Re: this may sound gross but have to ask?????

[Guest guest]

Hi Carolyn

I had this problem with Adam and it was a huge issue at the time. He was on

formula but his

wonderful (!) dad started to complain about the expense and at 6 months demanded

we go to

homo milk (that's our next stage after formula because the fat content helps

with the brain

development) but then, he was constipated. Children of any age will strain when

having a

bowel movement and sometimes (especially since you are introducing new foods

Dr. H.

recommended) they can be hard.That's normal. But if they are tiny little balls

(like

Marbles) then he is constipated. You need to try prunes first and then go from

there. If

there are no marbles, then I would think continue on--it's his body adjusting to

the diet.

But if they are marbles cut out one of the new things at a time (strained

carrots??) or

anything else and work backwards to see if you can get him regular again. Adam

would have a

bowel movement every day--seemed regular--but the marbles were the dead give

away.

Could that be the crying at night (ie.not teeth but constipation)? Are you still

on formula?

Have you switched brands recently? Have you started pediasure??

Look at all these options and if you are not sure email Dr. H. and list all the

new things

you have been trying and see if she can quickly pin point the problem.

Adam didn't get to go to homo milk until 18 months. His dad was pissed. I still

remember the

GP writing in her notes " the father demands homo milk--is concerned with cost " .

She was

livid.

Good luck and if you have any more info send it out. I'm an expert when it comes

to that. If

need be I'll look up more thoroughly in my notes other methods I used to get

Adam unplugged.

I remember he hated the prunes so I did something else but I can't recall right

now.

Debby

lulujjnono@... wrote:

> I have a question I am not too sure though? Noah has been pooping hard poop

> for the past couple of days but it seems like it hurts him to when it comes

> out. Is he suppose to be pooping hard allready? i take him to the dr. next

> week & I will ask but I was curious if this was the time to be doing this?

> Yes a Mom of 2 other boys I have forgotten.(lol) Thanks so much Carolyn

> (My3Sons-Son Noah w/ RSS)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Wow Carmine your son had a tooth when he was born?Thats amazing! Noah loves

prunes so I give him that him everyday but he still doesnt poop everyday

sometimes he will miss a day & sometimes you can tell he is really straining.

I will try the pear juice though thank you.Carolyn (My3Sons-Noah w/RSS)

[Guest guest]

Hello Carolyn,

Hey I heard that pear juice can help a great deal with hard stools.

My kids loved it more than any other juice. It's mild and sweet to

the taste. Worth a try. Hope things continue to go well for Noah.

Btw. Storm had a tooth when he was born, and got all his baby teeth

in quite a bit earlier than his sister had.

Carmen, Mom to Paisley 7 1/2 and Storm 5(Rss)27.5#, 38 1/2 "

[Guest guest]

Ken I have a question? I feed Noah the cereal in the jar mixed with fruits

can I still add it to that? If that will help I am going to get that tonight

I work at walmart & it happens to be on sale.(LOL) & it adds calories good I

wanna keep Noah pudgy! Thanks Carolyn (My3Sons Noah w/RSS)

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

[Guest guest]

Hi Carolyn,

If Noah is eating cereal, you can add a teaspoon of canola oil to his cereal.

That adds about 40 calories and will definitely soften his stool.

I hope this helps.

Ken M

lulujjnono@... on 11/22/2000 04:36:14 PM

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Wow Carmine your son had a tooth when he was born?Thats amazing! Noah loves

prunes so I give him that him everyday but he still doesnt poop everyday

sometimes he will miss a day & sometimes you can tell he is really straining.

I will try the pear juice though thank you.Carolyn (My3Sons-Noah w/RSS)

[Guest guest]

Carolyn

Just remember it is normal for all children (even little babies) to miss a day

and it is

normal to strain. It's not normal to have marbles!!!! Take care.

Debby

lulujjnono@... wrote:

> Wow Carmine your son had a tooth when he was born?Thats amazing! Noah loves

> prunes so I give him that him everyday but he still doesnt poop everyday

> sometimes he will miss a day & sometimes you can tell he is really straining.

> I will try the pear juice though thank you.Carolyn (My3Sons-Noah w/RSS)

>

>

[Guest guest]

Carolyn- try baby food pears or prunes or plums, they worked for us with

Nate. Try to avoid bananas and apples-sauce or juice- because they usually

make the kids more constipated.

Liz-Mom of Nate(?RSS)and Sam-27 month old twins and Arianna-7 months

[Guest guest]

Carloly,

Don't knkow if Ken will agree but. over the months I have aded canola

oil to lots of things. The jarred cereal with fruit should be just

fine but, you have to mix it well.

Hope this helps,

Meribeth

PS - Happy Thanksgiving to all

> Ken I have a question? I feed Noah the cereal in the jar mixed with

fruits

> can I still add it to that? If that will help I am going to get

that tonight

> I work at walmart & it happens to be on sale.(LOL) & it adds

calories good I

> wanna keep Noah pudgy! Thanks Carolyn (My3Sons Noah w/RSS)

> Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Carolyn,

This could be from change in diet, to the vitamins, to lack of liquids. My

son, who was iron suppliments for his first year because of prematurity, had

an awful time. We would have a weekly celebration once a week when he would

fill his drawers. Be sure to ask the doctor.

Kristi

this may sound gross but have to ask?????

> I have a question I am not too sure though? Noah has been pooping hard

poop

> for the past couple of days but it seems like it hurts him to when it

comes

> out. Is he suppose to be pooping hard allready? i take him to the dr. next

> week & I will ask but I was curious if this was the time to be doing this?

> Yes a Mom of 2 other boys I have forgotten.(lol) Thanks so much Carolyn

> (My3Sons-Son Noah w/ RSS)

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Carolyn,

I hope you had a good Thanksgiving.

Sorry for the delay in answering. My internet service at home was down all

weekend so I was completely out of touch.

I am sorry but I am not familiar with that type of cereal but if you can stir in

a teaspoon of canola oil I think it should be fine.

Ken M

lulujjnono@... on 11/22/2000 04:57:11 PM

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Ken I have a question? I feed Noah the cereal in the jar mixed with fruits

can I still add it to that? If that will help I am going to get that tonight

I work at walmart & it happens to be on sale.(LOL) & it adds calories good I

wanna keep Noah pudgy! Thanks Carolyn (My3Sons Noah w/RSS)

Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!