Emergency doctor visit

[@amiee6478]

My son is 23 now, but I swear listening to little Charlotte reminded me so much of when he was first born. He cried the first 12 weeks. It felt as if he would never stop. He had the acid reflux and had gas pains. I worried so very much! I know it feels like there is nothing that will help, but she will eventually get better. I promise. I would just find a position he liked and pat and pat and pat and pat, till he either passed the gas or went to sleep. I don't think I slept those first few months at all. I PROMISE IT GETS BETTER!!! That is important to know, I feel. I will pray for y'all. Sending lots of love!

[@jessicabloxom2754]

Mikayla, you're doing a fantastic job! My firstborn was like this. Nursed for 45 min at a time every 2 hours and cried after every feeding. He spit up tons, always grunted and squirmed trying to poop, and I slept maybe 8 hours a week. I feel for you! I just wanted to let you know it was 4 intense months of my life, and he's 11 now. Just survive and keep the baby alive. That's the whole job. You're doing fantastic!

[@annsumma5060]

Same here. Mine is a senior in high school, but I was ready to put him on the curb at 8 weeks. Totally understand you are in survival mode. It was the hardest thing of my life, as my husband was in Iraq till he was 4 months. And it did get better about that time. Partly because he was getting older and partly because I was no longer a single parent.

[@wandab9586]

My daughter screamed constantly for 4 months. I could not breastfeed. Doctor switched formulas, even neonatal kind. It turned out she had a pyoloric spasm and ulcer from it. Blood in her poop. She went on pepcid and a lactose free formula (after 3 days on pedialyte to cleanse her system)and within 2 days was perfectly fine and slept thru the night. It took 4 months and specialists to figure it out. Too long in my book but she is a nurse now and has been perfectly healthy. They said all the buildup and reflux causd bowel irritation which caused the blood. She was in a lot if pain. She is not allergic to dairy since 3 years old. I hope she gets some relief and you also.

[@Chels-fz5uq]

Hang in there! Thank you for sharing the tough times and normalizing newborn and postpartum struggles. You’re helping so many mamas and husbands know they’re not alone in these struggles!

[@stephaniewilson5284]

Your great parent hang in there you are doing everything right. Checking in with a doctor the best descision. You are wonderful.

[@becca7358]

I’m a FTM and due in two months, I appreciate you sharing the non glamorous side of the early weeks as most day in the life I watch seem very peaceful

[@marygardner1109]

My son was on Nutramigen, it was LIFE CHANGING! I pray you find a solution to her pain soon. This was 22 years ago. It is worth every penny and every meal we had to cut back on to provide the formula!

[@jaclynherbert5543]

My firstborn was on this formula. WORTH EVERY PENNY! Changed her entire demeanor.

[@lindybollie1391]

My daughter went through the same thing with her daughter that you are going through. She tried the no dairy diet which was extreme. After awhile with the baby not gaining enough weight and my daughter being miserable, her pediatrician told her to give it up! Don’t beat yourself up about giving the formula! What a difference it made. Totally worth the cost for both of them. Good luck!

[@melissas7757]

Your pediatrician is awesome and so knowledgeable! You have a great start with him and that is awesome! Good luck!

[@shannonteer568]

It looks like your doctor was very thorough and provided a lot of great options! It can be really hard to decide and figure out what you are comfortable with. I remember going through a similar issue with my son, and the medications for reflux worked and he was so much happier and more comfortable after. You both must be so exhausted.

[@hsbvt]

You are NOT being selfish! Keep pumping. My kids were on the drops. They did really well with them. She just needs to feel better and that might mean making some changes. It's okay. It in no way changes that you are her parents. You just might have to do it a little differently for Lotte! Hang tough! Love to you all!

[@cherylmccauley6957]

My baby is almost 16 now, but I went through literally the exact same thing you guys are going through. Her pediatrician recommended the Nutramigen formula and it was an absolute LIFE SAVER!! I'm not kidding when I say after the 1st bottle she was so happy and all the issues stopped!

