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mom2sophia11 - 12:19pm May 29, 2012 EST

Sophia has been coughing to the point she throws up she is 6 months old this has been happening more frequently now. I had her at the drs yesterday to see what is going on. The dr said she has a red throat everything else looks good and to keep using saline drops it will thin the mucous. I guess it may be getting caught in the back of her throat. She was so irritable yesterday she would eat fall asleep and cry. I feel so bad for her she is drooling alot more now I am thinking it is post nasal drip to. she has her 6 month check up tomorrow hopefully I can get more answers. I have tried steam and the humidifier what else can I do she is elevated in her crib?

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mom2sophia11 - Jun 5, 2012 2:50 am (#10 Total: 20)

great ideas I literally panic it is so bad I am like what is wrong with her. my family keeps telling me I have to relax lol. I just hope she outgrows is soon

Katie87 - Jun 16, 2012 3:25 am (#11 Total: 20)

They do outgrow it but it takes time. My 27 weeker is 8 months and 5 months corrected age and still struggles with reflux. We have scary moments and I have moments where I feel bad because I know it's no fun to have stuff come back up. The coughing until they puke; I personally still do that sometimes and even when I laugh. I have reflux though

I hope things subside for your little one soon; I know it's no fun to watch and to feel helpless.

mom2sophia11 - Jul 9, 2012 8:21 pm (#12 Total: 20)

luckily it has been a little better now she will be 8 months 6 months corrected next week she thrives everyday totally amazes me

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liz loschinskey (Jul 9, 2012 8:43 pm)

liz loschinskey - Jul 9, 2012 8:43 pm (#13 Total: 20)

I love my kids!

Replying to: mom2sophia11 (Jul 9, 2012 8:21 pm)

luckily it has been a little better now she will be 8 months 6 months corrected next week she...

Awesome news!!

Thanks for updating and continue to do so when you can!!

Love and Light,
Liz

stacyat - Jul 9, 2012 10:25 pm (#14 Total: 20)

Mom to Emilyn and Hailey (our 20 week angels) and Elim (our 38 week, full term miracle)!

Fantastic news, so glad to hear that she is doing better!
Stacy

mom2sophia11 - Jul 20, 2012 3:47 am (#15 Total: 20)

she is doing better just got her 2 bottom teeth coming in still at times the coughing and vomiting spells. she is not on to much formula 16 0z a day she has been taking less though. I have been using the saline drops seems to help a bit I just want it to all get better I know one day at a time

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liz loschinskey (Jul 20, 2012 12:12 pm)

liz loschinskey - Jul 20, 2012 12:12 pm (#16 Total: 20)

I love my kids!

Replying to: mom2sophia11 (Jul 20, 2012 3:47 am)

she is doing better just got her 2 bottom teeth coming in still at times the coughing and vomiting spells....

Thanks for the update!

mom2sophia11 - Aug 9, 2012 2:33 pm (#17 Total: 20)

welcome its weird still at times she has the acid in her mouth and freaks out. I still think maybe they should give her something. what else can I give her can we give them mylanta?

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liz loschinskey (Aug 9, 2012 5:28 pm)

liz loschinskey - Aug 9, 2012 5:28 pm (#18 Total: 20)

I love my kids!

Replying to: mom2sophia11 (Aug 9, 2012 2:33 pm)

welcome its weird still at times she has the acid in her mouth and freaks out. I still think maybe...

We gave T prescription Zantac.

Ask your Doc.

Love and light,
Liz

mom2sophia11 - Aug 10, 2012 2:06 am (#19 Total: 20)

esgf - Aug 15, 2012 2:39 pm (#20 Total: 20)

Abigail's Mom (29 weeks, 3/21/05)

She was prescribed two reflux meds. To be honest, it didn't stop her from throwing up but it prevents any acid damage.

Good luck.
Ellen

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