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
Try mothers milk plus. That worked better for me than the fenugreek. I bought the concentrate.
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./quote]I did that this morning and got a few drops.
are you getting in flax and oats? Also i usyally get my best pump at 4/5am.
Post by motownthrowdown on Oct 22, 2015 20:30:39 GMT -5
Vent/whining: I'm afraid to keep trying to get her to latch. I've tried a couple times and she's not really doing it. I've wanted so badly to do this since she was born. This is the last "normal" baby thing on my list and I'm sitting here almost in tears because I feel like I'm going to miss out on this too. I know she can do it because she's done it twice-once the very first time I attempted in the nicu and once the other day. I'm going to that breastfeeding support group again this weekend and I'm kind of afraid I'm going to lose it because this experience is so important to me and I feel like it's falling out of reach.
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
Try mothers milk plus. That worked better for me than the fenugreek. I bought the concentrate.
Ordered it. Hope it works cause damn its expensive.
Ethan was striking a bit today. I imagine my boobs are low because I'm pumping so much to try and increase my supply. I'm so stressed about this which is not helping.
Post by bcmomsaysso on Oct 23, 2015 12:13:24 GMT -5
runningmommy519 lactation cookies? I ate 3-5/day (they are tasty), mothers milk supplement, and pumped after every other feed and got my supply up in 2-3 weeks. It did take time, I was supplementing an ounce of pumped milk also. Good luck, you will get there!
Ps. If you need brewers yeast, pm me. I still have a few packets left.
Post by runningmommy519 on Oct 23, 2015 13:19:52 GMT -5
I started power pumping a few days ago. No change yet.,,, that I've noticed.
I'm starting to wonder if I'm making a bigger deal about this than I need to. My friend who breastfed both her kids said that according to Kelly mom it's normal to expect 1-3 oz after nursing or between nursing (what I get).
Ethan is gaining just not as fast as they'd like. It could be worse. He could have lost or not gained.
Preemies burn calories differently and now that it's getting colder he's probably using more energy to stay warm.
I'm going to keep pumping a few times a day, take the more milk plus and make lactation cookies this weekend. Also water water water.
I started power pumping a few days ago. No change yet.,,, that I've noticed.
I'm starting to wonder if I'm making a bigger deal about this than I need to. My friend who breastfed both her kids said that according to Kelly mom it's normal to expect 1-3 oz after nursing or between nursing (what I get).
Ethan is gaining just not as fast as they'd like. It could be worse. He could have lost or not gained.
Preemies burn calories differently and now that it's getting colder he's probably using more energy to stay warm.
I'm going to keep pumping a few times a day, take the more milk plus and make lactation cookies this weekend. Also water water water.
I think you've said he gets cold easily--maybe try bundling him up more than usual. Since you mentioned that, I check A's ears and nose and she was cooler than I thought too.
I think preemies gain slower in general. Maybe fortify the bottle he gets. I think you mentioned that your ped wants you to do that. I was PISSED when they wanted to fortify A's milk, because I felt like it was my fault the milk wasn't good enough. I forgot the cardinal rule of preemies: they have no rules lol. We do 1/2 tsp formula (ar for reflux) per 3oz/90 mls and that makes the milk 24 cals per ounce, plus we add protein powder.
I started power pumping a few days ago. No change yet.,,, that I've noticed.
I'm starting to wonder if I'm making a bigger deal about this than I need to. My friend who breastfed both her kids said that according to Kelly mom it's normal to expect 1-3 oz after nursing or between nursing (what I get).
Ethan is gaining just not as fast as they'd like. It could be worse. He could have lost or not gained.
Preemies burn calories differently and now that it's getting colder he's probably using more energy to stay warm.
I'm going to keep pumping a few times a day, take the more milk plus and make lactation cookies this weekend. Also water water water.
When I pump to cover a miss feed I get at max 4oz. Yesterday I pumped before bed and it had been 3 hours since she ate, and got 3 oz. if I pump right after I nurse I will only get a max of 1 oz, usually half an oz. Alexis is gaining slowly but they're ok with it. She's only gained about a lb since birth, but went down to 6lbs and is now up to 7lb 12oz at almost 2 months. I'm trying not to stress-- I've done weighted feeds so I know she's taking anywhere from 2-4oz a feed.
runningmommy519 the LCs I meet with say 40mls after nursing is very normal (that's just over an oz I think).
ETA when I was pumping 3x a day to increase my supply I'd get 40-60mls after nursing typically (60 on a good day)...which is why I asked the LCs if that was too low.
I started power pumping a few days ago. No change yet.,,, that I've noticed.
I'm starting to wonder if I'm making a bigger deal about this than I need to. My friend who breastfed both her kids said that according to Kelly mom it's normal to expect 1-3 oz after nursing or between nursing (what I get).
Ethan is gaining just not as fast as they'd like. It could be worse. He could have lost or not gained.
Preemies burn calories differently and now that it's getting colder he's probably using more energy to stay warm.
I'm going to keep pumping a few times a day, take the more milk plus and make lactation cookies this weekend. Also water water water.
I think you've said he gets cold easily--maybe try bundling him up more than usual. Since you mentioned that, I check A's ears and nose and she was cooler than I thought too.
I think preemies gain slower in general. Maybe fortify the bottle he gets. I think you mentioned that your ped wants you to do that. I was PISSED when they wanted to fortify A's milk, because I felt like it was my fault the milk wasn't good enough. I forgot the cardinal rule of preemies: they have no rules lol. We do 1/2 tsp formula (ar for reflux) per 3oz/90 mls and that makes the milk 24 cals per ounce, plus we add protein powder.
