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4 month old baby eating issues!!

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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 10:26

To all the mummies out there please help..

I am at my wits end!! I'll make this as short as possible hoping someone would read through this and maybe give me any type of advice no matter how silly it might sound..

Bub was born at 38 weeks good weight and all is well..was breastfed exclusivly until he was 5 weeks old.. Stopped due to reflux issue feom bub lots of vomiting and spitups (now I know they were trapped burps) and what I thought was low milk supply at my end.. Started mixing formula(anti reflux) and bm and all was going well.

Switched him to completely formula novalac ar and was eating 900 ml when he was 2 month old... At 2 months 3weeks we started having problems at almost every feeding.. It was a huge stuggle.. But eventually he would drink it.. At 3 months it became unbearable because he got used to all my tricks (he would still also spit up alot even after lots of burps) but no vomiting..

Went to the doc and after so many visits he decided it was acid relux abd prescribed nexum 10 mg..before I started the meds I tried increasing the number of feeds and reducing the quantity.. worked for a week and then back to the same struggle so I started nexum.. 9 days later eczema broke out on his face( stopped nexum next day) that even after applying a lipid replenshing balm 7 times a day it didnt help..

So I started with hydrocort 1% (and started the nexum again) and it was gone in 3 days. 1 day after I stopped the hydrocort the rash is back but only slightly..

He started teething at about 2.5 month..biting drooling.. And since a week he has been scratchung his head and face furiously ( which I think is what started his eczema in the first place)

He has no fever, no ear infection.. And now we struggle to get hom to eat 500 ml a day.. I have tried teething gel(since yesterday no difference)

I have changed the milk so maby times so its not the milk brand that is an issue.. This week I started giving him novalac ac he has always been very gassy since birth (last month I gave him beblac extra care..

I dont wish this on anyone but if someone passed through this plz give me ur opinion/advice..

I have been to so many docs and each have a different answer!!

