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onesweetworld - Similac makes pre-mixed bottles intended as supplementation for bf-ing moms. We had to give R some at the beginning because we had trouble latching, then he would get too upset to latch. We'd give him a small amount of formula to calm him down enough to latch.
Keep putting M to the breast, it should help encourage your milk to come in. But if you need a little help from formula in the meantime, there's nothing wrong with that.
Hugs to you.
We call that stuff chocolate milk because it seems much darker in color than the powder. We keep a bunch of it in the diaper bag and in our bedroom in case someone needs a top off and we don't feel like making a full bottle.
Just realized there were people playing here today.
onesweetworld - Similac makes pre-mixed bottles intended as supplementation for bf-ing moms. We had to give R some at the beginning because we had trouble latching, then he would get too upset to latch. We'd give him a small amount of formula to calm him down enough to latch.
Keep putting M to the breast, it should help encourage your milk to come in. But if you need a little help from formula in the meantime, there's nothing wrong with that.
Hugs to you.
I think that's what I gave her last night. I just knew it came in a bottle already mixed and I put it on a spoon and slowly dripped it in her mouth. I actually think my supply is starting to come in so I'm hoping tonight is a better night.
Also try doing lots of breast massage and compressions to help get the milk moving if it is indeed coming in. I knew the day my milk came in because I got painfully engorged.
Post by mustloveerica on Apr 13, 2017 15:45:10 GMT -5
Oh and it's gloomy today so the house is pretty dark. Babies have been sleeping in the nursery for 2.5 hours! I'm going to get some fabric to make curtains for their room this weekend. If darkness helps them sleep then darkness they shall get.
Hi guys! Can I hang out here with you? @led invited me.
We now have 3 foster kids (ages 3.5, 1.5, and 2 months!) and are pretty much done TTC, so I feel a little homeless on TCF since GKU and then 3T were my main boards. I miss hanging out with all of you GKU grads and maybe I will fit in best here since I also have an infant foster baby?
Hi guys! Can I hang out here with you? @led invited me.
We now have 3 foster kids (ages 3.5, 1.5, and 2 months!) and are pretty much done TTC, so I feel a little homeless on TCF since GKU and then 3T were my main boards. I miss hanging out with all of you GKU grads and maybe I will fit in best here since I also have an infant foster baby?
Hi guys! Can I hang out here with you? @led invited me.
We now have 3 foster kids (ages 3.5, 1.5, and 2 months!) and are pretty much done TTC, so I feel a little homeless on TCF since GKU and then 3T were my main boards. I miss hanging out with all of you GKU grads and maybe I will fit in best here since I also have an infant foster baby?
Of course you can! Welcome! How's it going? How have the older 2 been since the new baby came?
Hi guys! Can I hang out here with you? @led invited me.
We now have 3 foster kids (ages 3.5, 1.5, and 2 months!) and are pretty much done TTC, so I feel a little homeless on TCF since GKU and then 3T were my main boards. I miss hanging out with all of you GKU grads and maybe I will fit in best here since I also have an infant foster baby?
Of course you can! Welcome! How's it going? How have the older 2 been since the new baby came?
Thanks!
They've been pretty good. The older two mostly play together now so they are often in their own little world and don't interact too much with the baby. They like to say hi to him and give him kisses from time to time but otherwise they mostly keep to themselves! Baby M has just started smiling and reacting more to people so our older foster son likes to make him smile and then announce to anyone that will listen that he made the baby smile.
Of course you can! Welcome! How's it going? How have the older 2 been since the new baby came?
Thanks!
They've been pretty good. The older two mostly play together now so they are often in their own little world and don't interact too much with the baby. They like to say hi to him and give him kisses from time to time but otherwise they mostly keep to themselves! Baby M has just started smiling and reacting more to people so our older foster son likes to make him smile and then announce to anyone that will listen that he made the baby smile.
Hi guys! Can I hang out here with you? @led invited me.
We now have 3 foster kids (ages 3.5, 1.5, and 2 months!) and are pretty much done TTC, so I feel a little homeless on TCF since GKU and then 3T were my main boards. I miss hanging out with all of you GKU grads and maybe I will fit in best here since I also have an infant foster baby?
