Post by hopefulreturn on Sept 21, 2015 17:43:33 GMT -5
Age of LO: 7 weeks, 2 days
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: Breastfeeding, hoping to get back into pumping a bottle
Supplementing with formula? Nope
How is it going? Ok, but still looking to improve and be more consistent ETA: my nipple often still hurt. I'm eager for that to go away! It is so much better than it was though!
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Darn letdown! That her pulling and tugging and crying while eating. I think that is more reflux related. Meeting with an LC this week to do a weighted feed.
Advice for others? Get out of the house! this is the only thing that keeps me sane some days. Even if it is just to walk around the block with her in the stroller!
Questions? Anyone find nursing tops ( besides tanks ) that they like? And breast pads?
Post by esgrunner on Sept 21, 2015 17:55:35 GMT -5
So do I need to keep taking the fenugreek? I read somewhere that I could stop after seeing improvements but my supply seems to have tanked abruptly this afternoon. WTF?
Post by runningmommy519 on Sept 21, 2015 18:17:12 GMT -5
Age of LO: 10 weeks on Wednesday
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: EBF
Supplementing with formula? No
How is it going? Good. We deal with a lazy latch sometimes but I think I've realized that he's just not that hungry when this happens.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Overactive let down... But because he gets frustrated now when it's not flowing fast.
Age of LO: 4 weeks Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: EBF Supplementing with formula? No. How is it going? Pretty great.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Thrush! Yay? My doc gave me fluconazole which started working in 2 doses. She gets her mouth swabbed with nystatin several times a day. I think we caught it early and Will be fine, but I will bee so paranoid about recurrence. Also, Texas, so a nice breeding ground for yeast. Cannot go anywhere without becoming a sweaty sticky mess. Advice for others? I know nothing. Questions? What is the trick to paced bottle feeding? We tried feeding her yesterday, husband just drowns her face in milk and it dribbles all over her. He of course refuses to let me coach him and refuses to watch a 2 min video on how to do it. Sorry, no question, apparently I'm just venting now....
two words i repeated with dh, Respect, the way lo is used to reciving milk Patience is what baby learns when he waits for milkto letdown....don't fuckit up
I'm not returning to work for 5 months (unless we hit the lotto and I can stay home haha) - I asked our ped and she said one bottle a day after 1 month of age. Not sure if other ladies agree/disagree but wanted to pass along!
Eek once a day! I was thinking (hoping) once every one to two weeks.
I need to be trying to get us to once a day. but right now it is usually once a week, on the weekend, while my husband is home. During the week he's really only home for the first and most of the day, and if all is going well I don't wake him at night. So the bottle could come from me but the breast just seems easier!
5 weeks EBF Going well We did have some issues with OALD and choking, but that seems to have resolved. I figured it was a good idea to hold off on the lactation cookies I froze while pregnant until my boobs calmed down a bit. Cautiously enjoying them now.
Eta my question. Those of you who are not returning to work but would like LO to occasionally take a bottle, how often do you give them one to make sure they'll take it? With DD1 our plan was once a week until I returned to work (she didn't take one at all until about a week before I went back but whatever), but since I'm likely not going back I haven't been as diligent. I'd like to be able to give her one occasionally if I need to leave her, but also don't want to do more than I need to because I hate pumping.
I'm not returning to work for 5 months (unless we hit the lotto and I can stay home haha) - I asked our ped and she said one bottle a day after 1 month of age. Not sure if other ladies agree/disagree but wanted to pass along!
Post by bcmomsaysso on Sept 21, 2015 20:01:40 GMT -5
We haven't been giving bottles very often...but she's never refused one. With her recent paci behavior, I'm a little nervous about it. I might try to pump her a bottle tomorrow. Ps. We found a pacifier that she likes. Whoop! Only one out of four brands we brought home...
How much are you storing in each bag? I've got two with 3oz each (one serving) and one with 5oz (full bag). If we thaw the 5oz what do we do with the extra?