One very frustrated mummy :(
Reem x

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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 15:47
Just out of curiousity what was wrong with my last post that it had to be flagged negatively!!??
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Latest post on 25 February 2015 - 01:45
Congrats :D when r u due?? Its the best stage of life :) the pregnancy the delivery.. taking care of the baby all of these have such wonderful moments that you will cherish forever :) If there is anything i can do.. any questions u've got, am here.. its all still fresh in my memory lol X Hi Reemonita, I am not in the best position to give any help or advice for your situation as I am still pregnant with our first baby now and still waiting to pop but reading your post, I feel the distress you are going through as a mom. I However, I am also delighted to read how many posts here really offered sound advice to you and they even gave medical & doctor recommendations for your bub. Honestly, I am learning as well while reading it. I hope very soon your little baby will be able to cope and recover from this. You also take care not to stress yourself too much and just hold on.
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 15:18
Hi Reemonita, I am not in the best position to give any help or advice for your situation as I am still pregnant with our first baby now and still waiting to pop but reading your post, I feel the distress you are going through as a mom. I However, I am also delighted to read how many posts here really offered sound advice to you and they even gave medical & doctor recommendations for your bub. Honestly, I am learning as well while reading it. I hope very soon your little baby will be able to cope and recover from this. You also take care not to stress yourself too much and just hold on.
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 11:49
I know u mean well dear :) ...i am on your side haha thanks again x No vitamins or anything else unless prescribed by a doctor. Sorry but your DH is unaware (polite) of the role and qualifications held by British trained and qualified GP's. Give me a good British GP any day over many other *specialist doctors holding qualifications from some other countries*. The link i sent you quite clearly shows that one of the Dr's holds a peads qualification, but all UK GP's hold paediatric training anyway. I posted these two doctors as they are round the corner from you and both brilliant family doctors. Anyway sounds as if things are much better, all the best.
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 11:45
Good news, Rafi is back to eating better finally, and he actually asked to eat :D I was over the moon!! :D here is what worked and our schedule.. for any mummy going through this 1) Feeding: - Using babylac.. 120 ml every 3 to 3.15 hours.. I let him ask for..so i prepare it and i taunt him with it like we are playing - currently feeding him 6 times a day, might do 7 feeding starting tomorrow or the day after, since he asked for one at 5 am in the morning :D lucky me lol - I feed him at a 60 degrees angle ( my back is towards the side of the couch (hand rest) and have my left foot on the floor and right foot bent at the knee on the couch itself, its like a chair for him :) - I burp him half way through when he slows down eating - after he is done eating and burping i put him in his chair and literally put my forehead on his and play for at least 30 minutes ( i try not let him pull himself up, he is constantly doing sit-ups) - i burp him sideways so his shoulder in on my chest ( perpendicular to me) Eczema: - 100% cotton - no brainer :D - changed the washing liquid and added an extra cycle of just water before drying - Mustella - stellatopia lipid replenishing balm on his face, body and scalp about 5 times a day ( with every diaper change), but i wash his face and head 3 times a day and pat dry ( we make a nice game of pick-a-boo) -currently applying hydro cort 1% on his extremely dry areas ( scalp too) will continue for a total of one week... He still has bad reflux ( we stopped nexium) he cries after he burps/spits up sometimes, but i am hoping he can manage without the nexium, becuase i think it was causing him the problem ( doesn't want to eat) when he gets too bothered by his teeth, i am applying dentinox ( maybe 2 or 3 times a day) he has been teething since he was 2.5 months so shouldnt be long before the first one pops ( fingers crossed) I used to make him home made gripe water ( ginger, fennel and chamomile ) when he was month old for gasses.. I stopped bcoz it wasnt helping his reflux..now i am considering making anise ( i think its called so, yansoon in arabic) and chamomile as for the multivitamin ( had my bro get me pentavite multi (0-3 yeats))( they dont have it here) contains all the essentials without iron and zinc ( approved by doc). I might give him 0.5 ml on the days he doesnt eat so well... thats it :) If u have any questions plz go ahead and ask Love to you all Reem x <em>edited by Reemonita on 24/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 10:51
No vitamins or anything else unless prescribed by a doctor. Sorry but your DH is unaware (polite) of the role and qualifications held by British trained and qualified GP's. Give me a good British GP any day over many other *specialist doctors holding qualifications from some other countries*. The link i sent you quite clearly shows that one of the Dr's holds a peads qualification, but all UK GP's hold paediatric training anyway. I posted these two doctors as they are round the corner from you and both brilliant family doctors. Anyway sounds as if things are much better, all the best.