[@meahdahlgren5875]

No one cares ❤

[@cherylmccauley6957]

@@meahdahlgren5875 Nice to know asshat 😂

[@barbarawelsch5850]

@@meahdahlgren5875why would you say that? You are a mean person.

[@g.g9158]

It made my sons gas worse

[@ronnieacosta6848]

Poor baby!!! 🥲 I love you, too... Lottie! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Prayers!!!🥺🥺

[@pennyferguson9839]

My son had reflux and the medication worked…it was nice it helped and I did not have to change my diet. I did have to increase the meds as he grew every few months. I think your pediatrician is good and has a lot of good steps to follow.

[@beawitched5252]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Lots of encouragement and peaceful days ahead.

[@cindyaxt8858]

If the diet is that complicated, don't overwhelm yourself. Things will feel better if your not trying to do too much esp. with a busy life.We went with the special formula and the reflux med. and things did improve. Good luck!

[@KBMac-tu2mg]

The internet has made these new moms feel awful for not breastfeeding , makes me so mad

[@cinabun2]

Breastfeeding is amazing and beautiful, when it works for you! And moms and dads sanity, is first, you have to take care of you, so you can care for your baby! Also, being open to formula, is so great in this situation, you are thinking of her comfort, and the possibility of the quickest way to get her there! I breastfed my first for 6 months, my second for 4 and we’re going on 9 months with number 3! This is my most successful journey as 1 and 2 had weight issues and problems with my diet, and they told me her relief would be quicker with formula than if I cut out dairy because of the length of time it takes to come out of your system after you stop dairy. A fed and happy baby is always best! Prayers for you and sweet Lottie to do what is best for you both no matter the route!

[@disneymom5571]

I’m so sorry you are dealing with this! My daughter cried and screamed for the first 6 months- year of her life. She is 8 years old now and is a pure joy-hang in there! It DOES get better and she won’t cry all day forever!! My daughter does have FPIES (which we found out when we tried solids) along with GERD but can tolerate dairy/soy just no rice or oats! I ended up going the Nutramigen route at 2-3 months for her (regular anthem insurance does cover it if the baby has reflux and allergy). I felt helpless and couldn’t ever get things to improve with my diet. I also needed more sleep to deal with all the crying. It was survival mode.

[@laurenosnato5655]

If your goal is to continue to breastfed I would highly recommend finding IBCLC in your area to do a detailed oral exam and determine if there are any tongue or lip ties that can be affecting her latch and also making her take in air during a feeding. Additionally you likely have an oversupply currently (it can be common the first few weeks as your supply regulates… happened to me as well) if you have an oversupply and strong letdown she can essentially be gulp, gulp, gulping so fast because your milk is coming at her like a hose and she’s taking in a lot of air because of this and leads to reflux and gas and bellyaches. Your doctors recommendation of switching to formula for a week and bottlefeeding to see if it helps isn’t necessarily relevant because it could appear that she’s doing better but it’s really just that the flow of a bottle is much more controlled than if you have oversupply and she’s getting too much volume too fast. Also, highly recommend the babocush to attach to a mamaroo or baby bjorn. There are so many other tips and tricks to share and also ways you can help with a strong letdown.

[@salmactr]

I second finding a good IBCLC. it was night and day with my baby. He had a tongue and lip tie. He would gulp so much air while breastfeeding and would get super colicky. After the tongue release and some suck training, he got so much better. He's 12 months old now, and I'm still nursing him. 😂

[@meghancleary3681]

This!

[@aimee5490]

Sounds like my 16 year old as a baby. We started him on reflux meds and it helped greatly. I nursed him for a year...it was a struggle in the beginning but we did it. Now he's a healthy, happy ornery teenager😂

[@kelseydaniels7797]

My oldest son had acid reflux when he was a baby. We had to give him medicine and it worked wonders. I did not breast feed but he would throw up entire bottles. The meds really helped because he was able to actually hold down a bottle. We also switched his formula to Similac Total Comfort. We also had to mix in corn syrup into his bottles to help him poop. It’s an old fashioned trick but it worked. His doctor told us to do it, he was perfectly safe. He was pooping regularly after about a week. It gets better, hang on! After about the first two months things got so much easier.

