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Breastfed 4 Month Old Not Gaining Weight and Not Having Bowel Movements
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on November 3, 2009
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Well, yeterday we went to the doctor for my 4 month old's shots. He has only gained a little over a pound in about 2 months. He hasnt grown much in length either. He i...
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- C., This happened to us too!! I have 4 kiddos (all breast fed) and I had this problem. The 1st 2 had trouble gaining weight from birth to 2 months. Our 3rd gained ri...
- What do his bowels look like when he does have them? There could be a number of reasons he is not gaining weight... and it's good to find out now. I could see if...
- Don't wake him up! Let that baby sleep through the night, he needs his sleep as much as he needs milk. Also, you sound like you've got a great feeding schedule so don...
My Daughter Has Had Severe Stomach Pain for 6 Weeks and Is Losing Weight
Asked by D.H. from Knoxville
on April 23, 2009
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My daughter is 12 and has been having severe stomach pain for 6 weeks. We have been to Blount Memorial hospital and to her pediatrician numerous times. We were referre...
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- have they checked for kidney stones. i have lots of stomach pain and both times they were kidney stones. also have checked for diabetes, with the weight loss they shou...
- I don't have much advice for you except to keep nagging the doctor or find her another one. I've been going thru the same thing for the last 2 years. I've had chroni...
- My daughter is going through almost the same thing!!! Here is a brief situation of my daughter and what we have been through and possible diagnosis...... At the...
Have You Tried Acai Berry and Body Cleanse for Weight Loss?
Asked by L.S. from Phoenix
on January 18, 2009
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I've been reading about this super berry. Is it all hype, is it safe, have you tried it, what is a good source for buying the product? Any information you could give...
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- Tried it, didnt' really work. the "free" trial charged me if I didn't return it in 15 days and then would go into a recurring billing ($100./month) until canceled.
- Hi L. - Congratulations on adding such healthy habits to your world! My husband and I and entire family for that matter, have done the same as well. With the whole...
- I ordered the "free" trial of acai berry and body cleanse, got the acai berry (a month after i ordered it) and never got the second. I tried to cancel the product, ke...
Similac Alimentum Spit up Issue
Asked by L.S. from Detroit
on January 13, 2012
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I have tried 5 formulas now for my 2 1/2 month old son. Started with Enfamil Newborn, which made him gassy and constipated, then went to gentleease, which still made h...
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- with all the stories about babies and spit up issues - I'm really wondering if it's partly due to all this powdered stuff!?? I just didn't have these issues with my t...
- It might not be too late to bring your breastmilk back. You might contact Le Leche League or a lactation consultant to see how you might go about that. It might be we...
- My daughter was on the same formula from 2 months until over a year. Even with that she was still constipated but it helped. Im thinking maybe you need to give it more...
This Baby Is Huge, Nursing Issue
Asked by J.K. from Kalamazoo
on June 11, 2012
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My baby is 5 months and weighs around 19 lbs, hes a big boy. When I nurse him I have a problem with my arms and hands going numb. I sit in an arm chair and use a bop...
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- Mine was even bigger... But I'm big, too. I sat cross legged, boppy on top and had FREE arms. One went around him Along his back, and the other held a book. (2 hr n...
- Mine were not that big at that age. I'm sure you'll get better answers from moms who have been there, but I did have one thought. Could you lie down with him? I rea...
- My Baby was 10lbs 5 oz at birth. By 2 week check up he was 16lbs! I had bruises on my forearms from his head laying there while nursing. Try using the football hol...
Number 2 Issue
Asked by A.S. from Reading
on December 9, 2010
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ladies what is a DAILY over the counter item i could take in order to go to the bathroom.
i refuse RX due to unmanagble side effects.
HELP
i have chronic constipa...
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- You could try making a smoothie with Psyllium Husks for the fiber. But whatever you do, be careful. Taking measures to increase "going" could lead to low possasium l...
- Metamucil or Benefiber - they are just fiber. Drink lots of water. Also it's worth trying acidophilis first -- it regulates the flora in your gut.
- Beer works for me. And coffee. No prescription needed, cheers! :)
Husband Sleep Issue
Asked by C.A. from Washington DC
on October 20, 2011
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Does anyone else have a husband that will fall asleep in mid conversation or mid-argument when he is tired no matter how much it bothers you? This happens with mine. ...
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- When my husband is tired or hungry he is not capable of "pushing through the pain" -- he just drops. If he is hungry, he literally cannot focus until the food arrives...
- I don't know ANYONE who falls asleep in mid-conversation. I think he should get that checked out.
- It could be narcolepsy. Or, if he is having trouble breathing at night, and he snorts very loudly then starts to breathe again, then it could be sleep apnea, it often ...
2 And a Half Year Old Isn't Gaining Weight Rare Condition Arthrogriposis Gastro
Asked by J.S. from Anchorage
on July 1, 2010
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im in search of answers. Ive already contacted and been flying all around the USA to differant doctors and specialists in these areas:
Endocrinology
Gastroschesis
A...
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- I know you have a lot to process and it's hard not to have answers. I realize that the weight issue is just one of many challenges you're trying to get to the bottom ...
- Arthrogryposis is a rare condition, but if you look at waiting international child adoption websites, there are so many children affected by it. And people are adoptin...
- If it hasn't been done yet check blood sugars for diabetes. It is a symptom..eating plenty but not gaining weight..or eating only enough and gaining too much...it can...
Seeking Advice or a Mom Face with the Same Issue " Feeding Tubes"
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on July 17, 2007
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Hello Everyone,
My 6 year son is having probelms gaining weight, we try all things like diet change,rx, adding pedisure been doing this for over a year. Now in August...
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- my 8 year old son also has adhd (mostly the hyper part) i have had alot of problems at school with him and he is a very picky eater. our doctor says just let him eat w...
- Hi J., I have a son with severe ADHD as well and he takes Focalin XR which still doesn't work great but we have tried almost every medication out there. He has a ver...
- i see that you posted this request 1 day after my daughters birth! she will be 2 months soon and still has her feeding tube! she wasnt eating properly in the nicu and ...
7 Yr. Old Self Esteem Issue
Asked by L.J. from Kansas City
on February 25, 2010
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my daughter is 7 and in 2nd grade and is constantly complaining and having a bad attitude, especially twords herself. She says things like "you don't like me" or If ...
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- We rented the new movie from American Girl (dolls) called Chrissa. It is an excellently made movie with a superb story - about bullying. Chrissa is polite and kind a...
- I had the same concern with my 7yo (I thought we wouldn't have to deal with this stuff until Jr. High!). She mentions that sometimes her "friend" doesn't let her play ...
- Even a 7 year old will know they are special if they are given the opportunity to BE special. Let your daughter volunteer at a nursing home (adopt a grandparent for h...
