So Brianna turned one a few weeks ago. Is it possible to be sad and happy at the same time, because that’s how I feel. It went by too fast!

She had her official one year check up and needed follow up blood work from 3 months before. The last time she was checked her iron was low so we increased iron rich foods in her diet hoping to address the issue. Unfortunately it did not work and it went down again. I didn’t realize this, but exclusively breastfed babies are at an increased risk for iron deficiency anemia. (Formula is iron fortified) We are still nursing and will continue to do so until she wants. So we were told she needs an iron supplement. Not a big deal…until 2:30 in the morning hits. For some reason thats when her little tummy can’t deal anymore and she’s awake with a horrible stomach ache. We have given her pear juice, water and all kinds of things to help. But I have to say the thing that has worked the best and fastest is Tummygize. I take a few drops and rub it around her belly button when her stomach is upset. It helps support normal digestion and is already diluted for little ones. The great thing is that it’s safe and effective.

She has another blood draw in 2 more months and we are hoping the supplement will fix the issue. Unfortunately she gets her anemia from me ,which I have been dealing with my whole life. Yay me. I just hope she grows out of it. What have you done with your kids to help soothe upset stomachs, from iron or otherwise?