Happy Mother's Day GERD Moms!

Dear Liz,

I know...I have cried those same tears. There is just one mommy and too many needs to meet all in one day. It can be really stressful and heartbreaking all at the same time.

You are Way more than a Puke Remover for your little baby. You are the most important person in the world to her. Even if she is crying and fussing all day, she knows that you love her. She senses that you are trying as hard as you can to comfort her.

Your three year old would have some struggles even if the baby didn't have reflux. She would need to share you and wait while your hands were busy. Being the big sister is just like that sometimes.

It took some time and practice to really set priorities and live in the present tense. I am an organized person and never have less than 3 To Do lists going at one time. Yet as frustrating as it was to give up the control and organization, it was impossible not to. Look at a blog I wrote about housework:

http://www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/c/96/2900/housework

I will be here to cheer you on!

Best wishes,

Jan Gambino

The Reflux Mom

Thanks a bunch for your reply. I also am a highly organized person and putting off housework is so hard as I am wiping up the floor (again) and look up to see the piles and piles of laundry. The swing has been a life saver so I can make a quick dinner for the fam, and do a quick tidy. I have gotten a large, cloth bin that I just throw things in, put in in the corner (out of sight, out of mind) and get to when I have the time :)

A question, though: My baby has hit a growth spurt and now about 15-30 min after she spits up, she is upset because she is hungry again. Should I feed her right away or see if I can hold her off a little for her tummy to settle? Does it even matter? She is usually satisfied with a paci but now she is growing and hungry ;) I just don't want to make matters worse, so what would you recommend??

Thanks again,

Liz