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Ashlynnray · 11-20-2012, 05:14 AM

This is more of a rant than anything. We have a terrible stomach bug at our house. Everyone, including LO was throwing up yesterday. I felt fine, until about 1 this morning. This is one time I wish DH could give LO a bottle so I could just sleep. I'm engorged because LO wouldn't eat much yesterday. I just don't know what to do to help us all feel better....

expaik · 11-20-2012, 06:43 AM

Poor everyone!!!

Are you throwing up? Or just feel sick and weak?

If you aren't up to it, trying pumping and having someone else feed through a bottle when he/she can. If LO doesn't want to eat, it's OK - as long as there are no signs of dehydration (lack of tears, moisture in eyes/mouth, sunken eyes, no wet diapers).

Do you have a hands-free pumping bra that will make the pumping much easier?

expaik · 11-20-2012, 06:44 AM

Poor everyone!!!

Are you throwing up? Or just feel sick and weak?

If you aren't up to nursing, trying pumping and having someone else feed through a bottle when he/she can. If LO doesn't want to eat, it's OK - as long as there are no signs of dehydration (lack of tears, moisture in eyes/mouth, sunken eyes, no wet diapers).

Do you have a hands-free pumping bra that will make the pumping much easier?

Nerissa · 11-20-2012, 09:47 AM

I am sorry you are sick. I had a stomach bug that last 3 days about a month ago and while no throwing up I had fever, chills, ect. My supply dipped and DD nursed a ton and was super fussy.

It did get better. Maybe pump if you feel more like it to help with the engorgement.

KelseyH · 11-20-2012, 10:32 AM

That sucks.

we had Norovirus go through our house when DS was about 8 months old. I would pump if you feel up to it so your supply doesn't suffer and make sure you keep drinking LOTS of water & electrolyte replacements. Feel better soon!

VeganCupcake · 11-20-2012, 10:41 AM

If you can, have your DH bring him/her to you so you can nurse side-lying, then take the baby back to play or whatever with him so you can rest.

I had food poisoning when my DD was 4 months old and I stayed in bed (when I wasn't throwing up) and DH just brought her to me when she seemed to want to nurse.

Your supply will probably be fine long-term--it should bounce back when you're feeling better and baby is nursing normally. The engorgement is uncomfortable, for sure. Can you hand express to ease the pressure?

Ashlynnray · 11-20-2012, 08:17 PM

My mom was here to help all day so that was good. I took a warm bath and just waited through letdown and I was more comfortable. LO seems fine today and is keeping everything down, lots of runny poo though. I'm just hoping I can sleep the rest of this off tonight. It's horrible.

Mom2jandb · 11-21-2012, 10:12 PM

We literally just got over the same thing. My 3yo had it for 4 days, me for maybe 48 hours, and poor 6mo is going on day 8 but the diarrhea is just about firmed up.

When YDD first got sick I was engorged bc she ate less. Then I got sick and my supply tanked way down. It's still rebuilding, which I desperately need it to bc DD needs to rehydrate. I'm having trouble letting down too.

So, I wish you better luck than me. I recommend drinking lots of water no matter how yucky you feel (I didn't drink enough). And if you can't eat, just try a bite of bland food every 20 minutes. The easiest thing for me to eat was a cold nutrition-packed smoothie while in a hot bath. Again,

I know how much it sucks!

kdzb243 · 11-26-2012, 07:14 PM

Stay hydrated yourself, nurse in bed if you can, and sleep when possible. Hope you get better soon! Being sick when your babies are sick is no fun!

c&w's mama · 11-27-2012, 10:20 AM

oh, that's a tough one. Hard to see the end when you're in it. Hang in there- sounds like you're almost through!

As someone mentioned above, I have DH bring baby (has happened with both more than once each) to me and somehow we make it though. I have DH help me sit/prop up a bit and stay with me for the times I'm not sure I trust myself not to pass out. I find it too hard to pump at times like that but try anything once to see what works.

11-20-2012, 05:14 AM	#1
Ashlynnray Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 232 Ratings: 13 Feedback: 100%	BF with a stomach virus This is more of a rant than anything. We have a terrible stomach bug at our house. Everyone, including LO was throwing up yesterday. I felt fine, until about 1 this morning. This is one time I wish DH could give LO a bottle so I could just sleep. I'm engorged because LO wouldn't eat much yesterday. I just don't know what to do to help us all feel better....

11-20-2012, 06:43 AM	#2
expaik Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,745 Ratings: 294 Feedback: 100%	Re: BF with a stomach virus Poor everyone!!! Are you throwing up? Or just feel sick and weak? If you aren't up to it, trying pumping and having someone else feed through a bottle when he/she can. If LO doesn't want to eat, it's OK - as long as there are no signs of dehydration (lack of tears, moisture in eyes/mouth, sunken eyes, no wet diapers). Do you have a hands-free pumping bra that will make the pumping much easier? __________________ Ellen, part-time freelancing SAHM to Diane('06), Ryan('08), Darren('10); wife to the best man in the world, Jake. ISO baby carriers, Verizon, and more! Trade with me - I have TONS of stuff: http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...8#post16276368

11-20-2012, 06:44 AM	#3
expaik Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,745 Ratings: 294 Feedback: 100%	Re: BF with a stomach virus Poor everyone!!! Are you throwing up? Or just feel sick and weak? If you aren't up to nursing, trying pumping and having someone else feed through a bottle when he/she can. If LO doesn't want to eat, it's OK - as long as there are no signs of dehydration (lack of tears, moisture in eyes/mouth, sunken eyes, no wet diapers). Do you have a hands-free pumping bra that will make the pumping much easier? __________________ Ellen, part-time freelancing SAHM to Diane('06), Ryan('08), Darren('10); wife to the best man in the world, Jake. ISO baby carriers, Verizon, and more! Trade with me - I have TONS of stuff: http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/...8#post16276368

11-20-2012, 09:47 AM	#4
Nerissa Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: small town USA Posts: 3,437 Ratings: 60 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: BF with a stomach virus I am sorry you are sick. I had a stomach bug that last 3 days about a month ago and while no throwing up I had fever, chills, ect. My supply dipped and DD nursed a ton and was super fussy. It did get better. Maybe pump if you feel more like it to help with the engorgement. __________________ wife and mom ~If you see a bunch of types I am probably NAK on my tablet in the middle of the night. Please excuse them.

11-20-2012, 10:41 AM	#6
VeganCupcake Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,623 Ratings: 58 Feedback: 100%	Re: BF with a stomach virus If you can, have your DH bring him/her to you so you can nurse side-lying, then take the baby back to play or whatever with him so you can rest. I had food poisoning when my DD was 4 months old and I stayed in bed (when I wasn't throwing up) and DH just brought her to me when she seemed to want to nurse. Your supply will probably be fine long-term--it should bounce back when you're feeling better and baby is nursing normally. The engorgement is uncomfortable, for sure. Can you hand express to ease the pressure? __________________ Catherine, tandem nursing mama to Preschooler Girl 9/08 and Toddler Boy 3/11 Breastfeeding for 4 years and counting!