More than thirty days have passed since the twins were diagnosed with acid-reflux. Since that day we have provided them with multiple medications in hopes that their condition would improve. They are very healthy and gaining weight despite the occasional vomiting episode.
Wednesday, as I was holding Jack (or maybe it was Jed) on my chest after a feed/vomit episode I decided to delve into cyberspace. Well, I found a shining beacon of hope - the Tucker Sling/Wedge Combo. The contraption was designed specifically for newborns with reflux (Hey, I have two of those). Hope started welling up from the bottom of my sandaled feet to the top of my unwashed, uncombed hair. Could this be the answer we had searched for? The product consisted of two parts - a triangular-shaped foam wedge and a fabric sling. This sling, when fastened over the wedge, held the baby while he lay at a 30 degree angle. "What took me so long to find this??!!!", I scolded myself. I busted out my wallet but hit a roadblock when the online ordering function didn't work.
The next day I spoke to a very helpful person named Terri. She processed my order and even shipped both Tucker/Sling Wedge Combos in one box (Saving me $10 in shipping). They arrived the next day (not bad for Louisiana to Cali). I opened the box, washed the slings and set up both wedges in the twin's room.
The evil wedges are now strewn across the living room. Turns out that unlike the beautifully content babies on the Tucker Sling website, my children are moved to vomit when strapped to the top of a giant, steep right triangle. Jack vomited first. Jed actually slept for a hour or so but vomited the second time he was strapped in. A few more vomits later I removed the wedges.
At this point we're back to holding them for about 30 minutes after each feeding then sitting them in a chair - I don't know if they'll ever sleep on their backs again. I picture them as teens, sharing bunkchairs wondering why the rest of the world chooses to sleep in the supine position.
I guess sleeping in a chair isn't so bad. I'll take a chair over a giant triangle any day.
1 comment:
Hello Mr. Riggs,
Sorry to hear the twins are having issues with vomit. Could they possibly be allergic to the formula you are giving them? Too much iron, maybe? Maybe they are lactose intolerent?
Have you discussed these options with their doctor?
Good luck with the twins!
Annette
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