Hi, I know every baby is different and this may just be our new normal but wanted to vent/check in with others if this is similar to anyone else's experience!
My baby is 13 weeks, has CMPA and reflux is on neocate and omeprazole, can not toloerate carobel at all. Some things have improved which im grateful for but I am struggling with the frequency of feeds.
My LO eats little and often....like 14ishfeeds per day of around 2oz. It also takes an age for him to actually drink this so it feels like im just constantly feeding. Its hit or miss how much he will spit up after as well, sometimes just a little, sometimes it seems like he vomits up everything he just drank and requires full outfit changes for me and him. He is also incredibly fussy and difficult to put down considering hes likely in pain most of the time.
The main reason im struggling with this is i have a 3 year old as well and its difficult to give them the attention they deserve as im constantly feeding and soothing the baby. The guilt i feel can be overwhelming at times.
My baby can and does tend to drink a larger bottle at night (up to 5oz) and can stretch to 4 hours between night feeds so I know they can manage it sometimes.
Due to the frequency of feeds, its very difficult to get out and about with both kids as I know I only have a very short window before the next feed and its a nightmare if we're out at the park or something as the baby will scream until he can be fed and nothing else soothes him, then there's the inevitable clean up job after the feed. Feels a bit relentless but I do try to get out everyday with them regardless.
Is there anything I can do to help baby take a fuller feed to get a bit more time between feeds or is this just how it is? Should i go back to the GP? Has anyone else experienced this? How did you manage it with more than one child? Advice appreciated!!