Post by jennybeans on Sept 28, 2016 16:49:46 GMT -5
unringthebell, fingers crossed her bili levels are good in your recheck! You will want to pump each time you supplement but hopefully it's a short term measure and you get back to all breast milk soon.
We had baby's weight check today and they were happy with her gain, but she was still looking yellow so we had to get a blood draw for a bill level. Dr wants me to supplement with formula (specfically formula not pumped milk) after feedings and retest Friday. Sigh. After I worked so hard to make sure she'd gain weight on breast milk alone. And now I'm assuming I need to keep pumping after feedings to make up for what she's not eating in breast mil due to the formula supplement.
Probably for the vitamin D. Our pedi initially suggested giving her a drop of vitamin D. Then once we got to the point where we had to supplement with formula, she said she wouldn't need it as long as she was getting that.
jennybeans we had a similar pacifier situation as PPs. We gave one to my daughter when she was 3 days old and sometimes it was the only thing that soothed her. When we did sleep training at 6 months, she stopped using the pacifier as well and never seemed to notice. I think they are a useful tool especially for self-soothing.
Probably for the vitamin D. Our pedi initially suggested giving her a drop of vitamin D. Then once we got to the point where we had to supplement with formula, she said she wouldn't need it as long as she was getting that.
Oh shoot. He has her on vitamin D. I wonder if I should stop while supplementing.
Oh, definitely worth asking. Wouldn't want to over do it.
Post by jennybeans on Sept 28, 2016 17:19:38 GMT -5
Thanks everyone! You are giving me better feelings about the pacifier situation. Right now I'm just feeling it out, but I like knowing if we go that route it doesn't have to stay forever.. she likes the soothies but can't keep them in her mouth well so we will see what happens. It would be nice to be able to co-parent naps earlier. DS used me as his pacifier for home naps until we sleep trained!
Post by hurricanerek on Sept 28, 2016 22:22:13 GMT -5
jennybeans my DD is a paci addict. We started giving it at 5 days old because she was a high-needs baby who relied on sucking for comfort and my nipples needed a break. I never bothered to take it away the first year because she struggled with sleep to begin with and the paci was crucial. At one year, I started limiting it to sleeping, cars, and when we were out of the house. She is 2y1m right now and only allowed paci in the car and in her room. If she were allowed to, she would still suck it all day.
Not a success story by any means, however I think baby's personality plays a huge factor in how long he/she would need the paci.
DD2 is only given a paci if she is really upset during a diaper change. Otherwise she doesn't need it. Totally different personality.
Today was circumcision day. We just changed his diaper and dressing for the first time. My husband is now lying down because he nearly fainted/vomited. Poor guy. He could stomach seeing my ob stuck his whole arm up my vagina to rip out my placenta in chunks, but a bloody tiny penis was just too much.
Today was circumcision day. We just changed his diaper and dressing for the first time. My husband is now lying down because he nearly fainted/vomited. Poor guy. He could stomach seeing my ob stuck his whole arm up my vagina to rip out my placenta in chunks, but a bloody tiny penis was just too much.
Must hit too close to home. The arm up the vag will never happen to him, but he has a penis.
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