Post by flippinchica on Oct 21, 2015 9:23:20 GMT -5
That is a case study where Prilosec actually caused a kid to make breast milk. You want your prolactin to be high if you are BFing. Eta: based on that there is no reason to assume it would lower your supply.
That is a case study where Prilosec actually caused a kid to make breast milk. You want your prolactin to be high if you are BFing. Eta: based on that there is no reason to assume it would lower your supply.
Also, I wouldn't base anything on one single case. Because I didn't understand anything in that quote at all except it was about a single 13year old girl and therefore irrelevant to the original question!
That is a case study where Prilosec actually caused a kid to make breast milk. You want your prolactin to be high if you are BFing. Eta: based on that there is no reason to assume it would lower your supply.
Also, I wouldn't base anything on one single case. Because I didn't understand anything in that quote at all except it was about a single 13year old girl and therefore irrelevant to the original question!
Age of lo? 2months tomorrow! Ef/ep/both/supp? EBF but starting pumping because work Triumphs? Yesterday was day care practice day and I was able to pump plenty of milk for her in just 4 15minute sessions (one of those at home after her first feed of the day or I would never get enough) Struggles? Pumping literally sucks. I'm committing myself through the end of the year, but I'm not sure I want to keep this up till next August.... Questions? Did I already check in this week? I don't remember ha Advice?
2dumbdogs. I'm setting small goals for myself.. The first one was 6 weeks. The next is getting him through winter. The thought of August is daunting!
We have a long holiday shutdown and I still have a little PTO so I'm sure I can make it through the end of the year, but I haven't even stated work and the thought of pumping there already makes me twitchy. Silver lining, it will make my days go by really quickly at a job I despise!
2dumbdogs. I'm setting small goals for myself.. The first one was 6 weeks. The next is getting him through winter. The thought of August is daunting!
We have a long holiday shutdown and I still have a little PTO so I'm sure I can make it through the end of the year, but I haven't even stated work and the thought of pumping there already makes me twitchy. Silver lining, it will make my days go by really quickly at a job I despise!
That's excellent! Ha, and a good silver lining! I'll have to remember that one.
I start back Tueaday and I just hope I can pump enough to keep up with him. I'll make it work somehow!
My boobs just don't respond to the pump well.. I just pumped for 20 minutes because N would only take one side.
In order to keep a stream going I had to do compressions and massage on the stimulation setting. I changed my membranes about a month ago and I'm using the 27 flange.
I know pumping can't get what a baby does but my boob still feels very full.
My boobs just don't respond to the pump well.. I just pumped for 20 minutes because N would only take one side.
In order to keep a stream going I had to do compressions and massage on the stimulation setting. I changed my membranes about a month ago and I'm using the 27 flange.
I know pumping can't get what a baby does but my boob still feels very full.
Ideas?
Totally ridiculous but it has worked for me. I look at pictures of baby L and watch short videos of her on my phone if I'm away from her and pumping. There's one I have of her crying, that usually gets things going.
My boobs just don't respond to the pump well.. I just pumped for 20 minutes because N would only take one side.
In order to keep a stream going I had to do compressions and massage on the stimulation setting. I changed my membranes about a month ago and I'm using the 27 flange.
I know pumping can't get what a baby does but my boob still feels very full.
Ideas?
Totally ridiculous but it has worked for me. I look at pictures of baby L and watch short videos of her on my phone if I'm away from her and pumping. There's one I have of her crying, that usually gets things going.
Post by bcmomsaysso on Oct 22, 2015 9:09:25 GMT -5
Age of lo? 12 weeks
Ef/ep/both/supp? EBF
Triumphs? Supply is still climbing, and I'm positive she's getting plenty. I pumped 9oz in place of 2 feeds this weekend (she only eats one side at a time, every 3 hours - I pumped once and got 4oz from one side and 5oz from the other!)
Struggles? We went back to nursing 3 times at night lately. It seems like her morning nap got slightly longer and her stretches at night got slightly shorter :/ she's pretty dead-on for 3 to 4 hours but I was getting used to that nice 4-6 hour beginning stretch. I don't think this child will ever STTN
Questions? Any advice on getting that first big stretch of sleep back?
Okay I need help from you lovely ladies. I mentioned last week that I was struggling getting my LO to take a bottle all of the sudden, he used to take one just fine. Well it hasn't gotten any better. I have tried making sure the milk is warm, had my H try to give it, tried a couple different bottles, tried tricking him by having him lay on my skin while giving it, sitting up, while almost asleep, and I am sure there are some things I am forgetting. I am willing to try pretty much anything. I am with him 98% of the time, but I do play on 2 volleyball teams, and would like to be able to go places with out him if I wish. Anyways, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I am finding easier, more comfortable and less time consuming if i just pump one boob at a time. They dont want the same amount of suction.
I'm going to try this at my next pumping session. I just can't massage with pumping both sides. It's not working. And I'm getting maybe three ounces of I'm lucky when I try total. So next is try to massage while pumping one side at a time. But I feel so goofy massaging my breasts.