[@KyleeWoodbrey]

This takes me back to my first baby. He had AWFUL reflux, we were in the pediatrician so often the first couple of months with him until we finally found a medication that worked. I can’t remember which one it was, but it had to be mixed at a compound pharmacy (Taylor Drug in American Fork -literally lifesavers for our sanity). Within days of the medication he was a new baby. He was finally comfortable enough to sleep, he was happy and rested. Good luck! There’s a solution, but sometimes it takes a while to find. Your pediatrician seems amazing with great information and willing to help you find your solution.

[@amymaglich4900]

You’re doing great, thanks for sharing this personal experience ❤

[@lbnaron]

Excellent milk production. Keep up your water intake. Breast feeding gets easier over time for sure. I struggled every day for 6 weeks with my first. My second and third babies, the breastfeeding went much smoother. Bless you my love ❤️ continued prayers for you and your fsmily

[@alexandraklement2495]

Hey MyKayla! My daughter struggled with gas and latch when she was a newborn. I finally had her seen by a pediatric dentist and she was diagnosed with a tongue and lip tie. I swear nursing was night and day with her, so I would suggest looking into that if you haven’t already.

[@lauramay4076]

Yes second this!

[@Alice.saidit]

Yes

[@jessicaphillips9841]

YES! Tongue and lip ties are so overlooked. MANY Pediatricians don’t catch these and tend to misdiagnose as reflux. Our son was always spitting up. Turns out he had tongue tie and lip tie (which our chiropractor caught) Consult with a chiropractor!!!!

[@tonigerdel6161]

I had to have my son 's tongue clipped as well. He had cried and stomach hurt all the time.

[@laurentyser3635]

My daughter was in the same spot and I took her to a pediatric chiropractor weekly and also nutramigen and it was honestly worth every dime. It may be expensive but time goes by quick and I am glad that she is happier. Trust your mom gut too, no matter what anyone says

[@keenacummings2017]

When my granddaughter was this age she had same issues she was bottle fed .. she was put on Zantac twice a day and we were told NOT to lay her down right off keep her upright for 30mins .then was also told to give her some rice cereal little bit to coat her stomach she got this at every feeding by spoon .. this helped as well .. today she’s 12 yrs old .. wish you the best I sure know how your feeling hearing her cry in pain.. had to come back here .. my granddaughter was put on the same formula and it worked..

[@MsByufan]

Sorry about your troubles! 💐 A suggestion is to wear earplugs to help take the edge off her crying. Babies cries are designed to get parents to act and care for them. But when you’ve done all you can and have to just endure, earplugs can take the edge off….and preserve your nerves. Also, Your pediatrician seems great! 2nd suggestion…My first two babies had acid reflux until I figured out I was a producing too much milk. They just got the more watery, initial milk and not the more fatty hind milk because I was switching sides too quickly. Once I let baby nurse a long time on one side and not even offer 2nd side until next feeding, it went much better. Took a day or two for my milk supply to even out though. But once they got the “thicker” milk it stayed down better and less gas. But you will figure out what works for you. And make it through this! Thanks for sharing so others can benefit too❤😊

[@joniwinegar4069]

It could be a lot of different things. Good call going to the doctor. You guys have a good plan! Follow your instincts. My first's screaming stopped around 3 months.

[@Farmerk3547]

Mom of 3 here, some babies are just vocal and intense, my first was and i don't think anything was wrong, he's just an intense kid. Second was the easiest ever. Your video of her crying totally reminded me of my first, car rides screaming, brings me back man! You guys are doing great

[@Alice.saidit]

Truth every child is so different. I have 5 grown children. The more relaxed I stayed and go with the flow attitude, the easier life was. It, too, will pass. You blink, and they are in college. My oldest was lip and tongue tied.