Post by mustloveerica on Apr 13, 2017 18:13:41 GMT -5
E is starting her witching hour. Last night I had a melt down about it, I was so frustrated. I always just feed her again when she's cranky in the evenings because she gives hunger cues (rooting, sucking hands, etc). But our pediatrician seemed kind of shocked how much they eat and wants us to try not to give her snack bottles at night. So we've been dealing with constant crying/fussing the last few nights. It sucks.
mustloveerica, our dd was small at birth and I swear she spent her first three months catching up. Our dr said to just do whatever made her happy and we'd discuss over feeding at her two month appointment if she'd gained too much. She's growing right on track despite all of her eating, and she's a beast if you think she's full but she's not. I say just feed her and enjoy your time with your non fussy baby!! 😉
E is starting her witching hour. Last night I had a melt down about it, I was so frustrated. I always just feed her again when she's cranky in the evenings because she gives hunger cues (rooting, sucking hands, etc). But our pediatrician seemed kind of shocked how much they eat and wants us to try not to give her snack bottles at night. So we've been dealing with constant crying/fussing the last few nights. It sucks.
(Hug) the witching hour is so rough. I'm surprised your pediatrician has that stance on how much they're eating but I guess I'm not a doctor. I remember doing a whole lot of nursing, rocking, pacing, and all sorts of other things during the witching hour
mustloveerica, our dd was small at birth and I swear she spent her first three months catching up. Our dr said to just do whatever made her happy and we'd discuss over feeding at her two month appointment if she'd gained too much. She's growing right on track despite all of her eating, and she's a beast if you think she's full but she's not. I say just feed her and enjoy your time with your non fussy baby!! 😉
Also, mustloveerica, I don't mean to sound bossy! Sorry if it came across that way. We would try calming her several different ways before we'd give in and feed her. Most of the time, she was just hungry!
Andplusalso I feel everyone's pain of breastfeeding pressure and failure. I won't go into it, but it's tough for everyone when it doesn't work out the way you imagined. And OMG those little premixed bottles. We stole a ton of them from the hospital and they'll always remind me of those crazy first few days home!!
E is starting her witching hour. Last night I had a melt down about it, I was so frustrated. I always just feed her again when she's cranky in the evenings because she gives hunger cues (rooting, sucking hands, etc). But our pediatrician seemed kind of shocked how much they eat and wants us to try not to give her snack bottles at night. So we've been dealing with constant crying/fussing the last few nights. It sucks.
(Hug) the witching hour is so rough. I'm surprised your pediatrician has that stance on how much they're eating but I guess I'm not a doctor. I remember doing a whole lot of nursing, rocking, pacing, and all sorts of other things during the witching hour
Her stance is that they are still spitting up (more than a wet burp and less than a full vomit) so that means we are over feeding. And they gained two pounds in about 2 weeks. She says they are using food for comfort and wants us to find other ways to soothe.
So weee sitting in bed feeding bottles now. Don't fix what isn't broken right? Lol
(Hug) the witching hour is so rough. I'm surprised your pediatrician has that stance on how much they're eating but I guess I'm not a doctor. I remember doing a whole lot of nursing, rocking, pacing, and all sorts of other things during the witching hour
Her stance is that they are still spitting up (more than a wet burp and less than a full vomit) so that means we are over feeding. And they gained two pounds in about 2 weeks. She says they are using food for comfort and wants us to find other ways to soothe.
So weee sitting in bed feeding bottles now. Don't fix what isn't broken right? Lol
Ugh that's so hard! (Trying to find other ways to soothe).
Hi guys! Can I hang out here with you? @led invited me.
We now have 3 foster kids (ages 3.5, 1.5, and 2 months!) and are pretty much done TTC, so I feel a little homeless on TCF since GKU and then 3T were my main boards. I miss hanging out with all of you GKU grads and maybe I will fit in best here since I also have an infant foster baby?
Her stance is that they are still spitting up (more than a wet burp and less than a full vomit) so that means we are over feeding. And they gained two pounds in about 2 weeks. She says they are using food for comfort and wants us to find other ways to soothe.
So weee sitting in bed feeding bottles now. Don't fix what isn't broken right? Lol
Ugh that's so hard! (Trying to find other ways to soothe).
Yeah we played that game for 2 hours. Even the bath was a scream fest. And E normally looovvveessss a warm bath. So we're having a bedtime bottle early just to get her to calm down.
Post by onesweetworld on Apr 13, 2017 19:30:05 GMT -5
I'm hoping tonight is a better night. M has been on my boob for 30 minutes and I'm just letting her go. She may only be comfort sucking but I'll take the stimulation
Ugh that's so hard! (Trying to find other ways to soothe).
Yeah we played that game for 2 hours. Even the bath was a scream fest. And E normally looovvveessss a warm bath. So we're having a bedtime bottle early just to get her to calm down.
We tried.
Honestly as a parent I've had to console myself by telling g myself I tri d, I did the best, baby is fed, clean and safe. Babies are hard!
Small comfort, witching hour doesn't last forever? DS grew out of it eventually.
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