I am new to this message board but I was recommended it by a friend. I am at my wits end with my 5 month old. He struggles to take his milk with the average bottle feed taking an hour or so. He takes the milk - say 40ml-and then streteches out and screams- he will then refuse to take anymore until he has had a respite from drinking for a time - calming down takes the form of his dummy being inserted. He will then sometimes respond well and drink more but many times he will scream again and refuse to take his milk. I have taken him to the doctors who gave him infant gaviscon which made no difference at all. I was referred to the paediatrician who could find nothing wrong with him- and would you believe my boy was as good as gold for the entire visit?! His screaming is not exclusive to milk times-he has such a high pitched squeal that it hurts your ears. He will not stop and this results in much heartache for me and him! I have wondered if it is because he doesnt eat enough milk at one go that he gets tired and irritable as on the occasions when he has drank fairly well a full feed- few and far between-he has seemed happier. He never sleeps much in the day either and has only half hour sleeps perhaps 3 times a day. You can tell he is tired when he wakes up but he refuses to sleep anymore - again this can result in screaming. I have started him on solids which he takes fairly well but he has begun waking agian regularly in the night. I am sorry this has beena bit rambling but I have tried to give as much infor as possible. Is there anyone out ther with these problems? I am am so sick and tired of meeting other mums whose babies are great and eat and sleep well. Please can anyone help?! Thanks.
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bramstow · 16/09/2008 20:14
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