[@jaggy-adidas]

I like you both it s important a dad take a part of the health of the baby they have a really important role too !!!

[@mandyedgerton2792]

I can so relate. My baby girl was so miserable. We ended up having her on meds for reflux and I have been 100% dairy free since May 3rd. My baby has been so much happier ever since.

[@lynwill65]

You guys are doing great, don't doubt yourselves!! Newborn life is HARD!! My 2nd baby had Colic and it seemed to be more painful for her to feed on a particular side. So, from about 3 months, I literally only fed her from the left side. It helped and then absolutely the improvements really started when she could pass wind. Best of luck!!

[@childadvocate8374]

My son would ball his fists up and cry. Took him to the pediatrician. His issue? Backed up he needed to poop. Then I got on this really expensive formula and stopped breast-feeding him. No more bouts with crying and discomfort . and he’s Ivy League D1 football player now so it worked out :-)❤️🙏🏾

[@LindseyStammis]

You're doing great! The newborn stage is rough!!! Its all about survival! Taking Cara Babies is amazing!! I sleep trained with both of my girls and they were both sleeping 12 hours a night by 9 weeks old for one and 11 weeks old for my other one!

[@lbnaron]

Yall are doing great! A well loved and fed baby is the best. With my first, I only made it about 6 weeks breastfeeding. He was exhausting. The next two babies breastfeeding went so, so much better. The days are long but the years are short. Much love from Missouri 💗

[@Coco21212]

You're doing amazing Mykayla. You're gonna get through it

[@sarahlee988]

We went through the same with our oldest daughter. We finally ended up going soy and she was so much better than on breast milk, but still some issues. So was switched to nutrimigen. Finally finally finally!! A happy fed baby with that formula! It was a relief. She would cry for hours on my breast milk, even after going dairy free and eating no fried foods

[@ashleybrude2846]

We went through the same things with our first baby. It seemed like he was always hurting and could never sleep. Tried *everything* to help him feel better. Though we never saw blood in his stool, his bowel movements were almost never the right color and consistency. We had his poops tested and the pediatrician said there was definitely something irritating his stomach but we could never figure out what. (I tried dieting from every possible allergen for at least two weeks each.) He also spit up a ton, way more than I’d ever seen any other baby. The acid reflux medicine didn’t seem to help. His little system eventually matured and he was able to sleep through the night by 6 months. Things got better after that. But I know how hard it is to see your baby in pain and not be able to fix it immediately - it’s torture for both of you 😓 Looks like y’all are trying your best! Keep up the good work and keep praying about everything 🙏🏼

[@alliedamron4341]

My daughter had trouble nursing and sucking too and her biggest issue was gas. I had to massage her stomach every time she ate and make sure she was sitting up after feeding her and that helped with her reflux. And i also helped her toot because of all the gas. That was how we survived. Im so glad your doctor is willing to help!

[@alliedamron4341]

Omg I forgot about gripe water! That was a life saver too!!

[@lesliedaugherty5919]

My son had reflux. I walked the floor 24/7. I feel your pain.

[@sarahshumway8044]

Insurance covered nutramigen for my last baby. It was lovely. They would send a shipment every month to my house, and it was all COMPLETELY COVERED for a year. (This was not through WIC, we have never used state funding. This was just through our regular insurance company.) Wished I known about it with my other kids. It takes a lot of detective work to figure things out until they can communicate better. You guys are doing great.

[@NessyMFH6829]

Hi MyKayla, my daughter went through acid reflux medicine they helped but later on we discovered she was allergic to dairy/lactose and we decided to go with the formula that your pediatrician recommended. The brand was Nutramigen. Oh boy, for us was hard bc in our country the brand was limited to find. But it worked for us. Now she's 7 yrs old and she grew fine. Nowadays she drinks whole milk. So keep it up.

