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| Zacharey November 7th 2012 Unknown weight |
Adam had to work the day of his appointment, so I was on my own.
The Dr. assessed his mouth and said that his tie was too posterior to do a full clip but he would clip as much as possible today and to call him in a week if there is no change or if we are still having weight gain/latching issues. If we are still having problems, he would have to put Zacharey under general (!!!) to do the full clip as it would require a stitch or two. As for his lip tie, the ENT said that it should not be causing any issues with him nursing and it would be purely cosmetic to clip it. At most, Zacharey would have a gap in his front teeth and will require braces to correct it. No biggy.
I held him tight in my arms as the nurse held his head and the Dr clipped it. I was under the impression that they would use a topical numbing. Boy was I mistaken. I have never heard my poor boy scream and cry like that- ever. I also wasn't expecting the amount of blood. I realize head/mouth wounds bleed a lot, but this seemed like too much.
Zacharey was VERY hard to calm down after the procedure. He refused to nurse for almost 4 hours. We were bother covered in blood from our many attempts.
As of right now, Zacharey is still hard to nurse- he cries for several minutes every time I place him to my breast. Once latched he no longer clicks or has cheek puckering but he still has a small, shallow, painful latch. He also doesn't seem to nurse as long anymore. I have no idea if he has just become more efficient or if it is just too painful for him to eat.
I am uncomfortable with him going under general at such a young age (or at all!!!) so I am hoping that the small clip will be enough to help him gain properly.
We have an appointment with our family Dr on Monday to have him weighed. I will ask for another appointment for the following Monday to see if there is a significant change in his weight and decide from there if he is going to need further intervention.
Wow, I am so sad for him! the poor guy.
ReplyDeleteI like lots of people who had to deal with tie with lip and/or tongue. I couldn't imagine, I can hardly go in while my baby gets his shots. :(
I bet he doesnt nurse as long because its more efficient - you would know if he was hungry, and not getting enough!
It really bothers me the whole weight gain issue. Jackson started off staying the same weight for the first 5 weeks of his life. Not losing, not gaining. Then he slowly started to gain. And never gained what they said he should have, or what he "should" weigh or be at percentile wise.
Hes always been small, and even now at 17mos is still very small (21 lbs) it just bothers me how they say what he should be gaining.. if he was suffering or hungry you'd surely know it. Jackson never did. He only cluster fed during growth spurts, and he was always extremely content. He was just a tiny baby, and again still is :) which is a complete opposite from my other two boys.
I think once he is used to being able to nurse now without such a problem you will notice a big change.
Just before you do any more interventions really go with your gut. If he is healthy, not crying 24/7 and super starving he is fine!
A friend of mine has a 2 year old daughter who is the same. She formula fed and she is now I believe she said 23 lbs. Shes itty bitty, and always struggled at appts because she was never gaining what they say etc.. shes a happy, healthy, and gorgeous little girl!
You are a great mom, and doing amazing with the breastfeeding! Dont give up, and remember you know your baby better than anyone who sees him for quick check ups! follow your gut! :)
I realize all of this. It is just frustrating.
DeleteEspecially with the non breast friendly comments.
I *know* lots of people not I like lots of people... oy.
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