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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #15 on: September 25, 2007, 15:41:17 pm »
She's been on the formula / soy milk mix for 2 days and no tummy problems.  So......I think I'm sticking with that for awhile.  I told that to biomom last night and said if we go with regular milk she has severe tummy aches and gets constipated badly so it's in her best interest for now to do the soy.  She seemed ok with it then.  Wendee
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #16 on: October 01, 2007, 02:18:10 am »
New problem....................... now she's having reactions to yogurt which hasn't happened before.  But, she also will have one or two good poops (shape, color, texture) and then a blowout of diarrhea - yellowy orange in color.  (sorry, I know that tmi but I'm not sure what's going on here). Also, the way it is with foster children under 5 yrs. is that the state will reimburse for certain items grocerywise (like, eggs, pb, juice, cereal, & milk) so I asked the lady about it as she's on soy and she said she didn't think soy was on the list but "lactose free milk" was and goats milk and some other kind. So , is there a huge difference with all these kinds and do you have any idea how it may affect her. I don't mind buying the soy on my own but I don't know if it's filling her up like the formula as she's drinking a carton every 2 days.  :o  Any advice would be greatly appreciated!  Wendee
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2007, 02:37:00 am »
Sounds like you have your hands full.  I have been keeping up with your other thread about biomom, and wonder if she's fed something that might've also caused a reaction.  I don't necesarily mean on purpose, but just that it happened.

Is this something that has been happening for more than a day?  You definitely can see delayed reactions to foods, but I am wondering if it something else OR if she's just got a bit of a stomach bug.  It might be worth discussing with her dr as for what to do next.   :-\   
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2007, 02:48:40 am »
biomom swears she only gave her what I sent for her to eat yesterday. Which is why I thought it was the yogurt. She's off all other dairy so I thought maybe it was too much for her even tho it hadn't been before.

It's been going on for the last 3 days.  I don't think it's a bug as it's only happening once or twice & her other poops are good.  At first I thought it was the soy that may be bothering her as she just started on straight soy milk Friday night. (Took a week to wean her off formula by mixing with soy). I can't ever get straight answers from her dr. that's when I can get through to the dr. or nurse - usually the receptionist fields the call and tells me what to do - she thinks she's an expert since she works there.  ::)  I can try tomorrow, tho.
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #19 on: October 02, 2007, 03:56:21 am »
I just posted on your sleep thread, but I just wanted to see how things had come along with the ped's office.  Have you mentioned the receptionist giving medical advice to the nurse or doctor?  I am sure the malpractice insurance company wouldn't be pleased to know the receptionist is giving medical advice.  ::)

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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2007, 04:24:32 am »
lol - I'm sure they wouldn't be happy either. I have mentioned it before when she told me to give Bella Benadryl for her allergies and she was only 9 mos. the pharmacist said - uh, no infants livers can't break down anithistamines. Stupid lady!  Dr. office was not in today - they must've been on call this weekend or something. Will try first thing in the a.m. Going to go read your other post. Thank you for all your help! I don't know what I'd do without all you very kind BW friends! Wendee
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #21 on: October 02, 2007, 22:24:17 pm »
LLLena - called the drs. office and talked to the nurse.  She said that it sounds like she has a true lactose intolerance so that should be avoided. She said sometimes soy formula doesn't bother them as infants but can when they drink it in milk form  ??? .  So she said if the rice milk is working continue with that and that some are enriched with vitamins (the kind we have for Bella is) and she will get her nutrients from the other foods she's eating. As she gets more teeth she said we could supplement with chewable vitamins if we wanted. Just wanted to give you an update. Wendee
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #22 on: October 03, 2007, 00:42:42 am »
Thanks Wendee.  I'm glad you were able to get an answer.  So have you completely stopped the soy?
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #23 on: October 03, 2007, 01:12:47 am »
Yes. do you think that's ok?
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #24 on: October 03, 2007, 03:23:28 am »
yes, I think that's a really great idea since her night time became worse with it.  I think you're doing a fab job, Wendee!  Keep up the good work! :D
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #25 on: October 03, 2007, 03:39:45 am »
THANK YOU! :-* :-* :-*  I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing and when I think I'm getting it right, everything changes all up on me so that really means a lot! 
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Re: Would you start on whole milk?
« Reply #26 on: October 03, 2007, 03:53:24 am »
That is the way for everyone!  We think we're getting down the routine and then the los change it up on us!  LOL  Don't hesitate to ask questions here, there are loads of really great resources and I couldn't have survived without bw or this site.

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