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Personal Support Worker/Computer Specialist with 2 children
Worked as a health counsellor & PSW for 12 years. Just recently went...
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
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This is something I came across while researching Acid Reflux and when I read it I cried. I have come very close to feeling those emotions and I truly feel for this woman. No I have not hurt my son in anyway but I can now understand just how these things happen. It was a real eye opener for me. Hopef...
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Jan Gambino
Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 07:14 AM
Hello, Thank you for sharing this powerful essay with us. I know many parents of babies with reflux can relate to this. I have talked to hundreds of parents from around the world and often I am asked about this. They ask: Do you ever feel like you could hurt your baby? Do you ever feel mad at her? Does the crying make you feel angry? A baby who will not stop crying and cannot sleep all night long certainly churns up strong emotions. I always tell parents, if your arms and back are aching from holding your baby and you are having difficulty finding time to get a drink of water or answer the phone, the reflux treatment isnt working. It is time to revisit the treatment plan with the doctor right away. While treatment may not stop the vomiting, it should greatly reduce the pain.
Parents need to have a second shift. No one can do all of that caretaking alone. Make sure you have a plan for when you cannot face another moment. Call a friend/spouse/relative. Take a walk-put your inconsolable baby in a carrier or stroller. Take a car ride. Go to the ER or call the doctor. Even in the middle of the night. Put your baby in her crib and close the door for a few minutes. Some parents have the resources to hire a nanny or fly in grandma for a few weeks. Call the church or moms club and ask them to help you out.
I have written a few blogs about crying, when the baby won't stop crying and more. You can search on this site for more information.
Jan Gambino
The Reflux Mom
www.refluxmom.com
Hello, Thank you for sharing this powerful essay with us. I know many parents of babies with reflux can relate to this. I have talked to hundreds of parents from around the world and often I am asked about this. They ask: Do you ever feel like you could hurt your baby? Do you ever feel mad at her? Does the crying make you feel angry? A baby who will not stop crying and cannot sleep all night long certainly churns up strong emotions. I always tell parents, if your arms and back are aching from holding your baby and you are having difficulty finding time to get a drink of water or answer the phone, the reflux treatment isnt working. It is time to revisit the treatment plan with the doctor right away. While treatment may not stop the vomiting, it should greatly reduce the pain.
Parents need to have a second shift. No one can do all of that caretaking alone. Make sure you have a plan for when you cannot face another moment. Call a friend/spouse/relative. Take a walk-put your inconsolable baby in a carrier or stroller. Take a car ride. Go to the ER or call the doctor. Even in the middle of the night. Put your baby in her crib and close the door for a few minutes. Some parents have the resources to hire a nanny or fly in grandma for a few weeks. Call the church or moms club and ask them to help you out.
I have written a few blogs about crying, when the baby won't stop crying and more. You can search on this site for more information.
Jan Gambino
The Reflux Mom
www.refluxmom.com