to stay on the Alimentum if she can as she drinks it
better and it stays down better without thickening – but of course not
if she’s having any reaction.
Does this all sound like normal and likely teething and digestive
system adjusting? I plan to call Ped today anyway to get Pepcid refill
and ask about probiotics (was wondering if would make sense to have her
on MSPI safe probiotics for 1-2 weeks since she had a lot of
antibiotics at birth)?
Thanks in advance.
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That’s probably not much help but hopefully the Alimentum will continue to work for you!
