Poppy32617 don't stress out about supplementing with formula on occasion. The important thing is your baby is getting fed. It is hard, and breastfeeding is kind of pushed. We supplement if/when needed with DS. It's hard, because breastfeeding is important to me, but sometimes letting H give a bottle or being able to completely fill him up (when he's still hungry after nursing for hours) helps my sanity and state of mind.
Hopefully the lc can help you, and you'll get into a routine soon!
Oh I completely agree I guess I just feel guilty because I thought he was getting enough with just nursing because he seemed satisfied when he finished but I guess that was just him acting this way bc of the jaundice and I didn't realize because it didn't really seem like his color changed to me since he's been discharged to hospital but his billirubin level almost doubled which just makes me really scared and sad . Mom guilt is real! I completely agree with supplementing, feeding my child is what's best and what he needs but it just makes me sad to think that I was doing something wrong.
Hang in there Poppy32617. I had similar issues with both of my babies. Even though I told myself that I wouldn't let it get to me the second time around, seeing uric acid crystals in his diaper totally set me off. We're on the super fun nurse-formula-pump routine every 3 hours now but it seems to be working so who knows. I'm still not sure if I'll ever feel totally confident dropping the supplements but I'm trying to just trust myself and the drs/LCs. It's hard though and the mom guilt is so real. Hang in there and feed that baby!
Poppy32617 I had a similar experience with DS. I hope the lactation consultant can give you some help and comfort. You are doing a good job! Dont be so hard on yourself. Feeding newborns is so hard.
Post by moutonrouge on Mar 27, 2017 18:01:16 GMT -5
I called my dad to see when they might come visit and just started crying as soon as he picked up. I'm not really sure why. I think I just had a long afternoon with DD wanting to eat nonstop and was going into the call frustrated. Plus I feel super guilty for putting off calling him for so long.
corinne, shut up, Mom! I agree, there's a lot of opportunities to feel guilty surrounding labor/delivery/breastfeeding/parenting, no one needs additional reminders. Fed is best!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2017 18:53:07 GMT -5
Speaking of working out and such, I can't wait to start lifting weights and running again. I keep wanting to start but I'm not because those are high intensity and I really want to be cleared for it.
Poppy32617 and corinne - more hugs to both of you. Mom guilt is tough, but you're both doing amazing so try not to let it sneak up on you.
I sort clothes with 3m and 0-3m as the same too. That's just my loose guide though because some brands run way different than others. Baby girl is too tiny for most of her newborn stuff right now too. We went and bought a few koala kids NB sleepers and they seem to fit best right now.
Post by erinshelley21 on Mar 28, 2017 1:15:03 GMT -5
I think DD is coming off of a growth spurt. For starters she just feels heavier but she also was too tired to finish eating when she ate for 2.5 hours before she went to bed. So now I'm still up and pumping. I'm not getting much out so maybe they weren't as full as I thought.
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