Heather K

My 18 day old son has been vomiting at least once daily (sometimes twice) since the beginning of the week. The throw-up is formula-colored with curds in it. It is NOT regular spit-up, as there is a lot of force and distance in this vomiting. The doctor said she doesn't believe it's pyloric stenosis, as he's not vomiting with every feeding, and recommended a formula change (from Nutramegin to Gentlease). Two days later, he's still vomiting. We also tried burping him more regularly and switching to Dr Brown's Natural Flow bottles, with no change. Could he possibly have reflux, an allergy we're not aware of, or could he actually have pyloric stenosis? I know that a doctor would be better able to answer my concerns (and we're going back to the pediatrician today), but I was wondering if any other parents might have some ideas of the cause, and any possible solutions.

I had an emergancy c-section last Monday, due to complications during my labor. Every day since, I've had heavy bright red discharge coming from my incision (sutures were used). I brought this to the attention of the nurses at the hospital and my doctor, but they all dismissed it as "normal." However, everything I've read points to a problem, and anyway, how normal is it to soak 3 changes of surgical dressings a day with what looks like fresh blood? I'm hurting and scared. I can't even hold my son without feeling something gush from the wound.