On Friday we took our Little Peanut went to the gastroenterologist. We've had such a pickle of a time with her belly issues that the pediatrician wanted us to see a specialist. In case you didn't know, our Little Peanut is allergic to soy and dairy. She has been using a dairy free and soy free formula for awhile now. It is quite pricey (over $40.00 per can) and we go through about 8 cans per month. Anywhoo, the gastroenterologist didn't have a whole lot of encouraging news for us. He said that probably about the time she is 18 - 24 months old we can try soy again, but not dairy until she is about 4 or 5 years old. Ugh!! He said some children don't grow out of it (which we had been told this already). He gave us a new formula that is suppose to be almost exactly what she is using now, other than a couple of micronutrients are different. It didn't go well. For the three days we were attempting it (slowly, mixed with her other formula) she was miserable!! Fussy, crying, spitting up, etc... So we stopped giving it to her. We noticed that it contains soy oil and MSG. When I spoke with the nurse she said that the company that makes this new formula doesn't guarantee that it is made in a dairy free and soy free factory. :( She said Neocate does, so to stick with it. So that is what we will do. It's amazing, one full day without the new formula and she is a totally different child. She is back to being our hilarious, sweet peanut again. I am also questioning the MSG. Alot of people can't handle that. We have been taking baby food slowly also because of her sensitivities, and I make them from scratch to avoid any added anything. We have noticed in our older children that diet, additives, chemicals and preservatives make a HUGE difference in their behaviors. That is another post. :)
Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo day. The twins had fun with a magnet activity in celebration of the day!! Take a look...
Talk to ya soon...