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Latest post on 24 February 2015 - 10:39
Lolacat thank you again for taking the time to give me some advice :) regarding the vitamins, the doc had a problem with it becuase it contains iron and zinc which might exasperate his reflux and hence said no, but I had already given him half a ml by that time ( bad mommy..but i was desperate for anything) unfortunatly hubby has an issue with GPs and has his mind set that if they didnt have "pediatric" written anywhere then it doesnt apply lol!! Also, the doc we are seeing now is supposed to be very good as in half of dubai take their newborn/babies/kids to him. in the past week i called him a gizillion times and he always answered or returned my call which shows how ethical he is in reality... I am gonna post about what worked with Rafi so that if god forbid a mom goes through this she can perhaps have a glimpse of hope that things do get better..
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 20:46
Reemonita, you must not give your baby any vitamins unless a doctor perscribes them, it actaully could be very dangerous for such a small baby, so please don't. I see you are in DSO. You are really in luck, because right on your doorstep there are two super British GP's in the Symbiosis clinic at the Cedre Spinneys complex. In the UK our GP's are trained in all aspects of family medicine and that includes babies and new mums. Both Dr Sarah Gilbert and Dr Naila have a huge amount of experience and hold further qualifications in family medicine. In the UK we would not see a paediatrician unless our GP had referred a child for further specialist consultation. We always see GP's for our babies and health visitors. I really do suggest you book a longer appointment (double) to see one of these excellent doctors, preferably when baby is due a feed and have a big chat about all your concerns. I'm really sure they can help reassure you and have the experience to know if more needs to be done. Also remember that babies go through periods where they do seem to take less milk/food, these are because they are not in a growth spurt phase and to new mums it can seem as if they are feeding a lot less. Normally this can come after a period of growth when baby is quite willing to take quite a lot, so the difference can worry new mums. Babies normally have a way of regulating themselves, to a point. Reflux is awful and can be very stressful for mums, but you really need to try and relax a bit as it sounds as if you are a super mum. Try and trust yourself more and enjoy your baby. Having a good GP/doctor’s support can really help. Also try and see if there are any baby groups in DSO either in Semmer or Cedre you can join so you can speak to other mums with new babies around. Here are the links for the clinic and the bio's of the two doctors, you will see they hold many qualifications in family medicine. http://www.symbiosis.ae/medicalcentre/index.php/our-team/153-dr-sarah-gilbert http://www.symbiosis.ae/medicalcentre/index.php/our-team/193-dr-naila-alam <em>edited by Lolacat on 21/02/2015</em>
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 19:18
I would just like to say thank you to all the wonderful ladies... last night i slept while thinking of all of you and that nice people still do exist.. to take time out of your life to reply to someone who is a stranger and go into so much details ... its was a wonderful feeling.. and made me feel abit more hopeful towards everything ..:) so thank you all from all my heart &lt;3 wickedangel_78 , Carambar , Lolacat, Thunderbird , Daza, Redrec Tangle, AnonDubai , rawla , lollygobbleblissbomb , Cowboy , SuzyDuzy I hope one day we can meet love, Reem xxx
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 19:10
SuzyDuzy how sweet of you to go through so much details thank you so much.. am also sorry you went through such a tough time!! I have read through all your point,,le me respond accordingly :) 1-agreed on the appetite bit...but i dont think it applies to Rafi because during the past week he would go for 6 to 7 hours between feeds and still refuse :( am currently trying every 2 hours but i dont want him to start hating food so i might push it to 3 or 4 hours 2-I used to to the dinner dessert thing too when i was bf lol.. 3- I feed him in an inclined position ( i have tried them all... on the bed with a cushion..in my arms, his dads in his push chair , in the swing) i also make sure I burp him side ways so i dont squish his tiny tummy.. 4- no water... i have only given him once or twice when i felt he was a bit constipated and that was about a month ago or more... 5 - I dont know how to say this in english but there is a saying in arabic that translates to :: we are acting like a bear and monkey with songs and laughter :D ...was working during the past 3 weeks.. no longer :( I will try feeding him again in 15 minutes and see what happens!! am also considering giving him multivitamin drops?? any advice?? i have already contacted the doctor waiting for his answer.. !
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 17:36
