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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #30 on: February 23, 2012, 22:44:41 pm »
Quote from: Nicole3 on February 23, 2012, 16:12:40 pm
I do remember that my stepmom (NICU nurse) saw him screaming and his tongue was raised and based on that she said that his tongue looked 100% fine.  Can you tell from that?  His raised tongue?

Not necessarily.  My DD's tongue looked fine, but she had a posterior tie which was beneath the skin under the back of her tongue.  It could only be felt by someone who knew what they were feeling for an who had spent sufficient time trying to help me and so had ruled out just about everything else.

Another thought, have you tried an exaggerated latch?  Mr Google will be able to help you with that if you enter it as a search term :)
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #31 on: February 24, 2012, 12:20:56 pm »
Ali, that's a good idea, but he doesnt really have his mouth open a lot. Maybe I'll try and he'll lick his lips.  I'll try anything! :)

Fiver, thank you.   I actually have tried that. 

I have calls into 1 chiropractor and 2 OTs to discuss that craniosacral therapy.  I haven't gotten one call back.  :/
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #32 on: February 24, 2012, 13:01:02 pm »
Really hope one calls you back or that you get to see the LC/LLL v soon

What happens if you try putting a finger into his mouth?  Will he suck on that?
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #33 on: February 24, 2012, 14:42:56 pm »
I am not an expert like some of these lovely ladies....but my ds used to forget how to latch on, and I was told to quickly put my finger in his mouth let him suck, remove the finger after a few seconds and then try and latch him, this seemed to help....hugs for you, I am sure this isn't easy, but you have my admiration for being so determined and not to ave given up!!
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #34 on: February 25, 2012, 03:43:29 am »
Fiver, he does suck on my finger if I put it in his mouth.  The nurse who gave me progesterone shots during my pregnancy is also a midwife.  I called her today to ask about craniosacral therapy and she wasn't familiar with it.  She called another midwife friend of hers who recommended a chiropractor who works with infants and I got an appt with him on Tuesday.  From all my research on it, it seems completely positive even if it doesn't get him to latch.  I also have my LC coming back Monday. 

Amy, I'll try having him suck on my finger and then try to get him to latch!  Too bad we just finished a feeing! 

Thank you again, girls!  :)
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #35 on: February 26, 2012, 19:30:26 pm »
Hopefully one of them will be able to give you some help.  My DD had a course of cranial osteopathy.  Not sure how much it helped with feeding, but certainly helped with her wind :)
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #36 on: February 27, 2012, 22:13:41 pm »
We went to the craniosacral therapy today.  I liked the dr a lot.  Right after the therapy I went in another room and tried to get him to latch.  No luck.  I'm going back again next week to try again since sometimes it can take a couple times.  I have my LC coming again tomorrow.  And next week I am going to LL meeting.  If none of this gets him to latch I will just continue to pump for as long as I can!
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #37 on: February 27, 2012, 22:26:30 pm »
Praying something works for you guys. If not it certainly won't be for want of trying.
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #38 on: February 27, 2012, 22:28:50 pm »
Quote from: Nicole3 on February 28, 2012, 09:13:41 am
And next week I am going to LL meeting.  If none of this gets him to latch I will just continue to pump for as long as I can!

THese are both EXCELLENT plans! I'm so in awe of your dedication and commitment!! Great job!
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #39 on: February 27, 2012, 22:47:34 pm »
Awesome! Yes-I was told it can take 2-3 visits as well. You are doing all the right stuff!
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #40 on: February 28, 2012, 12:06:41 pm »
Totally admire your tenacity.  You go, mama! :)
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #41 on: March 02, 2012, 12:58:55 pm »
Thank you so much for your kind words.  They mean a lot.  The LC came on Tuesday and was here 4 hours.  He only latched a couple minutes on the shield before he started fighting it.  She was wonderful and said all I can do is keep offering and have patience.  I still have hope, but it's dwindling.  :(  I will try the therapy a couple more times and go to the LL meeting next week.  I don't know what else to do.  It's in his hands now. :) 
Again thank you for the encouragement.  :)
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #42 on: March 02, 2012, 19:42:54 pm »
Still hoping for you :-*
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #43 on: March 02, 2012, 22:27:30 pm »
Quote from: Fiver on March 02, 2012, 19:42:54 pm
Still hoping for you :-*
Thank you!  I've read a few different places that most babies with no issues who haven't latched will latch between 4-8 weeks.  He'll be 8 weeks Monday.  Somehow I think at this point it will be a miracle if he does. 
Forgot to add that I had my LC feel for that invisible tongue tie and he doesn't have it. 

Again I want to thank you all for your time.  I truly appreciate all the kind words and advice I've gotten here. :)
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Re: 6 weeks old and still won't latch
« Reply #44 on: March 02, 2012, 22:40:23 pm »
Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Adorable avatar BTW!
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