Is my milk nutritious enough?

[M and N's Mom]

DD actually didn't want to be held. She was more content in her carseat (yes, even in the house) with a paci and a warm bean bag over her tummy.

[dache]

I was looking for information on reflux that is how I found the forum which was amazing, Tracy`s book was one of the few books that I read during the pregnancy that made seance to me.
I tried some of the tips. And they work. Especially  the Stargazer song.

I am still thinking about the milk, I dont know what to do. She is hungry very soon after feed, I feed her and she an hour letter she is hungry. And she eats well, I offer both breast sometimes she eats on both sometimes just the one. And she feeds for at least 10-15min. I`ve tried offering formula after I breastfeed her but she does not want it. I just dont know what to think...

The thing with the reflux is that after being in the hospital for so long they did not know what to do and what it might be so they told me its reflux, which Im not sure it is because the only symptoms she has are the vomiting and the crying. We`ve seen 6 different doctors and not one said that until the last day when they sent us home. She does not have any treatment, no medications. Only some drops that are used to treat colic. One doctor said that if the vomiting is persistent she should start taking ranitidine but all others said that because she does  not vomit after every meal there is no need for that.
Im crazy confused. Getting ready for the next appointment on Thursday and Im trying to think of questions to ask her doctor and I dont know where to start. Is she gaining weight? Yes, but only because I feed her soon after she vomits (30min after). But she is still vomiting. Should I ask for medicine even if she is not vomiting all the time? What can I ask/say to her doctor so that I can be sure is reflus?

 

[*Ali*]

Have a look at this which explains the process of diagnosing and treating reflux. Approach to treating and investigating Reflux

I would definitely trial meds and see if that helps.

These are also worth a read Doctors and reflux - Things to keep in mind
Reflux 101 - General reflux information
Reflux checklist for parents and Drs

[dache]

Have a look at this which explains the process of diagnosing and treating reflux. Approach to treating and investigating Reflux

I would definitely trial meds and see if that helps.

These are also worth a read Doctors and reflux - Things to keep in mind
Reflux 101 - General reflux information
Reflux checklist for parents and Drs

I want to thank you for your reply. It was extremely helpful. I was not sure i she has reflux but the check list made me see that she has symptoms other then vomiting and crying. And one of the links sent me to a post where it said that we are our children`s advocate which became so true for me. So I went ready, questions and everything, and I demanded that they give her some medicine. We are starting on ranitidine as soon as we can get it (crazy stupid but we cant get it in this country). So thank you once again.

[weaver]

Well done for fighting for your baba.  Really, be proud of yourself! Hope she's feeling better now.

[*Ali*]

I hope it helps. Let us know how it goes

[cath~]

Well done! Hope you see some improvement soon

[malenka]

Good on you! Here's hoping you get the meds soon and that you see an improvement.