:::Blayne - reflux ?:::

Jennifer43

I saw that you have been dealing with reflux in your LO, and i am curious to know what her symptoms were that made you think it was reflux? Our pediatrician gave us a perscription for reflux since C has been so fussy, but he isn't sure if that's actually the problem.

 

MrsBlayne

She was initially crying in her sleep and would not sleep flat on her back, but would sleep if she was a little bit upright.  One big giveaway is if he arches his back when he is crying, the doctor says that stretches the esophagus and somehow makes it feel better.  A few weeks ago she was waking up several times a night, but when she fell asleep in her swing she slept through the night, so I knew that if the upright position helped her it must be her reflux.

MrsBlayne

Also, she was spitting up a LOT, sometimes projectile.  But they don't always do that, sometimes they swallow what comes up.

Jennifer43

okay, thanks! We are trying to narrow down what is causing C to cry and not sleep well, etc. He definitely has a lot of the symptoms that they describe as being reflux so hopefully this medicine will help. My mom keeps saying that he is still hungry but i just can't imagine that being the issue as he eats so much, but i am going to attempt to pump and see how much I am getting in one sitting to help gage how much he is eating ... but he is up to almost 11 pounds so I can't imagine its that he isn't getting enough to eat.

MrsBlayne

B used to nurse almost constantly and I suspected that she was hurting and didn't know the difference between the pain from the reflux and hunger pain. Good luck I hope it helps! I also recommend trying to get him to sleep upright.