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Follow request sent! Please help me figure out whats wrong with my poor baby! Since birth my baby has to be held upright all the time and he is now 4mths old. I am extremely exhausted! This is my 2nd child and I am fairly experienced now yet I can't seem to solve this problem. I thought things would get easier yet things seems to be getting harder because my baby is now 10kgs and I can't keep carrying him around 24/7. He is a healthy baby who is putting on weight. At 1st my doctor thought it was Silent Reflux, he was on meds (Omeprazole & Zantac) for 3mths but I took him off because non of them helped. He is also on Neocate, the best formula you can get, so this eliminates any allergies! He is constently needing to be burped, even just before his 4 hrly feeds, this makes him unsettled all the time. He constantly needs to be held upright, I have tried elivating the cot, pram, everything but nothing has worked. I have seen 2 paeds and he has been admitted to hospital twice for being so unsettled but after many tests inc a 'Barium Swallow', he came back clear. I am happy that there is nothing medically wrong with him but I am frustrated I can't fix this problem. I burp him 2-3 times during his feeds but not for too long because he cries & apparently this can bring in more air. He is fed on an angle. And I know its defiantly not a comfort thing. I have tried all the colic relief medicines, nothing has worked! Everytime he goes to sleep he wakes up after 5-10mins and will not resettle unless I pick him up and burp him again, this goes on 24/7. Its like a never ending burping session. And if I don't burp him it gets worse and he crys non-stop. He will only sleep for about 2hrs at a time, at the very most. If he is in a deep sleep he can manage to get some rest but as soon as he is in a light sleep he wakes straight away because the wind is bothering him, he tosses and turns and wriggles and coughs and will not resettle! I am wondering if starting solids may settle his stomache however I am scared it may make it worse. What do I do? I get on average 2-3 hrs a night. I also have a 22mth old. We have had to get a extra family member to stay with us to help look after my 1st child because my husband and I have a full time job always trying to settle our 2nd baby. He uses a dummy to fall asleep but it doesn't help much. I am heading off to the sleep school mon but I am scared they aren't going to be able to help me. I have even had a health nurse visit every week since his birth but even she can't help. Any suggestions? Or if not, has anyone else been through this and if so how long can it last for, I thought it would get easier, the crying isn't as bad but I am just so exhausted from holding him upright day and night. Last week I had an anxiety attack from all this, however my doctor has assured me I am not depressed just very, very exhausted! Follow request sent! HI, I know you said you had been to the doctors about this problem but have you tried another doctor? Just a sugestion - as it sounds exactly the same as my DS #2 ( DS #1 also had silent reflux) and it has taken us several trips to the doctors and trial and error on several reflux medications to finally get him settling , feeding and sleeping. I am not one to advocate medicating our little ones but if it is going to give him some relief then I will try it. Just a thought, you poor thing I know how it feels to be sleep deprived and struggling with a unsettled baby. Hope this helps a little Follow request sent! Reading your post, my first thought was sleep school, but since you are already about to try it I will give you a few tips. - Go in with an open mind - Accept that it may be a case of 'it won't happen overnight but it will happen' - Ask questions...as many as you can think of - Don't stop the routine when you get home In my experience, the nurses at Tresillian (NSW) were absolutley amazing women with more patience than I could ever hope to have. They have time for the parents as well as being 'firm' but very caring for the babies. Our DD was a shocker her 1st 12 months, but after our tresiallian trip (at 3months) there was definitely an improvement. Prior to that she had to literally scream herself to sleep every time. And during the day sleep'd only last for 20-40mins max. We got her sleeping better during the day, which helped her night sleeps. We also get her feeding in a better pattern than she was. It definitely helped. Good luck, hope sleep school helps your little man - and YOU smile Ben 25/10/06 + Erin 10/9/08 Posted Friday 02 July 04:28am Former Member - Hi I'm sure you've tried this but I'll mention it anyway just in case... have you tried different bottles and teats? Perhaps he's sucking in too much air via the bottle. I'd also consider changing formula, I'm not sure why you think that Neocate is the best one (havent really heard of it myself) but perhaps its not the best for your boy. Different babies have different needs and not all formulas agree with all babies. Perhaps you could take your bub to a chiropractor - I've read so many positive stories on here so given your dilemma I'd say its worth a shot. Sometimes during birth babies neck or hips or back can be put out - not necessarily obvious to us or Drs but results in a constantly unhappy baby. Worth a shot, I hope you find