DD 4mths has had a bit of a tough time with severe reflux/CMPA/anaemia, is on various meds and Neocate, and weight gain isn't great, though she's not currently at risk.
As a result she's developed some tricky eating habits - she's quite anxious about bottles due to the fact she associates with pain. During the day she'll have a couple of ounces (up to 3oz max) to take the edge off and then absolutely refuse any more till 3-4hrs later. However when she's asleep or very drowsy at night she'll take 4oz, sometimes 5oz.
She's obviously taking less even for her biggest feeds than average, but that's to do with the reflux and her not being able to keep more down, however the very small daytime feeds seem to be a psychological thing. Paediatrician is suggesting weaning early but so far two gentle attempts resulted in serious tummy pain and hours of screaming, so we're holding off for a bit. I'm wondering if anyone's been through similar and if you have any suggestions to help get more into her during the day. Stealth feeding while she's asleep isn't sustainable! She's not amazing at napping so not keen on stealth feeding during the day but is that worth trying? Sorry this is long. Hope someone can help!
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4mo will only eat if half asleep
Bumbershoot · 02/05/2014 22:34
It was just baby rice but she had horrendous tummy pain and strained for ages to poo. I don't think her little tummy is quite ready 
hoping it's not something else that's causing the other digestive issues as well.
Great that your LO is taking well to weaning! Hopefully the food/pain link will disappear 
Bumber has tongue tie been ruled out? Have a read of the article and see if you think its worth getting her checked out
Yes there is every possibility that it was missed. The Paed is unlikely to have the experience to diagnose tt correctly, especially if she just had a quick look in her mouth.
My DS was very much like your Lo and it turned out to be tt and upper lip tie. Have a look on google images at upper lip tie and see if you think Lo might have that too.
There should be some information on the milk matters page about how to get a proper diagnosis
Wow would be amazing if it was something as simple as that! Paed is talking endoscopy next. She has had serious CMPA and projectile vomited regularly even after being put on Neocate before she got meds so I don't think it could only be tongue tie..? The wind is totally ridiculous though. Last night she was awake 1.30-4 writhing and panting and she leaks milk out the sides of her mouth even if we use a size 1 teat!
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