my bfing days are numbered:-(

sweetMay119

I've posted here several times, I have a 4.5 mnth lo with MFPI. At 5 weeks the green bloody stools began and I went dairy/soy free, and the moved to a TED several weeks later. I have now been on a soy free vegan diet for almost 2 mnths, which she has been doing well on except for the occasional spot of blood and persistent mucous. We had her GI followup yesterday, and she is having me test 3 stools for blood and will recommend stopping bfing if they are a strong positive. I know they will be. Besides that, I can't keep weight on and am almost underwt for my ht, covered in bruises, moody, and exhausted. I know I have done everything possible, but still feel like a complete failure. I'm so bummed that I won't make it to the 6 mnth mark bfing, let alone 1+. Sorry, just needed to vent, because no one in real life gets it.

jaxlife

You are not alone, honey. I have cried many nights because of that too. After the initial disappointment of not producing enough milk and having to supplement with formula, and then finding out DS has reflux and MPI (and possible other food intolerances) I was devastated, physically and mentally exausted and a mess. I finally threw in the towel and stopped breast feeding him with great sadness but deep down I knew I was doing the right thing for him. He has been drinking Ali RTF only for almost 2 weeks now and slept through the night for the 1st time last night. He needed it so bad and I know I did the right thing. I am sure you will make the best decision for your LO too. HUGS!

metucker

I definitely understand people in real life not getting it. You have tried so hard for your LO and have gone so much farther than many others would've. You're doing great! Hang in there!

livinreality

I agree no one in real life gets it they think it is stupid/ inconvenient to give up foods.  Good job hanging in there so long! Hope you can get you lo tummy happier.

shotzie

I'm so sorry you've had such a rough road! You've done so much for your little one. You need to take care of yourself too so you can take care of your DD. I hope you can quickly find a good feeding solution that clears up her symptoms. ((Hugs))

sweetMay119

Thank you very much for the support ladies!

emberlee3

I'm so sorry.  I can relate.  I have been dairy, soy, wheat, nut free for 2 months.  I am now embarking on the TED.  I work 60 hrs/week, and I have no life because all I do is work, make food for myself, and nurse my DD.  Even so, I wouldn't mind if she were happy.  But she's miserable after almost every feeding, and her poop is still green and mucousy.

On Friday, I decided to try Nutramigen at the pedi GI's suggestion.  She took it from the nanny.  She refused to take a bottle from me.  Hearing her cry in hunger and frustration almost broke my heart, so I gave up and nursed her.  I feel like this whole issue has consumed my life, and I am so confused about what to do at this point. 

Good luck to you, and all the other mamas struggling with food intolerances.