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

[sparklygothkat]

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.

[becaroo]

...also, I think the green poo will definately stop once the formula is discontinued.

[becaroo]

Go with your instinct SGK.

I wish I had done with my LO, but fisrt time mum and all that you believe all the crap they tell you, dont you? (well, I did )

3.5 oz doesnt seem much to me...I am not sure that amount will affect his weight gain significantly - could it make him take more bf even if he is not being topped up???

[sparklygothkat]

100mls is about 3 1/2oz. not a lot at all.

[becaroo]

100ml isnt actually that much is it? about 4 oz???

[becaroo]

Worth a try!

[sparklygothkat]

I will just be glad to be able to stop the last bottle.. was 2 bottles of formula and 1 of EBM. I might drop the formula soon and just replace it with EBM, and see what happens.

[becaroo]

Oh dear, can't spell marvellous.

[becaroo]

Marrvellous

Havng had a tiny one with feeding "issues" myself I am very, very, very happy for you x

[sparklygothkat]

he is now 9lb 5oz, so 7oz gain this week I have cut the bottle to 100ml a day once a day and his poos are turning yellow again

[becaroo]

Would agree with tiktok.

8lbs 15oz...10oz per week gain??????

WELL DONE SGK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tiktok]

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

[tiktok]

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

[sparklygothkat]

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

[becaroo]

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

[becaroo]

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!

[NAB3wishesfor2008]

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

[sparklygothkat]

have to take Ds1 to youth club now back soon

[sparklygothkat]

high energy formula (to help with the weigh gain)

[NAB3wishesfor2008]

Is he having formula in the bottle or EBM?

[sparklygothkat]

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

[NAB3wishesfor2008]

How has he been today?

[sparklygothkat]

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

[sparklygothkat]

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!!

[NAB3wishesfor2008]

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