a solution. Take care Posted Friday 02 July 09:14am Former Member - OMG you poor thing. I initially thought silent reflux too. My DS had it to 25months and was medicated until then. I found that if his reflux medication wasnt at the right level that all the symptoms would reappear eg as he grew his doseage had to be increased. He was on Zoton so perhaps ask about that. He was also a big baby who put on weight easily. Until his medication kicked he would feed constantly as it would cool the pain of the reflux but then increase the symptoms and pain. We also go to a chiro which is great - his reflux was too severe for it to help but helped his colic and allowed him to be able to turn his head both ways (previously he couldnt). We also went to a sleep school for a week - they saved our lives and it was so nice to have support. Follow request sent! Have you tried seeing a chiropractor? Our little boy has seen one since he was 5 days old...you have to find a one that works with babies, he has helped with slepping, immunisations, teething, fighting colds. Follow request sent! I'd also consider changing formula, I'm not sure why you think that Neocate is the best one (havent really heard of it myself) but perhaps its not the best for your boy. Different babies have different needs and not all formulas agree with all babies. Hi definantly would consider changing formula, there are some babies that cannot tolerate Neocate. The fact that he seems to have alot of wind indicates to me that his bodies not coping with something hes eating. People who are intolerant to something often have upset 'bubbly' tummies Be worth a try Best of luck Follow request sent! Please help me figure out whats wrong with my poor baby! Since birth my baby has to be held upright all the time and he is now 4mths old. I am extremely exhausted! This is my 2nd child and I am fairly experienced now yet I can't seem to solve this problem. I thought things would get easier yet things seems to be getting harder because my baby is now 10kgs and I can't keep carrying him around 24/7. He is a healthy baby who is putting on weight. At 1st my doctor thought it was Silent Reflux, he was on meds (Omeprazole & Zantac) for 3mths but I took him off because non of them helped. He is also on Neocate, the best formula you can get, so this eliminates any allergies! He is constently needing to be burped, even just before his 4 hrly feeds, this makes him unsettled all the time. He constantly needs to be held upright, I have tried elivating the cot, pram, everything but nothing has worked. I have seen 2 paeds and he has been admitted to hospital twice for being so unsettled but after many tests inc a 'Barium Swallow', he came back clear. I am happy that there is nothing medically wrong with him but I am frustrated I can't fix this problem. I burp him 2-3 times during his feeds but not for too long because he cries & apparently this can bring in more air. He is fed on an angle. And I know its defiantly not a comfort thing. I have tried all the colic relief medicines, nothing has worked! Everytime he goes to sleep he wakes up after 5-10mins and will not resettle unless I pick him up and burp him again, this goes on 24/7. Its like a never ending burping session. And if I don't burp him it gets worse and he crys non-stop. He will only sleep for about 2hrs at a time, at the very most. If he is in a deep sleep he can manage to get some rest but as soon as he is in a light sleep he wakes straight away because the wind is bothering him, he tosses and turns and wriggles and coughs and will not resettle! I am wondering if starting solids may settle his stomache however I am scared it may make it worse. What do I do? I get on average 2-3 hrs a night. I also have a 22mth old. We have had to get a extra family member to stay with us to help look after my 1st child because my husband and I have a full time job always trying to settle our 2nd baby. He uses a dummy to fall asleep but it doesn't help much. I am heading off to the sleep school mon but I am scared they aren't going to be able to help me. I have even had a health nurse visit every week since his birth but even she can't help. Any suggestions? Or if not, has anyone else been through this and if so how long can it last for, I thought it would get easier, the crying isn't as bad but I am just so exhausted from holding him upright day and night. Last week I had an anxiety attack from all this, however my doctor has assured me I am not depressed just very, very exhausted! You poor thing! sad I've been thru this with both my kids. DS1 was like this til almost 6 months. He was on double the recommended dose of reflux meds and it did nothing. I tried chiro and it was a complete waste of time and money, tried drops from naturopath and every colic med available from the chemist and nothing helped. Drs told me to give up breastfeeding coz I "must have bad milk" and put him on pepti-junior and it made no difference at all. Tried different bottles and teats. He had ultrasounds of his abdomen, blood tests, faecal tests,lactose intollerance test... and everything came back normal. He got over it on his own at 6 months. DS2 had exactly the same thing but fortunately only lasted 3 months for him. Both kids got over it on their own. I personally think in my case it was an immature digestive system. I tried solids early and it made