Constipation Continued... Poor Baby!!

In January at 4 1/2 months old, Charlotte started grunting when trying to poop. It was horrifying to watch her little face contort and go completely red! We laughed and tried to film it, not really realizing how constipated you were becoming.

As we went into the 5th month and went to Grandma Knapke's for Great Grandma Knapke's funeral, it was really, really bad. Uncle Tony taught us how to raise your legs to your chest to help you push it out. We rubbed your bloated belly to help you.

We had to start you on Miralax per doctor's instructions (1 teas. in 8 oz. formula) in late February because you had gone almost the entire month with only hard, dark milkdud-like turds, which worked like a charm. However, it was bad again this week. So bad that you pushed and pushed to no avail, but then when you did go, it was so big that it made you bleed down there, as I literally had to pull it out of you. So sad!!!

So, now we've cut out your night cereal alltogether and I give you 50% apple juice and 50% water (2 -4 oz) every other day. I try to cut out a fruit to make up for the extra calories you're getting, but the sugars in the fruit juice and the liquid really help. I pray this works for you. We added Miralax on Wednesday and you've gone pretty good, but if we stop, will you stay regular????

(Olivia did have the same problem earlier this month, but is better now with no assistance.)

Charlie trying to poo on 2/7