Oz/bottle & number of bottles a day: 3.5oz per bottle. 7-8 bottles a day
Thought/questions/concerns: alimentum (hypoallergenic formula) is expensive! Supposedly if we spend our deductible in formula, our insurance will pay 80% after that. I'm hoping that it'll work that way.
List one positive of formula feeding: It's so nice that DH can take part in the feedings, especially in the MOTN.
GTKY: i would keep it simple and do dinner, a movie, and then some special alone time
Oz/bottle & number of bottles a day: 7 bottles, 4oz each
Thought/questions/concerns: I think we need to move up a nipple. DS is getting so angry and frustrated during feeds. I am going to try a faster flow and see if that helps.
List one positive of formula feeding: I know exactly how much LO has eaten. I am a worrier by nature and I like not having guess work and stressing about if they had enough each day or not.
GTKY: I would want to go out fir dinner and see a movie or go bowling or something. Then sleep a full 8 hours!
Oz/bottle & number of bottles a day: 3-4oz, 7-8 bottles a day
Thought/questions/concerns: I'm really glad that DD is doing great on the Target brand formula, I couldn't imagine having to buy the expensive stuff.
List one positive of formula feeding: Just one? Anyone can feed her which means I'm not tied to her 24/7.
GTKY: What would your dream date be with your SO if you were going out tonight; just the two of you? Dinner, movie, and a night alone together with uninterrupted sleep.
GTKY: What would your dream date be with your SO if you were going out tonight; just the two of you?
*DD is 4wk5d *Shes eating 3oz every 2-3hrs. *I do have a question for you ladies. She's still eating every 2 hrs during the day but she falls asleep almost everytime she eats so it takes FOREVER to finish a bottle. How long does it take your LO to finish a bottle? I try to keep her awake long enough to eat but sometimes she just refuses. *The biggest positive for me FF is that anyone can feed her. Her great grandparents have both been able to feed her and spend time with her. *Right now my dream date would be a dinner and some uninterrupted cuddling. I feel like just laying in bed snuggling is something I've missed the most.
DS can take 15 min to 40 min. If he falls asleep I pull the nipple back like I am taking the bottle away and he usually starts sucking again. If that doesn't work I will change his diaper or wipe his face with a warm wash cloth and that will get him up again.
blinkchick765 it takes about 10-15 minutes for her to finish her 3.5ozer. She sucks it down fast. I read that it should take 20+ minutes when you have the right nipple hole size (better for digestive issues I guess).
Thought/questions/concerns: How do you know when it's time to increase the amount of formula given? We have been feeding LO 3 oz since he was one week old as that was how much he was taking in the NICU.
Also, LO gets farts a lot during the day and if he gets angry he farts, he appears to be bearing down as in trying to poop often throughout the day but doesn't poop. he also gets fussy late at night and appears to have gas pains sometimes. Could he need to be switched to a gentle formula or is this regular newborn stuff? List one positive of formula feeding: daddy can help with feedings so I can get a couple of hours of uninterrupted sleep. Also, I'm confident that my baby is getting enough to eat.
GTKY: What would your dream date be with your SO if you were going out tonight; just the two of you? Steak dinner and 10 hrs of uninterrupted sleep!
dramacat I know to up it when she start consistently crying earlier than the usual interval. My pedi said to only up it a half an oz at a time. Also it sounds like maybe he has some intolerance to the formula. You can put a call in to talk to your pedi and see if he/she thinks you should try something else. This is coming from a mother of two milk allergy kids. Good luck!
GTKY: What would your dream date be with your SO if you were going out tonight; just the two of you?
4 weeks
Approx 3 oz 8 times per day, but we feed on demand. Sometimes less, sometimes more, with varying frequency. Usually LO comes in around 25oz for the day which is on track with him being almost 10lbs.
It annoys me that gerber sucks with coupons!
I'm glad to know Henry is eating enough and even more glad I don't have to stress about going back to work - he will transition fine.
I'd like to do a fancy restaurant with a tasting menu. We are total foodies.
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