Yikes! That’s so hard—I didn’t realize how much I missed having real cheese and butter until I ate it after over a year of avoiding it while nursing and it was actual Heaven on Earth, haha!

She outgrew needing the Zantac by around 6 months and got over the dairy allergy a little after she turned 1 year.

Formula is totally fine—I struggled with my first son and he became a formula baby and he’s a happy healthy 6.5 year old now. My daughter had similar issues to what you’re describing, and I had to cut out dairy and give her Zantac. She’s 2 years old now and still happily nursing. Do what works best for your family, but just wanted to mention the Zantac as an option because it made a HUGE difference for us! :)

Nothing wrong with formula but have you spoken to a lactation consultant?

If you want to keep trying you could always change your diet. It will change your breastmilk. She could be having a reaction to things you are eating. But formula is definitely ok. We are a formula household. Fed is definitely best. No matter where it comes from.

Hey, hey. It is a-okay if she is on formula. You tried. And you made the best decision for her. And that's what makes you a strong momma. Fed is best!