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Can't use my 150 oz stash... devastated :-(

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Hi ladies,

My DD is 2 months old today and we just found out she has a milk protein allergy.  She has had lots of mucous in her poops and they just found that there is blood in them.  DH and I are traveling for 5 days in April without the kids (My DH won an all inclusive trip! We don't have control of the dates and it was too good to turn down, otherwise I would never go away so long with her so young) and we have an overnight wedding out of state in March.  I knew I needed about 210oz of frozen milk to cover the trips (30oz for 7 days).  I have been pumping 4oz at like 3AM for over a month now and have 150oz.  The Pedi just told me that I will have to start dairyfree right away and will have to get rid of all of it and anything I pump in the next 3 weeks while it is clearing my system.  Im SOOO upset.  I worked so hard and gave up sleep for that milk and now I don't think I will be able to build up enough for the trips if I can't pump for the next 3 weeks either.  I really didn't want to give any formula until at least 6 months and now I don't think this goal will be possible.  I think I will try to donate the milk.  Not sure how you do that though.  Should I keep pumping at 3AM for the next 3 weeks even though I can't use it so my supply stays up?

I'm also upset that I have been putting DD through this for 2 months.  I noticed the mucousy poos awhile ago but didn't think it was an allergy.  I just thought it was looser breastmilk poops.  I feel so stupid and worry that I damaged her poor little intestines.  I'm going to do my best to go completely dairy free but how will I do that at a wedding or on the trip to an all inclusive resort?  How do you eat out dairyfree?  I just looked though my cabinets and almost everything says it contains milk.  I'm so sad  :-(

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Re: Can't use my 150 oz stash... devastated :-(

  • pitterpatter129pitterpatter129 member

    You can donate it on Eats on Feets (https://www.eatsonfeets.org/) - you could also ask for a donation of dairy free milk on there if you wanted to get someone else's breastmilk to replace your stash.

     

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    sorry! iI am curious to know what it looked like. LOhas yellow watery stools. it has been green tinged once before. yesterday it had strings in it. He has real bad gas. 
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  • AimeeL85AimeeL85 member

    imagelrachelle80:
    How devastating. I'm so sorry. I would definitely look into donating it.  Another option is Human Milk for Human Babies.

    I was going to suggest HM4HB also. You may be able to find someone local that can use the milk. Your state may have a FB page where needs are posted (my state does, NJ).  I'm so sorry you worked so hard just to have to get rid of it, I would be devastated too. If it was my LO, I also don't think an allergy to my milk really would have occurred to me, so please don't feel bad about it. The important thing is you know now and she will be feeling better soon! Hang in there!!

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  • WeWearCombatBootsWeWearCombatBoots

    Milkin Mamas has a promotion right now that if you donate a certain amount before April 30th then they will reimburse you for the price of your breast pump, up to $300.

     https://milkinmamas.com/?gclid=CJbf-L_d6K0CFegRNAod4QGC5g

     

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  • jandb2011jandb2011

    I'm sorry your LO can no longer use your stash.  For what it's worth, I know exactly what you're going through.  DS was 8 wks old when he was diagnosed MPI and I had to go dairy free.  I can be tough at times, but you can do it. 

    Travelling on a DF diet is tough.  The wedding will prob be more difficult (food wise) than the trip.  Try to stick with fruits and veggies as much as you can and meats (not lunch meats/cold cuts) are often a safe bet, as long as you know how they were prepared and with what.  Most waiters/waitresses are more than willing to check with the cook to see if any dairy ingredients were used in the preparation, but make sure they check with the cook and don't just take the waitstaffs word for it.

    If you have any other questions, the food allergy board can be a good resource and/or feel free to PM me if you would like.

    GL with everything and gather as much support around you as you can.  You can do this!

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  • LaRue86LaRue86

    I am right there with you. I think I have about 500oz that I cannot use. I used to pump close to 50oz a day and am no barely making bottles for the next day.

    I would definitely keep pumping to keep your supply up, even though you cannot use it.

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  • LAbabyLAbaby
    So sorry to hear it!  My LO also has a milk protein allergy.  I have a small freezer stash I can't use but I decided to hold onto it.  I read that most babies will grow out of the intolerance by 6 months so there is a chance you could use some of it, especially if you have a deep freezer.  It sucks that it won't help for your trips.  Donating the milk is also a great idea, I've considered doing that with mine.
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