I really hope for you guys that things start to settle down. Try to make yourself enjoy going back to work. It's not easy… but I'm glad to be back and get some of myself back (to be honest with you).

BTW – he's a doll. totally gorgeous.

Joshua had reflux that required Zegerid (a fun, minty powder that had to be mixed that he would spit out twice a day), Mylanta, AND ZANTAC. AND he had a milk allergy. AND I breastfed him, so I couldn't console myself with ice cream.

However, we started sort of combination feeding with Nutramigen and he became a different child.

It is likely that Harrison will outgrow the dairy allergy/sensitivity, but if you have any questions or just need to talk it out, from one mom of a highly-sensitive baby to another, you know where to find me.

This sounds like the story of my life with my first LO (Who is now almost seven). He was on reflux meds for the first six months and Nutrimagen for the entire first year. It is VERY expensive and very exhausting BUT, once we found that combination – things did get better. However, he wasn't ever able to go to gentle formula. But, he took to milk fine after his first year – so there is hope.

I was in the exact same boat – thinking it was me and that the two of us just weren't meant for each other. There were days when someone would come "relieve" me and I would get in my car and drive around for one hour with no music or anything just to sit in silence. Perhaps someone can "relieve" you? Can you go to the gym? Walk around a mall? Time away and to yourself is important when you're dealing with this.

On top of it all – my SO was in Iraq and had yet to meet his son. Trust me, I've been there. For anyone who hasn't it is a lot worse than what you are reading here when you experience it.

Hang in there – it does get better. I think you've found the right combination.

Love your Blog! I've just started mine – check it out if you get a chance – it's a work in progress. http://babymakesfour-tsands.blogspot.com/

Anyway, I did want to offer one suggestion…if you decide to start giving Harrison rice cereal, see if you can find one that is dairy and soy free. I always used Beechnut but I'm sure there are other brands available. If he is intolerant to the regular/soy formulas and is requiring the hypoallergenic formula, you won't want to give him a cereal that contains dairy or soy for now either. (Sorry if this is something you already know, but I didn't realize how many brands of cereal contain dairy and soy ingredients until I was starting solids with my daughter and did a little Internet reseach).

Good luck with your babe…I know it's tough.

Anyway, the point of this long ass comment is to let you know that you are not alone and it will, eventually, get better. Please take some time for yourself as well. OH, and Dr. Browns makes 3 different sized nipples and a Y-cut nipple if you decide to put cereal in his bottle.