tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post9165011031371831131..comments2024-03-29T04:15:40.696-04:00Comments on parentwin: We're All Stopped Upparentwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10056331784261915713noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-50295907331591534882011-03-21T16:51:28.256-04:002011-03-21T16:51:28.256-04:00If miralax contains Triphenylmethane, it is abrasi...If miralax contains Triphenylmethane, it is abrasive to the digestive system and not a good idea to keep her on it for more than a few days. <br /><br />If she doesn't seem to be in any discomfort, it might be normal for her, but it can't hurt to supplement her diet with yogurt (or probiotic pills, if she will take pills) and extra fiber (they sell fiber in powder form these days that dissolves into almost anything!)skimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098515520893234462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-21316852622723661932011-03-10T22:59:54.225-05:002011-03-10T22:59:54.225-05:00We've had major constipation since the boys tu...We've had major constipation since the boys turned 1- we have Miralax every other day to keep things running, ahem, smoothly around here. They love it in almond milk- no flavor or texture change.Erinhttp://www.theslackermom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-73150220389749206292011-03-10T03:09:02.318-05:002011-03-10T03:09:02.318-05:00Miralax is tasteless and textureless- I say this a...Miralax is tasteless and textureless- I say this as an adult who has had to consume 64 oz of it at once, mixed with Gatorade. It didn't change the flavor or consistency of the Gatorade. <br />I would watch to make sure she isn't dehydrated, especially because you say she doesn't drink much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-13441028399464767542011-03-09T23:10:00.721-05:002011-03-09T23:10:00.721-05:00Oh, I hate poopy problems! Honestly, two days isn...Oh, I hate poopy problems! Honestly, two days isn't going to make most kids sick or sore...another day or two, though, might start to hurt. There's lots of good advice here. I might add tummy rubs. You can massage the intestines to help the muscles relax and let things keep flowing. At least, I think it helps. ;) I'm a huge fan of high-fiber foods too--whole grain breads and brown rice can be really helpful. Good luck! Let us know how it works out. <br /><br />CarlaJansen Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240254561478655994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-84533243539976210102011-03-09T15:46:49.385-05:002011-03-09T15:46:49.385-05:00As I myself sit here in the same situation... lol....As I myself sit here in the same situation... lol... I really hope for both of our sakes that our systems figure it out SOON!!!!<br /><br />Lucky for her she is not seeming to feel yucky yet :) Here's hoping....XLMIChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12268964638359962511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-77641089517874969172011-03-09T13:53:58.004-05:002011-03-09T13:53:58.004-05:00This is a topic I'm all too familiar with.
A...This is a topic I'm all too familiar with. <br /><br />Avoid/limit constipating foods - bananas, applesauce, white rice, breads/pasta, dairy...<br />I was surprised people mentioned applesauce as a remedy b/c it's known to CAUSE constipation. Apple *juice* is a good remedy for constipation, but not apples or applesauce.<br /><br />Push water, juice, and fruits - especially ones with a high water content and skins: grapes, blueberries, plums, nectarines, peaches... Dried fruits like prunes, craisins, dried blueberries, dried apricots, etc. are also good. Beans/legumes are also a great thing to try - black beans, kidney beans, and peas are favorites with my daughter.<br /><br />Yogurt is hit or miss - it should help with diarrhea or constipation, for some can make either or both worse. <br /><br />Miralax should dissolve like sugar into a cup of water and not be noticeable at all, so you may be using too much Miralax with not enough water. <br /><br />With my daughter, we also talk about how her body makes poop every day and it's her job to push it out, yada, yada, yada. If she had a particularly painful poop, it's very common for a young child to start holding it in after that, which of course, makes it worse. I try to insist that my daughter poop daily at a set time (right before nap) or she falls into that cycle.<br /><br />There's some more good info here:<br />http://www.askdrsears.com/html/8/T081100.aspKelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811303787613553489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-1386548363778362082011-03-09T12:33:18.243-05:002011-03-09T12:33:18.243-05:00My daughter did got all backed up because she didn...My daughter did got all backed up because she didn't want to stop playing. I thought she was straining to get it out, but she was straining to keep it in, the little turd. We did the applesauce, prune juice and bran mixture, but it did nothing. I got her some Pedialax chewables and that helps but doesn't force the issue. I tried some stimulating laxative too and that didn't do it either. She eventually pooped because she couldn't hold it any longer. It was huge and hurt. The thing that finally worked best was stickers for trying and a reward for going.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-26701676826638992252011-03-09T11:57:56.212-05:002011-03-09T11:57:56.212-05:00Mirlax dissolves better in a warm liquid. When I ...Mirlax dissolves better in a warm liquid. When I was worried about my little one I gave her some hot chocolate (warm water with the instant mix) and she drank it all up. If you are worried about the sugar there are sugar free ones. <br /><br />I also gave her some high fiber foods - flavored triscuits work real well for getting in the fiber on a good tasting basis.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06393527112031701125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-39652298284178766372011-03-09T11:41:09.099-05:002011-03-09T11:41:09.099-05:00This may sound crazy, but I give my little man a b...This may sound crazy, but I give my little man a banana a day, and when he doesn't have it, he doesn't poop. So bananas are dependent on the person, I think. Just fyi.The Mahan Clanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289843192122045647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-24435607273284948482011-03-09T11:24:22.995-05:002011-03-09T11:24:22.995-05:00Equal parts applesauce, raw bran, prune juice. Pe...Equal parts applesauce, raw bran, prune juice. Pedatric enema (had to do this once, still squicked out but it worked).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-61863822436382116512011-03-09T11:22:55.010-05:002011-03-09T11:22:55.010-05:00yogurt is hit or miss, really depends on the perso...yogurt is hit or miss, really depends on the person it seems. I am avoiding it with S just to be sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-58752448409068227722011-03-09T11:20:28.300-05:002011-03-09T11:20:28.300-05:00What about yogurt? I stopped giving them yogurt b...What about yogurt? I stopped giving them yogurt b/c I'm unsure.<br /><br />And I didn't know that about Miralax. TBH, she doesn't drink all that much, so it's not like she's been avoiding it, she just doesn't drink all that much to begin with...less so with the medicine in there.parentwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056331784261915713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2621701638860930715.post-26319170696362184472011-03-09T11:14:46.931-05:002011-03-09T11:14:46.931-05:00S has been taking miralax for a couple weeks now. ...S has been taking miralax for a couple weeks now. Are you getting real miralax? It doesn't have any flavor or chalkiness. I Just put it in his sippy cup, 1/2 OJ 1/2 water and shake, he drinks it every morning without issue.<br /><br />Apple Juice is also good.<br /><br />no cheese, bananas, or milk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com