How much are you storing in each bag? I've got two with 3oz each (one serving) and one with 5oz (full bag). If we thaw the 5oz what do we do with the extra?
Over thinking party of 1.
You have to use it within 24 hours of thawing, so either put the extra in another bottle or toss it.
I'm not returning to work for 5 months (unless we hit the lotto and I can stay home haha) - I asked our ped and she said one bottle a day after 1 month of age. Not sure if other ladies agree/disagree but wanted to pass along!
Eek once a day! I was thinking (hoping) once every one to two weeks.
How much are you storing in each bag? I've got two with 3oz each (one serving) and one with 5oz (full bag). If we thaw the 5oz what do we do with the extra?
Over thinking party of 1.
I don't do more than 3oz. Once I know how much DS takes in a bottle, I'll put about that much (but not more) on the bag.
My LO seems to consistently take 5 oz in a bottle (DH does one feeding a night on weekends and occasionally one after work.) isn't that quite a bit? Both the LC and ped told me babies rarely take more than 4 at a feeding. I know, I know. All babies are different, right?
My LO seems to consistently take 5 oz in a bottle (DH does one feeding a night on weekends and occasionally one after work.) isn't that quite a bit? Both the LC and ped told me babies rarely take more than 4 at a feeding. I know, I know. All babies are different, right?
That seems like a lot to me. Can you do a weighed feed with your LÇ?
My LO seems to consistently take 5 oz in a bottle (DH does one feeding a night on weekends and occasionally one after work.) isn't that quite a bit? Both the LC and ped told me babies rarely take more than 4 at a feeding. I know, I know. All babies are different, right?
My dd never took more than 4 oz even at 12 months. I do know ppl that did/do bigger bottles, but it was always a struggle for mom to keep up pumping. Yes at some point their stomachs do get bigger but breast milk composition changes as baby grows to meet their needs.
Post by twinkbrite on Sept 22, 2015 6:37:00 GMT -5
My LO drinks between 3 and 4 oz when she is fed a bottle and she is a month old now.
As far as the popping off goes, LO does it either because my letdown is too forceful or because she needs to be burped. Super frustrating but it helped that I know now she probably just has a bubble in her tummy when she pops off and cries.
Post by twinkbrite on Sept 22, 2015 6:41:32 GMT -5
Oh yeah, I have a question! I have been told LO has tongue tie by multiple LCs and her pedis, but none of them have recommended getting it snipped.
She has no latch issues; only time she doesn't latch well is when she is clamping down to try and stop my OALD.
I had one LC that I just spoke to over the phone say she didn't know her teen had tongue tie as a baby but if she had known, she wishes she would've gotten it fixed then because her daughter has had to have speech therapy and major orthodontia including a tongue tie snip as a teen, which is harder to recover from.
So even though LO's tongue tie doesn't seem to be interfering with feeding, should I get it snipped anyway?
Oh yeah, I have a question! I have been told LO has tongue tie by multiple LCs and her pedis, but none of them have recommended getting it snipped.
She has no latch issues; only time she doesn't latch well is when she is clamping down to try and stop my OALD.
I had one LC that I just spoke to over the phone say she didn't know her teen had tongue tie as a baby but if she had known, she wishes she would've gotten it fixed then because her daughter has had to have speech therapy and major orthodontia including a tongue tie snip as a teen, which is harder to recover from.
So even though LO's tongue tie doesn't seem to be interfering with feeding, should I get it snipped anyway?
I had a tongue tie snipped when I was 10 or 11. It wasn't terrible that I remember to recover from, I had to do tongue stretches and take Tylenol for a couple of days. But, it can cause issues if left unattended. Mine didn't interfere with speech, but it started to pull at my gums as I got older. My dentist cut it.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Still using shield, still dealing with nipples not healing. But,Apno= pain relief! Taking away the shield, seems impossible until my nipples heal. I try ut once a day with leftie, if he allows. The crappy part about the apno is hsving to wash and dry nipple befire and after a feed, especially if its witching hour, i feel i have wasted so much of ut already. I got milkies nipple cream to use intermittently snd i ordered larger bras ans wool oads.
