Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? BF, pumping to build up a stash, I did give 4oz formula the other night bc I had too much wine (felt like a crappy mom) but DH said he was excited to finally feed her.
Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW? She's so cute when she farts.
What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!)? Cross-cradle, seems like I can only do football on left side
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Just nursing. I got my pump in yesterday, don't know how I feel about it, but don't intend to start pumping until after the 3 week growth spurt.
Questions or cute stories? We were nursing and G pulled off with a big mouthful of hindmilk, looked up at me with his beautiful grey eyes, and sneezed that mouthful of milk all in my face. I couldn't stop laughing at my milk shower, and he went right back to feeding.
Favorite nursing position or bottle type? Football hold, though recently he's sometimes been refusing my right nipple (it's a little inverted) and cross cradle gets him to latch. Haven't intro'd a bottle but I've got a couple Tommy Tippee and my SIL's extensive collection of Dr Browns.
Post by cloe111479 on Mar 17, 2015 10:05:19 GMT -5
How old is your baby? 5 weeks
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Just pumping
Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW? The farting is cracking me up. We went to the mall last week and she farted so loud I am sure people thought it was me and not her!
What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!)? playtex drop ins.
Post by mommadozer on Mar 17, 2015 10:14:41 GMT -5
LO is 8 weeks tomorrow.
Nursing and pumping. Nurse most of the time with occasional bottle. Bottle was introduced to the bottle at 4 days old because of nipple issues.
Question to you ladies: have your nipples toughen up yet? Past two weeks I have mostly nursed without the shield but, my nipples are so raw. It's painful to touch them.
AW: LO looks at me with his hands holding onto me. Melts my heart.
Post by cougarette on Mar 17, 2015 10:16:15 GMT -5
Thanks for starting this!
How old is your baby? 3 weeks tomorrow
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing and occasionally pumping
Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW? Sometimes it's hard to tell if he's actually hungry or just wanting to pacify. I just tried to give him the pacifier and he kept spitting it out, so I started nursing. Now he's getting lazy and I'm not sure if I should stop him or let him pull off on his own.
What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!)? Cross cradle and football for the left side. For some reason I have a hard time with football on the right side.
Ha, angeldcf. I just saw your post about only being able to do football on the left. Are you also right handed? Maybe that's why?
I am right-handed so maybe. I did cross-cradle (alternating sides) exclusively for weeks w/DS. I can cross-cradle on left w/DD but only if she's nursed the right side first (so she's not a frantically hunger alligator), but it feels weird. I did different positions in the hospital, but it just feels "off."
I'm squishing my boob & moving around during pumping sessions so everything is getting drained. Can't wait until she's bigger and we can do the laying down/nursing.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing. Pumping occasionally so I can build a small stash and DH can give a bottle occasionally.
Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW? Ummm, please tell me someone else has waited this long to introduce a bottle. I planned on doing it earlier, we just haven't yet. I don't think we gave DS one until almost 3 months.. Guess I should get on that!
What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!)? Cross cradle is my favorite position. Playtex nursers with drop in liners were my favorite bottles with DS so that's what we'll start with for DD.
Nursing and pumping. Nurse most of the time with occasional bottle. Bottle was introduced to the bottle at 4 days old because of nipple issues.
Question to you ladies: have your nipples toughen up yet? Past two weeks I have mostly nursed without the shield but, my nipples are so raw. It's painful to touch them.
AW: LO looks at me with his hands holding onto me. Melts my heart.
Favorite position: cross cradle.
Are you using anything on your nipples? I had pretty bad damage after my first was born and I didn't use any kind of cream. They cracked and bled pretty bad. I had to stop nursing, pump when I could and supplement for a while. I had he latch checked by multiple LCs and it was fine.
With my second and third I have used lanolin after every single feeding from day 1 and have had some minor soreness but no real damage. After the first 2-3 weeks (when I notice i'm no longer having any soreness) I stop using the lanolin for the most part. I still use it occasionally, if I notice any dryness or discomfort, but not regularly.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing. I finally unboxed and cleaned my new pump. Have yet to sit down and use it. Plan to build up some small stash so i can get out without baby. krispy83 I still need to intro a bottle too, I hope it goes well for us all.
Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW? Maybe funny story: I'm nursing DD sitting in the Chick-fil-a play area watching DS run around, when he makes a break for it and runs out of the play room and to the restaurant doors. I chase him down while still nursing, my nursing cover stays in place and I half drag him back to the play area. We left as soon as DD finished. Kids always keep us on our toes
What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!) Cradle hold. Start in cross cradle to latch, then put kid in cradle hold so i can relax/care for toddler.
