Post by laurasuzanne2006 on Sept 28, 2015 17:34:18 GMT -5
Age of LO: 3 weeks
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: breastfeeding with a little pumping
Supplementing with formula? No
How is it going? Mostly good. Lot seems to have a bit of latch trouble but nothing that we can't work around(he could just be lazy too)
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? I don't really think this is a struggle, but I fly home tomorrow with milk I've pumped, some of which is frozen. Please cross your fingers it doesn't start thawing!!! So basically I'm struggling with paranoia my milk will melt.....
Any triumphs you'd like to share? Up to 74 oz of freezer stash!
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do?
Any triumphs you'd like to share?
Advice for others?
Questions?
6w/5d
Pretty even combo of pumping and BF at the moment. I'm thinking one daytime nursing session and one nighttime might work best. Then just pumping the rest of the time. Might also help with my oversupply.
No formula.
Its going... I just feel like it's taking up so much time. With a three year old and well, a life, it's hard to choose a stupid pump all the time. DS is really tired of me working to feed the baby. And with the oversupply I'm just in a lot of pain. I'm trying to stick with the "it's temporary" and "it'll get better" lines at the moment.
Biggest struggle and win this week was discovering that the Vit D drops were actually the source of all of her discomfort. 47 hours after her last dose and she's almost back to her old self, thank goodness!! Poor baby's tummy was miserable 24/7! With DS I basically forgot those damn things. See what being a good mom got me this time??
No questions other than wondering if anyone else deals with oversupply. I have an terribly powerful letdown too. Advice? I'm trying to do less of everything and wean it down. But ouch!
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: bf with daily pump
Supplementing with formula?no
How is it going? Its going. He is getting huge!
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Leaking and washing pads daily as oi need to change them at each feed. Waiting on wool pads, and stuffing bra with wash clothes when at home.
Any triumphs you'd like to share? Less pain and looks like the scabs/ cracks might actually heal.
Advice for others? Apple cider vinegar stings but i think it has helped injured nips turn the corner. I dab it on to clean nips before applying apno.
Questions? Any suggestions for oald besides block feeding-dnw mastitis.
Post by trudytrudy on Sept 28, 2015 19:35:21 GMT -5
@wildermom I have an OALD and oversupply and I did with my first baby too. They got better as time went on, especially when I pumped less and did block feeding. I have the same thing this time too with my 6 week old. Here is my crazy question....I've been dealing with hives and a serious case of eczema for about 5 weeks+ now and I am certain it is hormonal. I had a less serious case with my first. I'm wondering if I have an allergy to prolactin. Basically saying, I think I'm allergic to breastfeeding (along with everything else). Crazy I know, has anyone heard of such a thing? I took a Claritin last night along with using my ointments and still real itchy.
Post by bcmomsaysso on Sept 28, 2015 19:44:03 GMT -5
Age of LO: 2 months
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: breastfeeding
Supplementing with formula? Nope
How is it going? Great! Except, my supply increased again out of nowhere. Just when I thought my body had this business figured out. Now I'm dealing with OS again, already had one clogged duct after waking up engorged.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? The clogged duct mentioned above. Nursed on that side more often (especially at night), hot showers, massaging the lumpy spot. After a day or two we worked it out.
Any triumphs you'd like to share? We were 10lbs 13oz today at her 2-month well visit. Up from her discharge weight of 6lbs 7oz. This was the first check-in since we stopped going to the LC so I'm thrilled she's still gaining
Advice for others? Nothing specific, just take it one day at a time and set small goals.
Questions? Not right now, but I'm sure I will soon!
carabassa, the sleeping bra is less structured so it doesn't feel like you're wearing a bra, but still provides some support. You just pull the cup area to one side when you're ready to nurse instead of having to unlatch from the strap like a regular nursing bra. I just bought another sleep bra, that's all I wear in the house these days. Amazon has some for around $15.
Not sure on the breast pads, I haven't been leaking (knock on wood) so I haven't had to wear the pads yet.
Post by runningmommy519 on Sept 28, 2015 21:42:09 GMT -5
girlonabike my friend said she nursed until she went back to work. She said it would have been to hard for her to pump while wearing a bullet proof vest. (Florida in June) qShe was also going through a lot at the time. Her partner left her and she was adjusting to being a single mom. She did say it's doable.
girlonabike my friend said she nursed until she went back to work. She said it would have been to hard for her to pump while wearing a bullet proof vest. (Florida in June) qShe was also going through a lot at the time. Her partner left her and she was adjusting to being a single mom. She did say it's doable.
Thanks for asking!
I know its doable, as their are female officers in my district (station) that regularly use the lactation room. Of course, these are usually admin officers who don't go out on the street.
