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Originally Posted by k13  I refuse to do an elimination diet this time, since it didn't help before.... It did not help my baby's colic. The lactation consultant also said that elimination diets only solved a small percentage of colic issues and because my girl has normal poops she didn't recommend it.
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My babies have/had normal poops, too. I am a big believer in elimination diets. If just elimination doesn't work, then I would suggest going on a diet like the GAPS diet. Colic and reflux problems in infants are more than an inconvenience, they can be a precursor to later health problems like ADD, excema, possible Asperger's/autism, asthma, depression/mood and/or behavioral problems, and allergies. Colic and reflux are a sign of digestive imblance, and the gut is the seat of health, especially brain health. GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome-- the connection between gut health and brain/psychological health) is, sadly, still poorly understood and largely unheard of by most medical professionals from lactation consultants to doctors. I am very fortunate that my doctor is familiar with it.
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Originally Posted by k13 It sucked eating plain white rice for a week while serving regular food to my family and being SO hungry from all the lactating I almost lost my mind.
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I don't know why you would be eating plain white rice???? For one thing, white rice is pretty much devoid of nutrients, so it will upset YOUR gut health which will continue to throw off your baby's gut health. A small amount is probably fine unless there are serious problems but eating a lot of white rice could sabotage your elimination diet right there. Even if you are eating brown rice, you should still be aware that, though rarer, rice is one of the foods which some babies respond negatively to. My oldest son cannot tolerate rice; when we give him rice products it keeps him awake at night screaming and crying.
Also, if an elimination diet is not working, definitely cut out all sugar and corn syrup. Use natural honey instead. That should make a huge difference.
As far as an elimination diet being difficult for you to follow, it is inconvenient, however if it is TOO difficult to do and you feel you are starving yourself and having horrible cravings than I again emphasise that this is a sign of an imbalance in you. The book The Mood Cure and The Diet Cure list supplements that will help you overcome cravings for foods like refined foods and starchy or sweet foods. They really work, I know, I have to sue them. For me, sweets and starchy foods are like drugs (really). When I cut them out of my diet (and they really should never be in my diet, knowing how I am) I get withdrawal symptoms. The supplements
really help.
The great thing about finding a diet that works well for you and the baby, is that you WILL be improving your own health. Absolutely. And you can keep that glowing good health even after your baby has moved on from breastmilk.
