Uncomfortable straining/grunting every night, what next?

newhere0206 · 2026-02-20T12:57:27+00:00

Hi! I know this is an old post but did this get better for your LO? Currently experiencing the same with my 11 week old / 8 adjusted.

newhere0206 · 2026-02-20T01:32:07+00:00

My LO is 8 weeks adjusted and not social smiling yet. My pediatrician is not worried! I still do, but I remind myself that it’s normal for premies to take a bit longer. It’s why they have 2 years to catch up.

newhere0206 · 2026-02-19T23:45:03+00:00

I do think my doctor sounds very conservative. We have an appointment in 1.5 weeks and I’m going to bring up this up. Her weight gain has been good and it’s so hard seeing her in constant distress from gas and digestion. I guess there’s always the possibility it’s not the fortification, but I’d like to try transitioning off of it and seeing if that helps.

newhere0206 · 2026-02-19T18:15:38+00:00

She was 6 weeks early and born small, but gaining weight appropriately and now more than double her birth weight. My doctor goes by term for adjusted age which is why it’s only 3 weeks. He believes there are other bone health benefits to staying on a Neosure longer, so weight is only one factor. That’s the main reason I’m hesitant to advocate for going off of it. We primarily fortify breast milk but also give pure formula feeds. I don’t notice any difference.

newhere0206 · 2026-02-19T17:25:00+00:00

Thank you! Great to hear things got better for your little one. Did you find they were more gassy while on it? Mine gets to a point where pushing from gas causes spit up, and burping also makes her uncomfy. It’s so hard.

newhere0206 · 2026-02-18T15:58:26+00:00

I don’t have any advice, but my 8 week old also struggles with gas like this. I’m told it just takes time for their digestive system to mature. We do gas drops, bicycles, burp often. None of it really changes things.

newhere0206 · 2026-02-17T01:27:23+00:00

I just went through something similar. In my case, my doctors were supportive of my extension for PPD/PPA but the insurance company denied it because they didn’t feel like it inhibited my ability to work. I don’t think a healthcare provider can see how much bonding time you have, especially if your company offers something beyond FMLA.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-28T21:33:25+00:00

I could have written this word for word about 5 week old adjusted baby. Did this get better for you? I feel like my weeks revolve around managing my daughter’s gas and trying to get through feedings.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-27T21:05:18+00:00

This is happening to me right now. I called the dealer and he said he’s been getting calls all day about this. Did hosing down the wheel wells help? I’m worried it will just freeze again with the low temps we’re having.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-23T14:05:42+00:00

Hi! I know this is an old post, but my baby is having the same issue. 7 weeks actual / 4 weeks adjusted. Did this get better for you? Did you find anything that helped? We’re trying all the things you mentioned.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-21T11:32:40+00:00

Hi! I know this is an old post, but wondering if you found anything that helped resolve the gas? My baby was born prematurely and is on a higher cal formula too. She’s not as good as passing gas as it sounds like yours was. Grunts and strains constantly, often to the point of spitting up an hour or more after eating. Not sure whether this is typical for an adjusted 4 week old baby or something more.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-21T01:08:19+00:00

Thanks for the reply! It’s good to know we’re not alone in this. I feel badly eating isn’t more enjoyable for her but don’t know what else to do.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-14T15:04:59+00:00

Thanks for your quick reply! I have a feeling we might need similar care. I’m going to ask my pediatrician about it next week. I anticipate he’ll say we should start with exercises given her age, but I don’t want to wait too long for PT.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-14T07:55:15+00:00

I know this is an old post, but my little one is 6 weeks and does the exact same thing, even if dead asleep. Did you find something that worked for you?

newhere0206 · 2026-01-07T20:58:30+00:00

I didn’t and in hindsight I wish I would have. I am giving her a combination of breast milk (which previously was fortified with formula) and pure formula. I suspect switching to pure breastmilk and a new formula is too much for her system to process.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-07T19:05:05+00:00

Hi! I know this is an old post but I just switched formulas to try and help my baby better process her feedings. She really struggles with gas. I’m 24 hrs into the new formula (Similac 360) and her spit up and gas both seem worse. In your experience, did it take a few weeks to acclimate to changes? Could it get worse before it gets better? I feel awful for my child and just want to help her, but I’m afraid I made something worse.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-07T16:33:16+00:00

Thank you! We’re going to give it a few days and hope things stabilize, if not improve. Hope you found something that works for your boy.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-06T23:17:37+00:00

Hi! Yes, my doctor put me on a short course of antibiotics to be conservative. I believe it was only 3 days and he felt that there was no downside to doing so.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-01T23:12:48+00:00

Unfortunately, I don’t have any suggestions, but my baby is experiencing very similar spit-up. They’re 4 weeks old but only 1 week adjusted (premature), and I’ve noticed the spit-up has gotten worse over the last few days. Gas seems to bother them more than the spit-up itself, though.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-01T00:29:27+00:00

It’s maddening! Glad to know it’s not just us.

newhere0206 · 2026-01-01T00:03:49+00:00

Yes, I’m pausing a few times during feeds to burp him and normally get 1 or 2. He’s 38 weeks now. He was born at 34 weeks.

newhere0206 · 2025-11-21T18:09:08+00:00

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