help needed please

[glidergals]

Yesterday we got the supplies in.
The fox valley I missed with the eabilac for 24 hours
Now they are just on the fox valley. We are now using the miracle o ring syringes and the miracle nipples
The lack of sleep is catching up to me. No am so tired.
But. They are doing well.
I have had them for almost 1 week and They are just starting to get some fuzz.
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[pappy1264]

They look great! Keep up the good work!

[MollyBear361]

It is hard to tell with baby flyers with the tenting. They have so much skin that you may think it's tenting but it's not. Been there. Do not give pedialyte more than 24 hrs.
Flyers need more than plain fox valley. You need to gradually up the fat intake by adding a couple different ingredients. Have you checked out the flyer section general discussion for recipe and tips. I currently have two four week Olds in my bra and another two two week Olds in with their mom.
I'm letting you know about tenting bc I had a baby girl last year raised by her mom and if you did the tent test on her she would appear to be dehydrated if it was a regular tree squirrel. But she was not. Flyer skin can be deceiving.

[MollyBear361]

1 Tbsp FV 32/40
1 Tbsp cream
2 Tbsp water
1/2 tsp yogurt (you can add a little bit more. It won't hurt him).

If possible, I would slowly add the cream and yogurt to his FV to help ensure he is getting enough calories.

[glidergals]

got my new scale yayyyyyyyyyy
the girl weighs 12.3 and the boys weigh 13.2 and 13.4gs.

QUESTION. i have been feeding them 2 - 2 1/2 hrs ther are taking more now and when i go to feed they still have milk in their bellies. should i wait till their bellies are empty??

[pappy1264]

Yes, bump them up a half hour and see how they are then.

[glidergals]

another question. one of the boys bellies seams a lil hard where the milk is. 3 hours after feeding last it did not seam to dissapate. is this where i would need to give milacon (gas drops)?

[glidergals]

It is hard to tell with baby flyers with the tenting. They have so much skin that you may think it's tenting but it's not. Been there. Do not give pedialyte more than 24 hrs.
Flyers need more than plain fox valley. You need to gradually up the fat intake by adding a couple different ingredients. Have you checked out the flyer section general discussion for recipe and tips. I currently have two four week Olds in my bra and another two two week Olds in with their mom.
I'm letting you know about tenting bc I had a baby girl last year raised by her mom and if you did the tent test on her she would appear to be dehydrated if it was a regular tree squirrel. But she was not. Flyer skin can be deceiving.

yes tenting was hard to tell because just like sugar gliders if they have no fat they will tent. i only gave pedilite for 24 hours. i have had these lil ones for 1 week and 1 day now

thank you

[pappy1264]

Are you feeding only fv? How often are you feeding? I use 50/50 fox valley/esbilac, as I think fv is a little harder to digest, so they have to go longer. Try to push a little extra fluids maybe (plain water, or just sugar water), in between feedings. Is he pooping good?

[pixiepoo]

Are you mixing in the yogurt? That should help quite a bit with the digestion. You are doing such a wonderful job. They are too cute!

[glidergals]

Are you mixing in the yogurt? That should help quite a bit with the digestion. You are doing such a wonderful job. They are too cute!

i have not started the yogart yet . what kind do i get?
i masaged their bellies they seam to be pooping ok and ty
yesterday i weighed them they are 12.3, 13.2, and 13.4 gs

[pappy1264]

How often are you feeding them?

[MollyBear361]

Plain full fat yogurt. Or some do vanilla full fat yogurt. No diet stuff.

[pixiepoo]

I use vanilla YoBaby, Liberte, or stoneyfield. They should all make a full fat variety. try to avoid the fruit flavored ones if you can since they are high in sugar.

[glidergals]

ii went to the store and bought heavy cream, whupping cream and vanilla yougart.
i am going to add some gradually because they need fat. does anyone know a place online to buy insilin syringes???????????????? i thing they need to be subqd

mary i am feeding about every 2 1/2 hours and 3 hrs at night now

[glidergals]

i lost 2 of the 3 flyers in the last 2 days. i need someone to call that has experience with them as i dont want to loose the other one.

[MollyBear361]

Did you call the number I sent you?

[SammysMom]

I am here in your area (general area) with 2 babies. I would be happy to add yours to my group if you would like me to. They really do need friends to grow up with.
I hope your little one is doing okay!

[pixiepoo]

I hope he is doing alright. What happened with the other 2? How is the last little one doing?