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Suddenly my happy nursing 9 day old son turned into an uncomfortable non-sleeping ball of pain. Docs suggested possible protein allergy, colic and acid reflux. He went on special formulas and numerous medications. NOTHING worked - hardest thing we've ever had to go thru, we cried everyday for our little guy. Went to see a gastroenterologist, got him on compounded Prilosec and tried Elecare and Nutramigin. The formulas made him scream after each feeding and caused 5 days of constipation which resulted in green kale smoothy poop. Needless to say we were at our wits end. I had heard from numerous older people who had tried goats milk when they couldn't breast feed. I finally took matters into my own hands and did research online about homemade goats milk formula and had him sleep on a RES-Q wedge (great for reflux babies). I use the recipe on Dr. Sears website and a couple of blogs of other mothers who had done the same (look up homemade goat milk formula online - best one is pthirty1.com she was really helpful). I use the Meyenberg powdered goat milk (don't use the evaporated cans - not consistent) and amend mine with1 tsp virgin organic coconut oil (largest concentration of lauric acid besides breast milk found in coconut oil), 1/2 tsp organic blackstrap molasses (provides iron, potassium, magnesium and good poops) and organic brown rice syrup (for sweetness and carbs) I use hot water to mix it all in a vitamix blender, an immersion blender works well too (a reg. blender does not wk because of the hot water), let cool before you refrigerate. This mix makes 36 oz which can be stored in the fridge for a couple of days. I fill all my bottles and have them ready in the fridge to reheat when I need them. After the first feeding I could tell the difference, he did NOT scream!!! and he slept and pooped the next day. I felt like I had met my baby for the first time, seriously. Now he is big (75%) and happy and can sleep on his back without the wedge. Plus I tasted the goat milk formula I made and it tastes good, like sweet breast milk. I tried to taste the other formulas but was revolted by the smell... Make sure to supplement with a non dairy non soy probiotic (RAW probiotics makes a powder for babies, you can find at most health food stores, I add this to his warmed milk or applesauce once a day). I also give a multi vitamin that has Vit. D, Iron and Folic Acid (these are the three things they worry most about the goat milk lacking - D-Vi-Sol can be found at most drug stores). He is now 6 months old and has had a blood test to make sure everything is functioning properly and all is as it should be! I am sure it's a combo of the meds and milk working effectively but I am so thankful I went with my mommy instinct and took control of the situation. I know doc's have the best intentions but they are guessing as much as we are in how to treat these uncomfortable babies. Thankfully my pediatrician has an open mind and has been on board but the specialist looked at me like I was poisoning my baby and suggested I go back on the Elecare. I politely told her that is not an option. Thank you Mrs. Meyenberg Goats, you saved my baby boy and mommy and daddy's sanity!