What’s going on???
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Topic: What’s going on???
Posted By: KiwiL
Subject: What’s going on???
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 3:53pm
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Jackson is all clogged up at the moment. Not quite sure with what, as it doesn't seem to be a cold, but he has a lot of mucous and it sounds like it is in his throat or something.
Anyway, I am trying to feed him and am having problems (surprise surprise). I am not sure if it is related to him being unwell, or if it's another set of tricks he has learnt. Firstly, he will suck for a minute and as soon as he gets some milk he will pull off. I have tried multiple different holds but he won't stay latched for more than half a minute or so. This can go on and on and on. There's no way to keep him latched - what am I supposed to do? Occassionally he has stayed latched and looks to be sucking, but there is no swallowing going on. I have pulled him off and squeezed my breast and no milk flows. I know there is milk in there, and a couple of minutes later it will come out again when I squeeze. It's like he's turning if off or something!! The only time he is happy to suck is when nothing is coming out! How is he doing this? He doesn't seem to be chewing, but the suck definately isn't as strong as usual. Has anyone had this happen when their babies have been unwell? I just don't really know what is going on.... He seems to be hungry but won't eat unless he is REALLY hungry and then he will feed for a very short period. Breastfeeding does my head in! |
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 4:04pm
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he could be pulling off because he's clogged up and having trouble breathing?
have you taken him to the dr to get checked? you can get saline solution from the chemist to go up his nose (couple of drops) which helps to clear it out ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com"> 
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Posted By: jack_&_charli
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 4:05pm
just re-read your post and if it's not a clogged nose, then my answer is irrelevant
perhaps take him to the dr to get checked out, for re-assurance if nothing else  ------------- http://www.alternatickers.com">
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Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 4:52pm
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Yeah, I have already taken him to the doctor and am using saline drops. I should have mentioned that!
He seems to be breathing fine when feeding, which is why I don't understand the new habit of pulling off. |
Posted By: denny25
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 5:35pm
| Reflux? thats exactly what Ava used to do on the breast (weaning her off it now, so over it). The clogged up sound is part of reflux, as is the pulling off when on the breast. He might be a 'slient refluxer'. |
Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 6:19pm
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We're still wondering about the reflux, but he definately has something that is making him ill at the moment. He has been spilling mucousy stuff and I am getting some boogers out of his nose.
I called Healthline and spoke to the breast feeding people. She said it could be because his suck isn't very strong that it is not moving the milk down well... hence when I squeeze a couple of minutes later I do then get some. Makes sense I guess. She said just to feed him frequently until he gets better and then he can sort out any supply issues later. I hope that works out - there's so much I am trying to achieve with his feeding at the moment, this just feels like another set back! We'll stay positive though and I'll just keep letting him lead the way for now. |
Posted By: Maya
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 8:08pm
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I find lil miss always gets fussy when she's a bit snotty, even if she isn't blocked up enough for it to make it hard for her to feed. She did the on and off thing a lot when we were trying to get her back on the breast after she'd been tube fed and it hurt so much!
I wish I had something useful to suggest but I don't really, just wanted you to know that you're not the only one! -------------  Maya Grace (28/02/03)
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The Gremlins:Sienna Marie & Mercedes Kailah (14/10/06)
Lil miss:Chiara Louise Chloe (09/07/08)
Her ladyship:Rosalia Sophie Anais (18/06/12)
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Posted By: KiwiL
Date Posted: 21 November 2008 at 8:40pm
That's really all I need to hear.... there's nothing worse than being the only one!!! 
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Posted By: gypsynita
Date Posted: 23 November 2008 at 3:11pm
The mucousy stuff they spill can be part of reflux, as can the stuffy nose - we have problems with both with Cian and he's got silent reflux. Check out the symptoms on http://www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz/ - crying over spilt milk ------------- Anita Mum to Cian (Aug 08), Josh (Jun 10) http://lilypie.com"> 
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