tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post8243977735801200148..comments2023-10-21T06:45:27.501-04:00Comments on Blogging Hallie and Lea's Life: If a Picture Could Tell A Thousand Words...abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03403145277760263562noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-46119624838828531782007-11-05T17:49:00.000-05:002007-11-05T17:49:00.000-05:00Yikes, but what a great picture! Yes, your picture...Yikes, but what a great picture! Yes, your picture brought tears of laughter to my eyes. If we can't laugh about it, we'll cry.<BR/><BR/>I don't have any wisdom but I just want you to know I feel your pain. A good day IS only one vomit! Today, we had leaky mouth. Basically, it was a day full of wet burps all day and only one projectile. <BR/><BR/>I'm thinking of you guys!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09786711719995952934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-1027536073608132112007-11-05T08:34:00.000-05:002007-11-05T08:34:00.000-05:00Hallie's vomit varies. A good day involves one vo...Hallie's vomit varies. A good day involves one vomit---hopefully not a big one. A bad one, which was pretty much most of last week, involves a big vomit about every other time we tried to feed her, and lots of spit ups in between. The reglan, though, does seem to be working, and the goat milk is much easier to digest. So we're now down to one big vomit at some point when there's been a technical difficulty (bottle too thin and a big choke, which happened Saturday night; food too close to bottle, which happened yesterday). We are hoping that a very firm schedule, meds, and goat milk at the right consistency will help. Stay tuned. But it is totally gross and really disturbing to watch and boy oh boy do I want a vomit free day today! This is a lot to hope for because our record lately is a big fat zero, but a mommy can dream, can't she?abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03403145277760263562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-61335029326286846642007-11-05T07:48:00.000-05:002007-11-05T07:48:00.000-05:00I'm sorry Hallie is going through all of this. I w...I'm sorry Hallie is going through all of this. I will not even try to put myself in your position, but I do know the occasional times EJ pukes, it is completely gross and nasty and it is a lot of laundry, so I definitely feel for you. I know it must feel like you are running an uphill battle...trying to get Hallie to eat and gain weight all the while wondering just how many calories did she throw up today? But you are great Mommies and you are trying options and doing what you can as parents to take the best care of Hallie. We are thinking of you. Just how many times is she throwing up per day so I can get some perspective?23wktwinsmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938265379492098537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-83329023178394914022007-11-04T18:43:00.000-05:002007-11-04T18:43:00.000-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that things aren't going well...I'm so sorry to hear that things aren't going well in the whole GERD/vomit/weight gain issue that seems to consume so many of our lives. I wish more than anything that we could find that magic answer (and quickly I might add!). I don't remember if you have tried erythromycin with Hallie yet or not (serious sleep deprivation with Eli's aspiration pneumonia and I am half brain dead right now). Many kiddos are finding more success with e-mycin than with Reglan to help speed motility on DGE. <BR/><BR/>As for formulas, have they tried Peptamen Jr yet? We tried 31cal Neosure, Peptamen, and Nutren Jr all with NO GROWTH and when we finally switched to Peptamen Jr, Eli's growth took off. It has literally been a lifesaver for us. Since it's elemental with a high MCT oil ratio it is easier for kids with short gut, DGE, and slow weight gain.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to both of you and to little Miss Hallie. I hope things start taking a turn for the better very soon.Kelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00472980944808723575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-48959243291109292522007-11-04T10:42:00.001-05:002007-11-04T10:42:00.001-05:00Oh my goodness, I thought Hallie was eating a brea...Oh my goodness, I thought Hallie was eating a breadstick! I hope things resolve for all of you very soon and Hallie is able to get back onto the weight-gain train.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113523872827443664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-66514684011669213682007-11-04T10:42:00.000-05:002007-11-04T10:42:00.000-05:00Yikes, what a photo! Maybe bring that photo with ...Yikes, what a photo! Maybe bring that photo with you to your next GI visit so he/she can see Hallie in action. I hope the goat's milk diet works, if not I can teach you the fine art of making homemade goat cheese.Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07192126503448477083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-13210624259978767882007-11-04T09:53:00.000-05:002007-11-04T09:53:00.000-05:00Oh, poor little Hallie! I am so sorry that things ...Oh, poor little Hallie! I am so sorry that things continue to be such a struggle, you ladies all deserve a break!!!<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you and hoping you get some relief soon!Sarah Furloughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10930183175998340048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-77975201493724266592007-11-04T00:08:00.000-04:002007-11-04T00:08:00.000-04:00hi guys,just a thought (i know you've already thou...hi guys,<BR/><BR/>just a thought (i know you've already thought of and tried EVERYTHING) but...simply thick really slowed down avery's already very delayed DGE. she vomited way more when on simply thick than without. ironically, our GI started her on the simply thick additive to try to minimize reflux associated vomiting. go figure. if memory serves hallie needs the thickener due to micro-aspirations (is that right?) so i'm not sure you have many options, but i thought i'd just mention our experience. LOVE the photo...it's priceless.<BR/><BR/>your friend in vomit,<BR/>ashley<BR/>mom to avery and brooks<BR/>24w6dAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-4363023481279553012007-11-03T22:13:00.000-04:002007-11-03T22:13:00.000-04:00Poor Hallie Rose and her mamas! That really is su...Poor Hallie Rose and her mamas! That really is such a great picture...I'm sure that it will be one of her favs when she is older and reading through her blog.<BR/><BR/>Amelia was on reglan while in the NICU, and just after discharge. I never noticed any bad side effects from it at all. I'm really keeping my fingers crossed that Hallie confuses goats milk with mommy milk and that this new combo will be the cure to all of your woes! We're thinking of you guys!Corahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883049741277695883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3681632491042947805.post-51661014111937597122007-11-03T17:12:00.000-04:002007-11-03T17:12:00.000-04:00Gosh I hate that for you guys. FABULOUS picture, ...Gosh I hate that for you guys. FABULOUS picture, by the way. I was wondering if you'd thought at all about Domperidone instead of Reglan. I know that it's not available in the States at regular pharmacies but can be filled at compound pharmacies with a Doc's prescription. As many kids that were on Reglan in the NICU in NC, MORE were on Domperidone when I came back to Canada. It has been the miracle drug for me with my milk supply and could work for Hallie. Just an idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com