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ok Callum is now gaining weight, but still has green, greasy stools, why??

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sparklygothkat · 09/01/2008 20:14

Callum is now gaining about 10oz a week, so must be getting enough milk but is having very large green, greasy stools, about 4 times a day. I know this isn't normal.

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NorthernLurker · 10/01/2008 13:22

Bump for you

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 13:23

That is fab that he is gaining weight. Are you still BFing?

NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 13:24

Right, have book here. How old is he?

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 13:25

he is still BF and has about 100-150ml of formula a day (have cut it down to 100ml the last 2 days) He is 16 weeks.

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NorthernLurker · 10/01/2008 13:26

Not sure if SGK is around right now - I think Callum was born middle to end of September though???

NorthernLurker · 10/01/2008 13:26

Oh you are there now

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 13:29

NL

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 13:30

Fat lot of use that was. The book answers lots of poo questions but not your one. IIRC I thought green poo = tummy upset. Sorry I couldn't help.

NorthernLurker · 10/01/2008 13:30
  • 16 weeks already - where does the time go! My B is nearly nine months and it feels like three tops!
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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 13:32

he had yellow poo for about 1 day about 5 weeks back, but its been green since.

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 13:34

here?

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 13:34

here?

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 13:35

I know, where does the time go? He is still the size of a newborn, I love making people's faces drop when they say 'oooo he is a new one?' and I say 'noooo, he is 4 months old!!' their mouths always drop!!

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 13:37

ok, could be the foremilk thing or possibly the meds he is on for the reflux. Thanks

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 18:38

How has he been today?

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 18:39

had 3 pooey nappies. hasn't had a bottle since last night

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 18:52

Is he having formula in the bottle or EBM?

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 18:53

high energy formula (to help with the weigh gain)

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 18:56

have to take Ds1 to youth club now back soon

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NAB3wishesfor2008 · 10/01/2008 19:04

Oh, I think green poos with formula were normal according to my book.

becaroo · 10/01/2008 19:13

I would second that NAB. My ds had internittent green stools when he was tiny. Seemed to stop evetually though. What formula is he on? If it is the nutriprem that will definately make poo green!

becaroo · 10/01/2008 19:14

Obvioulsy, that should read "intermittent" How heavy is he now??

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sparklygothkat · 10/01/2008 21:08

its infatini (sp?) he was 8lb 15oz last week.

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tiktok · 11/01/2008 12:11

'Funny' stools are a known issue with specialist formulas, sparkly....if you ask the nurse, I expect she will confirm.

tiktok · 11/01/2008 12:16

Infatrini has a higher fat content than regular formula or breastmilk - maybe this is coming out in the greasy stools??