Lesson 20 PATIENCE IS THE KEY
Refluxing isn't a disease. Its a growing up process. Since it can't be controlled, it can only be managed. Feed this and lock it in your brain to shut the “why-me-?” synapse of your brain. Its your baby and you have to deal with it.

Have patience and keep calm.

Your infantile motherly instincts are your best bet. So don't ignore it or underestimate it or disregard it.

Stop being guilty first

Start being reasonable

Back yourself up with knowledge, logic and common sense.

Ask ask and keep asking until you are convinced.

Don't shy away to take help from any family member.

Turn a blind eye to a messy house or room. Just be organized enough to find the baby’s emergency essentials like nasal drop, aspirator, medicines, wet wipes, thin cotton buds etc.

A high end washing machine will solve a lot of laundry problems. Hire househelps or maids for drying and folding clothes if possible.

Continue using disposable diapers until you feel fit enough to deal with cloth diapers or nappies. They are very convenient until you are maintaining proper diaper hygiene.

Don't miss medications.

Don't miss the massage schedule.

Keep all medications in stock.

Be the super woman untill you feel like one. Slouch and hit the bed guilt free to recharge asap, because only a ‘energetic you’ can pick up the baby’s cues in the best possible way and handle it. A weak you merely being awake and physically being present is of no use to the baby.

Eat consciously. Indulge in cravings intelligently.

Take your me time at regular intervals.

Watch a movie on your smart tv through a pen drive, if you can't be to the nearest station.

Do everything you want to keep post partum depression at bay. As PPD will not only affect you but will take a toll on the baby’s health as well as your family relationships.

Continue calcium supplements.

Just hang in there and let it pass over you. Better days are awaiting you. Some babies overcome refluxing at 3 months and most babies overcome it at 6 months. With growing age it will reduce, reduce and subside on its own even before you realise that its gone. It won't go beyond 2 years at the worst. So wait for your time.

“apna time ayega!

baby ka reflux bhi jaayega!”

But don't miss the happy moments while worrying about the refluxes.

Be the queen momma and deal with it like a pro.

And that brings me to the end of my #refluxingbaby lessons.

I am not yet over with it. But I hope that's all I had to learn from it.

I 'll definitely get back to #refluxingbaby as soon as I learn more.
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