Constipation in a mixed-fed 5-month-old

My baby is mixed fed (formula + breastfed). Since he turned 4 months, he’s really started struggling to poop. Sometimes he goes 5 days without going, and this time we’re on day 6 with still nothing 😩

Our GP prescribed lactulose, which helped the last couple of times, but it doesn’t seem to be working anymore. His wet nappies are fine and he drinks okay, although probably not quite as much as he should for his age. He does seem uncomfortable sometimes, but otherwise he’s happy, playful and completely himself during the day.

I’m also wondering if the constipation is affecting how much he drinks during the day, because he still wakes every 3 hours at night to feed.

Has anyone else gone through this with their baby? Did you find anything that actually helped with the constipation? Would really appreciate any advice or experiences ❤️

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In law anxiety

I’m a FTM and since my LO was born (he’s 10 weeks currently) my MIL has insisted that she wants to spend the night with him, and keeps saying ‘you can leave him with me, just give me some bottles’. I’m no longer expressing and only direct BF and I have also told her that I am not comfortable yet with my baby spending the night away from me. I have also told her I am no longer expressing so that wouldn’t be an option anyway. I just can’t seem to wrap my head around why she would assume I would be comfortable being away from my baby so soon. Its giving me anxiety that if and when I decide to wean my baby that she will expect me to be okay with this and I still don’t think i’ll be comfortable with this in the future. Has anyone else experienced this?

Working Mums - Help!

I work 3 days a week, in which my daughter goes to nursery. My partner leaves for work at 5am, so the whole process of getting up, ready and out the house is all on me. I only have a 15 month old but i’m struggling so much to be able to get myself ready and keep her distracted. How are we all managing this?

She’s into everything and in that stage where I can’t take my eyes off her, which makes it even impossible to brush my teeth.

She’s not predictable with her wakes, especially at the min as we’re going through an awful sleep regression, some days she wakes at 4am others 6am so trying to get up and ready before her isn’t really possible.

I don’t allow a lot of screen time and because of this she doesn’t really sit in front of the tv as i’ve tried this also.

Any help appreciated 😅

Collecting colostrum

I’m 37 weeks and have been advised by the midwife to collect colostrum if I can - I’m only managing to collect a few droplets if that, is there anything I can do to help produce more?

Also can I express at night leave in the fridge then express throughout the next day (not going over 24 hours) then freeze safely?

Thanks in advance!

Colostrum

Ive been trying hand expression and its just not been working for me so when I saw my midwife consultant last time I asked about using a hand held pump to harvest and she cleared me and said I could. So I have done this tonight and for first time this is how much I got for both which im happy with! Although it seemed to not be tight on one and it leaked all down my boob😭

Can someone please tell me why its this colour? Is it due to it being the first proper collection ive done?
Thank you xx

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Let’s talk dummy’s✨

I’d love to know people’s opinions on dummy’s, me personally I do not have a “crying” baby, she’ll cry if I miss her cues but that’s very rare as I know her all too well!! I think it’s each to their own, your going to mother your child the way you want to, and I respect that. But I do think dummy’s are a form of lazy parenting. Your baby doesn’t cry for no reason… what’s everyone’s opinions?