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Sigh. I'm so mad at myself.

grinnysgirlgrinnysgirl
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We have been suspicious that Brody has a milk protein intolerance based on a variety of symptoms he has been having so for the past 3 weeks I have been on an elmination diet which has been really hard for me (I love me some cheese!) but I have been trying really hard. We have noticed a big improvement in his symptoms but he has a bad day here and there where I am sure I have eaten something with trace dairy without being aware. Well he had been doing so well and then last night stupid me ate a twice baked potato which of course had sour cream in it. Poor man was back to his projectile vomiting and awful congestion in the middle of the night. I felt absolutely like the worst mom ever because I KNOW it was my fault *I* made him sick. Bless his heart he doesn't complain but I could tell his tummy was upset because he was grunting and tossing around in bed. After he throws up he just sort of sighs and cuddles into my neck and it absolutely breaks my heart. He is okay now and I know it was just a mistake but I just lost it this morning and was sobbing to DH. Its been so hard to eliminate all these foods and I *hate* the constant worry that I am making him sick. :(
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  • shea77shea77
    I totally understand!!  It was so hard to do and when I ate something I shouldn't I always felt so guilty.  It gets easier and as he gets older he may be able to tolerate some stuff.  At 8 months Oliver was off prevacid and we started introducing dairy back.  He can't drink cows milk but can have all other dairy.  The diet gets easier and easier... and before you know it you'll be done nursing or he'll be able to tolerate dairy again.  =)  Its hard but you are amazing for being so selfless for your baby!
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  • mishy112mishy112
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    I know you're feeling awful about it, but it really sounds like you are doing a good job overall of being careful and sacrificing stuff you love! Please don't be too hard on yourself!  It it helps, another way to look at it is as a learning experience - you said you're suspicious of him having this intolerance and eliminating things have helped. But what if you ate that potato w/ sour cream and he was absolutely fine afterward? That would have been helpful information. Now you know to hold off on the sour cream until later, and it further confirms what you already thought.

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  • grinnysgirlgrinnysgirl
    Thanks girls- your comments make me feel better. :) Its so hard following such a strict diet! I was so sick all pregnancy with hyperemesis and unable to eat much so I am bummed that now that I actually *can* eat, I can't eat what I want haha. I was doing so good and just hate that I messed it up and caused my little guy some pain. But all I can do is keep trying my hardest I guess!
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  • grbnikgrbnik
    No dairy would be really tough- you are an awesome mom to be doing so well so far!!!  And, now you know to hold off a little longer.  At least you know the culprit, and it isn't some mysterious thing.  Keep up the great work- you are doing awesome!
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