So Sophie is now 32 days old and I've not yet posted everything I thought I would and all of the pictures I have of her etc. I did weight her here at home today and she is 8lbs and 12oz according to our scales with all of her clothes on and a bottle in her mouth. (she cried every time I took it out) Poor baby had to be supplemented at the hospital due to her weight loss and then again when she got so jaundice and has since turned into a formula/bottle fed baby which was heartbreaking for me as every effort and lots of tears went into to trying to avoid it. She was on Similac Advanced formula and started having some difficulties with it so she was switched to the Soy formula. She seems to be following the exact path of McKenna & Calvin both had acid reflux and were allergic to practically every formula out there at least Sophie isn't vomiting like they did she only spits up periodically but she is crying more and more. We are using the best bottles possible to avoid air bubbles but she still seems to be having a difficult time with her digestive track working properly which leads to crying episodes. The gas drops help very little and she totally dislikes the taste as she makes a sour puss face every time I give it to her. Today she cried so hard and for so long she had real tears so then I had tears also. boo I feel so bad for her and wish I could fix it right away.
We are still all adjusting to having a baby and yes in case you were wondering it is so so so different to have a baby again....AWESOME and yet it feels like the very first time again but luckily this time around I know a little bit more. (only a little bit) Sophia is adorable and I can't get enough of her! I want to hold her non-stop well except when I'm ready to sleep which I don't get much of that but it's ok because I'm getting to hold her. lol Calvin and McKenna are still loving her but I think the newness has worn off a little bit but they are still very sweet on her. :o)
Well my little darling is crying...I better go but we are sure loving her and are so grateful for her to have joined our family.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
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AW thats so hard. I'm sorry she is sad too!! There is nothing worse. Kortni came out crying and never stopped. She would only sleep in her swing so I got little sleep on the couch. Poor baby! I can't wait to see her again.,She is a pretty little doll:)
There are many formula fed babies that are healthy as ever - I know you know that, but I know you wanted to go a different route this time. Can't wait to meet the newest angel of your fam.
Hang in there! All my kids were formula/bottle babies. Everytime it was so agonizing and I felt so guilty, but in the end it all worked out okay! I've had a couple of criers too- no fun (I still have a couple-lol). Just keep hanging in there! We love you!
It was so good seeing you & Sophie at church today! i hate seeing my babes grow up, but on the other hand they seem to get easier as each month goes by. Hang in there!
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