Great job thus far. I decided today that I'm breaking up w pumping. I started having to supplement, and today just hit the wall w pumping. Do what you need to do to stay sane and keep baby fed.
What about decaf? It's not exactly the same, but it still gets a coffee fix.
No. Decaf is crap and chemically decaffeinated and horrible for you
#realcoffeeforever
Yes, Meesh, your standard cup of decaf from wherever is most likely chemically processed, but beans that have been decaffeinated using the Swiss water process is not horrible for you
SAK, how about trying to do some stress-relief for a short period each day? Even if you're eating and drinking enough/the right things...if you are stressed...it won't matter
Play some music you like. Sip your coffee slowly. Sit down, listen to the radio.
I'm laughing just suggesting "alone time" because I know you get none. But...even a little something would help
And as for the "get off me now" feeling with F nursing all the time-I completely get it. I react that way sometimes to my ONE child. I literally take a deep breath and remember that it's so special that he only needs me (overwhelming, HELL YES) but it's okay that only you can quiet him; only you can comfort him; only you can get him to nap. He's your last little baby, and I know how badly you want to nurse him for longer.
Post by chickypoo2468 on Jan 15, 2015 20:54:49 GMT -5
You're almost to the halfway point!! And being able to start solids at 6 months is a really good point. Lots of other good stuff too but I'm sure you don't want to read everything twice. Big smooshy hugs tho.
Oh sak. I'm so, so sorry. That is so hard. This damn illness ruined everything in your house! You have been busting your ass to take care of your sick family, your sick self, and still running your household. You are amazing. I'm so proud of you and everything you've been doing to try to keep up your breastfeeding relationship. Can you try to just hang in there one more week? And see if your supply goes up? Are you interested in domperidone? Do you have fenugreek? Brewers yeast? Flaxseed? Is there anything I can do to help?
You are super mom SAK! I was going to suggest what meesh said, and if at all possible see if you can get some time without your boys. Or maybe just a day with F. Stay in bed and nurse him add often as you can? Not taking care of the 3 older ones I'm sure would be a break, the rest would be good for you, and the nursing would help your supply. I know this is all easier said than done. There are days I just am kinda overt it too,and this is only baby #2.
Thank you, guys. I very genuinely mean it. I've always had oversupply issues (wasn't it just a month ago i was bitching to you guys about soaking my bed at night?), so this lacking supply is really hard for me to get my brain around. Some how I had completely forgotten about lactation cookies. I just mixed up a batch with the intention of eating all the dough tonight after my kids go to bed--what, you didn't expect me to actually BAKE them, did you?
Really, at this point i think it's more of a mental game. I'm just kinda done and I need to rally myself. The encouragement and supportive posts here and the PMs have really helped a lot. I'm so glad to have you all. This board is really special to me.
You're doing great! BFing is so draining even when its easy. If it's important to you, stick with it. And as for the coffee, I still indulge 2 cups a day and it doesn't affect my LO's sleeping at all.
You're doing great! BFing is so draining even when its easy. If it's important to you, stick with it. And as for the coffee, I still indulge 2 cups a day and it doesn't affect my LO's sleeping at all.
Just wanted to send my support. BF is tough with one kiddo, so I can't imagine with more. Is your fluid intake back up now that your house is well? I really notice a difference in output depending on how much I've had to drink (when pumping at work). I hope you figure out something that eases the stress of all of this.
You're doing great! BFing is so draining even when its easy. If it's important to you, stick with it. And as for the coffee, I still indulge 2 cups a day and it doesn't affect my LO's sleeping at all.
You're doing great! BFing is so draining even when its easy. If it's important to you, stick with it. And as for the coffee, I still indulge 2 cups a day and it doesn't affect my LO's sleeping at all.
OMG, Whooooooo Arrrrrreeeeeee Yoooooooouuuuuu?
Do we know you? Or are you new?
Haha, new here, but lurked and posted randomly on CD board on TB.
I've been on decaf, but I've become a total snob about it... I buy locally-roasted beans, grind enough for one cu ,at a time (using a burr grinder), and brew on my stovetop in a percolator.. It's a process, but SO GOOD.
Are you secretly my husband posting? This is his (non-decaf) coffee routine. What a snob
SAK 6 years is amazing, like, superwoman amazing. Wanting the break you obviously deserve (plus an all inclusive trip to Hawaii and a million dollars you've earned) does not mean you're being less committed to baby #4. Thinking about getting to 2 years is just so daunting when BF times are tough. You are almost at 6 months so set that as a goal. Then when you get there introducing solids may be the refreshing you need to go another 6 months.
thanks. and in all fairness, i haven't been breastfeeding for 6 years straight. kids have weaned when I got pregnant and stuff, so i've had short breaks. i didn't mean to be all drama-queen about it
((hugs)) SAK. 6 years is a long time, you are superwoman! BFing really can take a toll on you, so be kind to yourself. The most important thing here though is that baby boy is fed and happy and that is a lot easier if you are happy and not stressed out about it. I know that the guilt is real and it is so hard to get passed it, but he will be fine regardless of what you choose to do. Have you thought about breastfeeding part time and pumping or supplementing with formula to give yourself a break? (Or would that completely ruin your supply?) We had to supplement with formula for various reasons, but at almost 1 year I am still nursing morning and night (and sometimes nap time if I'm home). It is less stressful for me, she gets the nutrients that she needs, and she still gets the benefits of breastmilk. I felt guilty about it in the beginning, but she is growing and is happy and healthy so that is what I focused on.
Ok, I'm reopening this thread because I have a follow up question.
I've got my supply to an ok-ish place, I just have to seriously pay attention to what I'm eating and drinking. I'm able to feed him without much supplementation throughout the day anymore, but he still needs an extra bottle of 2-4 oz at night before bed. The good news is that most days I'm able to squeak out about 2 oz. first thing in the morning. When I have to give him a bottle to supplement, should I be giving him the breastmilk or the formula? My only reasoning for going with the formula is that it's going to go bad if I don't use it, and if I let him drink that little bit of extra bm I have instead of saving it I will never have anything in the freezer again, and I'm just going to have to buy another can of formula down the road when I need to be away from him. Does that make sense?
It's your call The Honorable Mrs. Agent K. If you have the formula, it will go bad if you don't use it, it doesn't bother you to give it, and you are pumping to make it up? It won't hurt anything to give the formula to him. Once you run out, it's up to you whether you give him what you pump, or if you buy formula and keep freezing what you pump. If you don't end up with enough to freeze for later down the road, you'll just buy formula then you know? But as he gets older, his need for that milk will be less. So it's not like you need a large stash for later.
Thanks. I really don't like the thought of giving him the formula. I was reading about virgin guts and all that when I first was trying to figure out what to do to feed him and I finally had to just click the X on dr. Google because it was too upsetting to think about what I was going to my baby. But the kid has been drinking the formula almost daily for about two weeks now and he also ate a waffle and banana the other day, so I think that ship has sailed anyway. I think I'll give myself one week to keep supplementing with the formula at night if he needs it and try to get something in the freezer for an emergency in case I get sick again or something.
And I'm digging the addition of The Honorable. I am such a respectable lady after all
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