Noah's reflux

We are on week 7 and Noah's reflux has not improved much.  We have found if we don't add the Gelmix thickener to his formula, he does have spitup so the Gelmix certainly helps keep it down.  We also give Noah Ranitidine twice per day to help with the pain of his reflux.  Thank goodness for my sister's knowledge of these drugs we have had to try...she has been our personal pharmacist through this reflux journey!  

Noah doesn't sleep much at all, which we attribute to the reflux.  We hear it come up and go back down his throat many times throughout the day and night.  Sometimes he winces or screams hysterically in pain.  The only way he will sleep is being held so that's what we do for now!  He will sleep anywhere to 1-4 hours in his Rock N Play when we first put him down for the night, but after that, it's only in our arms or we can forget any amount of sleep.  He also wakes frequently to eat since it's recommended to do smaller meals more frequently for reflux babies.  Noah also comfort eats, which can be a sign of silent reflux because the formula helps alleviate the pain.  Nick and I are learning to function on little sleep since our stinker doesn't believe in naps or sleep much at night!

Noah in his Rock N Play

When googling Noah's symptoms, one of the frequent ones was arching his neck and back.  I soon discovered this was a sign of reflux!  Apparently it feels good on his throat.  Sometimes Noah will fall asleep in our arms with his head arched back!  Here are some photos: