Jerid applied for an internship, in Herzliya, Israel. We sadly left our dog Millie with Jerid's parents in Idaho and headed back to Monterey to pack up our apartment and plan our trip out.
My Mom came down a few times because I was having such a hard time with Axel. He wasn't sleeping for more than 10 minutes a few times a day and the nights were horrible. He was up every hour. He started having 10-12 diarrhea diapers a day. I went on an elimination diet for 2 weeks without success. I was literally eating dairy free, gluten free, citrus free, nut free... ok, I was eating rice and veggies every meal! My milk was turning clear! Finally, I switched him to a soy formula the night before we went to the Dr. for the 3rd time in a matter of weeks. During the visit, we had a consult with a GI specialist who advised us to switch to a specialty formula (he supplements with) and for me to stay off dairy completely. Before 24 hours was up, we noticed a huge difference! Diarrhea went away and he started sleeping for 2-3 hour periods at night. What a relief! Week after week my baby boy did better. He's still a handful that doesn't like to be set down, put in a stroller, carseat or crib, but we deal with it with smiles because there was nothing like a sick, crying baby!
Sadly we left our loved apartment on the beach and moved all our belongings into a storage unit that's anxiously waiting our return. I'm so sad that Axel hasn't been able to use so many of his baby things! That's something I can't wait for! Getting his room set up again.
We hung out at my parents house for a week before heading out on our journey. It was a nice break before the unknown. Israel... Jews, schnitzel, and the Mediterranean Sea!
Taking a snooze while Mom packs up the room.
So sad to leave all him monkey friends behind... all but one.
To Grandmother's house we go!
Some of that sounds like my little one! She only takes 10 minute naps during the day unless she's being held, then we might get 30 minutes. But if she's sleeping and we put her down her eyes pop right back open wide. We're lucky she sleeps through the night though! She also hates sitting in her carseat. And we sadly don't have a room to give specifically to Mallory so she's not using much of her stuff either. I'm glad things have calmed down for you though. Good luck and enjoy your next adventure!
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