I was feeding on demand when he was bf then once we started completely bottle milk I schedueled his feeds and within one day he was demanding to eat as per his scheduel every 3 hours at 2.5 months When he staryed eating less I webt back on demand and at the same time when he dosent ask for food I would try every 2 hours.. Now am trying whenever I get the slightest hint that he might be hungry because am lost!! So almoat every 2 hours because he never really asks to eat I'm curious, are you feeding on schedule or on demand? I was going to ask the same question.... I BF for a year, and my DS had many problems with reflux/gas- very painful. A few things I remember my Paed telling me if it helps... (I know there are many different opinions but these did help me a lot). 1. Little people are like big people, sometimes we are hungry and sometimes we aren't. So wait until the baby is actually hungry before you try and feed. They will likely feed better when they are. He told me to wait at least 2.5 - 3 hrs between each feed. Try and stick to this to allow your baby time to adjust. This was hard for me at first because my DS wanted a little snack every 2 hours, if not less. Once I waited and occupied him with something else, he ended up feeding for longer, and then stayed happier longer. 2. Once you offer 'dinner', and baby is no longer interested. Give a good burp, change the nappy, and then offer 'desert'! (For me that was the other side lol) 3. Keep the baby upright for 20-30 minutes after a feed to help digestion keeping the tummy elongated, and not hunched over a shoulder which squashes their little belly and hinders digestion. 4. You didn't mention this, so I don't think you are doing this, but don't give water yet as they are filling up on zero nutrients and there is already plenty of water in the milk. 5. Don't STRESS! Babies feel it. Get a nice quiet environment, free of distractions, maybe even some soft music, and make it a pleasant experience. Sing and/or smile at your baby as you feed :) As a BF Mum, I NEVER knew how many mls the baby was drinking. I measured in boob sizes... LOL! But my point is, that I wouldn't stress too much on measuring. Each meal will be different, and you know yourself that if you are bloated, you are not so interested in food. I used a slightly warm with a 'natural' heat pack on DS tummy as I held him on his tummy, along my forearm. I always offered some sort of colic drops a few minutes prior to feeding. Have you checked for lactose intolerance? Sorry I don't know anything about baby formula, but even if he is not, it might be worth while trying a lactose free one?? But if you do, like anything, you need to try for a decent amount of time before you may see results. If you keep changing too much, the baby may not have time to adjust. When my DS was diagnosed as LI, Doc said it would take at least 4 weeks to see if it really helped. The best indicator is to watch Bubs weight. If Bubs is consistently wetting the nappy, and has normal stools, and is content and growing normally, then time will most likely fix everything. Some people just don't eat that much. If Bubs is not gaining weight, and appears to be unhealthy then definitely to continue your search. I would call and beg to see Dr Loubser. Ask to go on the waiting list for cancellations and call every day. Keep a diary on pees, poops and feeds. It will help you explain everything to Dr later. Lastly - I feel your pain and I wish you all the best.
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 15:21
I was feeding on demand when he was bf then once we started completely bottle milk I schedueled his feeds and within one day he was demanding to eat as per his scheduel every 3 hours at 2.5 months When he staryed eating less I webt back on demand and at the same time when he dosent ask for food I would try every 2 hours.. Now am trying whenever I get the slightest hint that he might be hungry because am lost!! So almoat every 2 hours because he never really asks to eat I'm curious, are you feeding on schedule or on demand?
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 15:13
I'm curious, are you feeding on schedule or on demand?
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 13:55
Cowboy thank you also for all the details.. I i have been counting how much he was eating since I moved him onto bottle milk.. becasue he wasnt eating well when i was bf.. he did go through growth spurts several times and i would notice that.. but now his daily intake is almost cut in a half and its almost been a 1.5 months since it started being a struggle for him to eat but in the end i would force him to eat.. now nothing works, not even forcing is working and is currently eating 500 to 600 ml..which is almost 300 to 400 ml less than what he should eat.. i will weigh him in 2 weeks and go from there.. i am looking into the HA formula and dr browns bottles.. i'll wait till tomorrow.. :) thank you so much again xx Don't worry so much if your baby isn't eating the amount as per the guidelines. As long as the baby is gaining weight from month to month and you see wet diapers it's fine. Usually when they start teething they loose their appetites a bit and you will notice they eat less. Also if they just had a growth spurt and were eating more, you will notice that suddenly they are eating less. All babies spit up milk and it's annoying to keep changing them to dry clothing, and keep changing bibs and lots of wet towels, but I can see how it can become a serious and frustrating problem. The AR formulas don't always work, usually this problem of spitting up milk/ vomiting milk goes away on its own with time, as long as the baby isn't showing any other signs of illness or spitting up/ vomiting blood then it's normal (I wouldn't medicate). After feeding and burping keep your baby upright for like half an hour, it supposed to help everything stay