[@EsaLena1]

My nephew had really bad acid reflux when he was a few months old. My mom, sister and I all have inverted nipples, so no breastfeeding. But the dr prescribed him some kind of formula and recommended that they had him sleep sitting slightly up, like in a carrier...and those things helped. By the way, I like the amount of time that the doctor took with you and the depth of explanation of all of your options. Good stuff there.

[@ilonasockol7850]

Both my boys had reflux and they were put on Zantac. I also raised the head of their cribs and sometimes had them sleep in their car seats.

[@brittneybracken4227]

I’m so sorry y’all are going through this!! Our daughter didn’t have acid reflux but she was born very early at 34 weeks and struggled with latching. Then, when she finally latched, she nursed for 45 minutes on one side! We seen a Pediatric Dentist and had her tongue ties fixed which helped a lot! Those first few months were very difficult for me and her! Then, at 3 months, we were diagnosed with severe genetic epilepsy! 😣 Hang in there!! You’ve got this and y’all are great parents!

[@maureenkilbane9948]

It’s hard to know but keeping baby happy and fed is best. Wishing you well

[@yankees24251]

Oversupply and fast let down can both cause baby to be gassy or have pain. I would talk to a lactation consultant (IBCLC) if you can.

[@Dazzlelite22]

Hey mama, you're doing amazing at this and advocating for your child!

[@spf22]

Healthcare professional, mom to a one year old and gym fan (obvi lol ) here. Girl I’m making my first post on KZbin ever cause I just have to simplify the chaos of these comments. 1) Your pediatrician is amazing. Listen to him. Take his advice. Ignore the online noise. 2) I’m going to get a lot of hate here but ditch the chiro. Zero evidence and extremely dangerous for infants. People will swear by it but please resist the temptation that there’s a quick fix to a complex issue. It would have been fixed by now . Anyone selling you a quick fix is taking advantage. Save that chiro money, time and energy and buy some formula and have a nap 3) Taking Cara Babies is AMAZING. Live and die by wake windows, nap schedules and bedtime sweet spots. Some babies NEED the schedule cause they’re not natural sleepers. Ignore people who think a baby schedule is silly. When you have a fussy baby a schedule isn’t imprisoning you, it’s freeing you from fuss. 4) Breastfeeding is great when it works but the research clearly shows a stressed and depressed breastfeeding mom, is worse for baby than a happy calm formula feeding mom. Your baby doesn’t just need nutrients - they need YOU. Do what makes you calm, present and happy and please please listen to evidence and science❤ You GOT this!!!

[@anovemberstar]

youve had a real rough start as parents - wishing you all happier days ahead. This will pass, nothing lats forever xox

[@natalieelskamp9677]

5 of my 6 kiddos all have food intolerances, none a true allergy but the elimination diet was a 💯 worth it. They literally were a new kid by end of the second day. And all of them had "reflux". Also, check for a tongue tie. Not by a pediatrician though. Someone who is trained in baby tongue ties, usually a dentist because it's an airway issue.

[@juliebrumbaugh8698]

You are doing great! Holding her upward might help if it’s reflux. So the acid doesn’t go so far up.

[@rosethornbury1221]

Ask your doctor about feeding therapy (different from lactation consulting). Our son was in pain & had acid reflux. The feeding therapist helped tremendously. He wanted a faster flow and she helped us get the correct size nipple for a bottle that kept up with his flow needs and I pumped for him. She also gave us a wedge that perfect fit the crib and he slept in that which helped his acid reflux. She stayed with us until he started eating solid foods & she helped us to know which spoons were best. She was amazing!

[@RStaceyK]

Thinking of you and hoping for answers soon. My son (20) was on nutramagin for severe reflux. It worked but the first 6 months were excruciating. Hang in there and hoping you find answers soon to make it easier on everyone!

[@nicolelaw7647]

Dad!! When mom is talking to Dr GO TAKE YOUR BABY!!

