Formula Fridays check-in 4/26 (2 days late)

[dreemkin]

I'm behind a few days but that seems to be my theme lately so I'm just going with it. Let's talk about how the week went...

Age:

Oz per bottle/# of bottles a day:

Thoughts/Qs/comments/concerns:

GTKY: share a goal you would like to accomplish this week (doesn't have to be baby related).

[dreemkin]

Age: 12 weeks

Oz per bottle/# of bottles a day: 4.0oz bottles 7 times a day

Thoughts/Qs/comments/concerns: Anna has regressed at night and is only going about three hour stretches (sometimes four). Even when we upped the bottle amnt to 4oz. Could this be a growth spurt? She is starting to look a little pudgy in the cheeks so I know she's getting enough lol.

GTKY: I would like to work on not raising my voice this week when it comes to my 28 month DD1. It's been a little rough lately and if I shout, she shouts so I really want to work on this!

[miniwheat]

dreemkin, at about 3 months there is a nasty growth spurt. I had forgotten about that one until DS stated getting really grouchy this week.

Oz per bottle/# of bottles a day: 4oz 6 or 7 times a day.

Thoughts/Qs/comments/concerns: Due to some reflux and major spitting up we have scaled back the bottle size and offer an extra bottle a day. DS is pissed. Even though he spits up 50% of what he eats it seems like! I hope he grows out of this reflux/stomach issues sooner than later.

GTKY: share a goal you would like to accomplish this week (doesn't have to be baby related). I would like to clean the fridge.

[missys]

Age: 9 weeks 4 days

Oz per bottle/# of bottles a day: 5-6 ounces (though he seems to not be drinking as much and has been really fussy) 4x a day (breastmilk at night)

Thoughts/Qs/comments/concerns: The night before I went back to work LO rejected my breast and cried until he got a bottle. It broke my heart only because it was not good timing and I wanted him to need me. I have continued to pump 3x a day but my supply is decreasing so I feel he will be 100% formula soon. I have about 125 ounces in my freezer stash. Should I save it or continue to feed him BM at night until it's used up?

GTKY: I would like to make dinner lol. Going back to work has been rough!

[anchovies]

Age: 10 weeks today!

Oz per bottle/# of bottles per day: 4oz 6-7 times per day. 6 oz offered at bedtime

Thought/Qs/comments/concerns: DS is doing so much better since we switched from Gerber to Similac for supplementing. He no longer has to bear down & strain. His poop looks more like breastfed babies, only pastier too. He's also having 2-3 bms a day, which seems to make him more comfortable.

@missys I don't know the right answer. If you want to start weaning, then maybe start by giving him 1 bottle at night.

[seamonster]

missys, I do a 3oz bottle of formula in the evening because my supply is low then and LO is super fussy. Would your LO nurse in the morning? Or nurse and then bottle and then nurse some more (this is what I do)?

[cutiebug]

Age: 10 weeks today!

Oz per bottle/# of bottles a day: Depends, i feed him on demand,,,about 5 bottles a day between 150 - 200ml.

Thoughts/Qs/comments/concerns: I have a question not related to forumla feeding - Is it okay to let the LO self settle at night? I accidentally did this last night, i put him in the cot and he was awake and making cute noises and I fell asleep, and so did he. SO is that okay to let a baby go to sleep on their own if they area not crying, but still awake?


GTKY: I'd like to organise LO's schools! You have to book in years in advance and it's ridiculous!

[abseptember]

Age- 11 wks, 3 days

Bottles- 4.5oz, 7-8x/day

Comments- today has been a terrible day. We are on vacation. My mom tripped while holding one of the twins. He hit his head on the ground. We are in the hospital under observation. He has a skull fracture but CT was negative for bleeding thank god. Luckily he is eating like a champand acting normal. Hope we get discharged tomorrow. Also hope he and his twins feeding schedule don't get too out of whack from one another.

QOTW- After today's events, I'm going for an uneventful vacation....

[missys]

abseptember I hope everything is ok. Thinking of your guys and sending prayers. I'm glad there's no bleeding and he's acting normal. Hugs momma!

[dramacat]

Apr 26, 2015 14:02:38 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

I'm behind a few days but that seems to be my theme lately so I'm just going with it. Let's talk about how the week went...

Age:10 weeks 3 days.

Oz per bottle/# of bottles a day: 4-6oz. 7-8 bottles.

Thoughts/Qs/comments/concerns: Thoughts as to the difference between the Gerber Soothe Formula and Gerber Gentle? While Those formula's aren't terribly expensive, they are still more expensive than some and for some reason the Soothe formula isn't as popular in stores, and I can find the Gentle more often, and in bulk. Will I be able to switch him to a less expensive formula when he's older, or will he pretty much need to stay on this till he's off formula? I'd like to save some $ but obviously not at the expense of my baby's wellbeing.

GTKY: share a goal you would like to accomplish this week (doesn't have to be baby related). I would like to spend quality time with LO when I'm home from work.

[anchovies]

Apr 27, 2015 18:19:34 GMT -5 abseptember said:

Age- 11 wks, 3 days

Bottles- 4.5oz, 7-8x/day

Comments- today has been a terrible day. We are on vacation. My mom tripped while holding one of the twins. He hit his head on the ground. We are in the hospital under observation. He has a skull fracture but CT was negative for bleeding thank god. Luckily he is eating like a champand acting normal. Hope we get discharged tomorrow. Also hope he and his twins feeding schedule don't get too out of whack from one another.

