Glimmer of hope

Well things have been kindof touch and go at the Graham household lately. Poor Miss Riley had a few good days mixed in with many bad, bad days over the past two weeks. While the Prevacid (reflux medicine she's on) helped take the edge off of her pain and discomfort, she still was incredibly uncomfortable and at times unable to sleep more than about 30-45 minutes in a day.

It is sooo hard to see your baby in such pain and not be able to immediately fix her or help her. So back to the doctor we went. We went ahead and had her two month appointment a little early (fun insurance issues) and so that we could take the next step with her reflux issues.

In the past, each time we ventured out to see Dr. Shuman no matter how fussy she had been at home, as soon as we got to the doctors office she calmed down and seemed like the worlds easiest baby. This time I was almost glad she was fussy, just so the doctor could see exactly how she squirmed and how she became inconsolably uncomfortable. Our doctor recommended we give Riley another medicine, bethanycol (not sure if spelled correctly). So far this has really, really seemed to help. In fact she is back to taking naps, granted they are still not in her crib on her back, but horray for small victories. I have no doubt that once she gets comfortable and healed, she will sleep really good on her own. In the meantime I will just enjoy and cherish the time she is spent permanently attached and asleep on me.