My difficult week started last Friday when I started to feel sick. I spent the rest of the weekend and Monday sleeping off a cold/flu. I loved having an extra day at home with Madeline and I'm so thankful she hasn't gotten sick from me. But she had her own problems this week!
Wednesday, I took her to her dr. to find out she has a milk protein allergy. I'm not surprised because I had one as a baby too. Last weekend I consumed WAY more dairy than usual and I guess that set it off... The plan: continue nursing and cut all dairy out of my diet. For the next two weeks, use frozen milk that doesn't have as much of the milk protein in it. Well, today was a horrible day for her. Everytime she tried to eat, she would grunt and ball up and cry. I had to make the decision to put her on formula immediately until I could be sure my milk is clean. (I don't want to even think about the 280+ oz. in my freezer!)
While before I had her I didn't think I would want to nurse at all, after surviving the first three painful weeks and have actually enjoyed it. I love that it is something only I can provide for her. I am praying that this is temporary and that we can go back to nursing. The other problem- do you know how much food dairy is in? Like EVERYTHING! So I am struggling to find foods that I can eat. It makes me nervous to eat anything that is store bought and I can't even think about eating out right now.
Transitioning her to formula has actually gone well. The first time I gave it to her this afternoon with some of my milk mixed in, she was not liking it. By the third time, she took all formula and seemed to be feeling better. In fact, she fell asleep right away. I'm HOPING for a great night where she doesn't wake up with tummy problems. If she feels better tomorrow (Aaron is staying home with her), it will make me feel better about feeding her formula.
I am hoping that I can use the weekend to catch my breath and adjust to our new "normal"... again.... Pray for us.
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