Re: OT: Breastfeeding Woes? Help!

[Guest guest]

Sounds like she is reacting badly to something in your diet - my

daughter did the same thing. She reacted badly to dairy and caffeine,

even the tiniest amounts. She didn't do it every time either, so I don't

think the formula is the best indicator of what she can tolerate. She

may be having problems with anything, most common problem givers are;

dairy, wheat, soy, caffeine.... I'd try eliminating them and see if she

improves. I'd also stop giving formula, it could jeopardize your nursing

relationship at this point.

Good luck!

S.

pkoschak@... wrote:

> My daughter is 3 weeks old and she spits up more than any baby I have

> ever been around. She sits whether I hold her up right or lay her

> down. She doesn't burb really well. Most of the time when she spits

> it is directly after having eaten. The milk isn't currdled yet..

> But here is the clincher....she doesn't do it if I give her a bottle

> of formula. I don't want to stop nursing...I tried cutting out

> caffiene but that didn't seem to help. She is really fussy and seems

> to have an upset tummy a lot. I have started to give her a little

> acidopholus(sp)(the baby stuff)...should I continue to do that? We

> have an appointment with the doc next week and do intend to ask him

> about it but...am hoping to get it under hand before then. This is

> really upsetting and makes me doubt my abilities..LOL. My first was

> so easy...she is not easy....

> Any ideas?

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> My daughter is 3 weeks old and she spits up more than any baby I

have

> ever been around. She sits whether I hold her up right or lay her

> down. She doesn't burb really well. Most of the time when she

spits

> it is directly after having eaten. The milk isn't currdled yet..

> But here is the clincher....she doesn't do it if I give her a

bottle

> of formula. I don't want to stop nursing...I tried cutting out

> caffiene but that didn't seem to help. She is really fussy and

seems

> to have an upset tummy a lot. I have started to give her a little

> acidopholus(sp)(the baby stuff)...should I continue to do that? We

> have an appointment with the doc next week and do intend to ask him

> about it but...am hoping to get it under hand before then. This is

> really upsetting and makes me doubt my abilities..LOL. My first

was

> so easy...she is not easy....

> Any ideas?

>

>

, I've been nursing my baby for two years. He had the same type

problems, this is what I did. I stopped eating dairy products.

Because of a fast letdown I released some of the milk myself before

feeding him. Because the first milk they are getting has a lot of

water, I started to feed him from the same breast for two feedings,

then switched to the other breast for two feedings. I'm still doing

this. The reason is the hind milk which is richer and has more fat.

If you think you have a yeast infection in the nipple or the baby

has thrush then acidopholus will help. I would check with the doc. on

the amount and baby's age. My son and I had this problem only for a

short time and it wasn't severe.

Breastfeeding is the most rewarding thing you can do for both you and

your daughter. I had a lot of problems for about the first month and

I was ready to give up. I'm so GLAD I didn't. I tried nursing my

other son who is 15 now and, he reacted so bad to my milk. I to tried

formula and he seemed to do better. Don't let that lull you into a

false sense of security. After I stopped nursing and started the

formula for about 2 weeks, he became allergic to the formula. Then he

was on almost every formula they made, he reacted to everything. I'm

not trying to scare you, my oldest was allergic to 50 or 60 different

things at the time.

My little boy has some problems with dairy, but that's about it. He

is so much healthier than his brother.

Sorry for the book I'm writing. As you can see I'm very passionate

about this subject.

Good luck and if you have any questions you can e-mail me anytime.

[Guest guest]

Contact the La Leche League in your area. They should be listed in the phone

book. Also, check what you are eating. Stuff that will give you gas, like

milk, onions, lettuce, etc..will give her gas. Some people have to cut dairy

out of their diet completely. You are doing the right thing. Breast milk is

the BEST milk for your baby.

Sherri

pkoschak@... wrote:

> My daughter is 3 weeks old and she spits up more than any baby I have

> ever been around. She sits whether I hold her up right or lay her

> down. She doesn't burb really well. Most of the time when she spits

> it is directly after having eaten. The milk isn't currdled yet..

> But here is the clincher....she doesn't do it if I give her a bottle

> of formula. I don't want to stop nursing...I tried cutting out

> caffiene but that didn't seem to help. She is really fussy and seems

> to have an upset tummy a lot. I have started to give her a little

> acidopholus(sp)(the baby stuff)...should I continue to do that? We

> have an appointment with the doc next week and do intend to ask him

> about it but...am hoping to get it under hand before then. This is

> really upsetting and makes me doubt my abilities..LOL. My first was

> so easy...she is not easy....

> Any ideas?

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My first spit up like the exorcist! I have overactive letdown. It

was going in so fast that it was too hard to keep it in. Two things

that worked for me:

-express some milk first, then nurse babe

-nurse for about 5 minutes,then break for a minute, start again

The baby just needs to adjust to your letdown.

There is also very good info on www.mothering.com on " The getting

started & overcoming difficulties " forum.

