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Update of Ava

I've been avoiding the blog lately. You might have noticed. Even now, I am struggling to capture the right words to explain the recent season of our lives. I'll begin with Ava, my little sweet pea. Since I went dairy free 3-4 weeks ago, we've seen a dramatic improvement in her disposition and diapers. Sadly, I can't say the same about her weight. Each week, we've been at the doctor's office for a weight check and each week the news hasn't been great. An ounce one week, 3 ounces the next, but never enough. We tested her blood, urine and poo for any obscure causes of her slow weight gain. They found white blood cells in her dirty diaper indicating the inflammation from the allergy, but thankfully that has cleared up. (All other tests came back clear.) We really thought that once the allergy was under control, her weight would fall in sync, however it wasn't meant to be. I agonized about the decision to stop breastfeeding, but today our pediatrician took the decision out of my hands. He said that I could either pump and give Ava the milk in a bottle or I could switch to formula all together. Either way, I am required to start bottle feeding her. I've settled on the formula. The three weeks I spent attached to the pump in Ava's early weeks of life, turned me completely off from that torture machine. My heart is broken, but I will always treasure the 12 weeks I got to breastfeed my sweet little girl. I never thought I would be told to stop breastfeeding. I thank our doctor for trying every possible option first before turning to this. I believe I am only the second mom he's ever told to stop breastfeeding in his ten years of practice. I know that in a week from now I will be rejoicing in the extra time I have and the fact that I won't be soaking my night gown anymore as Ava is sleeping 11 hours straight, but for tonight, I'm just sad.

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Vanessa said…
Praying for you sweet friend as you make this transition. Know that everything will work out for the best in the end.
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