re: If you had a reflux baby.

Quoting snglemama:" we only adjusted once... at 4 months. then she got off it at 14 months"

Both my girls had it adjusted a TON and had to change pretty quick off Zantac as they needed more than the max dose for their weight. I currently have one a Nexium and one on Prevacid.

<blockquote><b>Quoting TantricLemons:</b>" I have my older one empty the boob a bit before nursing and it really helps. But she still spits and hurts."</blockquote>



That's what I did. I'm against meds for the most part so I said no on the zantac. Usually reflux goes away on its on by 6/7 months. M no longer has it. It was a long 6 months, just keep bibs and change of clothes on hand & try not to let her sleep flat. Keep having your older daughter empty it out first & when you have letdown just shoot it into a wash cloth or cup to save. Its a pain in the ass, but as long as she's gaining weight there is no need for meds.

Quoting /b/i/r/d:" <blockquote><b>Quoting TantricLemons:</b>" I have my older one empty the boob a bit ... [snip!] ... it into a wash cloth or cup to save. Its a pain in the ass, but as long as she's gaining weight there is no need for meds."

I hate to disagree, but I do. You are correct if she has what my pedi refers to as a "happy spitter" If the baby spits up, vomits, etc but continues to eat and gain fine, not crying in pain, etc...I agree there is no need for medication. But for a child who is clearly in pain, struggling with sleep, etc following non-medication interventions (positioning, dietary changes, etc) *ETA* got interuppted by kids =} I feel the medication makes a massive difference!
Reflux is incredible painful as an adult and can cause long term damage to your stomach, esophagus, and vocal cords even if left untreated. But you are correct that *most* children outgrow it between 6-12 months. Others (like both my girls so far) do not

She has been afraid to nurse for the past 3-4 hours. She wants to lay next to the boob and go to sleep. I think she needs to get on meds honestly. If she won't eat its not a good sign   I feel horrible.

Quoting TantricLemons:" She has been afraid to nurse for the past 3-4 hours. She wants to lay next to the boob and go to sleep. ... [snip!] ... the boob and go to sleep. I think she needs to get on meds honestly. If she won't eat its not a good sign   I feel horrible."

Poor baby girl. Mine never refused to eat luckily...although she would projectile vomit on me WHILE nursing and then go right back to eating (after some tears) Good luck mama and hope she can get to feeling better!

Nora had/has silent reflux. I'm nearly positive that's what caused her cyanosis/apnea episodes in the hospital. I cut dairy and caffeine and she's been a new baby! There was a night that I literally wore her in our wrap and walked around for the WHOLE night, she just cried   We used Colic Calm while I eliminated dairy. She's an "easy" baby now lol.

Quoting TantricLemons:" I did not ever imagine that my baby would have reflux   My heart breaks for her. We are pretty much ... [snip!] ... out to make her feel better. What was your refulx "diagnosis" like? Did you breastfeed a reflux baby?Any insight for me?"

when i went to DS's two week appt i mentioned
my concerns about him choking on what seemed like acid and then him crying out in pain. his doc just proscribed him ranitidine. it took about two weeks to see a major difference.