lollie010 Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I have a happy, healthy 8 week old born full term. She is gaining well and sleeping well. She is exclusively breastfed and spits up a lot! This my fourth baby and the amount of spit up is not worse than the others. She seldom seems bothered by it. Three days ago she spit up and there was green mucus in it. It has continued through this morning. It doesn't happen every time she spits up but maybe four or five times a day. Baby does not have any nasal congestion and it is definitely coming up with her spit up. The quantity and appearance is about what you would expect if an adult with a sinus infection blew his nose. I'm trying to decide if I should call the pediatrician, but just trying to think it through first. Has anyone had this happen? Can I take a wait and see approach? I respect our pediatrician but prefer natural approaches and usually avoid the doctors office with newborns as much as possible. I know the office will want me to come in instead of advising over the phone. So I don't want to call unless I have to. What do you ladies think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would take her in. She's so little that it's better to be safe. I am the type that doesn't rush my kids to the doctor right away at all and usually wait things out, but this would concern me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwin Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Does your health insurance have a nurse line? I think I would want a medical opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would be concerned about reflux. Does holding her upright after feedings help her hold it in better? You could try tilting the head of her crib up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Could it be bile? I'd take her in, just to be sure. Things can turn quickly with such a new little one. It does sound like reflux to me, but I'm not a Dr, nor do I play one on TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would be concerned about reflux. Does holding her upright after feedings help her hold it in better? You could try tilting the head of her crib up a little. I have tried a few different things with positioning but it doesn't seem to make it better or worse. Up until the green stuff I was not concerned about the spit up because she seems completely unbothered. My others were fussier when they were spitty. Maybe she just tolerates it better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Could it be bile? I'd take her in, just to be sure. Things can turn quickly with such a new little one. It does sound like reflux to me, but I'm not a Dr, nor do I play one on TV. I'm not sure about bile. I saved some for he doc to look at! I wonder if any mom has brought her a vile of mucus before. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 What about you? Any breast tenderness? I know when I had duct problems my babies would spit up yellowish junk. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 My babies had very bad reflux- so bad they are still medicated at almost 9yrs old, and green spit up is not normal with reflux. The only time I had green spit up was when my DS (not reflux baby) was very sick and very dehydrated. My guess is it's the beginning of a cold or sinus infection which you'd want to treat right away with an 8wk old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 What about you? Any breast tenderness? I know when I had duct problems my babies would spit up yellowish junk. . Whoa!! That's interesting. The day it started I did have some tenderness under my arm, radiating down a bit. It's better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Because she is so young, I think I'd take her in. At the very least, can you call your clinic and talk to a nurse? My son spit up all the time, huge amounts, although I don't remember it being green! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I know you're used to the spit-up, bless your heart, but it could be indicative of lactose intolerance, a reaction to milk that *you* are drinking/otherwise consuming. I'd call La Leche League first, if there's one in your area. I'd also seriously consider eliminating dairy from your diet to see if it helps your baby with the spitting up. It could take up to a month to see any change, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OH_Homeschooler Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I second just calling the doctor and asking to speak to a nurse before deciding anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somo_chickenlady Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 I would also worry that it is either bile, or my first thought was mastitis or something along those lines. Have you tried to express some milk to see what color it is? Depending on that, I would either take her in or get myself checked out. Good luck mama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollie010 Posted March 2, 2013 Author Share Posted March 2, 2013 I have an appointment for next week. I asked some IRL friends today. The recommendations were split pretty evenly. Thank you all so much for your responses! Hoping to try some other things for the next few days to see if we can get some improvement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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