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As part of my sharing my story of how Enfamil A.R. ™ helped cope with my daughter’s GER, I went through all my photos I had taken before we figured out her issues. Unfortunately the only photos taken were her sleeping or just waking up since the rest of the time she and I were both covered in something.
But that’s not the way it had to be or should be for the short time you have with your baby.
When the technician announced that I was having a little girl, I was over taken with thoughts of cute little dresses. I couldn’t wait to dress her up and show off my baby girl. To celebrate, I headed to Neiman Marcus and purchased a beautiful white Burberry onesie. (I didn’t even have any Burberry, but I wanted my baby girl to start off in the best.)
If my stomach hadn’t increased in size throughout the next five months I would have forgotten I was pregnant because I had no symptoms of morning sickness, swollen feet and was in incredible shape.
And my labor? I’ve had sneezes more uncomfortable than giving birth to her.
Everything seemed like she was going to be my easy child … Until it came to feeding.
While I had tried to be a good breast-feeding mother like the doctors had recommended, I wasn’t very productive. And even after I was able to make enough milk for a bottle, baby girl just couldn’t keep it down. Everything ended up all over me, those adorable dresses, AND that Burberry onesie. (Actually if you look at what photos I did take, she’s not wearing much at all!)
And let’s not even talk about how tired, frustrated and upset I was. I was so frustrated. And so defeated.
Being a second-time around mom, I was determined to figure it out how to take care of it, so I tried for several months to make it work. I did have all kinds of advice like she has acid reflux, but I also knew that self-diagnosing her was just wasting even more time. Heading to the pediatrician could help to get to the heart of the matter and find a solution that would work ASAP. I didn’t have any patience and poor baby Taylor needed to eat!
While most babies fuss, scream and spit-up from time to time, my daughter, like about2/3 of other healthy infants had uncomplicated reflux called GER (Gastroesophageal Reflux) The doctor made several suggestions including burping her more often and holding her upright after feeding, it was the recommendation of thickened feedings using Enfamil A.R. that made a big change.
Within just a few feedings, she was able to keep down Enfamil A.R. and not have it all over her clothes and me. We were both sleeping better and certainly now were so much happier. While we used the powdered versions at home, I was thankful for the Ready to Use bottles that made it easy to grab and go on my way out the door or late at night when she needed a little midnight feeding.
Enfamil A.R. meets the AAP recommendations on reflux management, and provides the benefits of thickened feedings with more balanced nutrition and less hassle compared to adding rice cereal to formula.
While we’re now past the days of bottle feedings and baby burpings, I am so sad that now I look back at those first months of her life and my time with her and there are no photos to remember them before we found the right solution for us with Enfamil A.R.
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Both of my boys spit up a lot. It was because they didn’t know when to stop eating, though, LOL.
We were lucky enough to not have that problem with our little man. I do know a lot of people that did though and I am betting they would have loves something like this.
My poor nephew had this problem. My sister went through gas drops like crazy. It wasn’t until later that we found out it was something more.
I am so, so lucky that my kids didn’t have this issue. I’ve heard some major horror stories of babies suffering from this.
I had never heard of this before. Glad to know though just in case I ever experience this, I had no idea that GER was a thing.
It is so sad that kids suffer with this painful disease. I am glad there is something that can help them!
I am glad you were able to find the right solution to help your little one! I know dealing with GER can be difficult on parents and baby!
My niece use to have a problem with spit up. Her parents had to keep trying different formulas to see what was right for her. I honestly don’t know if they ever found the perfect one or not. This sounds like a good brand. I wish I would have known about this sooner.
It can be very stressful when we are dealing with constant spit up. I’m glad you were able to find a solution to your daughter’s problem.
Oh no! Those spit up moments can really surprise you! Enfamil A.R. was definitely a good option.
We struggled finding a formula for our twins when nursing didn’t work out after 4 months. Many tears shed but we finally found what worked.
It is such a relief when you can find what works for your baby.
I actually had a friend who’s baby had that and I remember all of her struggles. I am glad there is something out there to help
My Nefew had GER when he was a baby. He would projectile vomit after a bottle sometimes. I am glad there are better options in formula now.
It can be so frustrating watching your baby suffer with GER. Enfamil AR is a great choice for baby.
Though it never happen to any of my four kids born in a year including triplets, I know others who have struggling with a baby with GER. Good thing there is Enfamil AR for Mom’s who need a little help to feed their baby.
I’ve definitely been covered in my share of spit-up! It’s basically inevitable when you’ve got babies!
This is great, I will pass this onto my friends with babies. We were lucky and never had to deal with much.
I remember those days with our middle child. We struggled with finding the right formula but when we did, everything fell into place.
My daughter actually never spit up that much. Great tips for kids that have this issue.
I’m so glad you were able to find out what was going on and find the Enfamil formula that worked for your daughter. I can only imagine how frustrated you must have been! I love the picture of you two in the beginning. It’s so sweet how she is looking at you. 🙂
You had sneezes more uncomfortable than giving birth to her <<< love it!
Glad you were able to find a solution for this issue.
It’s no fun to have an unhappy baby! I’m so glad you found out what works best to make your baby comfortable, and your clothes a little cleaner!
I”m glad you found a solution that worked for both of you. She’s a sweetie. I know how frustrating it can be especially when you’re tired and worn out, not knowing what to do for your baby.
I love that they made baby formula that helps babies with spit up!! It is so hard when little ones spit up and you can’t help them.
I am so thankful the I didn’t have this issue when my kids were babies. Enfamil is a great brand. I used the powdered formula with my kids.
I was fortunate not to have those issues with any of my 4 babies, including triplets. But I bet there a lots of mothers out there who would be thrilled to know about this great solution.
What a horrible thing to have to deal with. For mom and baby! Glad there’s an option to help.
This must be tough to deal with. You seem to know what you’re doing. Great job Mama! Thanks for the tips,