Choking during sleep

Our 5-week-old has struggled with gas since birth and cries or wakes up almost every time he passes gas. Around 3 weeks old, he also started spitting up after feeds. Unfortunately, He had a terrifying choking episode a few nights ago. I woke up to the sound of him choking and struggling to breathe. I immediately picked him up and started patting his back, but he wasn’t recovering. My husband took over, and thankfully he was able to clear his airway.

Our baby is okay now, but my husband and I are not. We’ve been taking shifts at night because we’re too scared to sleep. Has anyone else experienced this kind of anxiety after a choking or reflux episode? When did it get better?When did you finally feel comfortable sleeping again?