I have just read a bunch of digests so I am commenting maybe a bit late on this thread. It sure has components of 'oversupply' and/or 'overactive mer' w/ the distressed baby and bouts of mastitis in mom. It also could be true reflux which can result in a very miserable baby who frequently feeds to relieve his pain and this creates a vicious cycle and an oversupply. However....the respiratory illnesses are very troubling. Aspiration could lead to this, also the CF suggestion I think definitley bears looking into. What about a small cleft or something like that was overlooked? Please, if possible, let us know the outcome. How heroic of this mother and family to persevere thru so much difficulty. I hope the baby is well soon. Laurie Wheeler, IBCLC, MN, RN New Orleans Louisiana, s.e. USA _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html