Baby's digestion and colic
In the hospital, the night nurse tried to get me to give Mishmish tylenol for pain. I told her I had no problem giving him tylenol but I as far as I could tell - he was in no discomfort despite his fall - he was smiling and all in all acting his usual self. She showed me the hospital's pain chart and pointed out that he was kicking his legs (a sign of pain), grunting and bringing his legs up to his chest (sign of pain) - I explained to her that in his 2 months of existance - that was normal behavior for him - "he is a grunter and farter" I told her - and he kicks alot - he is an active baby. Then she stated that his resting heart rate was high 150. I asked if sugar water would work. They had given me some sugar water to put on the pacifier to calm him when doctors came to inspect him. I know from research I have read that sugar is a natural pain-killer in infants - hence the grape juice prior to circumcision and lollipops after shots/vaccinations. She assurred me that it was not the same. She just wanted to make sure the "pain did not spiral out of control" - I was perplexed by that statement and while she typed away at the computer in the room. I tabbed the pacifier in the sugar water and stuck it in his mouth. He immediately began to suckle and his heart rate went down to 135. "That blows my theory out the window" the night nurse laughed.
On a side note - Mishmish has received acupuncture on Ren12, ST36 for the digestion - to strengthen his spleen/stomach and the Earth - to great effect.
Also Bao He Wan (used for food stagnation) by Blue Poppy - a pediatric line in tincture form - 1 dropperful - is great when he is grunting and working out a poo that is stubborn. Within 10-15 minutes he has a poo and seems happier.
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