Anemic

So the lab results came back from the blood draw while we were at Children's and yes Tommy is anemic. Iron drops were phoned into our pharmacy and when I picked them up I was a little surprised to read the list of instructions for administering the drops. Long, long list of restrictions.

But first, as background, here is Tommy's current feeds and meds:
6am Yogurt with the antacid capsule opened and sprinkled onto it (he cannot bite or chew the little grains of antacids and this is the best I could do for him, insurance decided to deny all liquid compounded antacids which made life difficult for Tommy, and me)

6am 6 ounces of milk in his gtube,
Plus a little bowl of cereal with milk on it for him to eat orally

11am Lunch usually at Promise, plus 6 ounces of milk in his gtube

Water thru his straw honey bear throughout the day

2-3pm Snack and another 6 ounces of milk in his gtube

5:30pm Dinner (and lots of it) with straw cup of water

7pm 6 ounces of milk in his gtube, 5cc of liquid allergy meds in gtube, 5 cc of Omega Blendz (DHA,fish oil), 5cc of liquid Vitamin D (Wellesse)

And now here is the stipulations for Iron drops:

• Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
• Take with a full glass of water (8 ounces)
• Avoid taking antacids within 2 hours before/after drops
• Avoid dairy products with 2 hours before/ after drops
• Do not lie down for 30 minutes after taking drops.
• Must be taken TWICE daily

Constipation, diarrhea, stomach cramps or upset stomach may occur. Lovely for a kid with Hirschsprung's disease.

So, any ideas on when I should give the Iron Drops and not change too much his eating schedule which works perfectly? I really need him to start feeling more up to par, but this is a logistical nightmare. Anyone else taking Iron drops?