You do what works...but what if nothing works?
So Gavin has reflux. His doctor gave us some medication then asked us to wait two weeks. It has been torture. He screams in pain and only sleeps anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour and a half and then is up for hours. He wants to eat constantly. Feedings take about 25 minutes and up so then within a half hour of finishing he wants to start again. I don't know how much more I can take. I was told at the nursing mothers group I joined to try a sling. The above picture is that very expensive sling. Even at 40% off I am still ashamed to say how much I paid for it, but sleep deprivation and a pure desire to help my child made me do it. I just laid Gavin down and am hoping he will sleep more than an hour. I thought I would sneak off to write this while waiting to make sure he doesn't just sleep 20 minutes. There is nothing more frustrating then falling asleep only to be awoken in 15-20 minutes. Please pray for us we need it!
By the time Christmas came Gavin out grew his Christmas outfit. We managed to squeeze him into it. The Santa hat gave him a rash for a few days but isn't he cute?
3 comments:
He is cute! I pray and hope that he grows out of this quickly...keep it up ......you'll make it. We always do by the grace of God.......in a short time you'll look back and realize that "phew, you survived" and it was because of the prayers of others....and of your own as well..:-) Not to "downplay what your going through". I know it's very hard having a baby that isn't 100% healthy. BUT you two are "strong" and are so committed to each other and seeing this lttle guy through this rough spot. Hugs to all of you.
Not only is HE cute but you look pretty darn good for being sleep deprived and exasperated. The sling may have been expensive but at least it is very stylish and will probably come in very handy! Keep the posts and pics coming!
You are both entirely foxy. I'm so sorry things are a struggle right now. I will pray that things start going better. By the time I got to my third newborn I was able to tell myself in my sleep-deprived mid-morning slumber "...this too shall pass. This is just a blip of time in the midst of hours and days of joy I will get to have with this child." Somehow those thoughts got me through. But I will pray from a point of total understanding! I had a very similar experience with Tanner...Love you, friend! Karin
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