I'm also picking up a mothers milk supplement tonight at target and going to start that.
My goal is six months. We are at two successfully, and he nurses fine when I am home. I just need to fix this pumping shit.
Okay I need help from you lovely ladies. I mentioned last week that I was struggling getting my LO to take a bottle all of the sudden, he used to take one just fine. Well it hasn't gotten any better. I have tried making sure the milk is warm, had my H try to give it, tried a couple different bottles, tried tricking him by having him lay on my skin while giving it, sitting up, while almost asleep, and I am sure there are some things I am forgetting. I am willing to try pretty much anything. I am with him 98% of the time, but I do play on 2 volleyball teams, and would like to be able to go places with out him if I wish. Anyways, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Have you tried the Lansinoh mOmma bottle? My LO was refusing bottles but took this one (by the recommendation of others on the board!). My mom had luck with putting the bottle nipple on his cheek to encourage his rooting reflex and get him to latch to it. It wasn't easy though - the first bottle took 45 minutes for him to finally eat, but by the third bottle of the day he finished it in 10-15 minutes.
Have you tried the Lansinoh mOmma bottle? My LO was refusing bottles but took this one (by the recommendation of others on the board!). My mom had luck with putting the bottle nipple on his cheek to encourage his rooting reflex and get him to latch to it. It wasn't easy though - the first bottle took 45 minutes for him to finally eat, but by the third bottle of the day he finished it in 10-15 minutes.
I haven't tried those. I will look into them. I just ordered a Comotomo bottle, from Amazon, because I thought I remembered some having success with those. I have done the cheek trick. I can get him, with a serious trying, to latch on a for a few sucks, but then he pushes out the nipple with a disgusted look on his face. Thanks for the ideas!
Post by runningmommy519 on Oct 22, 2015 13:34:53 GMT -5
Ethan hasn't eaten in about 4 hrs. I fed him and gave him an ounce by bottle like they suggested. I decided to pump and I'll give him a bottle when he wakes up.... I got two oz. I think I'm broken.
Something in your diet? Or missing from it? Drink enough Water? Is 2oz both sides combined? How long are you pumping for? I forget, do you work or sah?
Something in your diet? Or missing from it? Drink enough Water? Is 2oz both sides combined? How long are you pumping for? I forget, do you work or sah?
I've been doing WW for 7 weeks but they have a program for nursing moms.
I am working on the water. For the last several days I've gotten at least gallon.
Something in your diet? Or missing from it? Drink enough Water? Is 2oz both sides combined? How long are you pumping for? I forget, do you work or sah?
I've been doing WW for 7 weeks but they have a program for nursing moms.
I am working on the water. For the last several days I've gotten at least gallon.
2 oz total
15-20 minutes
I sah
Did you just do this? Your production starts to go down around this time (it's 4:30 here). And I've never pumped more than 2.5oz but at weighted feeds she's gotten 4oz.
I recommend weighted feeds for anyone worried about their kid getting enough. It helps me whenever W has a big change in behavior (sleeping longer, eating quicker, etc). And it helps ease my mind or let me know if there's something to worry about. My friend had a baby scale she gave to me and it's really helped since we've had bf and weight issues.
Something in your diet? Or missing from it? Drink enough Water? Is 2oz both sides combined? How long are you pumping for? I forget, do you work or sah?
I've been doing WW for 7 weeks but they have a program for nursing moms.
I am working on the water. For the last several days I've gotten at least gallon.
2 oz total
15-20 minutes
I sah
Try pumping right after he eats...my best session of the day is the one that is kick started by her.
There may be foods to help boost supply. Or try fenugreek? A lady in my yoga class had a lot of luck with that.
runningmommy519 most importantly, please know you aren't broken. Feeds are never the same...some are snacks, some are meals. Production fluctuates. You are taking really good care of yourself wth all the water, exercise and eating smart. There are biological controls that protect babies from super malnourished moms so they still get the right amount and quality. You are doing great! I know it's easy to say don't stress, but I hope you will cut yourself a little slack. The weight gain issues suck and have made me super paranoid, so I understand...hugs.
Post by runningmommy519 on Oct 22, 2015 16:06:10 GMT -5
DSHM13 that pump was at 1pm. I've tried pumping at varying times and seem to get that on average.
Once I started pumping to replace a feed I realized that maybe i have a supply problem. Did a weight check and he gained but not enough. I'm trying to get my supply up. I'm doing a variety of things. Planning on getting some fenugreek
DSHM13 that pump was at 1pm. I've tried pumping at varying times and seem to get that on average.
Once I started pumping to replace a feed I realized that maybe i have a supply problem. Did a weight check and he gained but not enough. I'm trying to get my supply up. I'm doing a variety of things. Planning on getting some fenugreek
I'm sorry
When I had supply issues the LC told me to pump directly after nursing 3x a day during daylight hours only. I did see improvement but I know everyone is different.
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