Mommy Milk Monday 3/16 (late post)

[flyster]

LO is 6 weeks in a few hours

Nursing and pumping, using a nipple sheild. I think the nipple sheild kept him from having bottle trouble. He eats out of either of the free bottles I had and has from about day 4.

Fave position is cradle or cross cradle

When he starts getting full he stores milk in his cheeks like a milky chipmonk. Then when I pick him up it all comes dribbling out. Cracks me up.

[Rarity]

She is 6 weeks today. I can't believe how big she got and how fast it happened.

I am only BFing. I pump to build up my supply. I hate the idea that I have to go back to work . She's only has a bottle twice.

I think it's so cute to see her mouth full of milk when she unlatches. It all pours out and runs down her cheek when she smiles.

I (we) like the cradle position. I never really tried anything else. I have tried laying down to nurse her and she swallows too much air.

I have a question. Has anyone tried anything like a lactation cookies or something similar? I eat oatmeal every morning and have over a gallon of bm in the freezer. She is a little piggy. Since I am going back to work, I won't be able to eat my breakfast. I really don't want a dip in my supply. I'm just paranoid.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

Mar 17, 2015 10:05:19 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

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.

How do you get the milk from pump to bag-- just wait til ur ready to feed?

[cloe111479]

Mar 18, 2015 8:04:01 GMT -5 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) said:

Mar 17, 2015 10:05:19 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

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.

How do you get the milk from pump to bag-- just wait til ur ready to feed?

We put them in the storage bags (either babies r us ones or lanolin) in the fridge and freezer. When she's ready we either take it out and let them warm to room temp or if she needs it quicker we warm it under hot water.

We have maybe 6-7 bags in the fridge at the time.

We have a bunch frozen but havent actually used s frozen one yet.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

How old is your baby? 2 1/2 wks

Are you nursing, pumping, supplementing?
All 3 (nicu)

Any questions or cute feeding stories to AW?

What's your favorite nursing position (or bottle type!)? Cross cradle & lansinoh momma bottles

[cloe111479]

Mar 18, 2015 8:14:05 GMT -5 cloe111479 said:

Mar 18, 2015 8:04:01 GMT -5 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) said:

How do you get the milk from pump to bag-- just wait til ur ready to feed?

We put them in the storage bags (either babies r us ones or lanolin) in the fridge and freezer. When she's ready we either take it out and let them warm to room temp or if she needs it quicker we warm it under hot water.

We have maybe 6-7 bags in the fridge at the time.

We have a bunch frozen but havent actually used s frozen one yet.

And when I go out, we have a small lunch insulated bag I put a bag or two depending how long we are going to be out and just do the same let it get to room temp or run it under the water.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

I use the breast milk when pumping to cost nipples and haven't had to use lanolin, etc yet.

[2mrsks (mrs&mrsk)]

But for playtex drop ins--I haven't tried them yet bc I feel like I can't store bm in them without dumping it?

[cloe111479]

Mar 18, 2015 8:21:00 GMT -5 2mrsks (mrs&mrsk) said:

But for playtex drop ins--I haven't tried them yet bc I feel like I can't store bm in them without dumping it?

We dont store anything in them. We just use them as we need them. I make a bottle she drinks what she drinks and we keep it out for a bit but just a little while. (Follow
The rules for how long it can be out)

[anchovies]

How old: 4w3d

Nursing, pumping, supplementing? Back to all 3. LO has grown in size but has lost weight.

I feel like a terrible mother. I had no idea. DH and I both thought he was getting heavier. I knew he was longer bc of his outfits and head was getting bigger bc his hats don't fur well anymore. They have me feeding for 15 minutes on each side, then double pumping for 15 minutes and offering DS 2oz of Neosure formula. He had been sleeping long stretches, but I have to wake him up now.

I cried a lot yesterday. I just wasn't him to be happy and healthy. And he had been so pleasant the past week and a half, we had no idea he wasn't getting enough. Oh and he has acid reflux. They started him on Pepcid.

I rented the hospital grade medela pump, started fenugreek and mothers milk tea. I'll keep trying. Going back to the LC on Thursday, again Saturday and the pedi on Tuesday.

[wimcgrath]

How old: 4 weeks today! Time flies...

Nursing, pumping, supplementing? We're pretty much exclusively pumping, due to a tongue tie and both lips being tied. They were corrected at 5 days old, but it's been a rough adjustment, and in trying to reintroduce her to nursing, but it's often frustrational luckily, I have a good supply in the fridge and have started a good freezer stash for when I go back to work.

