MD update

We were at the doctor again today because I called yesterday requesting to start Eddie on Zantac (reflux medication) and the doctor wanted us to come in and get a current weight and discuss what was going on.

Eddie weighed in at 9 pounds!

After discussion of his reflux symptoms (which I feel is his underlying issue at this point), the doctor offered for us to try Similac AR formula (AR=acid reflux aka formula with rice cereal in it) which would hopefully help keep the food down in his stomach and decrease his amount of reflux. Or we could start Zantac and continue on the current formula, or use the AR formula and use the Zantac.

So we left the office planning to try the Similac AR (though I am hesitant because it is a standard formula) and we have been using the Sensitive with less lactose. But it is an easier option than medication. The doctor did send in a prescription for the Zantac for us to pick up if we needed, especially since we are going to be out of town this weekend, we didn't want to not have the option available. And it was the whole reason I made this extra trip to the doctor.

Our goal is to help Eddie sleep more comfortably, and I feel the reflux is inhibiting that. And of course if he doesn't sleep, I don't sleep!