RANT!!!

 Okay i have posted many many times about my IBS-D. During my pregnancy I went off all my meds and was okay b/c pregnancy kinda made me constipated. Well now that Bella is here my IBS--D is back with a vengence.  (can't spell)! I am EBF'ing Bella and I LOVE IT!!! I can't leave my house b/c I get diarrhea. I can't eat out or drink b/c I get diarrhea so bad. I feel like a prisoner in my house!!! My hubby said Jess if you have to switch Bella to formula she has been EBF for 3 months. Be proud of yourself. I am in tears just  thinking about having to switch her to formula b/c of me and my meds. I know please don't say formula is okay chill out. It's not about formula it's the bond! So do I stick it out and just BF and keep the diarrhea or do I switch her to formula and go back on my meds??? I am really mad at my body!! 
Jessica

Oh Jessica I know how you feel!! It was sooo bad when I was pregnant and staying home w/ Annie those first 9 weeks but now that I am back at work and on a schedule and being more careful w/ what I eat so I have gained control over it for the most part. I would personally stick with the breastfeeding because I love it and I know you do to. I understand how aweful it is to not be able to go out in fear that you will get sick but you only get to bf for so long ya know.... Ugghh I feel for ya Jessica! Is there anyway to doctor your diet to make it less severe? I found that I was eating foods too high in fat which was causing my episodes. I now have to make sure I don't eat anything fried and stick to low fat as much as possible. I'm sure your situation is different than mine. You sound like you actually have an illness and you're not just eating crap food like I was. Good luck honey!!

-Ashlie

 Yah I was diagnosed with it about 5 years ago. I have tried every diet. Several people in my family have it. It's TERRIBLE! The only thing that HELPED is Elivil and bentyl meds but I can't take them b/c the side effects to the baby. I have having IBS-D!!! I am helpless there is nothing I can do to help it!! NOTHING! I don't eat fried foods, no caffiene, low fat, no fat, no msg, no dairy, EVERYTHING!! I have a HUGE decision to make. 
Jessica

Have you ever tried any of the probiotic supplements for IBS that are out there? You could give something like that a shot before going back on the meds.

 Pedi's said there is none I can take.I asked about a couple. Digestive advantage and colon health. So i am going to just cont. immodium until I decide what to do. 
Jessica

 Why do they say you can't take them??

Awe! I dont have IBS, so Icant relate, but I just wanted to say that whatever choice you make will be the best for you and your baby. A happy, healthy mommy is the best thing for little Bella! I hope you feel better hun! Hugs!
Jen