Prayers please :(

jessicat2283 · January 2014

Asking for some prayers. My little guy is 3 weeks tomorrow but having a rough few weeks. He threw up blood off & on first week & has been having terrible stomach issues. Since then. I've changed my diet, tried formula, tried block feeding, tried everything. He sobs & screams until he passes out from exhaustion. He sweats & struggles to breath. My heart breaks I'm not sure what to do for him. If anyone has advice in open to it. We've been to the dr she thinks it's a dairy allergy & I've eliminated dairy but not seeing a difference I know it can take awhile but I can not keep listening I him cry (not going to hurt him or shake him but because I just hold him & sob because he is hurting so bad, it breaks my heat)

BEAUNAL · January 2014

I'm so sorry. There just isn't anything worse than not knowing what to do. I wish I knew what to tell you to do. Saying a prayer for you both.

jessicat2283 · January 2014

Thank you. I hate feeling so helpless

my5sons · January 2014

So sorry to hear about what you guys are going through! Praying you quickly find answers and that LO starts doing much better asap!

wedbliss5 · January 2014

It might be worth giving up soy too, including all hidden dairty and soy since he sounds extremely sensitive. It takes 1-2 weeks for the proteins to leave your system and another 1-2 weeks to leave his system. You can look into nutramigen or allimentum ( I think those are the allergen free names) formulas if you want to speed it up and are not against formula, they are pretty expensive though. You can check out the mspi check ins on the breast feeding board as well. If you plan to eliminate them from your diet, it can be done but those first few weeks are hard while you learn what you can eat.

FWIW, I did this with dd1, never tried formula just BF, so feel free to page me IF you have any questions. I know how much I struggled at first so I'm more than willing to help if I can. Big hugs to you!!!

ETA: I also think it lead to my PPD, so keep your own emotions in mind as well and seek help for yourself if needed.

angiek1 · January 2014

No advice but praying for you! Stay strong!

Dishylo · January 2014

I'm so sorry your LO is having these issues. Positive thoughts for your family.

[Deleted User] · January 2014

Have you taken him to see a pedi? I think you should discuss these issues with the doctor. Is his belly really hard? I think you need to talk to a medical professional to rule out anything serious. Good luck and update us with hopefully good news soon!!!

ksonne · January 2014

So sorry your little guy is having such issues. Thinking of you and LO.

Winnieella · January 2014

Kvochka said:
Have you taken him to see a pedi? I think you should discuss these issues with the doctor. Is his belly really hard? I think you need to talk to a medical professional to rule out anything serious. Good luck and update us with hopefully good news soon!!!

I agree with this. Good luck.

Carmlvsjose · January 2014

Feeling helpless is the worst! I hope things get better! Sending prayers and love your way! Stay strong mama!

JaneW2 · January 2014

I agree with wedbliss5 's suggestion, ask the ped about a hypoallergenic formula like nutrimigen. If he's allergic to something you're eating, it could take weeks to sort out, and it sounds like he's been through enough. That formula is very expensive, but often you can get health insurance to help.

cnctf · January 2014

I'm sorry you and baby is going thru this. Praying you find a solution soon

megs12914 · January 2014

I just wanted to say I'm so sorry you're dealing with this and I hope LO feels better soon!

slmille4 · January 2014

I'm sorry.

. I hope things get better. Just wanted to say your nit alone. Lots of tears were shed when baby was on fifth feeding in 4 hours during growth spurt, stay strong and I hope u get some answers!

jblank03 · January 2014

T&P for you and LO. It broke my heart just reading what you're going through

CeeJC121013 · January 2014

So sorry your LO is going through this. So tough on you momma. T & P for both of you. Hang in there!

cja06 · January 2014

Big hugs and lots of prayers for your little man!

gina0485 · January 2014

Oh this sounds terrible! No mama likes to hear her little baby scream. I'm so sorry you are going through this problem.

moosebaby2011 · January 2014

I'm sorry. Thinking of you and your LO. I hope you're able to get some relief for him soon.

Tylynngrace · January 2014

I'm praying for y'all. I hope things get better, good luck!

LabPupLuv · January 2014

On hon, I'm so sorry!!! That would break my heart too. Hang in there!

jessicat2283 · January 2014

Thanks for all the thoughts & payers as well as advice. We've been to pedi. She gave me a list of ingredients to look for. That was 2.5 weeks ago (after he was throwing up blood). So far no difference. I'm wondering if we could out him on that formula for another week or so & I can pump & dump this stuff until it's out if my system. I like breastfeeding but not sure I can hear him scream any more.

RondackHiker · January 2014

jessicat2283 said:
Thanks for all the thoughts & payers as well as advice. We've been to pedi. She gave me a list of ingredients to look for. That was 2.5 weeks ago (after he was throwing up blood). So far no difference. I'm wondering if we could out him on that formula for another week or so & I can pump & dump this stuff until it's out if my system. I like breastfeeding but not sure I can hear him scream any more.

Lurker, but I'd go back to the pedi and if he/she doesn't have great ideas I'd want to see a gastroenterologist. The constant screaming and blood needs medical help.

bee1916 · January 2014

Thinking of you! I can only imagine how heart-wrenching it is to listen to your baby cry and not know what to do. Prayers that you find an answer soon!

ChuggingWater · January 2014

Is he projectile vomiting?

Hope he feels better soon and you get some answers.

Momto1goofball · January 2014

It sounds very similar to what my friends baby was doing. I would definitely look into seeing a gastroenterologist if you ped doesn't have any other ideas.

WinsyWade · January 2014

My third LO has a dairy allergy. He would scream and arch his back after every feeding. I eliminated dairy and I saw relief with in a couple of days from him but not full improvement for 5-6 weeks. Once dairy was out of our systems, he was like a different baby!

I agree with wedbliss on maybe taking out soy as well. Make sure you you are getting hidden dairy as well.

I used this website to help me:
https://www.godairyfree.org/dairy-free-grocery-shopping-guide/dairy-ingredient-list-2

Ljessen13 · January 2014

Pyloric stenosis? My 10 yr old had it. Just a thought. Hugs for u

Ljessen13 · January 2014

Pyloric stenosis? My 10 yr old had it. Just a thought. Hugs for u

jessicat2283 · January 2014

Ljessen13 said:
Pyloric stenosis? My 10 yr old had it. Just a thought. Hugs for u

I've never heard of this. I'll check into it. I'm thinking it's about time to see a specialist. The pedi did lots of tests on him they all came back ok. I did formula last night & he did pretty good only one episode. I hope we get the breastfeeding milk situation settled soon. Thank for everything ladies!!!!

Amarantheansea · January 2014

I'm so sorry:( that sounds terrible! Hopefully he will get some relief
Soon! Poor little guy:( hang in there mama!

ashybear · January 2014

I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and sending many hopeful thoughts to you and your LO.

jessicat2283 · January 2014

Cut out soy too still no changes

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