We have ruled out reflux, here is the full story. Auggie ha suffered severe gas pains that cause him to cry during feedings since he was born. The pediatrician wrote 3 month colic down on his file. We tried gas drops, colic calm to no avail. I have a fast let down and I believe this caused a lot of discomfort for him, so we worked diligently with a lactation consultant, I would pump my breasts before feedings to slow down the flow and often feed him with me laying on my back. Auggie seemed to get progressively worse, now spitting up wheneve you laid him down or bent his tummy on anyway, I would keep him upright for 40 minutes after feeding, however during this time we had him on a 90 minute sleep schedule, he would show tired signs at exactly 90 minutes and we would put him down. We have always had to stay with him rocking his co sleeper, shushing and putting our hand on his chest, sometimes for 20-30 minutes. Anyway, so along came 3 months and Auggie was in no better shape, so I went back to the doctor, with a huge list of symptoms in hand, he basically said that he would outgrow it, and prescribed Zantac suggesting it may help with his gas. My husband and were so sad to have to give our little man a drug, but if it meant he would feel better, we would do whatever it takes. Although my husband I hoped we had found the culprit, reflux (although the doctor never suggested reflux) and possibly the solution, Zantac, we felt within ourselves that this wasn't really the problem, so after a week with no change at all, we stopped the medication and concluded that Auggie was getting too much foremilk causing the terrible gas, so I decided to pump my breasts and feed him the milk from the bottle for a 24 hour period, and his gas seemed to be less and less painful, he didnt spit up at all and seemed happier all round. My breasts seemed to reset themselves and now he is back in the breast. He still has gas, but it doesn't seem to bother him as much and he doesn't spit up very often. We took Auggie to a chiropractor and kineasiologist, she said his illio Secal valve was not working properly and he want digesting properly, she taught us how to lightly massage his tummy and so far it has been working and he has been a much happier baby. Except for him not being able to nap, a these new screaming attacks. I'm not sure what to do, I don't want my little bubba to be in so much discomfort and so tired. I also feel so frustrated and tired, I spend everyday at home trying to soothe him and put him to sleep. He has now started screaming everytime we go in the car, so I spend everyday at home, I'm trying to do everything in my power to give him what he needs. He is a wonderful boy and spends a lot of time smiling as we play and learn together, he just won't nap during the day and gets very crabby. Another reason I don't believe it is reflux is because he sleeps very well at night.
Thank you so much for your replies, it is nice to know I am not alone and people care and want to help.
Blessings