Yeah he has 3 layers on. Plus a blanket and I turned the heat on. Lol
I think we'll either fortify his milk or give straight neosure for the one bottle he gets. If he still seems hungry after nursing then I'll give him fortified milk. As you know, you need at least 3 oz to fortify and if you don't use it in 24 hrs you are suppose to throw it. So that sucks
Post by skinandbones on Oct 23, 2015 15:42:39 GMT -5
My boob hurts! Why does my boob hurt?
It feels like I got punched in the arm pit and doesn't really feel like it's emptying which makes me think it's a clogged duct. But my nipple burns when he latches.
Post by laurasuzanne2006 on Oct 23, 2015 15:53:06 GMT -5
@ruinningmommy519 what is his weight at? I got super lucky and switched to a pediatrician who was also an ibclc with my daughter.she never made a big deal about weight which really helped me mentally.
@ruinningmommy519 what is his weight at? I got super lucky and switched to a pediatrician who was also an ibclc with my daughter.she never made a big deal about weight which really helped me mentally.
On September 25th he was 9lbs 7oz. On October 19th he was 10 lbs 3 oz.
I want to say she doesn't seem too worried. After she talked to me she said "see you at the 4 month check up" I think if there was s bigger concern she'd want a weight check before that.
@ruinningmommy519 what is his weight at? I got super lucky and switched to a pediatrician who was also an ibclc with my daughter.she never made a big deal about weight which really helped me mentally.
On September 25th he was 9lbs 7oz. On October 19th he was 10 lbs 3 oz.
I want to say she doesn't seem too worried. After she talked to me she said "see you at the 4 month check up" I think if there was s bigger concern she'd want a weight check before that.
Omg we had both appointments on the same day! Crazy!
Based on my experience in the nicu, if baby isn't gaining enough, they make a huge deal and explain to you what "failure to thrive" really means. If she's not doing that, I wouldn't worry too much yet.
My ped also said if we ever want a weight check, just call up and they will arrange it that day. They need a nurse for like five minutes to witness and log it into the computer. Does yours offer this?
On September 25th he was 9lbs 7oz. On October 19th he was 10 lbs 3 oz.
I want to say she doesn't seem too worried. After she talked to me she said "see you at the 4 month check up" I think if there was s bigger concern she'd want a weight check before that.
Omg we had both appointments on the same day! Crazy!
Based on my experience in the nicu, if baby isn't gaining enough, they make a huge deal and explain to you what "failure to thrive" really means. If she's not doing that, I wouldn't worry too much yet.
My ped also said if we ever want a weight check, just call up and they will arrange it that day. They need a nurse for like five minutes to witness and log it into the computer. Does yours offer this?
That's actually what they did for me. I called and drove over there
What size shields do you use, if you pump? I'm currently using 30s and I'm thinking of buying 36s. There doesn't seem to be an in between. I use medela.
What size shields do you use, if you pump? I'm currently using 30s and I'm thinking of buying 36s. There doesn't seem to be an in between. I use medela.
27 but I need to buy 30 ASAP since I'll be pumping more come Tuesday. They don't touch the sides when I first start, but before I even have a let down they start rubbing the sides. I bought the Pumpin Pals flanges and really don't care for them.. I'll keep trying them as I pump more though. Silly there's no inbetween..
I'm nervous about e's weight too. They want a weight check at 3 months. He was 10lbs at his 8 week appt. Monday will be 10 weeks and when I weighed him with me he was 10lbs 6.4 oz (10.4lbs). How much should a baby be gaining?
He's getting three four ounce bottles while I'm at work then nursing every three hours until night. We have been getting a six hour stretch at night then every three hours again. I'm just worried bc he was in 10th percentile which is a drop from the two week checkup.
I'm nervous about e's weight too. They want a weight check at 3 months. He was 10lbs at his 8 week appt. Monday will be 10 weeks and when I weighed him with me he was 10lbs 6.4 oz (10.4lbs). How much should a baby be gaining?
He's getting three four ounce bottles while I'm at work then nursing every three hours until night. We have been getting a six hour stretch at night then every three hours again. I'm just worried bc he was in 10th percentile which is a drop from the two week checkup.
I'm nervous about e's weight too. They want a weight check at 3 months. He was 10lbs at his 8 week appt. Monday will be 10 weeks and when I weighed him with me he was 10lbs 6.4 oz (10.4lbs). How much should a baby be gaining?
He's getting three four ounce bottles while I'm at work then nursing every three hours until night. We have been getting a six hour stretch at night then every three hours again. I'm just worried bc he was in 10th percentile which is a drop from the two week checkup.
I think they should gain 1/2 oz -1 Oz a day
Ok so we are just above half ounce per day roughly. Still makes me nervous. Hate all this insecurity with my breastmiok lately.
Making lactation cookies tomorrow. I'll let y'all know how they turn out.
It feels like I got punched in the arm pit and doesn't really feel like it's emptying which makes me think it's a clogged duct. But my nipple burns when he latches.
Ideas?
Do you have a small white spot on your nipple? When I was getting blebs, which is basically a clogged nipple pore, my breast hurt and nipple burned when A latched.
If that's it, warm washcloth before nursing, try to scrape it off with a fingernail while in the shower and taking lecithin were what helped me. Took a few days though and it's so painful.
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.
I bought some of these bottles. Fx lo likes them too.
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