Reflux Check-In (9/9)

giggler25

This is a weekly check-in for May mamas of LOs with reflux. Returning or new to the Check-In, we'd love to hear from you!

1 - How old is your LO and how long has s/he been treated for reflux?

2 - How is LO doing? Any new developments, successes or challenges since last Check-In?

3 - Any questions or tips for other reflux mamas, or anything else to share?

4 - How is the weather where you live?  Has fall hit early or is summer still hanging around?

giggler25

1 - Emily will be 16 weeks on Thursday; she's been on meds since 8.5 weeks (first Zantac, now Prevacid compound).  We've also been seeing a chiropractor 2x weekly since 12.5 weeks.

2 - I am losing hope that the chiropractic visits are going to do anything to help her.  We've already had 6 visits and I honestly don't see much of a difference.  Some days she does well, but then other days she is spitting up and gagging and shooting puke out of her nose.  It's tough.  I don't want to jinx it, but over the past week I have noticed her doing bigger/better burps after feeding, many of which are NOT accompanied by shooting puke.  Not sure if that's a good sign or neutral?

3 - Any other reflux mamas out there BFing and have OALD/oversupply?  I've been battling this off and on, and I have to wonder whether that is at root the cause of her reflux.  It certainly doesn't help things, I know.

4 - I live in NYC area and today was CHILLY!  I made the mistake of wearing shorts and a t-shirt this morning when I ran out to get DD's Prevacid refill and it was cold!  I then changed into capris and during our afternoon walk I wore a SWEATSHIRT!  What the heck, Mother Nature???  I am so NOT ready for summer to exit stage left!

bridetobe9132013

1. LO will be 4 months on the 20th... she has bern on medicine for awhile. She started on Zantac and has been on Prevacid for 2 weeks now with no change, except spitting up more. Tomorrow is her last day on Prevacid and I will probably go back to Zantac since I have a lot of that left.

2. DD is not doing much better. When will this end?

3. Did anyone else notice an increase in spit up with Prevacid?

4. The weather was nice here today in Michigan! I fell down my stairs earlier this evening and i'm sore

mrsbtobe20122

1 - How old is your LO and how long has s/he been treated for reflux?

4 months old today!! I think we started around 6 weeks.

2 - How is LO doing? Any new developments, successes or challenges since last Check-In?

The past two weeks he has had ups and downs. He was spitting up half of every feed and ended up losing 3 oz in a week. Ped suggested keeping his meds and adding rice cereal to his BM bottles. We add 2 tsp to a 4-5 oz bottle, or I BF him one feed bottle the next--- it's made a world of difference. No hours of fussiness in the evening And only wet burps-- no more projectile oz of milk after every feed.

I was very hesitant about rice cereal before 6 months, but I guess proof is in the pudding and I can't beat myself up over it. My kid feels better and that is what matters most to me.

3 - Any questions or tips for other reflux mamas, or anything else to share?

No tips.

4 - How is the weather where you live? Has fall hit early or is summer still hanging around?

It's bipolar--- summer one day, fall the next. I love fall-- can't wait for it to be here full time!

mrsbtobe20122

giggler25 said:

1 - Emily will be 16 weeks on Thursday; she's been on meds since 8.5 weeks (first Zantac, now Prevacid compound).  We've also been seeing a chiropractor 2x weekly since 12.5 weeks.

2 - I am losing hope that the chiropractic visits are going to do anything to help her.  We've already had 6 visits and I honestly don't see much of a difference.  Some days she does well, but then other days she is spitting up and gagging and shooting puke out of her nose.  It's tough.  I don't want to jinx it, but over the past week I have noticed her doing bigger/better burps after feeding, many of which are NOT accompanied by shooting puke.  Not sure if that's a good sign or neutral?

3 - Any other reflux mamas out there BFing and have OALD/oversupply?  I've been battling this off and on, and I have to wonder whether that is at root the cause of her reflux.  It certainly doesn't help things, I know.

4 - I live in NYC area and today was CHILLY!  I made the mistake of wearing shorts and a t-shirt this morning when I ran out to get DD's Prevacid refill and it was cold!  I then changed into capris and during our afternoon walk I wore a SWEATSHIRT!  What the heck, Mother Nature???  I am so NOT ready for summer to exit stage left!

I have oald and oversupply. I don't think it makes much difference for my guy to be honest. Even with paced feeds, pumping before putting him on, and bottling--- I never saw much of an improvement.

I just take it as a blessing that we have a TON of milk in the freezer and have donated to those in need, and can likely wean early-ish to start trying for LO #2

giggler25

bridetobe9132013 -- interesting that you're asking about increased spit-up on Prevacid.  To be honest, I don't know if it's increased but it's certainly still a lot, if not more.  I am so frustrated with these meds.  My DH made an appt with the pedi for next week to see if we should take Emily off the meds bc she's still spitting up a lot, gagging, choking and so we doesn't think the potential adverse affects from the meds are worthwhile.  So sorry that you fell down the stairs... that stinks!!!  Feel better!!!

@mrsbtobe20122 -- You're totally right.... LO feeling better is what's important and you're a good mama for trying everything you can to make that happen!!    I have to disagree with you on the seasons though... I hate fall bc that means winter is right around the corner.    I want it to be summer forever!!!!  I also feel blessed that I have enough milk for my LO -- that is the right way to think of it I think.  I just hope that the overabundance isn't adding to her issues...

bridetobe9132013

I put DD back on Zantac because the prevacid ran out and did nothing to help. I think the zantac is helping again. She seems better on it but im slowly weaning it to see if cereal is helping.

bridetobe9132013

@anniemore im going to try filtered water... thanks for sharing and im glad your lo is feeling better!

giggler25

@bridetobe9132013 -- Glad to hear the Zantac seems to be helping your LO!

@anniemore -- So glad to hear your LO is doing well, and that you found the secret to help him!!