it much worse. Hopefully bubba will get better soon. You could try chiro - some people have had success with it but it didn't help me. Its so hard seeing your little one constantly screaming in pain and all the tests come back normal. I feel your pain. I'd be very cautious changing from neocate..it is a hypoallergenic formula and there is very little in it that can cause problems. I probably wouldn't give solids yet either. If you have to, try rice cereal only. Giving fruit/veg may make his gassiness worse (it did for mine!). Follow request sent! Not from personal experience but have you tried bowen therapy. I have a girl friend who has an 8 month old who sounded exactly like your little one. She took him to a bowen therapist who manipulated a tiny flap under his ribcage somewhere and he was instantly better. Think she took him back once for a follow up appt but he definatly is a very different little boy. good luck Follow request sent! Have you read Save Our Sleep by Tizzie Hall? It has some great routines and solutions for settling babies, may be worth having a look at. They also have a website. Good luck, I hope you find a solution. Follow request sent! Hello.... Think about visiting a Homoeopath. Medications may be affecting your babies young gut and may possibly be making things worse. An experienced Homoeopath will be able to prescribe a safe and gentle solution for your little bub that is natural and chemical free. Also, homoeopathics do not give any side effects, its definitely worth a try and i have seen homoeopathic treatment help many babies and children with problems such as reflux, colic, difficult sleeping, post vaccination etc etc. It delivers safe, effective and permanent results. If you haven't already you could also try an off the shelf BRAUER product called STOMACH CALM (from your chemist or health food store. As pharmaceuticals are not giving your baby any relief turn to nature! A Naturopath will also be able to help you, small drop doses of herbs can greatly improve symptoms. I would agree with others that you should change formulas, even the most expensive formulas claiming that they are anti-allergic may effect some babies, especially sensitive ones, as all bodies are individual. Try some babybiotics (probiotics for babies)to restore good gut flora in your babies stomach, this would be a good start and may also provide symptom relief and start to heal your baby. The very best wishes to you and your little baby and family, I'm thinking of you all. Follow request sent! Please help me figure out whats wrong with my poor baby! Since birth my baby has to be held upright all the time and he is now 4mths old. I am extremely exhausted! This is my 2nd child and I am fairly experienced now yet I can't seem to solve this problem. I thought things would get easier yet things seems to be getting harder because my baby is now 10kgs and I can't keep carrying him around 24/7. He is a healthy baby who is putting on weight. At 1st my doctor thought it was Silent Reflux, he was on meds (Omeprazole & Zantac) for 3mths but I took him off because non of them helped. He is also on Neocate, the best formula you can get, so this eliminates any allergies! He is constently needing to be burped, even just before his 4 hrly feeds, this makes him unsettled all the time. He constantly needs to be held upright, I have tried elivating the cot, pram, everything but nothing has worked. I have seen 2 paeds and he has been admitted to hospital twice for being so unsettled but after many tests inc a 'Barium Swallow', he came back clear. I am happy that there is nothing medically wrong with him but I am frustrated I can't fix this problem. I burp him 2-3 times during his feeds but not for too long because he cries & apparently this can bring in more air. He is fed on an angle. And I know its defiantly not a comfort thing. I have tried all the colic relief medicines, nothing has worked! Everytime he goes to sleep he wakes up after 5-10mins and will not resettle unless I pick him up and burp him again, this goes on 24/7. Its like a never ending burping session. And if I don't burp him it gets worse and he crys non-stop. He will only sleep for about 2hrs at a time, at the very most. If he is in a deep sleep he can manage to get some rest but as soon as he is in a light sleep he wakes straight away because the wind is bothering him, he tosses and turns and wriggles and coughs and will not resettle! I am wondering if starting solids may settle his stomache however I am scared it may make it worse. What do I do? I get on average 2-3 hrs a night. I also have a 22mth old. We have had to get a extra family member to stay with us to help look after my 1st child because my husband and I have a full time job always trying to settle our 2nd baby. He uses a dummy to fall asleep but it doesn't help much. I am heading off to the sleep school mon but I am scared they aren't going to be able to help me. I have even had a health nurse visit every week since his birth but even she can't help. Any suggestions? Or if not, has anyone else been through this and if so how long can it last for, I thought it would get easier, the crying isn't as bad but I am just so exhausted from holding him upright day and night. Last week I had an anxiety attack from all this, however my doctor has assured me I am not depressed just very, very exhausted!