https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 12 May 2026 23:14:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-186509 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:01:11 +0000 Mrs. Pen 186509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: yeah it's a good thing I opted to go to the dr before it got worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-186507 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:54:25 +0000 obxwife 186507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh no! Im sorry! I didn't read the thread :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-186506 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:53:18 +0000 mrs. bird 186506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Glad you figured out what was wrong! Hope with the cream and diet things improve for you and cobi quickly!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-186505 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:52:38 +0000 Mrs. Pen 186505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@obxwife: he is 3.5 mos, I actually just updated the thread (see post above yours!), I went to the dr and found out I have thrush :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-186503 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 20:49:36 +0000 obxwife 186503@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: How old is your LO? I have heard some babies start to get stubborn, impatient and independent arousd 3/4 months. Stick it out mama, hopefully it will pass :)</p> <p>I didn't read the thread but just wanted to pass on some support from a struggling nursing mom herself! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-186390 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:36:14 +0000 Mrs. Pen 186390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: @Rubies: @Thehistoryofus: @Mrsdaredevil: turns out thehistoryofus and rubies were right, unfortunately. Went to the dr and found out I have thrush. It's just on one side, but he was probably popping off on the other side too because it's uncomfortable for him. Anyway, thrush is indicative of a deeper problem so I have to eliminate all grains, sugars and the like and focus on veggies, proteins and probiotics. We also were prescribed a topical cream. Ugh this is so not fun. Last night Cobi didn't sleep well and I guess this must be why.</p> <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Oh! And just for you, I did ask my dr about raw milk for babies and she suggested not. She doesn't believe their developing immune systems can handle it. She reccomends waiting until at least 2 years of age :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184776 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:14:45 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 184776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I know! Some of the links I provided in my MSPI post might be helpful since many pediatricians aren't so familiar with it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184768 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:59:55 +0000 Mrs. Pen 184768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: I'll have to talk to my doctor about it and see if she can explain it to me haha it is all so confusing. There are so many dietary things these days, celiacs, allergies, lactose intolerance, etc etc and it's so much to know and learn! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184756 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:24:00 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 184756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Lactose intolerance is something *different* from milk-protein intolerance. Confusing as hell, isn't it?! It's not the lactose, it's the casein (which is what the pasteurization helps eliminate, ironically. So you are probably giving your babe a *higher* casein load, which can lead to increased intolerance :(</p> <p>Thanks for indulging me... You're the best... and I totally respect your decision to do raw milk for you (as long as you aren't dealing with MSPI), just so ya know. Hugs and smooches! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184755 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:23:38 +0000 brownie 184755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: unfortunately, infants aren't lactose intolerant. They cannot break down the milk protein (casein). So she could still be reacting. But, that does not mean that is the issue with your little one. It sounds like Monday meeting with your pediatrician is a great idea! Good luck and I know we would love to know what it is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184751 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:20:16 +0000 Mrs. Pen 184751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: Actually one of the things that prompted to start me on raw milk is because there is hardly a chance of a milk intolerance when you drink unpasteurized milk from cows that have received no hormones or antibiotics. Something about the pasteurization process strips the casein (I think that's what it is, I'm fuzzy on the details) from the milk, which in turn is what can cause what is known as lactose intolerance. Anyhow, long story short, most people who have lactose intolerances CAN generally drink raw milk and have no reaction.</p> <p>But obviously to each their own. I am dead-set and rooted in my opinion/philosophy of raw milk, as I've educated myself on it. Actually, when I was pregnant, my midwife was THRILLED I was on raw milk. I'm pretty sure my doctor would be too - she has similar views as I do. But I will talk to her about it when I go in, just for you :)</p> <p>Thanks for the support and caring! I appreciate it, even if we don't always agree :) You're a great support in the he;lobee community and I appreciate and respect your feedback. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184744 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:12:36 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 184744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: I'm not with you and your little one so I can't have a really informed opinion... but I will say that those were the symptoms that Lala first had with her dairy intolerance. Though I do think other posters are on to something with the thrush idea as well.</p> <p>I know you'll check it out with your doctor and his doctor before taking next steps and please talk to the pediatrician before you do a raw milk formula. I'm always supportive of people making their own choices for their families, but this is one thing that does make me really nervous. You'll make me feel so much better if LO's doc is in on it! Your little guy is so beautiful and precious, I'd hate for anything bad to happen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184739 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 14:04:49 +0000 Mrs. Pen 184739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Jacks: don't worry, I've done my research and have been drinking raw milk from an organic farm since before I was pregnant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184733 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:59:00 +0000 brownie 184733@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>By son seems to nurse best when he is mostly asleep. So, we nurse all night long and hope to get some nursing in during the day. </p> <p>I have had days like this when he was really little and all I could do is cry. We found he was intolerant of the milk and soy in my diet. He would start out okay but would get worse throughout the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184732 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:56:17 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 184732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: We've been using nose frida since day one.</p> <p>Please, please before anyone uses raw milk for an infant, inform yourselves of the risk! There is a very real risk of listeria, e coli or other infections. The highest risk group is infants.</p> <p><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/Features/RawMilk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cdc.gov/Features/RawMilk/</a><br /> <a href="http://www.realrawmilkfacts.com/raw-milk-hot-topics" rel="nofollow">http://www.realrawmilkfacts.com/raw-milk-hot-topics</a><br /> <a href="http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/04/is-the-foundation-of-good-health-found-in-a-bottle-of-raw-milk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2012/04/is-the-foundation-of-good-health-found-in-a-bottle-of-raw-milk/</a></p> <p>Plus doing a homemade milk formula might not make a difference if you are dealing with a milk protein intolerance. I'd try an elimination diet before going to a homemade formula. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184729 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:54:29 +0000 Mrs. Pen 184729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrsdaredevil: well drinking lots of water yesterday helped replenish my supply, so thankfully today I am able to pump and give him a bottle. He takes a bottle just fine.</p> <p>Also try some red raspberry leaf tea, it'll help your supply too. Good luck and I'll let you know what I find out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184720 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:46:24 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 184720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am literally going through the exact same thing right now.<br /> For the past three days, LO keeps getting hysterical every time she nurses and hardly gets anything to eat. She is obviously hungry but she instantly pops off as soon as she latches... she does this on both sides. And my supply has tanked as well! Weird....</p> <p>The other night it got to the point where I was just bawling because I was fighting with her for over an hour, trying to get her to eat. DH just ended up giving her a bottle which worked. We are taking her to the Ped on Thursday to see what's up.<br /> Good luck. Post an update if it gets better or you find out what's bothering him please!!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184718 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:44:42 +0000 Mrs. Pen 184718@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: well I'll try to get into the dr this week and hopefully rule that out.</p> <p>@lemondrop: Lol yeah it is haha </p> <p>@regberadaisy: of course and I totally understand that. Like I said it's my *personal* conviction and in no way would it ever make you or anyone else lesser of a mom for feeding formula! I'm sorry if I came off that way or seemed to have a snooty attitude about it. Obviously I just want to avoid it at all costs. And I know the feeling, this weekend when he would sit and cry at my breast I felt so discouraged, I totally know how easy it would be for me to turn to formula.</p> <p>@skibobrown: Actually that would totally be ny back up. I book marked a link to a recipe back when I was pregnant just in case. We get raw milk from a farm every week and my mom makes milk kefir which is another ingredient in the formula.</p> <p>Well pumping is going better today. I made sure to drink 12 glasses of water yesterday, seemed to help since I'm back up to 3-4 oz on each side. Today I'm just bottle feeding him. He'll get the breast at night. </p> <p>Thanks for all the support. Glad I'm not alone. I'll key you know how it goes.</p> <p>@regberadaisy: Oh! And yes, I used the nose freida from week 1. