Hi all.
Very very sleep deprived and sad mummy here. My 9 week old has been a nightmare to feed from the start. Posterior tongue tie divided twice, suspected thrush which has been treated and silent reflux. She swallow and gags and gurgles all the time though doesn’t seem overly distressed unless it affects her sleep (which it does, so she is)
And all of that I’ve got on with but over the last few days she is starting to scream at the breast and refuse feeds.
My gut tells me it’s when she is tired and trying to sleep but my fast letdown is upsetting her, or it could just be painful she arches her back a lot, or I guess something else. She often ends up falling asleep after a long bouncy cuddle after sessions like this and I don’t know if that’s from tiredness or exhaustion because she’s so unhappy and has been crying. It’s often in the evenings but recently has been in the morning too.
I’m so worried about her!
Has anyone any tips? We have an appointment pending with a paediatrician under our health insurance but it isn’t for a while and I’m at a loss.