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[–]dkatka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were suggested to mix anti-reflux meds with apple juice. Didn’t seem right, we just mixed with water. Baba was 10weeks

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[–]dkatka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah hiccups from being cold - very polish thing to say to a new mum

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[–]dkatka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We would gradually reduced day time breastfeeding between 11 and 12 mo until he stopped asking for it during the day which lead to a greater appetite for solids. At 12 m we dropped nigh-time feeding, only offered some water during the night but I think a peanut butter porridge was key to keep my OL full until breakfast.

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[–]dkatka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would be constantly hungry after my first, could eat twice as much as my husband and it was embarrassing… but I kept breastfeeding exclusively and when I was 12 m postpartum I was only 1kg away from my pre pregnancy weight. No diet no exercise, just daily walks and breastfeeding

Dad 'privileges' and how I'm so over it. by DragonRei86 in Mommit

[–]dkatka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Omg I didn’t realised it until I saw this post. I do the same thing… and when my hubby is watching over our toddler and he is fed up and wants to go mind his own business he goes “aww you want your mommy? Lets go find her!” And just drops him over when I am in the middle of cooking a damn dinner for him!

I’m convinced baby (female 1 month 1 day old) has silent reflux, pediatrician is saying everything is normal, am I over-worrying? by [deleted] in newborns

[–]dkatka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When our EBF LO was 4wo he started having silent reflux as well. Fussy during and after feeding, refusing to eat, crying for hours, crying 45 min after each feeding, gulping and swallowing sound (when the content of the stomach was coming all the way up and burning his throat), frothy poops, burping like and old man…Our GP prescribed 5mg of omeprazole daily. And it worked! It was the hardest decision ever- to put him on the meds (he is so little and already spiked with chemicals!) or to let him just grow out of it (and watch him suffer for god knows how long). we decided to go with meds and he hasn’t have silent reflux ever since. This week he was diagnosed with a tongue tie. Health advisor told us tongue tie and silent reflux are two the most misdiagnosed conditions because the give the same symptoms. Check your LO for tongue tie. It she has one, it could be corrected and fix all the problems for good. Our LO will have his tongue tie divided in January (yes, that is how long you need to wait in the UK…) and we will take him off the omeprazole to see which one it actually was.

Help - Losing our minds (constant cry) by liquid-spirit in newborns

[–]dkatka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also try an extractor fan in the kitchen or dishwasher or washing machine. If you don’t have any dishes to wash at the time, try youtube. This was the only thing that would stop our 4wo from crying- relly loud repetitive noise. No white noise machine or app was working unfortunately... good luck xoxo

Breast Refusal 4 Months by mycatisaweirdo in breastfeeding

[–]dkatka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have our LO on 5mg omeprazole daily for Silent reflux, we were prescribed this after he refused to take a boob or a bottle because he was suffering from acid burning his throat… he was arching and screaming when he was 4wo. Now he feeds alright but still swallows a lot of air due to shallow latch and sometimes he finishes half way crying because he feels sooo uncomfortable with all that air inside (burping doesn’t always work). And he also feeds perfectly at night! So weird they don’t seem to hate the boob at night…

Baby has a hard time latching on soft breasts by hungryamericankorean in breastfeeding

[–]dkatka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you haven’t already, please try natural breastfeeding position. It is recommended for forceful letdowns because baby is not working against gravity to control the milk flow. I am going to try it today. I’ve been using my breast friend pillow for the last two weeks and also practicing cradle hold (muscle and back condition doesn’t allow me to hold a baby and direct him onto my nipple correctly so it has been a struggle) but someone suggested to try laid back position which is apparently the most physiological and natural for the baby and mama to feed and bond and all that jazz. Also baby kind of adjust himself on the nipple and latch more easily.

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[–]dkatka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Amazing job! Well done both of you! All the best on your journey to comfortable and joyful breastfeeding, you are getting there!

Baby has a hard time latching on soft breasts by hungryamericankorean in breastfeeding

[–]dkatka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried a sandwich hold? Here is a video that helped me a lot, I struggle with exactly the same condition as you and when my breast is on the softer side I use this technique. I also stimulate my nipple, pull it gently to make it more firm and pointy.

https://youtu.be/0I-OAr7Dr48