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184708 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 13:20:45 +0000 Nskillet 184708@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@regberadaisy: hey just an FYI not to thread jack but we switched A to gentlease by Enfamil and holy smokes we have our calm baby girl back on our hands! It's formulated for gas/fussiness and has the milk proteins broken down for them. Night and day for our girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184689 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:53:36 +0000 skibobrown 184689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Hopefully you won't have to use formula at all, but FYI you *can* make your own formula and not use soy. One of my friends has started making her own using raw milk. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184682 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:44:24 +0000 regberadaisy 184682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO has been doing the exact same thing for the past two weeks or so. Never occurred to me congestion might be the reason. I just attributed to her fussiness. She does sound nasaly often, I guess I should give the nose frida a try. She's 6 weeks is that too young to use it?</p> <p>I really really did not want to supplement with formula either. But I'm just not producing enough for her. When your baby starts crying inconsolably for HOURS. To the point where you rush her to the ER at 4am at 4 days old because you fear it's something else. Then to find out she's just hungry because your body is not giving her enough food. Then formula it is! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184676 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:34:42 +0000 T.H.O.U. 184676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: mine started with the itching and then it went to the razor blade pains. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184675 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:33:48 +0000 T.H.O.U. 184675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had itchy breasts without Her ever having white spots. I used vinegar to wipe off my breast after each feeding. I wore nursing pads and washed bras frequently. I was able to keep it at bay without her having to get treated. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184659 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:19:09 +0000 lemondrop 184659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: Glad laying down helps, it seems like your bed is his comfort zone! I have no idea why, but mine only seems to strike later in the day too. Babies. Sigh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184538 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:53:50 +0000 Mrs. Pen 184538@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: nope, not that, just really intense itching. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184535 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:50:51 +0000 Rubies 184535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coco Bee: When my friend had thrush, she got it first and then LO caught it...And THEN she was able to see the white spots. But, the pain in the breast was a searing, razor-blade kind of pain, which is what I hope you don't have! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184531 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:46:08 +0000 Mrs. Pen 184531@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rubies: both breasts. The formula thing is just a personal conviction of my own, I have yet to find a formula that doesn't contain soy.<br /> Actually, my breasts have been itching to the point of pain lately, and @thehistoryofus: thought thrush too?? But I thought with thrush you see white spots on the baby's mouth? </p> <p>I am planning to make an appt with our family doctor on monday and see if I can get in this coming week.</p> <p>@lemondrop: amazingly he seems to eat okay when we're laying down. He still sleeps next to us, so when he wakes I feed him in our bed and all his night feedings were great. So maybe it's just a day thing?</p> <p>@prettylizy: yeah we use the snotsucker too - but it doesn't seem to be a congestion thing.</p> <p>thanks for the support guys. I wish it were monday so I could call our doctor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184527 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 09:41:37 +0000 chopsuey 184527@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would keep trying to nurse or pump, stay hydrated, eat well and try not to stress! Your body should produce more to keep up with demand. </p> <p>I'm all for nursing, but lemme tell ya. Formula was my best friend that first month when I wasn't producing enough and I needed to supplement because LO had jaundice. I literally had my baby on my boob 24/7 and it was so exhausting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184497 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:50:07 +0000 T.H.O.U. 184497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It also sounds like it could be a growth spurt. Keep doing what your doing , drink water, eat good, and nurse on demand and in a few days your supply will catch up with the extra demand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeedings-problemsquestions#post-184494 Sun, 10 Jun 2012 08:47:56 +0000 kgbee 184494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My experience with this same behavior has typically been the reuslt of gas or an overtired/overstimulated baby. My solution has been to change positions -- take my son to our room to lie down and nurse, or walk him around outside for a minute or three as a distraction. On occasion lately he's been fussing and unlatching when he's done nursing, but it's tricky to tell the difference between "I'm done, Mom!" and "OMG where's my milk?!" </p>