inside. If you get tired carrying the baby, try using a swing or bouncy seat without switching it on. My friend believes that using a small slower teat helps more, so burps are less messy. (Not sure about this since my baby chokes on the milk with size 2 and 3) I'm using dr brown bottles, they seem to be working good, my baby won't drink from any other bottle. Best thing is to stick to whatever bottle your baby accepts. If you are really worried about the quantity of milk and nutrition your baby is keeping down, switch to a more concentrated milk. For example, I've noticed aptamil and cow and gate recommend 210 ml per feeding for a 4 month old whereas hipp organic recommends 180 ml per feed till 5 months. Someone told me hungry milks are more fattening, I'm not sure if this is true. When my baby was born they did a lactose intolerance test. I'm not sure if it's a standard test at birth. But before the result came out they had advised me to feed only HA formula, it also worth looking into that.
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 13:46
lollygobbleblissbomb thank you for your advice :) I didnt realize that breastfeeding after stopping is possible..asked mom and she said that yes its doable.. anywyas ..the reason I stopped was that he wasnt eating from my breast..he would eat for 2 minutes and start cring..this went on for almost 5 weeks ( he was on EBM) so i wish that this would solve the problem.. but the problem was there during ebf and that was why i started introducing bottled breast milk then bottled milk... and the rest u know.. xx Hi Reemonita I can empathise having been through the reflux/eczema etc with my baby (many years ago but I still remember how hard it was. Another possibility to consider might be to resume the breastfeeding (it is doable). If this is something you might consider then I would suggest getting in contact with a breastfeeding support group (do a search there seems to be a few options). Hopefully they would have a counsellor or lactation consultant that can help you. My best advice though would be to trust your instinct with the professionals you deal with. My paediatrician was hopeless and gave really poor advice. Just because they are in the medical field does not make them good. I know you must know this, but when you are really tired and stressed with a baby you second guess yourself. I stayed with mine much longer than I should have. Good luck :rainbow:
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 13:40
Rawla thank you so much and so sorry that you also passed through this.. seems so many kids in this decade are going through this problem..!! makes me think what are we eating nowadays that it could be causing all these problems for our babies!! I have stopped nexium today and want to see if it was causing him not eat.. I will make another post to explain whats been going on,, as it might help other mommies too ..morally if nothing else since we still have not found a solution. ur the second person that tells me about Dr. brown bottles..if he doesn't eat today as well I might try them tomorrow.. thank you again dear xxx Reemonita, so sorry to hear about your poor bub. It must be so difficult for you and him. I can empathise with you because my DS also had reflux when he was the same age and the only thing that helped was the Nexium. Without it, he would scream, cry and arch his back all the time when he was in a lying position. Poor thing was in so much pain, so I really feel sorry for your son. My doctor told me to mix the 10mg sachet of Nexium with 15 ml of water and then give him only 9 ml (discard the remaining 6 ml). I used a syringe to measure and dispense the Nexium twice per day. It did help in my case and there was no eczema. By the way, my son was breastfed for five months before I started him on formula and he had the reflux episode while breastfeeding, so it just goes to show that judgmental comments like MoonFlower's are way off the mark, so please ignore them. When I introduced formula, I went with Similac. I'm not sure if the above will be of much help to you, but I just wanted to say good luck and I hope this phase passes soon. I felt so helpless until we were able to find a solution, and I hope you will be able to find one soon too.
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 13:14
Thank you AnonDubai :) i dont think its the reflux that is causing him not to eat... am stating to think now that its just his teeth!! If you read through my replies you will see am throwing in ideas and trying stuff left and right.. I go try to feed him or calm him down or get him to sleep then I come back read and think htings over lol.. am laughing here but only God knows what I feel inside.. I just put teething gel and it has calmed him quite a bit..so i am gonna try feeding him again in 10 minutes thanks dear..am defe gonna wait until his milk feeds are good before I even entertain the idea od introducing any type of solids.. and even then it will be purried veggies in the beginning.. thanks again xx Hi Reem! I am sorry that I don't have much advice for you. However, you should not be putting anything in a bottle other than formula. Your baby is too young for rice and Cerelac. I wouldn't consider starting that now. It is not uncommon for formula-fed babies to have reflux issues. This too shall pass.
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 12:54
