Halloween

Gemma didn't have a costume this year, but she did have a couple outfits, bibs, socks, and a stuffed toy thanks to cousin Freya, auntie Margo, auntie Marie, and grandma Brenda. Here she is on Tuesday in her first outfit, very happy!




And, here she is on Halloween.




On Halloween we had another appointment with the paediatrician, as the losec (new reflux medication) doesn't seem to be making a huge difference after 3 weeks. Although the crying/screaming has lessened some, there is still more than what I would consider normal, and she continues to wake from a deep sleep with a look of pain and starts to cry. The paediatrician recommended a trial of a hypoallergenic formula called Nutramigen, as if this eases her symptoms, it would indicate a milk protein intolerance. This and reflux often go hand in hand, and Gemma has other symptoms of intolerance as well. She started the new formula yesterday morning, and even though he said it will take about two weeks for the old formula to wash out of her system, she has been easier to settle, has had a lot more smiles, and even napped out of my arms for 45 minutes this morning! Fingers crossed we will continue to see improvements! Gemma weighed 13 pounds 10 ounces at the appointment!

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