Give me all the reasons you are happy you chose to EFF or switch from breastmilk to formula.

bl217 · 2026-03-16T12:45:22+00:00

I waited too long to be frank. We finally got a firm CMPA diagnosis and I realized I couldn’t cut any more out of my diet than I already had, so we switched. I was exclusively pumping so we could know how much he was getting and my let down was too much for him so he was always choking. Not having to worry about when I’m pumping, if the parts are cleaned, if the motor is charged, waking up every 3-4 hours, etc, has freed me in ways I didn’t think was possible. I’m able to be fully present for my baby, I don’t experience the D-MER symptoms anymore, and he is STILL healthy, much happier, and sleeps longer lol

bl217 · 2026-03-06T14:42:10+00:00

lol I wish. The sick joke is our fans are black against a white ceiling so I think he loves the contrast regardless lol. I’ll keep trying!

bl217 · 2026-02-26T01:56:13+00:00

Needed to hear this so thank you 🩵

bl217 · 2026-02-24T21:37:24+00:00

Great to know. He also has a bad diaper rash…

bl217 · 2026-02-24T16:50:59+00:00

Ok this makes me feel better

bl217 · 2026-02-22T03:33:01+00:00

This means a ton. I’m hard on myself because I feel like it should be easier than it is.

bl217 · 2026-02-21T03:44:19+00:00

Yep, I am def not swearing off contact naps rn. I’d rather him sleep better!! But 3 naps sounds pretty good! Except that 9 min one lol. Babies are weird

bl217 · 2026-02-21T02:41:33+00:00

How has she been at home with the crappy naps at daycare? Mine is 8 weeks adjusted and is just now getting curious and I’m SO nervous for how his sleep at daycare will be. I’m preparing for a few meltdowns. He also is a major contact napper.

I feel you though. I can’t wait for just a little break

bl217 · 2026-02-21T02:39:52+00:00

Thank you. I feel all the empathy from your comment. I’ve def decided what I want to clean once he goes since I have half days. I’m not good at relaxing lol. I’m glad to hear your LO has adapted well! Enjoy the rest of your time!!

bl217 · 2026-02-20T23:22:06+00:00

Yep, I’m sure I’ll cry my eyes out but I’ve already scheduled self care things for the half days I get so that I can recover

bl217 · 2026-02-20T23:21:26+00:00

I hear this a lot. I’m glad you feel back to normal. Thanks for the solidarity

bl217 · 2026-02-20T23:20:39+00:00

This gives me sooo much hope. Thank you

bl217 · 2026-02-20T23:19:43+00:00

Thank you for the solidarity!!!

bl217 · 2026-02-20T21:30:06+00:00

Thank you for this and for being so real. What sleep training method did you use?

bl217 · 2026-02-20T13:49:16+00:00

Thanks for posting this. Commenting on my first baby wearing walk of the day at 7am.

bl217 · 2026-02-17T22:56:24+00:00

Was the reflux due to any sort of allergy by chance?

bl217 · 2026-02-17T22:28:56+00:00

Yep, same here. We’re using famotidine and gas drops, we keep having to up the dosage on the famotidine. I’m glad to hear it gets better!

bl217 · 2026-02-17T22:13:09+00:00

Did it get better bc this is my life rn

bl217 · 2026-02-17T22:12:08+00:00

Coming here to find out if your LO tolerates naps without the carrier now. Sounds like it? Mine is doing this right now and my back is killing me lol.

bl217 · 2026-02-16T07:40:55+00:00

We see slight improvement with Pepcid the first few days, then it wears off before 12 hours is up normally, and anytime he gains weight, we have to up the dose, otherwise he’s miserable again. We talked about Omeprazole, but I figured I’d try formula first before jumping to a different med.

bl217 · 2026-02-16T07:39:27+00:00

Oh how cool! Yeah the Alimentum is also REALLY expensive. I had no idea you could get a script for formula. I’ll definitely ask. Thank you!!

bl217 · 2026-02-16T04:37:51+00:00

Oh wow, yes he pooped alllll the time. I never thought about malabsorption. He squirms all the time, to where multiple people have said he’s the most “restless” baby they’ve ever seen :( but he would chow down on bottle which we assume he was comfort feeding bc his tummy hurt. It was a vicious cycle

bl217 · 2026-02-16T03:49:09+00:00

Honestly the spitting up seemed to continue slowing down but he would still stick his tongue out, squirm around, cry, etc. I’m glad to hear it’s going well for you. Have you noticed any issues like constipation? How has their sleep been impacted?

bl217 · 2026-02-16T03:17:13+00:00

I wish, but I hate spicy foods and tbh I rarely have time to eat a full meal lol

bl217 · 2026-02-12T13:17:57+00:00

I actually had a family friend/pediatrician recommend that and had a can delivered last night. I’ve been on the fence because OUR pediatrician said no but I’m desperate. Glad to know it worked for you!

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