Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

My 21.5 month old normally has NO issues passing stools.

for the last hour she's been in Dh's arms, and crying/screaming every 10 mins or so saying poo poo potty and it won't come out. She's never done this.

I tried pushing vaseline up there, and some vaseline on thermometer. She still can't pass it.

What else can i do to help her ?

Please help.

Can I give her Miralax to help over the next couple days? if so, ANyone know the dose for a 22lbs?

Message edited 2/24/2008 3:28:34 PM.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

Have you tried feeding her Stage 2 Prunes?

I gave that to DD once and she was litterally up to her armpits in poop!

I hope she feels better soon... being constipated is no fun!

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

DD has these issues. When she is straining to keep it in, I usually grab her and make her wrap her legs around my waist so it's a little easier. I have also taken her diaper off and put her on her back and when she's pushing, I push her knees up to her chest and spread her cheeks. .

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

My DD has this problem quite often. Usually I giive her prune juice per the doctors instructions (Sunsweet - the adult kind not the baby kind).

She had gotten so bad recently that her Ped had me start giving her mineral oil whicih is finally what worked.

Hope it gets better

Message edited 2/24/2008 3:25:42 PM.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

THank you everyone for the tips

She just had another crying spell and we still can't get it to pass. I put her on the potty, i even put some more vaseline up there. I can feel from the outside it's right there and waiting.

I can't touch her legs she seriously locks them closed i'd have to use force to open them.

I feel so badly for her

Praying for a poop to pass

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

Oh no!

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

Posted by shamrock124

DD has these issues. When she is straining to keep it in, I usually grab her and make her wrap her legs around my waist so it's a little easier. I have also taken her diaper off and put her on her back and when she's pushing, I push her knees up to her chest and spread her cheeks. .

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

Posted by curley999

Posted by shamrock124

DD has these issues. When she is straining to keep it in, I usually grab her and make her wrap her legs around my waist so it's a little easier. I have also taken her diaper off and put her on her back and when she's pushing, I push her knees up to her chest and spread her cheeks. .

I do the same with DD as well. The thing is at this point prunes or juice wont help. If you can get to the store I highly recommend the Fleet babylax

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Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool

did you try putting vaseline on a thermometer and inserting. For some reason this loosens the stool up.didnt read the last part...OMG...sorry. Hope she feels better!

Message edited 2/24/2008 3:29:07 PM.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

She's happy now, but i know it'll come knocking again, and i know the longer she holds it the worse its going to be.

I keep putting vaseline to lube her up.

i so know the pain she's feeling

Message edited 2/24/2008 3:34:56 PM.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

Poor baby! Will she let you massage her tummy? You can apply pressure for a few minutes (I've use a warm washcloth - seems to help), a few inches below her belly button - you should be able to "feel" it.

I hope this is over soon!

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

I feel for you becuase I have been there many times with my DD, and it is so hard ot watch them in pain and be helpless.

My DD had taken Miralax/Glycolax on and off since she was 20 months old (around 25 lbs). She has always taken the 17gram dose, which is the full cup that comes with it by prescription. Her dr recommened using it for 1-2 weeks at a time to get her regular and get over the trama of it and not hold it in.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

Posted by My2Boys

Poor baby! Will she let you massage her tummy? You can apply pressure for a few minutes (I've use a warm washcloth - seems to help), a few inches below her belly button - you should be able to "feel" it.

I hope this is over soon!

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

Posted by curley999

I feel for you becuase I have been there many times with my DD, and it is so hard ot watch them in pain and be helpless.

My DD had taken Miralax/Glycolax on and off since she was 20 months old (around 25 lbs). She has always taken the 17gram dose, which is the full cup that comes with it by prescription. Her dr recommened using it for 1-2 weeks at a time to get her regular and get over the trama of it and not hold it in.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

Feel free to FM any questions. I have been thru so much with DD relating to BMs and holding it in and have tried everything possible. Miralax is truly the only thing that has helped her and it really has no side effects so it is a godsend. Now at 3 we give her FiberSure everyday, but still have to use the miralax every now and again. The problem is that once it hurts them to go, they hold it in the next time and it gets worse.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

Posted by curley999

Posted by shamrock124

DD has these issues. When she is straining to keep it in, I usually grab her and make her wrap her legs around my waist so it's a little easier. I have also taken her diaper off and put her on her back and when she's pushing, I push her knees up to her chest and spread her cheeks. .

I do the same with DD as well. The thing is at this point prunes or juice wont help. If you can get to the store I highly recommend the Fleet babylax

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Message edited 2/24/2008 4:20:12 PM.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

the fleet worked within 5 mins!


I'm worried there's more up there, but it good to hear "mommy better poo poo potty" as she rubs her tummy

She just polished off 4oz of blueberries so at least i know those will work later

Thanks everyone for responding and the fms i really appreciate the help when we weren't getting any answers from family

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

Glad she is feeling better

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

We've had a lot of problems with DS being constipation too. He sometimes doesnt go for three days. By the third day I give him a sappasitory and he goes in less than 5 minutes.

Glad she is feeling better.

Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

Posted by curley999

Posted by shamrock124

DD has these issues. When she is straining to keep it in, I usually grab her and make her wrap her legs around my waist so it's a little easier. I have also taken her diaper off and put her on her back and when she's pushing, I push her knees up to her chest and spread her cheeks. .

I do the same with DD as well. The thing is at this point prunes or juice wont help. If you can get to the store I highly recommend the Fleet babylax

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Re: Need some quick help...DD is crying/struggling to pass a stool ETA another question

If you decide to use prune juice try warming it up. It works better that way. good luck.