Chiming in on baby bm problems & breastfeeding & gas etc etc...

September 20, 2004

I am breastfeeding Jonas but I also supplement with formula from time to time.

Sometimes he gets hungry in a store or other place I can't just whip out a

boob...cause I can't run out to the minivan and leave the groceries in the store

to breastfeed...So you can breastfeed and use formula too. If the baby is

hungry he will eat. Not to be mean but its true.

Anyway.....so I give him formula from time to time and don't feel guilty. I'd

feel more guilty about him screaming in hunger.

The Dr told me to put 1 tablespoon of prune juice in with each formula bottle

when I feel Jonas is constipated.

I notice whenever Jonas is about to grow he will not have a BM for 4-5 days.

When he does it's not hard its typical of a breastfed baby but thicker (sorry

that's gross).

Also with both of my kids I have noticed there is one time of day that I like to

call the witching hour....ha ha ha! They would have horrible gas or just a

crying jag at the same time.

I found that mylicon drops worked for gas and laying baby on his tummy and

patting his back very hard...(not beating) worked well. I have also taken both

my boys into the shower with me the skin to skin contact and warm water seemed

to help work out whatever was bothering them and if all else fails I put on my

favorite cd- turn it up loud and dance and pat them until the crying is

over......

Chrystal

Wife to Jace - together 6 Years!

Happy Mommy to - 4 Years Old!

Baby Jonas Born August 2, 2004 8 Pounds & 8 Ounces!

Zookeeper for 2 big dogs and 6 cats who let me feed them!

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