Too much milk?

[Fiver]

Like Bec said, reclining can make a big difference as you're taking advantage of gravity.  You can start of sitting on the edge of the seat with your back on the backrest, so angled, and once letdown has been triggered you can slide yourself back up to being a bit more upright if you need to.  The way a LO would slow it is to clamp down on the nipple.  Probably not recommended

[ZacsMumme]

Okay so DH had Z out this am so I took the opportunity to express a bit, then lie right back when feeding. I held T almost in an upright position too. I think it did help then I did a massive burp session and 'think' I got it all up
I'm also trying the swaddle for his nap now with the paci as we are getting fluxy symptoms through his nap.

Ouch. So far no clamping...

[becj86]

The way a LO would slow it is to clamp down on the nipple.  Probably not recommended

HURTS a lot!!! DS did this, he clamped, then shook his head like a dog with a snake. My eyes still water just thinking about it.

Glad lying back helped.

[ZacsMumme]

I'm seriously going mad. Second day of T not really settling into sleep, he's fussing with his eyes shut every 5 mins or so sucking on hands, wriggling etc. I just fed him after 2 hrs as he wouldn't settle and he had a good go at it....could this be a GS? Timing isn't really right but it's the first signs of frequent feeding, fussiness, no sleep etc we have had I'm HOPING this could be a GS, otherwise I'm completely lost.

Before yesterday feeds were at least 3 hrs apart, and more at night. ...

[Erin M]

There are a LOT of growth spurts in the early days, some larger than others.  If it sounds like one, call it one at this point.  You can't go wrong at this point with feeding him if you think he needs it. 

[Fiver]

Agree with Erin ^^^

[ZacsMumme]

Ok so....I'm going to hang my head in embarrassment. I 'think' maybe I panicked over Ts three days of crazy fussiness with reflux like symptoms...because he is actually ok you would 'think' after having a refluxer I would see the signs, yes? But not assume that all lead to reflux IYKwIM? I guess I'm struggling to know what is normal NB behaviour given all I remember with Z is the reflux

Thanks for all your support, i think 'I'm' evening out a little now too, the fear and panic is easing.
And...all the BF is going better too, my milk etc is evening out a little now.

[becj86]

Don't worry, Sara. I have often thought that if I'd been here when DS was younger than 4 months I'd have been packed off to the doctor to get reflux meds. For us, it truly was just OAL and OS but I totally understand your worry

Many more hugs xx These newborn days are hard even without reflux

[ZacsMumme]

Thanks Hun, I feel a right dork...honestly, I got myself in such a state too over it which showed I'm just really not dealing with that possibility well, nor did I ever really et over Z having it so bad, or feel ok about it all. This realisation has given me a bit of a WU call. I can't be a good mum to them both living in fear so as of yesterday DH and I are just doing day by day, no what ifs. Hopefully we will see things clearer this way KWIM?

[becj86]

Well, it was stressful with Z, the prospect of doing it again and watching T in pain and having to go through the meds etc. again would have done me in too. I'm not having any more babies because I know I couldn't cope with another pregnancy because of how sick I got with L. Nothing dorky about being worried about something like that (or I'm a dork too ) IMO

Taking it day by day is a good plan though and you know your BW peeps will be here to support you whatever happens.

[Erin M]

((hugs))
Glad the BFing is going well!

[*Sandra*]

Don't feel like a dork, the thought of going through it again is just overwhelming you. 

At least on these boards you have a place to share all your concerns and talk (write) it through with people who get it.  These board were a lifesaver for me when I was going through reflux, none of my other friends had gone though it and so they didn't get it how bad it was. 

We are here for you, so never feel bad for expressing your concerns. You're a great mom, just trying to get on top of things quickly.

[Fiver]

*hugs* I totally get what you mean. I was so worried that DD would be another refluxer, but she's been absolutely fine (bar the PTT!)  Glad he seems better at the moment.

[ZacsMumme]

Thanks for understanding girls    without this place i would be a wreck!
So think we are in another GS (I hope so anyway!) but I have noticed for the first time his poops are an army green tinge. Normal? Did I read about too much foremilk causing this maybe?

[*Sandra*]

I also read that green was from too much foremilk but I happen to have asked my Dr yesterday and he told me it was Iron.  Nothing to worry about, just a lot of iron in my diet.  Are you taking any Iron pills?  red meat? Avocado?

The Dr said that he only worries about blood in the stool.  I really respect my Dr and he is relatively relaxed unless there is need for concern.

So happy to hear that Thomas is doing well!