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing; I'd like to start pumping after 6 weeks.
Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW? It always cracks me up how LO can go from screaming to looking incredibly cute and playful as soon as he's laid across my lap (knowing he's about to be fed). I'm also pretty sure he smiled while nursing this morning (I know, probably just gas but super sweet still).
What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!)? Cross-cradle. I don't mind side-lying (I think it's called) except it can get a little messy.
mommadozer I agree about the lanolin! It made a world of difference for me. I also apply some before getting in the shower.
A third vote for lanolin! I apply after every feeding & before and after showering. I started using day 1 so I can't speak to its effectiveness on already injured nipples. I also bought some earth mama angel baby nipple butter because I heard it's great, but since lanolin is doing the trick I haven't opened it. FYI using Lansinoh brand lanolin.
Post by boxerrrmama85 on Mar 17, 2015 15:11:14 GMT -5
8 weeks on Thursday. Can't believe how quickly it goes.
Nursing and pumping.
My little girl can't fart and eat at the same time, so she will pull herself off of me-- let it rip-- and then latch back on.
I posted on the bf board-- but having some issues with her taking a bottle (avent naturals) at daycare. She is only drinking an ounce at a time-- which ends up wasting a great deal of milk.
I love cradle hold, but will use football hold and dangle feeds if I feel a bit of a plugged duct.
Post by michelle142 on Mar 17, 2015 15:19:45 GMT -5
Dd is 3w3d
Nursing, but I pump once a day to get a freezer stash started for when I head back to work. Dd has had one bottle so far as a test run, which went ok I guess. We will give her a few a week to get her ready for daycare.
Not so much a cute story, but funny I think. After nursing her the other day, she spit up on me so much that she soaked my shirt, pants and even my underwear!
Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing? Nursing. Have pumped a couple of times so DH could introduce a bottle.
Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW? When LO has gas while nursing, he'll lift his top leg, let out a huge fart, and get right back to nursing. Makes me laugh every time he does it!
What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!)? Cradle hold. I've been toying with side-lying in bed, using a pillow to prop LO up a little. He took. Tommee Tippee bottle really well for his first time.
Nursing and pumping. Nurse most of the time with occasional bottle. Bottle was introduced to the bottle at 4 days old because of nipple issues.
Question to you ladies: have your nipples toughen up yet? Past two weeks I have mostly nursed without the shield but, my nipples are so raw. It's painful to touch them.
AW: LO looks at me with his hands holding onto me. Melts my heart.
Favorite position: cross cradle.
Are you using anything on your nipples? I had pretty bad damage after my first was born and I didn't use any kind of cream. They cracked and bled pretty bad. I had to stop nursing, pump when I could and supplement for a while. I had he latch checked by multiple LCs and it was fine.
With my second and third I have used lanolin after every single feeding from day 1 and have had some minor soreness but no real damage. After the first 2-3 weeks (when I notice i'm no longer having any soreness) I stop using the lanolin for the most part. I still use it occasionally, if I notice any dryness or discomfort, but not regularly.
Funny thing is that I just started to use lanolin recently and I am wondering if that is what is making my nipples more tender.
Post by mommadozer on Mar 17, 2015 18:17:02 GMT -5
boxerrrmama85 my LO was using avent naturals but, they were messing his stomach up. I could hear him sucking in so much air with those bottles. Even with the size 1 nipple, he still chokes on the milk because it's coming out too fast. Have you tried other bottles? We use the dr. Brown bottles and he doesn't get filled up with as much air.
Are you using anything on your nipples? I had pretty bad damage after my first was born and I didn't use any kind of cream. They cracked and bled pretty bad. I had to stop nursing, pump when I could and supplement for a while. I had he latch checked by multiple LCs and it was fine.
With my second and third I have used lanolin after every single feeding from day 1 and have had some minor soreness but no real damage. After the first 2-3 weeks (when I notice i'm no longer having any soreness) I stop using the lanolin for the most part. I still use it occasionally, if I notice any dryness or discomfort, but not regularly.
Funny thing is that I just started to use lanolin recently and I am wondering if that is what is making my nipples more tender.
Some moms are sensitive or allergic to lanolin. try a non-lanolin based nipple cream like earth mama nipple butter or check kerry's herbals miracle salve.
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