[@katehadley5404]

Hi MyKayla. I'm so sorry you're going through this--it is SO hard. I had two boys with bad reflux. Your pediatrician seems amazing. Seems like you're trying all the right things. One other thing--are you wearing her? Like in a wrap or carrier? One of my boys would only nap when I was wearing him. I used to walk outside for miles and miles. It was hard, but honestly walking a lot and being outside is good for the depression that can come with being stuck inside. And you can call friends/family while you walk. Good luck!

[@sandram3338]

I couldn't produce much milk, so I had to supplement with formula until I dried up. Fed and happy baby is best ❤ Hopefully you can figure it out soon 🥰🤗 Hang in there ❤

[@ronnieacosta6848]

I love you Mykayla!!!

[@shanaibright4024]

Feel Better Soon Charlotte And Pain Go Away 💪💪🙏💪🙏🙏❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ainelawlor5755]

I'm an adult and still have it god bless your baby x

[@reneeirena]

My son did so much better on the drops but the gut issues only really started getting better around 4 months. We're hoping they improve even more when we start solids (tomorrow!). As for TCB, we did it at 3 months and omg it really works.

[@michelleweidner889]

Don’t be so hard on yourself, it sucks to be a first time mom, there’s no easier way to say that. This is your first time dealing with the baby trying to deal with all the issues associated with the baby never had a baby before so it’s really very difficult, try and relax when you’re upset or you’re stressed out the babies gonna feel it. Just remember the two of you are united front as well as the united force to be there for your little one one day at a time.

[@WickedlyMe328]

My brother had severe acid reflux. My mom couldn’t breastfeed, she didn’t produce the fat in her milk…literally starved my brother. (Lottie is past the age of my brother when my mom had to stop…) I hope things calm down for you guys. She’s beautiful. You are doing great.

[@hayleyhass56]

My son was on alimentum(forget how to spell it) formula was a life savor. I stopped breast feeding for it. He was happy healthy and eating. And the family was just all around happier.

[@julielirocchi]

My son had horrible acid reflux until 6 months and had colic for first 4 months of life. He was on acid reflux meds for 6 months. It wasn’t until we had his posterior tongue tie & lip tie fixed at 7 months old that everything got significantly better.

[@kecrn4132]

Even if you do breast feeding, it is still a good idea to pump if you have a deep freezer! You can freeze it for other people to give her if you go out etc….. and to use in some cooking/baking for her when she starts to eat!! And- depending on your insurance, if you get an Rx for the nutramagen formula, your insurance may cover some of the cost! As an NICU nurse, it is definitely something to look in to!!

[@charleneaucoin9442]

My granddaughter went to a GI pediatric specialist a month after she was born because she had silent reflux. Them put her on meds. She is now 8 months and she is sooo much better. Still on meds and is on Enfamil AR. My daughter had been breastfeeding and using the AR to keep the formula down. At 6 months, she went to strictly Enfamil AR. Good luck! I know the crying is hard and you feel helpless. Hopefully you have support to help you so you can get some rest. It was horrible on my daughter in law.

[@ruth7855]

For what its worth, when my youngest was an infant around a month or two. She had so many problems that sound similar to Lottie’s. I did not know what to do. I took her to the doctor and called him frequently to no avail. Sometimes they (doctors) overthink things. He gave her medicine and it helped a little but she still had pain and was fussy Finally the hospital maternity RN called to ask how things were going postpartum. I’m I and I told her. She asked if I was eating chocolate. As it happened I was- imy husband’s family came from Australia and brought me chocolate. She told me to stop eating chocolate and my baby had no more problems. I feel your pain. My baby is now 23. Also That RN told me I could have white chocolate if I really wanted chocolate. I wish the best for you and the beautiful baby!

