Yeah, right.
So, last night there was no post because I was busy having fun at a knitting night thing that I've done for several years now with some women that I used to work with back at the software company back when I was an overworked, but well-paid software designer. We have never been much good at getting much knitting done - we spend the entire time gossiping and talking about our kids and husbands and stuff - but we still call it knitting night, and I bring along my knitting and pretend that that's what we're doing. Come to think of it, there was quite a bit of knitting content last night.
In any case, I don't have much for you tonight. I'm exhausted. Sophie hasn't slept well the last two nights, and she had a bad couple of days in a row. Warning - poop content ahead!
The thing is, Sophie has been waking up crying and acting super-clingy all day for the last few days because she's stopped up. Ever since she got more interested in solids, pooping has become more of a chore for her, and I almost dragged her into urgent care this evening when - well - let's just say it was really bad. I actually took a picture of her trying to poop this afternoon, and it is cute in a very sad, embarrassing kind of way. But looking at that picture made me realize that there is a line and I'm right at the edge of crossing it, so I'll protect her little privacy just this once.
Back to me. It's been miserable. Trying to comfort her, wishing there were something more that I could do besides all the right things I am already doing - limiting cereal and other stop-it-up foods, feeding her fruits that start with a P at pretty much every meal, giving her a bit of juice, even, rubbing her tummy, bicycling her legs, giving her a warm bath, and mostly just holding her and telling her it's going to be okay as she strains. Ugh!
Well, she finally got some relief tonight, and hopefully she will sleep and I will be a happy mama again tomorrow. I can only hope. In the mean time, I got almost all of the prizes packaged up and will probably make a trip to the post office while Julie is at school on Thursday. Now I'm off to watch a DVD, fold some laundry, and do a bunch of chores before I can play with the blankie.
In any case, I don't have much for you tonight. I'm exhausted. Sophie hasn't slept well the last two nights, and she had a bad couple of days in a row. Warning - poop content ahead!
The thing is, Sophie has been waking up crying and acting super-clingy all day for the last few days because she's stopped up. Ever since she got more interested in solids, pooping has become more of a chore for her, and I almost dragged her into urgent care this evening when - well - let's just say it was really bad. I actually took a picture of her trying to poop this afternoon, and it is cute in a very sad, embarrassing kind of way. But looking at that picture made me realize that there is a line and I'm right at the edge of crossing it, so I'll protect her little privacy just this once.
Back to me. It's been miserable. Trying to comfort her, wishing there were something more that I could do besides all the right things I am already doing - limiting cereal and other stop-it-up foods, feeding her fruits that start with a P at pretty much every meal, giving her a bit of juice, even, rubbing her tummy, bicycling her legs, giving her a warm bath, and mostly just holding her and telling her it's going to be okay as she strains. Ugh!
Well, she finally got some relief tonight, and hopefully she will sleep and I will be a happy mama again tomorrow. I can only hope. In the mean time, I got almost all of the prizes packaged up and will probably make a trip to the post office while Julie is at school on Thursday. Now I'm off to watch a DVD, fold some laundry, and do a bunch of chores before I can play with the blankie.
posted by Shelly Kang at 9:27 PM
7 Comments:
there is a thing called malt suplex that can be added to juice or milk and given as often as necessary to make the child go normally. it is not a laxative so there is no danger in it. hope this helps.
diane
Actually the cereal has fiber in it especially oatmeal will help. Will she drink water from a cup?
Prunes and prune juice, figs, dates, wheat germ, and cashews might help.
My 4 year old has had various problems with gong to the bathroom at times. One of the best solutions my doctor told me is mineral oil. Try 1 tsp and see if it works. I would also check with the doctor.
a nice long soak in a hot (not too hot) bath, or a hot (but not too hot) tea with sugar always worked when my son was little
I don't generally recommend mineral oil for a little one that is as young as Sophie, they can aspirate it and then you get lung problems. However, (in Canada anyways) there are 2 products that might be helpful. Try either Lansoyl or docusate sodium. The first is a raspberry flabvoured jelly form of mineral oil. (they can't aspirate the jelly) The second is a stool softener. This can be helpful while the transition to solid foods of various kinds is happening You give it every day, regardless of problems as a preventative. It is a non-addictive type of product, so you don't have to worry. Good luck!
I have a 14 year old and Maltsuplex worked wonderfully. I now have a six month old who is also having problems with constipation and I am not able to find it (maltsuplex). Does anyone know where you can get it?
Beth
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