H and I are having a MOTN chat and had an epiphany. Vitamin D Drops. We started them Tuesday. This awful gas disaster/crying fits started Wednesday. I'm reading where some babies have issues with digestion when on them, especially the brand I grabbed. Oh sweet Lord if that solves this I would be so freaking happy. A couple of days to get this one out of her system for a trial run?
Yes! I forgot that this happened to us too. And her poop looked really odd. I picked up drops (we were using syringe liquid), but I only use them on days we aren't outside much Yesterday at the orchard she took in vitamin D so I skipped. Not all will agree, but it works for me to try and absorb a little the natural way. I read a bit online that even exposure in and out of the car can get enough.
This might be a fffc but I've never done vitamin d drops...
My ped says I can't start then until she's exclusively breast fed. Not gonna lie, looks like I'm not missing out on anything fun! Poor babies with gassy tummies.
Post by skinandbones on Sept 27, 2015 8:25:46 GMT -5
@wildermom, I would talk to you pedi before changing your diet. You would see other symptoms if it was a dairy intolerance.
For what it's worth, both of my kids were and are extremely gassing (as a number of babies on this board) which caused them to be fussy. My ped explained they are fussy because they vetting use to the feeling of their guts moving. Eventually they recognize the feeling of gas. There was nothing I need to change.
So I would mention if to your ped before making a whole of changes.
Post by girlonabike on Sept 27, 2015 11:02:49 GMT -5
wildermom, I'm not sure about the diet thing, but I hear you on it being the last straw. I would feel exactly the same way. I hope it turns out to be the drops!
As for not knowing how much they get---oh yes. It's been stressing me out big time, especially since Liam seems to have trouble gaining weight. But, as my ped reminded me, as long as he is having plenty of wet diapers (yup), some dirty diapers (poopalooza this morning) and seems otherwise happy & content, he's eating just fine. I still worry though.
As for the balance issue, Liam usually eats the same from both sides. We start on one side until he's done, burp, then do the other side until he's done. I haven't experienced engorgement much, so I can't say.
Yesterday I was nursing my LO cradle hold, and I notice milk started dripping from her nostril! I kept wiping it and it kept coming out. It only happened the one time yesterday and today in the morning it happened again, (other boob). I switched to upright nursing and it stopped. Has this happened to anyone ? Seemed weird to Me !
Good, non-mastitisy vibes needed. I have a clog in the place where I've gotten mastitis at least five times before. My OB thinks it's something anatomical with the duct, that makes me prone to get clogs and mastitis, because I've had it so many times. So, apparently my boobs are magical infection-getting boobs.
Good, non-mastitisy vibes needed. I have a clog in the place where I've gotten mastitis at least five times before. My OB thinks it's something anatomical with the duct, that makes me prone to get clogs and mastitis, because I've had it so many times. So, apparently my boobs are magical infection-getting boobs.
I know you aren't supposed to wait until they start crying to nurse, but what about with eat, play, sleep? He usually wakes up hungry and starts crying right away. Anyone else?
Good, non-mastitisy vibes needed. I have a clog in the place where I've gotten mastitis at least five times before. My OB thinks it's something anatomical with the duct, that makes me prone to get clogs and mastitis, because I've had it so many times. So, apparently my boobs are magical infection-getting boobs.
Post by maggiemae85 on Sept 27, 2015 19:39:48 GMT -5
wildermom, we had the same issue with D drops. Pediatrician said that if I take the 2000 vitamin d/daily, we can forego giving it to her directly. That seemed to help. And simethicone drops have been a LIFESAVER for our gassy girl.
Also, boooooooooooo to thrush. I now get to smear lotrimin on my nipples twice daily (super glamorous) and then rinse it with diluted vinegar before feeding or pumping. So, my breasts will smell like feet and vinegar. Yum. I hope it alleviates some of the pain/burning I've been having!
I go b ack to work in early november, so I gave myself until October 1 before I start pumping to build a stash. I have pumped several times including this morning though and have not had very good results. I got less than 1 ounce this morning and it is stressing me out. I want to go on dd#1 field trip friday, but need to have 8 ounces or so to leave with the baby sitter. The frequency I will have to pump combined with feeding dd is overwhelming to me. I did just get my first pp period, so hopefully that is part of it. I will make more lactation cookies and see how it goes I guess.
I go b ack to work in early november, so I gave myself until October 1 before I start pumping to build a stash. I have pumped several times including this morning though and have not had very good results. I got less than 1 ounce this morning and it is stressing me out. I want to go on dd#1 field trip friday, but need to have 8 ounces or so to leave with the baby sitter. The frequency I will have to pump combined with feeding dd is overwhelming to me. I did just get my first pp period, so hopefully that is part of it. I will make more lactation cookies and see how it goes I guess.
Try taking a calcium - magnesium supplement around the time of your cycle. It will help with the dip in supply.
Just found out my insurance completely covers one visit from an LC, so I booked an appointment for Monday AM. I feel like overall we're doing well, but I think sometimes she has a shallow latch, and I'd really like to know if I can do anything to prevent the milk blisters I keep getting.
Report back on what she says about the blisters. I get them also and my LC said there is no prevention, just treatment.
Since the blebs can come from skin that grows over the nipple pore, the LC said applying a warm moist compress to my nipples 10 minutes before breastfeeding will help soften the tissue and then the baby nursing can work out the milk before it gets plugged. She also recommended taking lecithin - said the blebs can also come from having thick milk and the lecithin will help thin it out some so it doesn't get backed up.
I'm going to try both...I'll let you know if I see an improvement!
Report back on what she says about the blisters. I get them also and my LC said there is no prevention, just treatment.
Since the blebs can come from skin that grows over the nipple pore, the LC said applying a warm moist compress to my nipples 10 minutes before breastfeeding will help soften the tissue and then the baby nursing can work out the milk before it gets plugged. She also recommended taking lecithin - said the blebs can also come from having thick milk and the lecithin will help thin it out some so it doesn't get backed up.
I'm going to try both...I'll let you know if I see an improvement!
Thanks for the report! I have a hard time with doing things in anticipation of nursing b/c he usually wants to eat right when he wakes up and when that will be is always a mystery! I haven't had one in at least a week now, which is good.
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