[@kellimiller485]

Aw nice video mykayla and jonas feel better Charlotte

[@swilson2444]

Yes been through the same. Had to put a sachet of Gaviscon in each bottle ( breast milk ) which made me feel guilty but it helped instantly. ❤

[@debrajohnson7611]

Mama of 4 all with a dairy allergy. I feel your pain. They can’t always see blood in the poop but they can by testing it. Also if she is paying a lot of mucus it would be an allergy or intolerance. I use a warmie stuffy (microwaveable stuff animal). Warm it up and hold it onto tummy or up against it. Right now I have dairy free, soy free, peanut and legumes and now egg free with my almost 5 month old. If peanut butter is a staple for you you can use sun butter and cashew butter.

[@CowgirlupBlog]

I did taking cara babies and it was awesome. Have a awesome sleeper. Sleeps threw the night since he was 6 weeks old 💪

[@chozenbyhim1788]

My daughter had silent acid reflux, rarely ever threw up, but we had to hold her up for 30 mins after EVERY feeding or she would grunt and cry in her sleep constantly. It’s exhausting when they’re this young and you have to hold them up for half an hour after every feeding, but it does help. I never had to change my diet and never gave her medicine. Also, probiotics may help with the colic too.

[@makaylamalcuit8645]

My 1st baby had acid reflux and a milk protein allergy. I feel for you so much and it is so hard. We decided to go with the Nutramigen and it made ALL the difference. He was a completely new baby and he was actually able to switch to just a sensitive formula by 6 months. Don’t feel selfish for not doing the diet one bit because you are doing what’s best for your baby to help her feel better. Also the BEST thing for reflux and naps was contact naps in the chest carrier. My favorites are the ergo baby embrace and for a wrap I love the solly baby. You guys are doing amazing and I promise it will get better❤️

[@Melissa-kite]

Meds for acid reflux helped 2 of my 3 kids. Significantly! It does take a few weeks though to really notice a difference. We also have to use Alimentum formula. Hang in there, it does get better!!!

[@sarahkamberg8680]

Opf I did that diet for months with my little because we couldn't afford the formula. It helped alot and eventually he was able to handle me having the allergens in my diet. Hang in there guys!

[@Clou7dy]

This is for way ahead in the future once you start going through your plans but if you do decide to go for formula and you're still producing good milk, I wonder if there's a place near by you you can donate your milk. Just a thought. Sending out prayers and soothing vibes to you guys and Lottie's tummy. You guys are doing amazing and she is definitely receiving all your guys love.

[@ashleydvorak8207]

If you end up trying the formula, I highly recommend Alimentum! both of my kiddos needed it after trying LOTS of others (including Nutrimagen) first for my firstborn. Nutrimagen stinks terribly, too 🤣. We also used gas drops for the first couple months, too, multiple times a day. My firstborn ultimately ended up needing reflux medication on top of the Alimentum.

[@BeautyandLight18]

This was my experience with my first baby. I’m so sorry y’all are going through this. Definitely check for tongue tie and lip tie. All of these symptoms she’s having (and your nipples!) can be signs of poor latch and gulping air. All 3 of my babies ended up having tongue/lip ties but I knew what to look for the 2nd and 3rd time.

[@lauramorris4632]

Taking Cara Babirs saved my sanity. Highly recommend. P.s. you both are doing great!

[@hilliker3851]

My little one screamed NON STOP in the car until we turned her forward facing. My breastfed babies also slept like garbage. They only slept well by me, on me, around me. Ugh. But...... this too shall pass. You got this momma.

[@caitlynskiff2001]

I'm not a mom but I find the breast feeding vs formula debate as just a way for moms to judge one another. My brothers were both breast fed until they got their teeth, but I was strictly bottle fed. And there is no difference to how any of us turned out! I hope Lottie starts feeling better soon.

[@lauramay4076]

As a breastfeeding mum and one who formula fed her first this is absolutely not the case!! For me it’s more convenient and cheaper 😊

[@caitlynskiff2001]

​@@lauramay4076Oh I wasn't talking about the cost, I was just referring to the "if I don't breastfeed my kids than I failed as a mom" statements I see online. I mean having a baby in general is really expensive so I wasn't gonna talk about the cost.

