Soy
I know, I know…it’s been awhile since I posted. My only excuse is that I’m a mother now. I hate that I have to pull that one out…but it’s all I’ve got!
Anywhoo, there really hasn’t been a whole lot to report. We started Marco on soy formula on Sunday afternoon to see if that helps his colic fits. Sunday night was still pretty awful, but last night he only cried for about an hour total, and slept most of the time in his vibrating seat. So…we’ll see? I’m using Similac Isomil Advanced Soy. We’ll see. I might go back to breast feeding for a little while. Initially, I was attempting to breastfeed for at least 4 months, but this colic has kind of thrown all of our plans to the wind.
Most of the day I’m either napping, reading or doing some sort of household chore (laundry, taking out the garbage, sorting bills, etc.) I’m awake a good chunk of the night – feeding Marco, burping Marco, holding Marco, listening to Marco cry inconsolably…
I worry that this strain is going to put pressure on my relationship with Tim. It’s always been my main concern with having a child; I didn’t want anything to disturb the wonderful balance that Tim and I have found, and it’s something we’ve put a lot of work into. I am working on getting my moods to a more even keel, with the help of some medication my doctor prescribed for the postpartum depression; Tim is everlastingly patient with me and I know it can’t be easy. He’s tired too, and having to work on top of everything else. Working out the sleep scheduling has been our main topic of conversation lately. I miss the days of talking for hours about things unrelated to baby. I miss going to Gillwood’s together every Sunday for brunch! I am anxious for Marco’s sleep and colic to get under control so we can do these things again.
Ugh! I have a dentist appointment tomorrow…not looking forward to it. My last visit, I was pregnant, so they couldn’t do any x-rays or fix the cavity that I had – but now I have not that excuse. I hope it’s not a painful day. Though, I do always like the way my teeth feel after the deep cleaning.
Played around with the Hipstamatic iPhone app last night during Marco’s quiet period last night:
He’s so darn beautiful.
I hope the soy works for baby Marco. Mamma says it worked for you, and I know it worked for my neph. All babies are different, though…Keep at working hard on your relationship and you will do good. Tim is so patient and he’s such an awesome person, I don’t see it going bad…You are an amazing person, Michelle…Always have been and you’ve always been that ‘big sister’ figure in my life. I hope sometime soon I can visit you and Marco. I love you
I didn’t have colic, though, and neither did my sister – my mom was lucky there, LOL.
Hope you can visit us too! Marco gets cuter every day.
We are trying both colic formulas. I am slowly working in the Similac version. I have been pumping and mixing a little bit with my breastmilk and added a little more each time. She will probably get her first full bottle tonight. We have seen some improvement. I would go ahead and recommend at least trying it. My doctor reminded me that its only going to help his colic it wont cure it. Its something he will have to grow out of. I’ve been able to sleep 4 to 5 hours at night and only waking up for feedings. It seems to be helping for us. Izzie is older than Macro so she could just be growing out of it (fingers crossed) but I dont think thats it. So long story short I would say try the Similac version. Goodluck.