My 7 week old has bad reflux.. constant throwing up after every burp followed by screaming, arching back, thrashing around.. he doesn't sleep well at all.. have yet to see him sleep through the night, so far it's still waking every 1 or 2 hours. He can't always take a full bottle so sometimes will have only 2 ounces and then fall asleep only to wake up 20 minutes later for more. When he does sleep he makes all kinds of noises, rasping, grunting, gagging, crying ect so I can never switch off or get any rest. He is so unhappy all of the time. Not seen a smile at all yet and hardly any eye contact. I'm exhausted and really hating every minute of what's meant to be such a happy time of life right now. As for what I'm trying to manage the reflux- gaviscon made no difference. Couldn't get him onto prescribed cows milk protein free milk as it was so thin he just threw it all up instantly and screamed bloody murder. Been prescribed ranitidine and have to pick it up next week but I'm concerned about the alcohol in it. I prop the cot up, burp him every 10 ml and sit him upright after feeds for 20 mins. I feel like I'm trying everything and getting nowhere and I'm losing hope that things will ever improve.
It's so depressing seeing your baby in constant pain and the fact that he's never smiled yet fills me with so much worry.
I'm afraid to go out anywhere because he cries constantly when he's awake and as he's always sick Im afraid to feed him in public so I feel trapped in my house all the time. I don't really have anyone to talk to and am feeling so lonely.
I guess I just want a bit of reassurance that there is an end to it all and that he will turn out a happy healthy baby after it all.
Sorry for the essay, just need to get it out really.
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7 week old with reflux.. is there any hope? Will it ever get better??
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user1481139951 · 04/03/2017 12:30
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