Reflux
Hey moms ❤️ I’m looking for some advice from anyone who has dealt with reflux or lots of spit-up with their babies!
My son Austin is 7 weeks old, and I feel like I’m starting to go down a rabbit hole trying to figure out his feeding and spit-up.
His weight so far:
* August 25 (birth): 9 lbs 9 oz
* September 8: 10.2 lbs
* September 24: 11.1 lbs
* October 6: 11 lbs 7 oz -last apt with midwife
* October 8: 11.6 lbs-first apt with peds
The midwife and pediatrician weren’t to concerned with his weight but I can’t shake the feeling something is wrong
We’ve tried Enfamil A+ NeuroPro RTF, Gentlease RTF, Kendamil RTF and Kendamil powder. We’re currently back on Enfamil NeuroPro RTF.
He spits up pretty frequently, sometimes after almost every feed. Usually it’s smaller amounts, but sometimes it’s a HUGE gush that gets all over his clothes. Some days are much better than others! He can also be hard to burp, arch his back sometimes, and get fussy.
I’ve started logging every single feed, and he’s averaging around 22–25 oz in 24 hours. I’ve noticed I’m getting SO anxious if he doesn’t hit a certain amount by the end of the day. I feel like I’m constantly watching the clock, tracking ounces and worrying about whether he’s eating enough. I’m also starting to get mom guilt because sometimes he’ll be fed by someone else and barely spit up, but when I feed him the same amount, he’ll spit up so much. It makes me feel like I’m doing something wrong, even though I know that might not be the case. 😞
Our pediatrician mentioned reflux and colic, but I’m wondering if anyone has tried a reflux formula like Enfamil A.R. or found something that helped their little one.
Did your babies eventually grow out of it? Did switching formulas help? And has anyone else struggled with the anxiety around tracking feeds and feeling like you’re doing something wrong?
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Our doctor prescribed omeprazole liquid which is an antacid, once started on solids the symptoms dramatically reduced. Our LB also has CMPA so was on a hypoallergenic milk x
My baby is a spit up machine but my doctor said that as long as she’s gaining weight and peeing and pooping then not to worry. It’s more annoying for me constantly washing and changing outfits lol
My baby was the same. Saw a Neonatologist who confirmed as long as vomit isn't green/ bright yellow and she's not projectile vomiting she's fine. Plenty of wet nappies and weight gain is what they look for. She got better around 3 months old, once her muscle developed enough to keep her milk down. It's super common. I hope this helps.
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