QOTW- After today's events, I'm going for an uneventful vacation....

That's so scary! I'm glad there's no bleeding and I hope your LO recovers quickly.

[lilyelayne]

abseptember T&Ps for you & your LO

[jensoprano82]

abseptember - that's terrible! T&P and so glad to hear it's sounding like he's gonna be ok!

Age: 13 weeks
Bottles: 4oz 6x a day
Questions/concerns: I too have just finished a horrible week. My wonderful mother in law passed away on Tuesday and it's been a hellacious week of funeral planning, phone calling, and trying to get father in law to eat and sleep.... On top of it my dog is limping out of nowhere, my husband found out the job we had our hopes set on didn't go to him (he found out about his mom literally as he was walking from the car into the interview), and while shopping for a funeral outfit for LO I got stung by a bee in the face inside a buy buy baby, and it turns out I'm allergic.

My little boy has been a miracle all week. I've been hauling him to relatives houses, having him at "nono's" house from morning to midnight, long car trips, long church services, overstimulating family events... He's been nothing but a smiley cooey champion.

Sorry, I know this was long. I guess I just had to drop this all somewhere. But seriously this little man of mine is an absolute champion.

GTKY: gotta catch up on whatever's been going on in my world while I've been in a cloud all week.

[cutiebug]

abseptember, Hope your LO is okay! T&Ps headed your way! xoxo

[abseptember]

Apr 28, 2015 3:04:36 GMT -5 jensoprano82 said:

abseptember - that's terrible! T&P and so glad to hear it's sounding like he's gonna be ok!

Age: 13 weeks
Bottles: 4oz 6x a day
Questions/concerns: I too have just finished a horrible week. My wonderful mother in law passed away on Tuesday and it's been a hellacious week of funeral planning, phone calling, and trying to get father in law to eat and sleep.... On top of it my dog is limping out of nowhere, my husband found out the job we had our hopes set on didn't go to him (he found out about his mom literally as he was walking from the car into the interview), and while shopping for a funeral outfit for LO I got stung by a bee in the face inside a buy buy baby, and it turns out I'm allergic.

My little boy has been a miracle all week. I've been hauling him to relatives houses, having him at "nono's" house from morning to midnight, long car trips, long church services, overstimulating family events... He's been nothing but a smiley cooey champion.

Sorry, I know this was long. I guess I just had to drop this all somewhere. But seriously this little man of mine is an absolute champion.

GTKY: gotta catch up on whatever's been going on in my world while I've been in a cloud all week.

So sorry to hear about your MIL. Prayers for your family.

[abseptember]

Apr 27, 2015 20:04:01 GMT -5 dramacat said:

Apr 26, 2015 14:02:38 GMT -5 dreemkin said:

I'm behind a few days but that seems to be my theme lately so I'm just going with it. Let's talk about how the week went...

Age:10 weeks 3 days.

Oz per bottle/# of bottles a day: 4-6oz. 7-8 bottles.

Thoughts/Qs/comments/concerns: Thoughts as to the difference between the Gerber Soothe Formula and Gerber Gentle? While Those formula's aren't terribly expensive, they are still more expensive than some and for some reason the Soothe formula isn't as popular in stores, and I can find the Gentle more often, and in bulk. Will I be able to switch him to a less expensive formula when he's older, or will he pretty much need to stay on this till he's off formula? I'd like to save some $ but obviously not at the expense of my baby's wellbeing.

GTKY: share a goal you would like to accomplish this week (doesn't have to be baby related). I would like to spend quality time with LO when I'm home from work.

The soothe formula also contains probiotics (if you heat bottles, it kills the probiotics though) and 30% less lactose than gentle formula. A lot of times babies digestive tracks are more developed after 6 mths and can tolerate regular formula better. I'm planning to switch to target gentle once I'm out of checks and boys are a little older. Id talk to someone at the store you usually buy formula from and ask them to stock the formula you need. If you are going to be buYing it, they are usually happy to supply. You could always try the gentle and see how your baby does. We add probiotics every other day to bottles and use walgreens powder packets bc their current formula doesn't have probiotics. Good luck.

[anchovies]

Apr 28, 2015 3:04:36 GMT -5 jensoprano82 said:

abseptember - that's terrible! T&P and so glad to hear it's sounding like he's gonna be ok!

Age: 13 weeks
Bottles: 4oz 6x a day
Questions/concerns: I too have just finished a horrible week. My wonderful mother in law passed away on Tuesday and it's been a hellacious week of funeral planning, phone calling, and trying to get father in law to eat and sleep.... On top of it my dog is limping out of nowhere, my husband found out the job we had our hopes set on didn't go to him (he found out about his mom literally as he was walking from the car into the interview), and while shopping for a funeral outfit for LO I got stung by a bee in the face inside a buy buy baby, and it turns out I'm allergic.

My little boy has been a miracle all week. I've been hauling him to relatives houses, having him at "nono's" house from morning to midnight, long car trips, long church services, overstimulating family events... He's been nothing but a smiley cooey champion.

Sorry, I know this was long. I guess I just had to drop this all somewhere. But seriously this little man of mine is an absolute champion.

GTKY: gotta catch up on whatever's been going on in my world while I've been in a cloud all week.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Happy to hear your little one is a champ for you through it all.