HELP!!!

.Brandi. · #1 February 11th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Monday Preston had a high fever so I took him to the doctor and found out he had the on-set of an ear infection. He has been on amoxicilan since Monday as well as infant tylenol for pain. Ever since Monday, I've had a difficult time getting him to latch on to eat. Plus he just won't sleep at night. We thought he was getting better when he woke up at 2:30am this morning and was up for an hour and a half, he was laughing and playing. He just wouldn't go back to sleep. Tonight, I tried to breastfeed him and he bit me. I said "ouch" and jerked away. And he immediately started to cry. Everytime I try to get him to latch, he just cries like he's in pain. I cannot console him, DH can. I feel like I'm doing something wrong to upset my baby. He will sleep, but only on DH shoulder and I can't get him to settle down or DH will give him to me once he's asleep and he wakes up and starts to cry. What can I do? What am I doing wrong?? Could his ear STILL be hurting him??

Mars · #2 February 12th, 2009, 06:20 AM

I have no experience here whatsoever so I'm not sure what to say but firstly, I don't think you're doing anything wrong. He may just be fussy from the ear infection and DH right now is another source of comfort. I'm sure its only temporary.

*Mrs.J.2011* · #3 February 12th, 2009, 07:37 AM

I'm sorry you are having such a hard time! You arent doing anything wrong hun! I dont have much experience with little ones and ear infections since I dont have any of my own, but I know for me, most of my life they have had to try different meds for ear infections (I usually get at least 2 a year) and each time I have to take a different med. Not sure if its because I've built an ammunity or something, but maybe the amoxicilan isnt working for him. I hope he feels better soon!!

ScottishBrit · #4 February 12th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Im sorry Brandi....Dont feel bad, Cambria does alot of those things all the time. I can never get her to fall asleep on me but when DH has her she's out. ALmost everytime I nurse her or give her a bottle she whines like she's in pain. My doctor said some babies just act like there in pian when they eat and talk Loud. I hope It's just a phase for both of us

.Brandi. · #5 February 12th, 2009, 08:08 PM

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I'm sorry you are having such a hard time! You arent doing anything wrong hun! I dont have much experience with little ones and ear infections since I dont have any of my own, but I know for me, most of my life they have had to try different meds for ear infections (I usually get at least 2 a year) and each time I have to take a different med. Not sure if its because I've built an ammunity or something, but maybe the amoxicilan isnt working for him. I hope he feels better soon!![/b]

Well, he developed a rash and he's allergic to amoxicillin.

On the bright side, the dr. gave us a strong med that he can take in less time with less dosage. I still can't get him to nurse, can't get him to take a bottle but he'll at least eat some solids, but I don't want him getting used to eating that. I just wish my baby felt better!