Baby poop

[mishka29]

LO has been having mostly green poops for a week now. There will be 3 green then a yellow and I'll think she's fine then back to green again. I have a hard time believing this is a foremilk-hindmilk imbalance because she eats for a long time on one side and I also did a few days of blocking feedings. She has no other symptoms so I don't think it's dairy related either.

Does anyone know other reasons for green poop?
Some sites I read say it's a problem and others say it's really not an issue if they are fine otherwise. Either way I could use some advice!

[misshart00]

I was told by the doctor it's not a problem. I also disagree about green poop being a foremilk hindmost issue because DS only nurses about 5 minutes (he's so picky) and has bright yellow seedy poop like you're "supposed" to have. Occasionally it's green. I alao haven't changed my diet.

Sorry if that was absolutely no help.

[mishka29]

Apr 26, 2015 19:28:16 GMT -5 misshart00 said:

I was told by the doctor it's not a problem. I also disagree about green poop being a foremilk hindmost issue because DS only nurses about 5 minutes (he's so picky) and has bright yellow seedy poop like you're "supposed" to have. Occasionally it's green. I alao haven't changed my diet.

Sorry if that was absolutely no help.

It's nice to hear someone's doctor said it's not a problem! Lol thanks!

[seamonster]

I've read it can be a dairy intolerance. But if your diet isn't varying, then that probably isn't the problem.

[WittyLittle]

hhhmmmm I remember my LO had this as well but when he was a few weeks old. The doc said if he's nursing properly and dairy doesn't seem to be an issue to watch the amount of sugars that I eat. If it's worse after a naughty high sugar day, then that might be the cause? He also said if nothing seems to be bothering him then not to worry. It could also be a bit of a tummy bug?

[mishka29]

Apr 27, 2015 3:48:50 GMT -5 seamonster said:

I've read it can be a dairy intolerance. But if your diet isn't varying, then that probably isn't the problem.

I'm a big dairy eater and we haven't had an issues which is why I don't think this is an issu. But then I think maybe she's developing an intolerance....ugh

[mishka29]

Apr 27, 2015 5:28:24 GMT -5 WittyLittle said:

hhhmmmm I remember my LO had this as well but when he was a few weeks old. The doc said if he's nursing properly and dairy doesn't seem to be an issue to watch the amount of sugars that I eat. If it's worse after a naughty high sugar day, then that might be the cause? He also said if nothing seems to be bothering him then not to worry. It could also be a bit of a tummy bug?

I was thinking it could be high sugar. I got these giant gum balls and was snacking on them like crazy lol. I cut out the extra stuff but the green poops still stuck around. But given that they are coming and going this could be it. I'm glad to hear extra sugar is a thing and not to worry. Thanks!

[WittyLittle]

Mmmm gumballs in my case it was chocolate covered almonds. So friggin good. It took about 2 weeks for LOs poop to get completion back to normal, but that might be because i cheated on the "diet" all the time hehehe!

[Deleted]

Can I hi jack this thread a little?

It's now been 10 days since DD last pooped. Should I call the doctor? She is still a (mostly) happy baby and doesn't seem bothered by it at all. And I guess 10 days is still within the limits of normal for a BF baby. I just want to be pro-active before it turns into a problem.

Edit: Nevermind, poop galore finally came. It was everywhere. We are now both slightly traumatized.

[flyster]

Does both mean you and the babe? Or you and your partner?

[Deleted]

Apr 29, 2015 5:19:19 GMT -5 flyster said:

Does both mean you and the babe? Or you and your partner?

Thank god DH wasn't here to see it... He would never have thought of me as sexy again if he had seen me covered in baby poop