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Emily, Alana over ate and was a big baby- it was a sign of her reflux- she kept eating because it provided some relief whilst eating- then because she overate there iwa more to reflux (of course!!
). Once she was properly medicated she stopped fussing and arching and stopped overeating. Goodluck trying to get meds increased.Suzie- crossign fingers that it works
Yes, some babies are comfort eaters. They use the bottle or breast like a pacifier and try to comfort themselves. And the overeating only makes matters worse.
I am keeping my fingers crossed, but I’m very very frustrated and worried. I think now its even worse than before he was on the meds. He was nursing at least 4 min. But from Thursday evening he has been nursing only 2 min and he screams if I try to keep him longer. My breasts are so uncomfortable. I expressed and gave it to him, but it was a complete waste of time and milk. I’m so stressed that I yelled at my daughter for asking me to read the story book one more time. I feel so bad for that.
As I read posts, I know most of you have seen great results. I thought I did too, but it short lived. I wonder if he has some other problems than silent reflux.
I relate to the feeling “i wonder if there is some other problem”. I felt that a lot early on and didn’t think anyone really wanted to help. Then meds started to kick in and you know the rest…life got better.
Maybe you could stick out the increased meds for a few more days, if nothing improves then you will be one step closer to an answer of some kind. I don’t know much about breastfeeding, as I wasn’t able to do it but have you seen a lactaction consultant recently…maybe they could give you some advice of some kind- even if it is, oh yes I see this a lot in babies with reflux- might set you mind at ease there is nothing else going on?
Lots of us mums can relate to yelling at kids, husbands, dogs etc and feeling absolutely sh*t about it. But its OK. Its part of life and the kids, husbands, dogs etc will survive and love you regardless. A few negative moments in a lifetime in no way negate the 1000’s of positive ones.
HappyMommy you will be a happy mommy soon
I definitely wonder some days if there is something else wrong and if possibly he doesn’t really have reflux, but I know he does.
Also, I have yelled at my other kids too, and I also feel terrible about how little time I have to spend with them since Caden is very colicky due to his reflux. I spend most of my day trying to keep him happy and holding him while dancing with music, trying to distract him, etc.
For the 2 weeks he was doing well, I felt like a decent mom again spending time with all my kids, but now I feel like I’m back to square 1 again.
I hope you and I both find some relief soon and figure out what else if anything is going on with our babies.
I’ll be thinking about you
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