[Guest guest]

contact the LaLecheLegue. there should be a group near you.

or Dr Jack Newman (search the web for him) he will answer your email

questions

Kathy

: My daughter is 3 weeks old and she spits up more than any baby I have

: ever been around. She sits whether I hold her up right or lay her

: down. She doesn't burb really well. Most of the time when she spits

: it is directly after having eaten. The milk isn't currdled yet..

: But here is the clincher....she doesn't do it if I give her a bottle

: of formula. I don't want to stop nursing...I tried cutting out

: caffiene but that didn't seem to help. She is really fussy and seems

: to have an upset tummy a lot. I have started to give her a little

: acidopholus(sp)(the baby stuff)...should I continue to do that? We

: have an appointment with the doc next week and do intend to ask him

: about it but...am hoping to get it under hand before then. This is

: really upsetting and makes me doubt my abilities..LOL. My first was

: so easy...she is not easy....

: Any ideas?

:

[Guest guest]

Breastfeeding can cause gas because latching and relatching can let air in.

My baby spit up a lot. I took her to the doc and everything. She

eventually stopped. Do not worry about it. After you feed her, wait at

least 10 minutes before laying her down. If you have a bouncy seat, swing

or car seat carrier sit her in there and let her sleep. It helps keep the

food down (at least that is what the doctor said).

>From: pkoschak@...

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>Subject: OT: Breastfeeding Woes? Help!

>Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2001 01:59:19 -0000

>

>My daughter is 3 weeks old and she spits up more than any baby I have

>ever been around. She sits whether I hold her up right or lay her

>down. She doesn't burb really well. Most of the time when she spits

>it is directly after having eaten. The milk isn't currdled yet..

>But here is the clincher....she doesn't do it if I give her a bottle

>of formula. I don't want to stop nursing...I tried cutting out

>caffiene but that didn't seem to help. She is really fussy and seems

>to have an upset tummy a lot. I have started to give her a little

>acidopholus(sp)(the baby stuff)...should I continue to do that? We

>have an appointment with the doc next week and do intend to ask him

>about it but...am hoping to get it under hand before then. This is

>really upsetting and makes me doubt my abilities..LOL. My first was

>so easy...she is not easy....

>Any ideas?

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

She is right about the formula. We mother's really doubt our ability to

provide nutrition for our young. When the first thing happens we are quick

to throw a bottle in their mouth. I know cause I did it. Than I realized

that I needed to reprogram myself. If the baby is happy and healthy, it is

doing fine.

>From: Shelby <helminger@...>

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>Subject: Re: OT: Breastfeeding Woes? Help!

>Date: Sun, 29 Jul 2001 22:36:28 -0400

>

>Sounds like she is reacting badly to something in your diet - my

>daughter did the same thing. She reacted badly to dairy and caffeine,

>even the tiniest amounts. She didn't do it every time either, so I don't

>think the formula is the best indicator of what she can tolerate. She

>may be having problems with anything, most common problem givers are;

>dairy, wheat, soy, caffeine.... I'd try eliminating them and see if she

>improves. I'd also stop giving formula, it could jeopardize your nursing

>relationship at this point.

>Good luck!

>S.

>

>pkoschak@... wrote:

>

> > My daughter is 3 weeks old and she spits up more than any baby I have

> > ever been around. She sits whether I hold her up right or lay her

> > down. She doesn't burb really well. Most of the time when she spits

> > it is directly after having eaten. The milk isn't currdled yet..

> > But here is the clincher....she doesn't do it if I give her a bottle

> > of formula. I don't want to stop nursing...I tried cutting out

> > caffiene but that didn't seem to help. She is really fussy and seems

> > to have an upset tummy a lot. I have started to give her a little

> > acidopholus(sp)(the baby stuff)...should I continue to do that? We

> > have an appointment with the doc next week and do intend to ask him

> > about it but...am hoping to get it under hand before then. This is

> > really upsetting and makes me doubt my abilities..LOL. My first was

> > so easy...she is not easy....

> > Any ideas?

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

So what have you found out? My second was extremely sensitive to dairy and

wouldn't sleep(20 minute naps) and cried and spit up smelly curdy stuff and

runny diapers(ok, bf baby diapers usually are but these were worse than my

first) and after a week of no dairy he was like a normal baby! What a relief .

The LLL advice was great as it could be one or a number of factors. A ped will

most likely advise formula so get expert help...LLL. As you can tell, I haven't

been on in awhile so I hope by now things are great for you1

Laurie<Oh

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OT: Breastfeeding Woes? Help!

My daughter is 3 weeks old and she spits up more than any baby I have

ever been around. She sits whether I hold her up right or lay her

down. She doesn't burb really well. Most of the time when she spits

it is directly after having eaten. The milk isn't currdled yet..

But here is the clincher....she doesn't do it if I give her a bottle

of formula. I don't want to stop nursing...I tried cutting out

caffiene but that didn't seem to help. She is really fussy and seems

to have an upset tummy a lot. I have started to give her a little

acidopholus(sp)(the baby stuff)...should I continue to do that? We

have an appointment with the doc next week and do intend to ask him

about it but...am hoping to get it under hand before then. This is

really upsetting and makes me doubt my abilities..LOL. My first was

so easy...she is not easy....

Any ideas?