Dairy is for wimps

Nicholas has been placed a on a non-dairy diet and twice daily dosages of zantac for the next month. 

He was battling a recurring stomach bug since Thanksgiving and complaining of regular stomach aches.  We were armed with a food journal and pain diary.  But after a night of him crying in pain, we went back to the doctor's office and saw a different doctor.  We didn't get a firm diagnosis, just a new plan.  If this doesn't work out then there's more testing.

So far the plan is working.  He's been eating and playing with no real complaints.  The zantac apparently tastes like total crap.  He developed a trick to deal with it.  Sip of water, bite of food, shot of zantac, sip of water, bite of food.  When it's time for college and taking shots with chasers at the local bar, he's going to be a champ.

We've been down the non-dairy diet road before.  He's always been on soy milk for what seems like forever.  Some ice cream, yogurt and cheese was allowed in moderation.  He is mourning the loss of the grilled cheese at his favorite restaurant and trips to the frozen yogurt place.  But he will stay strong.  Hopefully things will return to normal so he can have those on special occasions.