In fact, my district was the center of a bit of controversy 2 years ago when a female officer had to go to the news about not being allowed time/place to pump (she is awesome), so now management is very careful to not be seen as anti-breastfeeding/pumping. Plus, being a supervisor, I have a little more leeway than a patrol officer. Not much, but a little. I have no doubt that I'll be allowed to pump for the most part (of course, if I end up on a difficult scene--shooting/stabbing/robbery, etc--I'll have to postpone a bit).
It used to be that you could request to be placed on limited duty if you were a breastfeeding mother and couldn't comfortably wear the ballistic vest (with a doctor's note). Our Chief (a woman and mother!) put an end to that. If you can't wear your vest due to breastfeeding, than you need to use sick leave. What a bitch. That policy specifically discriminates against women in patrol, since we are the only ones required to wear the vest.
girlonabike my friend said she nursed until she went back to work. She said it would have been to hard for her to pump while wearing a bullet proof vest. (Florida in June) qShe was also going through a lot at the time. Her partner left her and she was adjusting to being a single mom. She did say it's doable.
Thanks for asking!
I know its doable, as their are female officers in my district (station) that regularly use the lactation room. Of course, these are usually admin officers who don't go out on the street.
In fact, my district was the center of a bit of controversy 2 years ago when a female officer had to go to the news about not being allowed time/place to pump (she is awesome), so now management is very careful to not be seen as anti-breastfeeding/pumping. Plus, being a supervisor, I have a little more leeway than a patrol officer. Not much, but a little. I have no doubt that I'll be allowed to pump for the most part (of course, if I end up on a difficult scene--shooting/stabbing/robbery, etc--I'll have to postpone a bit).
It used to be that you could request to be placed on limited duty if you were a breastfeeding mother and couldn't comfortably wear the ballistic vest (with a doctor's note). Our Chief (a woman and mother!) put an end to that. If you can't wear your vest due to breastfeeding, than you need to use sick leave. What a bitch. That policy specifically discriminates against women in patrol, since we are the only ones required to wear the vest.
I'm going to try my best and go from there.
One of my favorite nurses of E's said she was able to nurse her kids working 12 hr shifts. She said there would be times she wouldn't pump for an entire shift because there wasn't time or there were emergencies that required her.
That's pretty shitty. So you basically have to wear a vest no matter what or use leave.
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both:ebf trying to feed a bottle of expressed milk at least once a week.
Supplementing with formula?no
How is it going? Good. His latch is improving so my nipples are healing (still cracked but not as painful).
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Pumping has been hard. I'm not responding to my pump like I was (which was not great to begin with). I was getting at least 1.5 oz now it's down to consistently 20 mls.
Any triumphs you'd like to share? Side lying nursing for the win!
Questions? Any recommendations on how to get my body to respond to the pump.
I need to increase supply and correct a slow letdown in just one boob. How do I go about this? I have no more insurance for a month due to a computer glitch (seriously, f that) so no lc for me. The kicker is the other side has oversupply and oald.
I need to increase supply and correct a slow letdown in just one boob. How do I go about this? I have no more insurance for a month due to a computer glitch (seriously, f that) so no lc for me. The kicker is the other side has oversupply and oald.
Since the other side has oversupply and OALD, can you just feed more often on the slow side for a while, and do compressions to make the milk go faster? I'm somehat sure that supply is regulated separately for each breast, so if you favor your slow side for a while, it might even things out.
I need to increase supply and correct a slow letdown in just one boob. How do I go about this? I have no more insurance for a month due to a computer glitch (seriously, f that) so no lc for me. The kicker is the other side has oversupply and oald.
Since the other side has oversupply and OALD, can you just feed more often on the slow side for a while, and do compressions to make the milk go faster? I'm somehat sure that supply is regulated separately for each breast, so if you favor your slow side for a while, it might even things out.
I do start with the slow side every time. My left boob hates me. I've also been pumping just on that side but I don't get a letdown at all on that side when I pump.
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: EBF from day 1! Supplementing with formula? Nope
How is it going? We had a bit of a rough start, but we're going strong!
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? No struggles this week. My nipples finally aren't painful, and we've hit our stride.
Any triumphs you'd like to share? Totally weaned off the shield, and starting to build our frozen supply for daycare!
Advice for others? Yes! If you're hospital offers a support group, go! It's free weighted feeds, plus free LC advice, as well as a group of moms that can help. I have gone every Tuesday since she was born, and it's great. I get to see her progress and weight gain, plus ask questions as we get older. It's been a huge help, as well as a great outlet to talk to other moms at different stages along the way.
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: EBF except on weekends when DH helps with MOTN feedings
Supplementing with formula?: Nope!
How's it going?: Pretty good! Pain is pretty much gone on the left side, finally. OS issues on the left have been better since I figured out how to do reclined positions. I'm so uncoordinated, it was hard to do cradle hold since I've been doing cross-cradle from day 1. Now we are in the 5 week growth spurt/leap and he has been on the boob from 6-10pm the last 2 days!
