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Preemie With Intestinal Issues

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Well, my DD's allergy test results arer in. Inconclusive. GAstro doc said that was what he expected since DD hasn't been exposed to much of what they were testing for. Have an appt with Gastro next week. I switched from the powdered alimentum to the rtf liquid. It made a huge difference...for a week. Now we are slipping back into the mucus diapers. AND it'sd costing me about $8 per DAY to feed her...and she only eats about 20 oz per day. YEESH! I hope they will try her on prescription formula!

In other news DD is scheduled for a cerebral ultrasound to find out why her head is so big and growing so randomly.

Kara

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Allergy and intolerance testing on one so young - particularly celiac testing - in notoriously ineffective.

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I hope you find answers soon. they're worried about my daughter's head being so small. finally just decided it was gentics and moved on to bigger things. have you tried Neocate or Elecare yet? My daughter didn't tolerate either well, but they're supposed to be the best.

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We have gastro appointment on Tuesday. I'm hoping they give me a prescription for neocate. I can't imagine what other options there are. Now I'm trying to figure out what kind of baby food/adult food I can give her. They are still concerned about her weight and don't particularly care if she eats food, but she is SOOO interested in all the food on my plate. I feel like I'm denying her natural curiosity and dvelopment.

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