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We went thru something similar when LO was a year old. It was so scary for me, and we made it thru! It lasted about 10days. You are doing SO good giving breast milk! I would suggest coconut water for hydration and Pedialyte! Those extra electrolytes will help! It sounds like u are doing everything right. You got this mama, these kids are so resilient and u will come on the other side with a confidence and a learning for both of you mentally and physically.
@Hazel I’m relieved to hear that then what I’ve heard from doctors. Seems like we’re going down the same road but concerned from the mix recommendations doctors have to say. Hearing it from a momma sounds more reassuring though
@Elena omg I didnt even think of coco water!!! that’s so genius, I feel like the lack of sleep I’ve had I can’t even think straight. Thank you for the help!
This is totally normal. She probably will have lost a little bit of weight and she will gain it right back when she’s better. We can tolerate not eating solids when we’re sick as long as we stay hydrated. Sounds like she’s getting better slowly - hope she’s back to her normal self soon!
My son had some illness or other for all of March (bad teething, a cold, d&v and a virus with bacterial tonsillitis, awful month and terrible luck!), had antibiotics for a week. He would eat about 3 mouthfuls each mealtime but was breastfeeding quite a lot more and was still drinking water. He lost about 80g in March but that's to be expected if they go that long without proper solids. I don't have any suggestions but just to say that a week or two of illness and a bit of weight loss isn't the end of the world. Just lots of cuddles and boob and she'll get better eventually.