Diagnosis ...

Acid Reflux. Well, at least my pediatrician strongly believes it is. All the symptoms matched and Cooper also gave her a little sampling of his grunts of misery while we were there. She laid him on his back and he grunted away ... just like he does all night long. Anyway, we started Zantac tonight, and will try that for 4-5 days. If he isn't a totally different baby by Friday, she said we would try prevacid which has a much higher success rate, but zantac is quite a bit cheaper and insurance will pay part of it. Prevacid is around $50 a month with our insurance. Truthfully, I'd pay $500 a month if it works. Prevacid is also approved for babies a little older, but Cooper's weight helps him out there. I really hate to put him on medicine, but I think he really needs it. I hope he is less miserable and can actually get some rest.
It was interesting getting out with the two of them, but jackson held my hand through the parking lot and didn't dart out in front of any cars (which is of course my fear of going anywhere alone). It wasn't so scary.
I really appreciate all of the prayers for Cooper. I do have many moments of doubt when he is so upset. It's so hard not to blame yourself and go through a million ideas in your head of what it could be. I just need to remember that this time will pass. When Jackson was napping today, Cooper was wide awake. We just looked at each other for a long time. I can't believe that Jackson used to be so little - and now he is all grown up. It really does go by quickly. I want to enjoy each day ... and hopefully this medicine will make that a little easier! I'll keep you posted on Coop's mood. Very exciting topic, I know! : )