Any triumphs?: We went on a road trip this weekend and it was awful the way there, but on the way back, we only needed to stop every 3 hours to feed. So it was my first time NIP...does in the front seat of the car count? haha. Also after these cluster feeds, he has slept up to 4.5 hours at night! SOOO much better than the old 2.5 hour stretches. If I were working and getting up early, I would only be getting up once. I hope he keeps up this sleep schedule and doesn't regress back to every 2.5 hours!
Questions?: Any suggestions on how can I feed LO in public when I don't have a pillow or something to rest my arm on? My arm gets tired holding him in that position and it is really uncomfortable. Like I said earlier, I am pretty uncoordinated with the cradle hold!
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I need to increase supply and correct a slow letdown in just one boob. How do I go about this? I have no more insurance for a month due to a computer glitch (seriously, f that) so no lc for me. The kicker is the other side has oversupply and oald.
Keep digging for resources...here we have a thing called baby cafe which is funded by city's health department and free to everyone. They were wonderful. Maybe there is one near you?
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: EBF except on weekends when DH helps with MOTN feedings
Supplementing with formula?: Nope!
How's it going?: Pretty good! Pain is pretty much gone on the left side, finally. OS issues on the left have been better since I figured out how to do reclined positions. I'm so uncoordinated, it was hard to do cradle hold since I've been doing cross-cradle from day 1. Now we are in the 5 week growth spurt/leap and he has been on the boob from 6-10pm the last 2 days!
Any triumphs?: We went on a road trip this weekend and it was awful the way there, but on the way back, we only needed to stop every 3 hours to feed. So it was my first time NIP...does in the front seat of the car count? haha. Also after these cluster feeds, he has slept up to 4.5 hours at night! SOOO much better than the old 2.5 hour stretches. If I were working and getting up early, I would only be getting up once. I hope he keeps up this sleep schedule and doesn't regress back to every 2.5 hours!
Questions?: Any suggestions on how can I feed LO in public when I don't have a pillow or something to rest my arm on? My arm gets tired holding him in that position and it is really uncomfortable. Like I said earlier, I am pretty uncoordinated with the cradle hold!
I'll use my diaper bag under my arm. May a sweater or jacket if I'm not using it. I also try to find a chair/bench with an arm.
I need to increase supply and correct a slow letdown in just one boob. How do I go about this? I have no more insurance for a month due to a computer glitch (seriously, f that) so no lc for me. The kicker is the other side has oversupply and oald.
I have an issue with under supply in one boob too. I'm going to a BF group tomorrow with LC's. I'll ask and let you know what they say!
packmomma I third checking the membranes, but also make sure your flanges are the correct size. I noticed there was a lot of areola being pulled into mine when I pumped so I got the 21mm flanges and am now getting double the output. There's a handout on the medala site that shows pics of how they should fit which was helpful for me.
Supplementing with formula? No, except for times like yesterday. We were st the in laws and I didn't bring my pump. When my dog suddenly got sick we left the kids with the in laws and rushed the dog to the vet. I had some sample "to go" packs of formula that I keep in my diaper bag for unplanned emergencies such as that.
How is it going? Pretty good. I still have slightly sore nipples. I think my let down is too much and he clamps down to try and slow it and then it makes me sore. It's not too bad though.
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? Nothing this week. Everything seems to be going well.
Any triumphs you'd like to share? We managed to nip (or at family functions with tons of people) and keep me covered. Not for their comfort but for mine.
Advice for others? For me, I just basically give my self small goals. Like to start with, we will stick out for a month and if I am still miserable we will quit BF.
Questions?
Tell me about fenugreek. Like how much and how often do you take it? I know this has been covered but searching while mobile ended in a huge fail for me.
Post by arimaythea on Sept 30, 2015 0:30:40 GMT -5
LO is 9 weeks old. We have been EBF and haven't supplemented.
I'd say things are going very well. Nipple tenderness from the early weeks is mostly gone and latching is pretty easy for us. He still eats every 1.5-2.5 hours unless I can get a good wrap nap or he decides to bless us with one longer 4 hour stretch (that typically starts after his 6pm feed). He has gained 10 oz a week the past two weeks.
My biggest mental struggle is the denial that I'll be returning to work soon. I have avoided the pump until now and have yet to give a bottle. Finally asked the bf support group LC about building a small stash (I'll be wfh with a nanny but may have the occasional in office meeting) and she recommended that I start pumping right away 1-2 times a day. She also said since I waited so long to introduce a bottle he may never accept it, woops, so we have to practice that too.
