Ewan’s Tongue Tie

We had an appointment with a lactation doctor this morning to address Ewans gas/digestive issues/pain.  Ewan and Eileen were also weighed and the amount of breast milk they took in a feeding was measured.  Eileen weighs 7 pounds and 7 ounces and Ewan weighs 6 pounds 5 ounces.  They are gaining around an ounces a day which is perfect. 

In a 25/30 minute feed Eileen took in 70 ml and Ewan took in 64 ml.  They were very active at the breast and my milk was flowing.  

The doctor recommended we clip Ewan’s slight tongue tie.  She said it will help him express milk.  She also noted he is uncoordinated with his sucking motion and this can tire him out.  I consented to have his tongue tie clipped.  There is a 20-30% it will grow back. We have to be super vigilant at massaging under the tongue so the skin doesn’t reattach. 

The doctor said I could start reintroducing cow’s milk protein into my diet. ??

Ewan has also developed an umbilical hernia from all the crying ☹️.  

No post would be complete without pictures!!  For your veiwing pleasure:


7 thoughts on “Ewan’s Tongue Tie”

  1. Eileen and Ewan are adorable Janet and Kyle – it is great that they are gaining weight. poor Ewan though! He has been through quite the ordeal!! And of course you and Kyle must be exhausted. When does the tongue tie operation take place. Good luck with it and we hope all starts to calm down to a dull roar!!

    1. They cut the tongue tie this morning at the appointment. Quick and easy.

      Exhausted, yes! Worth it, definitely!!!

      1. 🙂 Hope Ewan is doing ok and the hernia doesn’t develop into something more serious. It is hard to see any procedure being done to your child regardless of how easy or quick it is! I can’t believe how much they have both grown in the last few weeks and am looking forward to holding them again :)) Of course introducing the milk protein will be a welcome addition to your diet choices (ha ha) cheese here I come!

  2. Oh dear! Sounds like it was a really informative appointment. Glad they are gaining well. Poor Ewan … is the uncoordinated sucking related to the tongue tie?

    1. I was wondering the same thing as I was writing this post, and I can’t remember if she said the uncoordinated suck was linked to the tongue tie… so much infomation given all at once. ?

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