My LO seems to consistently take 5 oz in a bottle (DH does one feeding a night on weekends and occasionally one after work.) isn't that quite a bit? Both the LC and ped told me babies rarely take more than 4 at a feeding. I know, I know. All babies are different, right?
My dd never took more than 4 oz even at 12 months. I do know ppl that did/do bigger bottles, but it was always a struggle for mom to keep up pumping. Yes at some point their stomachs do get bigger but breast milk composition changes as baby grows to meet their needs.
Same, DD1 got up to 4.5oz right around 12 months. When she started daycare at 12 weeks she was taking 2oz. Are you doing paced feeding? Babies can drink faster from the bottle than the breast and may take more than they need. As mentioned, a problem with this is you being able to pump the higher amount.
How is it going? really well now. I still get a bit of pain when she latches on, but it's gone in a second or 2.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? She's been doing this thing where she cries and roots, so I try to latch her on and she won't. Just sits there with her mouth on my boob, no suction, just chilling. Then leans back and starts yelling and rooting again. It's incredibly frustrating. My guess is that she's just sleepy, which is usually the case, and she just wants to comfort nurse. And stubborn child will not take any of the 5 brands of pacifiers I've bought. Sooooo yay.
Questions? Any tips on NIP with larger breasts? I have to hold my boob to keep it in her mouth still, if I put her in the ring sling, I'm smooshing my boob in her face and suffocating her. So if I'm NIP, I have to hold her about 4 inches away from my body to keep her latched on without holding her head and boob constantly and it kills my back. This baby is 14 lbs and heavy as crap already.
My LO seems to consistently take 5 oz in a bottle (DH does one feeding a night on weekends and occasionally one after work.) isn't that quite a bit? Both the LC and ped told me babies rarely take more than 4 at a feeding. I know, I know. All babies are different, right?
my lil monster takes 5 as well. This was confirmed by weighted feedin.
How is it going? really well now. I still get a bit of pain when she latches on, but it's gone in a second or 2.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? She's been doing this thing where she cries and roots, so I try to latch her on and she won't. Just sits there with her mouth on my boob, no suction, just chilling. Then leans back and starts yelling and rooting again. It's incredibly frustrating. My guess is that she's just sleepy, which is usually the case, and she just wants to comfort nurse. And stubborn child will not take any of the 5 brands of pacifiers I've bought. Sooooo yay.
Questions? Any tips on NIP with larger breasts? I have to hold my boob to keep it in her mouth still, if I put her in the ring sling, I'm smooshing my boob in her face and suffocating her. So if I'm NIP, I have to hold her about 4 inches away from my body to keep her latched on without holding her head and boob constantly and it kills my back. This baby is 14 lbs and heavy as crap already.
have u tried a boobie bolster? Rolled towel/blanket underneath
Oh yeah, I have a question! I have been told LO has tongue tie by multiple LCs and her pedis, but none of them have recommended getting it snipped.
She has no latch issues; only time she doesn't latch well is when she is clamping down to try and stop my OALD.
I had one LC that I just spoke to over the phone say she didn't know her teen had tongue tie as a baby but if she had known, she wishes she would've gotten it fixed then because her daughter has had to have speech therapy and major orthodontia including a tongue tie snip as a teen, which is harder to recover from.
So even though LO's tongue tie doesn't seem to be interfering with feeding, should I get it snipped anyway?
It depends on how severe the tongue tie is. I've never heard of anyone needing orthodontia work because of a tongue tie either, that is usually due to lip ties. Do you have pain when nursing? My ds has a very, very small tongue tie...but he can stick his tongue out just fine, and I don't have any pain when nursing, so we've chosen to leave it alone. If the tie is posterior, it can keep baby from being able to stick out their tongue, latch well, cause pain for you, and keep them from being able to transfer milk well, but not all ties are like this. Ultimately, it is up to you.
