March 2011 Moms
amy259
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Poop ? or lack there of
amy259
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So LO did not poop yesterday, she usually poops 2-3 times a day. She is 6 wks and EBF. I'm going to call the Dr's office today but I just want to see if you ladies have had this happen. I'm sure some of you have but I want to hear it just so I feel better.
BFP 7/17/12 DD#1 3/10/10
BFP 3/26/12 Natural MC 4/11/12
#2 Due 3/30/12
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Re: Poop ? or lack there of
when we had this happen the doctor said to dab some vasoline on a rectal thermometer and insert about 1/2 inch to stimulate LOs bowels in case she is a little backed up.
He also said to give her a little syringe of water mixed with Karo Syrup.
I've had to do both of these. On the Karo Syrup - she said I could put 1 teaspoon in his bottle 3 times a day. Make sure it's the DARK Karo Syrup, not the white stuff. Both methods worked. But when the thermometer doesn't work, then I had to move on to the syrup.
One day of not pooping is not cause for karo syrup and anal probing. Babies systems change around that age and may start pooping less frequently. Going 5 days between BMs is worrisome, going 7 days is the definition of constipation. She only missed one day- give it time. This may be your baby's new poop schedule.
At this age going 7 times a day is normal or going every 7 days is normal...especially when EBF. EBF they get so much out of what they're eating that sometimes there isn't a lot of waste.
If baby isn't looking like they are in pain, straining, or have a hard tummy I wouldn't worry until you get past the week mark.
Thanks ladies! She has be farting A LOT but nothing is coming out but she is content. I called the Dr's office and nurse said I could use a thermometer tomorrow if she hasn't pooped but I'm in no rush to do that. It makes me feel better to hear from other mom's.