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even when we think we cant cope anymore, we always do and so will you. It is so hard watching your child be miserable and feeling so powerless. So again

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I went through the exact same thing- I know how hard it is. It gets better!

My Katie is on zantac.

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Posted by sunny

I went through the exact same thing- I know how hard it is. It gets better!

My Katie is on zantac.

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please be aware that any change in their diet/formula can take anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks for them to readjust!!! Each baby is different. I'd give the formula some more time before giving her a prescription....I KNOW it's hard but it does get better.

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Shana, Thats what I said to the dr but he said with the new formula we should see some results within a day - so Im crossing my fingers!

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I hope she is feeling better

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It's after 10pm...our "bewitching hour" is starting. She is getting fussy...pray for us.

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Good luck! I hope you all get some sleep tonight.

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I feel for you. I know how fustrating it can be. I was there back when my DS was ~2-3 months old. I dreaded 7 pm every evening, because that is when it would all begining. It went on for about 1 full month. Every night just hours of screaming & crying. We trying using Mylocon as often as you could give it, but over all...I don't think that was the problem. It just seemed to be a phase of his that he had to go through. Sort of like "colic" and all you could do is sit and rock. I would sing and sing until I was blue in the face. Just as he would fall asleep, he would pop back up and start all over again. I remember wanting to scream and telling DH I wanted to throw him out the window. Not that I ever would, that is just how fustrated I felt !!! All the hugs to you at this time. Just make sure your DH is helping you get through this, you can't do it alone.

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Kathy - how did she do last night????

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Posted by Texas4Good

I feel for you. I know how fustrating it can be. I was there back when my DS was ~2-3 months old. I dreaded 7 pm every evening, because that is when it would all begining. It went on for about 1 full month. Every night just hours of screaming & crying. We trying using Mylocon as often as you could give it, but over all...I don't think that was the problem. It just seemed to be a phase of his that he had to go through. Sort of like "colic" and all you could do is sit and rock. I would sing and sing until I was blue in the face. Just as he would fall asleep, he would pop back up and start all over again. I remember wanting to scream and telling DH I wanted to throw him out the window. Not that I ever would, that is just how fustrated I felt !!! All the hugs to you at this time. Just make sure your DH is helping you get through this, you can't do it alone.

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I have my fingers crossed for you! I hope things are looking up for you guys

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Posted by lorimarie

Kathy - how did she do last night????

Thanks for asking! It was a HUGE improvement and I dont know if it was the new formula or luck or what - maybe God!! LOL What ever it was, I am grateful.

She fussed from 10-11:30 and then went down. Up again at 1am, fed and changed and back down. Up again at 4am and fed, changed and did a huge poop (I've never been so happy to see poo!), she had a little trouble sleeping after the 4am feeding and was up for over an hour and a little fussy. She was up again at 7am and fed and put back down until about 9:30am when she was up again and fed/changed. She was REALLY gassy and crying in pain for this feeding. She passed some gas and was able to fall in to a light sleep but she keeps waking up with gas pain.

Last night was like heaven compared to the nights before where she would just scream and scream.

I dont think the formula could work that fast so Im thinkng its just a fluke thing. But what ever it is, I'll take the break from how it has been.

Please please cross your fingers that this new formula works. I have to go buy some more today because we dont have enough to get through the night.

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Sounds promising!!!!!!!!!! Whhoooooohooooooooooooooo

I hope tonight is even better for you and Katie :)

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Alimentum & zantac worked for Matt, he still had gas, but it made a world of difference. Try to get the zantac flavored it'll make it easier on all of you.

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Kathy, I'm crossing my fingers for you! And, giving you some

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Glad you had a better night, I hope it works for you.
PS-the ready to feed Alimentum smells way better than the powder. Not sure which one you're using. Also you can order it a little bit cheaper by the case from the manufacturer if that ends up being what she stays on. No shipping and they deliver right to your door.

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Just read your post-

It gets better- just some tough 'mommy initiation.'

I hope everything works out.

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Although our situation never got bad, I know how hard it is to hear your baby cry and just not know what to do to make her better.

I am hoping that Katie feels better soon and that you finally have a chance to rest and just enjoy motherhood without the added stress of knowing your baby is uncomfortable.

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