Don't worry so much if your baby isn't eating the amount as per the guidelines. As long as the baby is gaining weight from month to month and you see wet diapers it's fine. Usually when they start teething they loose their appetites a bit and you will notice they eat less. Also if they just had a growth spurt and were eating more, you will notice that suddenly they are eating less. All babies spit up milk and it's annoying to keep changing them to dry clothing, and keep changing bibs and lots of wet towels, but I can see how it can become a serious and frustrating problem. The AR formulas don't always work, usually this problem of spitting up milk/ vomiting milk goes away on its own with time, as long as the baby isn't showing any other signs of illness or spitting up/ vomiting blood then it's normal (I wouldn't medicate). After feeding and burping keep your baby upright for like half an hour, it supposed to help everything stay inside. If you get tired carrying the baby, try using a swing or bouncy seat without switching it on. My friend believes that using a small slower teat helps more, so burps are less messy. (Not sure about this since my baby chokes on the milk with size 2 and 3) I'm using dr brown bottles, they seem to be working good, my baby won't drink from any other bottle. Best thing is to stick to whatever bottle your baby accepts. If you are really worried about the quantity of milk and nutrition your baby is keeping down, switch to a more concentrated milk. For example, I've noticed aptamil and cow and gate recommend 210 ml per feeding for a 4 month old whereas hipp organic recommends 180 ml per feed till 5 months. Someone told me hungry milks are more fattening, I'm not sure if this is true. When my baby was born they did a lactose intolerance test. I'm not sure if it's a standard test at birth. But before the result came out they had advised me to feed only HA formula, it also worth looking into that.
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 12:25
Thank you Redrec Tangle :) so kind of you to explain all the details..and am so sorry you went through this.. I can imagine the how tough it was for you and for her... I will go back to feeding him 150 ml every 4 hours as it was working at some point.. the problem is I am second guessing myself at every turn which is causing some sort of chaos ... All i can do is keep on trying :) This is what worked for me, I had similar issues but they were not caused by acid-reflux in my baby but were under the 'same umbrella' according to one doctor who finally helped us. I fed her smaller quantities at shorter intervals. And that was it, after weeks of watching a baby cry in distress and pain for no fathomable reason, in a matter of three feeds, she was quiet and happy. It may or may not work for your baby and I am certainly not a doctor but I dont see the harm in trying this out for at least 24 hours to see if it makes a difference in yours. Some babies just cannot manage larger quanities of milk at a time. I enlisted the help of my mum who moved in for the duration of getting baby out of the madness that we were locked in, and I started with 30 ml at a time, every hour and gradually, every forthnight and watching to see if the signs of distress were back and continued increasing the quantity to 60 ml every two hours and so on. I kept a chart of pee and poop diapers and aimed to get in the average possible quantity for her weight and age that I possibly could. It was not easy, especially as I kept it up 24/7, and I am so glad that those days are now a blur (she is 7 now). But you will get there, just keep trying different things within reason until you see what works for your bub. Hang in there, the ride of your life has started!
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 10:39
Thank you Daza... So kind and supportive We,ve spent the night at moms place to try and see if a change of place, someone else feeding him other than me or my husband would help plus I needed some sleep.. Which I didnt get lol and he still didnt eat well yesterday.. All I can do is try and hope xxx Reem, how awful, you must be beside yourself with worry. I agree with Lolacat and Thunderbird, you need to sit down with a good paediatrician and and sort out a plan of action. Dr Loubser is fantastic and specialises in allergies, eczema etc but a poster on another thread has said he is taking no new patients until May. If I were you I would call and explain the situation, how young your baby is and how desperate you are and if they can't fit you in if they can recommend someone else with experience in what you are dealing with. He is at quite a large practice, they may have another doctor there who can help. Good luck, I know it is not much comfort when you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel but you and your little one will get through this and things will get easier. Hang in there.
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 10:34
Thunderbird thank you for everything ;) :p Well we have to decided to stop nexium as of this morning.. He has been taking it for 2 weeks and I only started it because the doc said his reflux is so bad that he is refusing to eat.. But at least he had an appetite.... I will see how this week goes and maybe consider seeing another doc Thanks again xxx I'm sorry, but breast milk is the only way- and medicating a baby? My god I hate your doctor and I don't even know him What a narrow minded, insensitive comment! Some babies struggle severely with reflux and sometimes medication is the only thing that can relieve their distress. If you don't have anything supportive to offer to this mother then keep your negative comments to yourself. To the OP, as a mother of a premature baby who suffered with reflux my advise is to go back and run through everything with a paediatrician and stick with what they recommend for a while. Sometimes the medication on its own takes time to work. My baby's reflux peaked at 3/4 months of age so I can sympathise with you... Hang in there x
