So as most of you know, Aidan was colic and ended up on Alimentum almost until he was a year old. So naturally when Keegan started showing signs of a Milk Protein allergy we put him on Alimentum. (after trying Similac sensitive soy -which he won't poop for days on end)

We have been battling with him and gas and colic. I've had two days in the last week that he did nothing but cry. So then we started looking at the fact that I nurse him about 40-50% of the time and especially when he's acting colicky. The proverbial "there's your problem" dawned on me.
It's been me...my milk has made him sick.
So I am left with two choices:
1. Switch over to all formula and stop breastfeeding.
2. Change my entire way of life and eating to continue to nurse him.

And I picked number 2.

That's right I have decided to go completely dairy free in order to nurse my son. So after doing much research, while holding and rocking a crying colicky baby most of the two days, I have found that dairy is in everything. Also, soy is not the best option either, since Keegan seems to be especially sensitive I am cutting that out too.

Tonight I am taking a trip to Trader Joe's (they have vegan/dariy free foods) and looking for the best non-dairy foods. Dr. Sears has an elimination diet that I am starting tomorrow. And then I will slowly add foods back that tend to be better tolerated. (I'll post that in a second)

Chris thinks I am kinda crazy, I feel kinda crazy but I also feels like this is the right decision for me. I was lucky enough to get a pretty nice supply of milk this time around and I'm going to use it....damn it. lol Granted I couldn't feed an army, but Keegan loves it and I love nursing him.

So I am sure the next week or so will be very frustrating and I will feel discouraged but somethings are just that important.

In other news: We have found a new pediatrician after months of not liking our doctor and feeling frustrated with him. Yay! Both boys go in on Saturday, Aidan for his 2 year and keegan for his one month.
And I have been going to the gym when I have the energy...I have lost all of the weight I gained with Keegan and a few extra pounds. But now I am working on the weight I gained with Aidan. I still have about 30-35 pounds to lose to be back where I was before babies...with more stretch marks and saggy skin. (but totally worth it) :-D

Time for a shower while both babes are napping and who knows how long that will last!!!