Lexie has Thrush
Well, we went to the pediatrician yesterday and Lexie has thrush in her mouth, which is a yeast infection. Apparently it causes pain while trying to eat and discomfort afterwards, so we're hoping the antibiotic will help some of her fussiness and digestive issues. It appears that part of her problem is simply an immature digestive system which should resolve itself within a few months.
I only have a minute, so more details will come later.
In the meantime, please keep Lexie in your prayers as she is very fussy and uncomfortable, especially in the evenings. Also, please pray for me, too; since the infection is in Lexie's mouth, it affects me as well. It's very painful to breastfeed right now and I have to get an antibiotic for a yeast infection so we don't keep passing it back and forth. I'm pumping a lot and supplementing with both breast milk and an easy-to-digest type of formula, Enfamil Gentlease, which really seems to help Lexie.
posted by Amber @ 2:15 PM
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I hope it clears up for both of you soon. We have just started to give Isabelle some formula - the same kind you are using. She can be very fussy at times and has a lot of gas so I think it helps a little bit. She's also a "happy spitter" - spits up so much, but is healthy in size, so they call it a laundry problem. I'll be thinking of you both!
Amber, when I thought I had thrush last year, the lactation nurse at Kettering suggested wiping breasts with dilluted vinegar after feedings, and also adding some vinegar when sterilizing bottles/nipples/toys... Another thing she suggested was BACID (it's a probiotic) for Mom and a special baby probiotic for Baby, as well as cutting on sweets... I always take probiotics (and give them to Alanna) when we have to take antibiotics... I hope you guys feel better very soon. It IS very painful to nurse with thrush :(
Anya
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