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Latest post on 21 February 2015 - 10:24
Lolacat am afraid ur right sometimes I can sense he is stressed wheb am about to feed him... I stayed with our current pediatric after seeing 3.. Am also starting ro get the fewling that he is trying to brush me off.. He would say not to worry he will be back to his normal eating habits in a week and wont lose any weight.. I will have him weighed next Sunday (2 weeks would have past from his last weight check) Thabk u so much for all ur words of encouragement and advice xx You poor thing, do try to not worry too much though as stress can pass straight to baby. It really sounds as if you need to go to a good paediatrician or GP who will spend some time and listen to your concerns and investigate further should it be needed. Sometimes with reflux it just is a time game. Dr Loubster is well recommended on this forum as a paediatrician. Also as a GP, Dr Carol Smiley.
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 22:08
Hi Reemonita I can empathise having been through the reflux/eczema etc with my baby (many years ago but I still remember how hard it was. Another possibility to consider might be to resume the breastfeeding (it is doable). If this is something you might consider then I would suggest getting in contact with a breastfeeding support group (do a search there seems to be a few options). Hopefully they would have a counsellor or lactation consultant that can help you. My best advice though would be to trust your instinct with the professionals you deal with. My paediatrician was hopeless and gave really poor advice. Just because they are in the medical field does not make them good. I know you must know this, but when you are really tired and stressed with a baby you second guess yourself. I stayed with mine much longer than I should have. Good luck :rainbow:
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 21:24
Reemonita, so sorry to hear about your poor bub. It must be so difficult for you and him. I can empathise with you because my DS also had reflux when he was the same age and the only thing that helped was the Nexium. Without it, he would scream, cry and arch his back all the time when he was in a lying position. Poor thing was in so much pain, so I really feel sorry for your son. My doctor told me to mix the 10mg sachet of Nexium with 15 ml of water and then give him only 9 ml (discard the remaining 6 ml). I used a syringe to measure and dispense the Nexium twice per day. It did help in my case and there was no eczema. By the way, my son was breastfed for five months before I started him on formula and he had the reflux episode while breastfeeding, so it just goes to show that judgmental comments like MoonFlower's are way off the mark, so please ignore them. When I introduced formula, I went with Similac. I'm not sure if the above will be of much help to you, but I just wanted to say good luck and I hope this phase passes soon. I felt so helpless until we were able to find a solution, and I hope you will be able to find one soon too.
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Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:50
Hi Reem! I am sorry that I don't have much advice for you. However, you should not be putting anything in a bottle other than formula. Your baby is too young for rice and Cerelac. I wouldn't consider starting that now. It is not uncommon for formula-fed babies to have reflux issues. This too shall pass.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:48
I'll be back to reply to the posts :) bub is awake Xx
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:44
Carambar thank you so much for all the details.. I am considering a ha formula.. I am defe stopping nexum because even though the doc says the eczema is a not a comoon side effect am almost sure it is for my bub.. Also I noticed that he wakes up really hungry and once I give him nexum he doesnt want to eat anymore.. Am so sorry u also went through this.. Glad she is doing great now :) Xx
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:41
No comment accept to say I wish the young mother all the best- I had a colic baby that drove two nannies out of the house and one that refused to eat and didn't gain hardly any weight for about 6 months- It gets better and she'll get through this i'm sure-
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EW EXPERT
Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:35
Ok...somethings getting lost in the translation here, I was trying to help I swear on my kids lives I was just trying to help In some ways you are quite clever, you write to cause a reaction, do you really believe the majority cannot see through your posts? However, an astute person knows where and when they can push boundaries and what is appropriate within society. Your comments on this thread are totally unacceptable in civilised society.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 20 February 2015 - 20:30
Ok...somethings getting lost in the translation here, I was trying to help I swear on my kids lives I was just trying to help Did any of your kids suffer from Acid Reflux & Allergy at the same time? <em>edited by Carambar on 20/02/2015</em>
 
 

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