I pumped for the first time tonight after a feed and got 3.5 oz, which made me feel a little better that we'll hopefully be ok to build a decent little stash before I start work on Oct 21st.
runningmommy519 ,esgrunner, and @ars0933s ,thank you so much for your recommendations. I hadn't thought to change the membranes because the machine is so new but I did that along with check my flange size. The lc in the hospital had put me at a 27 maybe eventually 30 (sent me home with extra flanges). Last night I looked at the medela chart again and used a 24 on my left and got over an oz!!! That's usually the low producing breast. I'm still working on getting the right size for the right but last night I went from 20 ml to 1.5 oz. I know it's not enough for a feed (which seems to be the norm)but I did a happy dance anyway. One more question :I know you're supposed to pump up to 5 minutes after your breast stops producing. What do you do if it just keeps going? I don't want to stop early but my breasts leaked for an hour last night.
I need to increase supply and correct a slow letdown in just one boob. How do I go about this? I have no more insurance for a month due to a computer glitch (seriously, f that) so no lc for me. The kicker is the other side has oversupply and oald.
I have the same problem. She's starting to really tug, pull and refuse to suck on my slower left side. I try each feeding and am using my manual pump After feeds to try to get the supply up over there. I never pump much from the left. My right is carrying us and she's starting to learn how to not choke on OALD.
Breastfeeding with the very oçcasional bottle. I would like to pump more but I just never can find the time!
No formula.
It is going well! I'm a little bit concerned about her weight gain. I'm going to weigh her tomorrow. Last week she only gained five ounces. She left the hospital at 6 lbs 2 oz and was 9 lbs 5 oz at seven weeks. When I type it out it doesn't seem so bad. I'm just a worrier. She has her two month appt. next week so I'll find out what they think then.
No big struggles come to mind.
No triumphs either. I feel boring.
Advice for others. Get a baby scale if you are worried about weight gain. Only 30 bucks and so worth it!
Post by hopefulreturn on Sept 30, 2015 6:54:00 GMT -5
Age of LO: 8 weeks
Breastfeeding, EP or a combination of both: Breastfeeding
Supplementing with formula? No
How is it going? Things are going pretty well. Though every time I think we are starting to get the hang of this, something changes!
What has been the biggest struggle this last week? If you overcame it, what did you do? This past week we started shallow latching again and stopped sucking but rather licking/lose suction. There's also been more pulling and tugging, sometimes crying while attached. After a day or two, i got us an appointment with an LC to check in. Weight is still up and as I suspected it seems to be a way to cope with OALD and then frustrations when flow slows. I'm feeling better about helping her deeper latch while also letting her develop her own ways as long as we're both pain free!
Any triumphs you'd like to share? I think handling the worry about a minor setback and going with the flow is huge for me.
Advice for others? Seek out help. Even just a phone call to an LC or nude at the pedi's office can be reassuring! I'm also learning to step away from Google. So I suggest seeking people help over trying to self diagnose/fix it!
Questions? Those with oversupply, how are you pumping? Right now I am trying to limit it to only when I miss feeds (that's like once a week) but I do want to start building up some stash. Im thinking that I might change the time I pump so my body doesn't get used to it and maybe start every other day...
I'm also thinking about spending the day away from her Saturday to hang with some girl friends. Do I try to pump at the timing of her feed? Or does it work if I just pump the number of times she'll eat while I'm away without too much worry on timing?
It is going well! I'm a little bit concerned about her weight gain. I'm going to weigh her tomorrow. Last week she only gained five ounces. She left the hospital at 6 lbs 2 oz and was 9 lbs 5 oz at seven weeks. When I type it out it doesn't seem so bad. I'm just a worrier. She has her two month appt. next week so I'll find out what they think then.
I'm always concerned about weight because we struggled with gaining fast enough on and off the first 5-6 weeks. My doctor told me that at this point (8 weeks) half an ounce a day is good gain (at first they wanted an ounce a day), so your 5oz in a week sounds great! I've also read that the weight gain does slow closer to 4 months. I needed that heads up! I haven't bought a scale because I go to a moms group every Tuesday where I can use one. It helps limit me to only check it once a week!
It is going well! I'm a little bit concerned about her weight gain. I'm going to weigh her tomorrow. Last week she only gained five ounces. She left the hospital at 6 lbs 2 oz and was 9 lbs 5 oz at seven weeks. When I type it out it doesn't seem so bad. I'm just a worrier. She has her two month appt. next week so I'll find out what they think then.
I'm always concerned about weight because we struggled with gaining fast enough on and off the first 5-6 weeks. My doctor told me that at this point (8 weeks) half an ounce a day is good gain (at first they wanted an ounce a day), so your 5oz in a week sounds great! I've also read that the weight gain does slow closer to 4 months. I needed that heads up! I haven't bought a scale because I go to a moms group every Tuesday where I can use one. It helps limit me to only check it once a week!
Oh that's really good to know about the half oz vs. oz. I was still assuming an oz a day was what we were going for at this point. Thanks for sharing that! I'm going to weigh her today and that might have just helped prevent unnecessary worrying
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