Just one of the worst feelings in the world that I have felt is feeling helpless. That is how I felt all day today. This morning started out like any other.. Sweet Baby and I woke up and snuggled right before breakfast. I made myself oatmeal and decided to try giving her oatmeal again since she’s refused it in the past. I mixed a extremely small amount of organic oatmeal into her banana and yogurt which she usually eats every morning. She really enjoyed it – she even picked up the spoon and took a few bites with it instead of just using her fingers. We love sensory eating.. if you follow us on instagram I’m sure you’ve seen our pictures 🙂
Once she was finished I cleaned her up and we played with her toys. About 3 hours go by and she gets fussy – time for num nums! (breastmilk) She’s even signing more and started clapping her hands.. oh how I love her! After she was full she fell asleep in my arms.. then out of nowhere violently threw up not once, not twice, but three times within 20 minutes..and it doesn’t stop she was to the point of throwing up bile. My poor Sweet Baby!
This wasn’t the first time.. she has the same exact reaction to chicken and soy. The first time it happened we thought it was some sort of stomach bug.. but then we tried chicken again and the same reaction. Also with Soy. So like any other person I turned to google.. Then I found something called FPIES: Food Protein Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome.
She has all the symptoms of this.. and so I called her doctor and he also thinks it’s highly possibly.. while extremely rare he said from what I told him it could be it. Unfortunately he’s not familiar with it at all so we’ll be going to an allergist and possibly a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Thankfully she hasn’t eaten enough of the trigger food to have a really bad reaction.. but I don’t want to know how bad that could actually be. She’s had a nibble here and a nibble there. There was maybe a drop of oatmeal in her yogurt that she had about 3 bites (more like licks) total.
Now she’s fine aside from being tired. I have noticed it can go on and on if we put anything in her stomach so I just want until she has a bowl movement.. she has a bowl movement about 2 hours after throwing up and then she’s done vomiting and also extremely hungry.. we start off slow letting her stomach ease into getting full. All along I thought this is normal.. babies throw up. Then today that mother’s instinct came out and I just knew that this wasn’t what I thought to be normal, that this is more than just some texture issue since it’s 3 hours after eating, and most importantly that I have to be the voice for my baby. She hurts.. I hurt. Now we start the search for answers.. FPIES may not be it, but I won’t stop until I do find out what it is.
Nichol says
May 14, 2013 at 10:39 amAwww I hope you figure out what is causing it. I’ve never heard of FPIES. Your mother’s instict is right. Babies do not throw up like that out of nowhere. Something is causing. You and the docs will figure it out. Feel better sweet girl.
Vanessa says
May 14, 2013 at 1:58 pmI hope you figure it out and she get’s better quick. So sorry.
LyndaS says
May 14, 2013 at 2:04 pmBless her (and your) heart!
Penelope says
May 14, 2013 at 2:15 pmI know how you feel mama ((hugs))
Simply Being Mommy says
May 14, 2013 at 3:21 pmI’m sorry hun. I hope you figure out what is causing it.
TAMMY says
May 14, 2013 at 6:14 pmSo scary – I hope it’s something that you can work with and/or around for her food needs.
tiff snedaker says
May 14, 2013 at 8:03 pmSo sad that she’s having those reactions. I’ve never heard of FPIES, but it definitely sounds like you’ve been doing your research. You are her biggest advocate. ((HUGS))
Viv Sluys says
May 15, 2013 at 4:39 amEven if it (hopefully) turns out to be nothing it’s wise to get it checked out. Go with those mama instincts!!
ReInventing Lolli says
May 15, 2013 at 5:06 amI really hope that you can find out what it is! That is really rough!
Emily says
May 15, 2013 at 5:12 amI’m so sorry you are dealing with this! Poor baby. I have a feeling you will be grateful you have breastfeeding to fall back on as you figure out what it is that is causing this! Hang in mama – YOU ARE DOING GREAT!
Lolo @ Crazy About My Baybah says
May 15, 2013 at 2:23 amIt hurts more when your little one is suffering. I hope you figure out what is causing the problem.
That Bald Chick says
May 15, 2013 at 8:46 amNot knowing how to help our children is one of the worst feelings in the world. Hugs, Mama. Prayers for you and M.
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
May 15, 2013 at 1:44 pm🙁 Hugs mama! Watchng our baby’s hurt is one of the hardest parts of motherhood! I hope you find some answers soon!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
May 15, 2013 at 4:59 pmPoor thing….
Maryann says
May 15, 2013 at 4:37 pmI understand the struggles. We go through a lot trying to figure out what was up with our son.
Jennifer Quirky Momma says
May 16, 2013 at 9:07 pmPoor baby girl and poor momma. I hope everything is okay now.
Jenn@Sweet T Makes Three says
May 16, 2013 at 11:39 pmThat’s frustrating, Mama! I’m glad your pediatrician is listening to you.
Theresa says
May 17, 2013 at 4:33 amI am so sorry. I hope everything turns out ok.
TerriAnn @ Cookies and Clogs says
May 17, 2013 at 6:41 amPoor thing – she must be so exhausted. I hope you find out for sure what it is and can work from there!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
May 17, 2013 at 10:09 pmOh no, I hope that you find what triggers this in her without her having to go through that.
Elaina (A Time Out for Mommy) says
May 18, 2013 at 2:51 amHow frustrating! I hope it’s nothing serious!
Kathleen says
May 18, 2013 at 11:49 pmPoor baby, I hope you are able to find out what it is soon.
Robin {Mom Foodie} says
May 19, 2013 at 12:22 pmI have never heard of this allergy before, but agree you should have her seen soon. That isn’t just typical baby throwing up.
Rachel @ Following In My Shoes says
May 20, 2013 at 2:28 amOh, honey — how scary … and I agree with Robin. Hopefully your Allergist appointment is soon.
Stefani @ MommyEnterprises.com says
May 20, 2013 at 4:55 amIt is such a bummer when the little ones are not feeling well.
Ty Watson says
May 20, 2013 at 5:10 amPoor baby!
Leilani says
May 20, 2013 at 5:42 amPraying for you and your baby!