Can you see one red spot on the nappy? That was my worry since 08.09.09. It looks like a drop of blood to me. Found the blood drop twice on the 8th evening. My mom said it could be due to heatiness so I did not eat any watermelon or heaty food on the 9th. No blood drop spotted. I was kinda relieved but still a little bit worry.
On the 10th, I ate one small piece of watermelon and during one of his PU in the evening, there is one blood drop. Opps!
So, I monitored again on 11th. Refrained from everything heaty. By evening, I spotted blood drop twice in his wet nappy. I got so worried. Thank God hubby came home in the evening. So we brought baby to child specialist together with his stained nappy.
I am soooooo relieved when the doctor said that it is not blood but crystal produced by an acidic urine. He said that it is common. He advised me to let baby drink water. I have not been feeding my baby water since he is fully on breastmilk. He also prescribed an alkaline medicine to neutralize baby’s urine but I won’t be giving that to baby. He is too small to be contaminated with chemicals. :p. I am just gonna feed him my breastmilk as often as possible and try letting him drink water today.
A huge burden is lifted up from my shoulder last night. I felt so light after that.
Thank You, Jesus!
Stumble it!
oh.. glad to note that.. I also didn’t let Breanna took any water since birth.. coz the paed says, on breastmilk, no need water de ma.. but since she started solid, I try to give her a sip or two by spoon feeding her while having her meals..
Oh! I experienced this before and the doctor & nurses told me the same thing too. Nothing to worry.
I got shocked also when I saw your pic. You know what? I don’t follow the rules of breastfeeding 100% esp as my Mum doesn’t like the idea of baby going to sleep with milk in their mouths.
So…she gave him a sip of water after each feed. Thus, Lucas doesn’t suffer from the “I don’t like to drink water” syndrome most bfg babies experience.
Praise the Lord… u must be praying and He must be listening to your cries..
Normally babies dont like to drink water cos it is tasteless.. last time i boil barley for them.. to subsitute water…
take care, Miche..
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