How is it going? really well now. I still get a bit of pain when she latches on, but it's gone in a second or 2.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? She's been doing this thing where she cries and roots, so I try to latch her on and she won't. Just sits there with her mouth on my boob, no suction, just chilling. Then leans back and starts yelling and rooting again. It's incredibly frustrating. My guess is that she's just sleepy, which is usually the case, and she just wants to comfort nurse. And stubborn child will not take any of the 5 brands of pacifiers I've bought. Sooooo yay.
Questions? Any tips on NIP with larger breasts? I have to hold my boob to keep it in her mouth still, if I put her in the ring sling, I'm smooshing my boob in her face and suffocating her. So if I'm NIP, I have to hold her about 4 inches away from my body to keep her latched on without holding her head and boob constantly and it kills my back. This baby is 14 lbs and heavy as crap already.
What I do when I nip, is get baby situated with nursing, and then once he's going good, I will try to 'roll' him away from me a little bit, so that his nose isn't covered by my boob. Doesn't always work though... I'm really kinda sad that my boobs grew MORE from when I had my dd as a baby...it was easier with her.
Supplementing with formula? No. How is it going? We've been battling thrush. Still have another week of meds. What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Just weaning off the shield. We are still in progress. I think that's why I'm still sore.
Questions? I'm still using topical nystatin in my nipples for thrush. Is there anything else I can use between times to help with soreness. Besides lanolin.
How is it going? really well now. I still get a bit of pain when she latches on, but it's gone in a second or 2.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? She's been doing this thing where she cries and roots, so I try to latch her on and she won't. Just sits there with her mouth on my boob, no suction, just chilling. Then leans back and starts yelling and rooting again. It's incredibly frustrating. My guess is that she's just sleepy, which is usually the case, and she just wants to comfort nurse. And stubborn child will not take any of the 5 brands of pacifiers I've bought. Sooooo yay.
Questions? Any tips on NIP with larger breasts? I have to hold my boob to keep it in her mouth still, if I put her in the ring sling, I'm smooshing my boob in her face and suffocating her. So if I'm NIP, I have to hold her about 4 inches away from my body to keep her latched on without holding her head and boob constantly and it kills my back. This baby is 14 lbs and heavy as crap already.
My LO is doing the same thing where she is crying and rooting but won't always latch on or does but then pops off and then is frantic and licks my nipple and shakes her head around but won't latch. Sometimes it's cause she needs to burp or fart/poop so I think she is hungry but her tummy is bugging her? My only solutions so far are to try and burp her before putting her back on and holding my boob sandwich style while she feeds so she keeps a grip on it. Why now all of a sudden?
oopsiedaisies She can stick her tongue out just fine and latches well. Only pain is when she clamps down on my nipple to try and stop my crazy flow. So I guess I will leave it and hope for the best! She is an efficient eater so I don't think it interferes with feeding at all. I was just worried about it affecting her later but it sounds pretty rare.
Post by oopsiedaisies on Sept 22, 2015 14:17:55 GMT -5
Age of LO: 3 weeks today
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: breastfeeding Supplementing with formula? nope
How is it going? Much better this past week. Getting help with latch has made things much better.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Overnight latches sucked, and are now much better. Using the brest friend pillow and massaging the heck out of my boob before latching him has made a big difference.
Advice for others? Don't be afraid to ask for help...whether it is with things around the house, or for yourself Questions?
Questions? Any tips on NIP with larger breasts? I have to hold my boob to keep it in her mouth still, if I put her in the ring sling, I'm smooshing my boob in her face and suffocating her. So if I'm NIP, I have to hold her about 4 inches away from my body to keep her latched on without holding her head and boob constantly and it kills my back. This baby is 14 lbs and heavy as crap already.
My LO seems to be tolerating a cover (at least for now). I hold him close to me in a football hold and use this cover from Target. For me, BFing is still a 2 handed thing since I'm doing compressions and it works fine with that cover. The way the top is shaped, I can also easily see him and re-latch or adjust if necessary. He didn't really like just having a light swaddle blanket over him.
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