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Getting the bub to eat again after illness
TxMoms2B
Posts: 532
C has/had a stomach bug and his right ear is mildly infected. He cut his feedings basically in half, and was also barfing 2-3 times a day. Yesterday he only puked once, altho it was after his biggest meal since being sick, and it was obvious that he completely emptied his stomach contents. Today he has only spit up once (he gagged on his hands). It was a heavy spit up, but nothing like when he was puking all weekend/yesterday. However, he's still not eating much. I know the illness had to be rough on his tummy, but he's down to taking only 2 oz per feeding. I offer the bottle pretty often (every hour or two) to see if he will take more, but he's sticking to 2 oz every 3 hours. He didn't sleep thru the night like he normally does either; he was up @ 3 and again @ 7. I realize that's still good, but I need this little guy to stay hydrated and get calories. As of yesterdays weigh in at the pedi he hadn't lost any weight, but hadn't gained any either since last Wednesday. Should I just let him direct me to when to eat, or should I be trying harder to get more feedings in?
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