My son is one and a half weeks old. We have had no issues with nursing at all. However, on this past Sunday night, his eating pattern changed - was only nursing for about half the normal timeand waking up a lot more frequently. Since then, it's apparent he is having stomach issues. Most of the day he is just fussy - growls and grunts, sleeps for shorter time periods, etc. He has occasional bouts of crying where it seems like he is having stomach cramps, and it is usually followed by a bowel movement. His poop is different as well - it was the usual breastfed baby grainy mustard type poop, but now it is thicker, and more solid than it was (which, I imagine, is why he appears to be in discomfort when he poops).
My first thought is that he is reacting to something in my diet, so I have eliminated dairy, as that seems like the obvious culprit. Does this sound right? I'm seeing my midwife tomorrow, and will talk to her, but was hoping for a bit of feedback in the meantime. Thanks!
My first thought is that he is reacting to something in my diet, so I have eliminated dairy, as that seems like the obvious culprit. Does this sound right? I'm seeing my midwife tomorrow, and will talk to her, but was hoping for a bit of feedback in the meantime. Thanks!