[@sherrizanoli1398]

My son had a soy and milk allergy. They took him off of breastmilk and put him on formula until he was 2. Neutramagen is very expensive, but a god send.

[@lindsaywiedermann6573]

U may have already gotten this advise… my son screamed for months with similar issues. One thing if u aren’t already doing this, put a foam wedge under her mattress so she sleeps on an incline. Can help keep it down.

[@jenloves4260]

It sounds much more like a tongue tie than anything. And it’s super common for misdiagnose to be exactly what info you’re getting. There is a state by state list of doctors who can accurately diagnose tongue tie. Go to one of them. It’s statistically significantly more likely to be that than anything.

[@barbaragroff7769]

Oh the good old days. I gave my kids gripe water. Back in the day there was alcohol in it. Not a lot but it was the best thing around.

[@mrsannaptak]

It takes weeks for dairy to exit your body and dairy is in so many things you don't realize dairy is in. Taking Cara Babies is amazing!!!! It had our baby sleeping by 7 weeks!! My daughter never needed official sleep training later on because we did the newborn method.

[@emilyvickery8081]

my first had reflux. we put her cot matress on a slight angle.. which nowadays you can get a wedge. it helps the reflux to stop. she went on a formula for bottlefed that is slightly different from the regular formula. also check what foods you are eating as they can go through breastmilk. onions and garlic are shocking. as well as spicy foods.

[@megganjeffers4414]

I just want to encourage and let you know it will get easier my daughter was pretty similar, it was hard but does pass. Also my second never had any issues so don't let it scare you that it will happen every time😊

[@lindsaylong6988]

Have you taken the class? The consultant is helpful but definetly recommend taking the newborn class she is the perfect age! It helped with my littles!

[@CassidyOgletree]

Allimentium or Nutramigen are LIFE SAVERS. my daughter was a completely different baby. Worth the money!

[@andreakurzner9653]

Welcome to parent hood. Sounds normal to me but glad your getting support and guidance in this new journey.

[@saraking6621]

Maybe just exclusively pump and bottle feed her that milk. Jonas can help at night with the feeding too while you pump. Dr. Browns help us with the acid reflux/spit ups issue a lot.

[@JS-jx5eq]

Have you tried the chiropractor. I know that cam seem a bit scary with infants. But it helped my daughter a lot. In fact, when she needed ti get off meds for reflux but was still having issues, we used the chiropractor and she was able ti get off of them

[@meganperkins4391]

Hi!!! I’m not sure if you have tried going completely gluten free but, my little girl went through the same thing and it was horrible. I used to have to sleep sitting straight up holding her on my chest for her to get any rest. It took 7 years for the pediatricians to figure out what was wrong with her.

[@danielledenis5475]

My daughter took 45 minutes to breastfeed but finished a bottle in 3 minutes. Took her to pediatric dentist per advice of a breastfeeding support group. A couple weeks after the tongue and lip tie fix I started to see her eat quicker and breastfeeding didn’t hurt as much but it took time. She stayed in a carrier from 5pm to mightnight except for diaper and feedings and that helped the most. Around 10 weeks I felt human again.

[@huyannaclearwater3530]

My son had severe acid reflux. He has to be on an antacid an special diet. I also would give him "mommy's bliss gripe water" for the longest time. My son went from the 90th percentile to the 10th. We finally got him on medication that worked for him but he's still on the tall and lanky side

[@cdmiller4225]

We had to do fomatadine and sitting upright for 20 mins after every feeding. Dairy free didn’t work for us. You literally just survive until they grow out of it. Everyone will tell you it gets better, and it does, but it’s rough and you don’t understand unless you’ve been through it. We went through it for 3 solid months. Survival mode. You’ve both got this just hang in there and rest when you can… the housework can wait.

[@chelseycoyner2891]

Have you tried a Windi? Gas drops + windi through and through!!