Fussy feedings continue

Mmm79

I posted last week about DS becoming very fussy at the breast- and it's gotten worse as the days have gone on.  Thankfully he still managed to gain 3 oz between Friday and yesterday, but the poor thing wails almost every time I try to feed him.  No fever, no spitting up, he's pooping and peeing great and burping regularly. He takes a pacifier, so it probably isn't an ear infection that makes sucking painful, nor do I think it's the taste of the milk, since he's taken that a few times from a bottle just fine over the past few days.

I talked to an LC yesterday and though we obviously can't rule anything out, the lack of sputtering/coughing makes her think it's not a too fast let down and the fact that we can see milk in his mouth when I take him off when he starts crying make slow let down/slowing milk flow seem unlikely, too.       

I'm kind of at a loss.  I've made an appointment with the pediatrician tomorrow morning to have her look A over to make sure there's nothing physically going wrong.  Any suggestions on things I should ask about?  And just taking another stab at seeing if anyone else had had similar issues and if a cause was found.

 

Shaungela

I cant remember if you asked about reflux or not... I really cant think of anything, obviously an allergy would be something he feels constantly.  Im at a loss!

Mmm79

Shaungela:

I cant remember if you asked about reflux or not... I really cant think of anything, obviously an allergy would be something he feels constantly.  Im at a loss!

I think you suggested that last time and it's on my list of things to ask about.  Your DD had it- silent reflux, right?  Were there any signs/symptoms that you can recognize looking back?  I hadn't though reflux due to no spitting up and him taking the bottle ok, but I want to explore EVERY avenue.   

bethLenell

I'm so sorry you're not having much luck! I hope you get some answers soon!

Shaungela

No she doesnt have it, there are a few here that do though so you might be thinking of someone else.  I know one of the symptoms is fussy/crying during feeding.  But the fact that he takes the bottle without a problem is strange and may not be it... now im really at a loss lol

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orangegoggles

No advice but I'd have your pedi check him mouth for thrush. It's the only other thing I can think of. Good luck!

luvmyducks

My DD was the one with silent reflux.  She would take a bottle fine too--I think bc it flowed faster so she had to just keep swallowing...not really sure.  Pedi thought it could be bc I was feeding her at more of an incline when she drank out of a bottle.  

For sure follow your instincts and don't leave that Pedi office until they help you.  I put it off for 4m knowing that something was wrong and DD was suffering the whole time  The great thing is, there really aren't any negative side effects to Zantac so if that is not the problem, the Rx won't really hurt him.  GL! 

ProfessorPedals825

I have no advice but just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and A. I hope the pedi can give you some answers. And it's really good to hear he's still gaining weight.

Mmm79

Thanks ladies!