Questions or cute feeding stories? My LO seems to get a lot of gas pains/ spits up a lot. In wondering how much of this is normal baby stuff or if I should take her to the pedi just to be sure. It's very hit or miss... Some feedings go well and some are a complete train wreck.

Favorite nursing position/ bottle?
When we do nurse (and I did exclusively until her procedures at 5 days old), almost exclusively cross cradle. We've gone through 4 different types of bottles and have settled on Dr. Brown's as the best for her gas/ spit up issues. We keep on going!

[lilyelayne]

anchovies you're not a terrible mother. You're taking good care of your LO, which includes bringing him to the pedi and doing whatever necessary to feed him.

[anchovies]

Mar 18, 2015 12:26:43 GMT -5 @holachica said:

Mar 18, 2015 9:29:46 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

anchovies you're not a terrible mother. You're taking good care of your LO, which includes bringing him to the pedi and doing whatever necessary to feed him.

This. Hugs anchovies

Thank you ladies. It really helps to hear the reassurance. Love that little guy

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Mar 18, 2015 9:29:46 GMT -5 lilyelayne said:

anchovies you're not a terrible mother. You're taking good care of your LO, which includes bringing him to the pedi and doing whatever necessary to feed him.

^ What she said!

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How old: 10 days (!)

Only nursing at the moment but one of these days we are going to try to introduce a bottle do that DH can get some quality feeding time with her.

Stories to AW: I'm so relieved that BFing is working, I was super worried during pregnancy. She has a good latch, and although I suspect it will never get comfortable, I'm actually kind of enjoying it.

Favorite nursing pos: Def lying down, although I catch myself falling asleep more than one time. Anything involving the boppy is a close second.

[lilyelayne]

Mar 18, 2015 9:14:36 GMT -5 wimcgrath said:

Questions or cute feeding stories? My LO seems to get a lot of gas pains/ spits up a lot. In wondering how much of this is normal baby stuff or if I should take her to the pedi just to be sure. It's very hit or miss... Some feedings go well and some are a complete train wreck.

FTM without this issue, but does the spit up / gas make her not want to eat or unable to fall asleep? Is she still having an appropriate amount of wet/dirty diapers? Those would be things I would watch before I called the pedi - but always okay to call your doc! And write your questions down to ask at your next appointment for sure.

[wimcgrath]

Thanks lilyelayne ! She still has plenty of wet and dirty diapers, so I know she's getting enough- it just seems that some feedings are painful! Or maybe I'm a wuss haha. She does have a hard time falling asleep when she has a rough feeding, but it doesn't make her avoid food by any means. Good tip on writing down questions/ comments- I always forget and then get there all stunned! I think I will contact the pediatrician just to be sure.

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Mar 18, 2015 15:48:04 GMT -5 @alyllyra said:

Stories to AW: I'm so relieved that BFing is working, I was super worried during pregnancy. She has a good latch, and although I suspect it will never get comfortable, I'm actually kind of enjoying it.

Well, I wrote this, then went to bed and ended up with a 2h MOTN nursing session which left both me and DD frustrated and tired. DH slept through the whole thing, but compensated for it by being an angel of a husband this morning. So I guess I can't be too mad at him...

[mamabisme]

Mar 18, 2015 3:36:55 GMT -5 Rarity said:

She is 6 weeks today. I can't believe how big she got and how fast it happened.

I am only BFing. I pump to build up my supply. I hate the idea that I have to go back to work . She's only has a bottle twice.

I think it's so cute to see her mouth full of milk when she unlatches. It all pours out and runs down her cheek when she smiles.

I (we) like the cradle position. I never really tried anything else. I have tried laying down to nurse her and she swallows too much air.

I have a question. Has anyone tried anything like a lactation cookies or something similar? I eat oatmeal every morning and have over a gallon of bm in the freezer. She is a little piggy. Since I am going back to work, I won't be able to eat my breakfast. I really don't want a dip in my supply. I'm just paranoid.

I've used mother's milk tea with my last two. I'm no longer using it now but drank about 4 cups a day for the first week after he was born. I have never had any supply issues either time but who knows if it has anything to do with the tea or not.

[babycfeb2015]

Who has gone through the 6 wk growth spurt? What did it look like in terms of your nursing schedule? We are only at 5w2d but baby has apparently chosen 10 pm to start clusterfeeding tonight.