Breastfeeding Check-In

pepperedmoth

The totally erratic and intermittent check-in continues!

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

pepperedmoth

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

3 weeks and 3 days; EBF

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

So well! Occasionally I have cranky days where I still feel like I am glued to the couch in a sticky puddle of breast milk, but more and more I am going out, seeing friends, enjoying myself. I had Easter brunch out with MH, my little sister, and my BF. And another good friend just left after coming by the house for lunch. I think I'm going to go out and run errands next! Trips to the grocery store have never been this fun!

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

OFF THE NIPPLE SHIELD WOOHOO!! Whew. Had to get that out there. 

Going well overall. He's gaining weight like a champ. My only real challenge, that really there isn't a solution for, is I wish I could predict when he'll want to feed a little better. Our water heater is out so I'm showering at a friend's house. Offered the breast to LO before I went (he refused) and then left him with MH to go shower. He screamed for food the whole time I was gone! ::headdesk::

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

I'll come back and do this when others post. 

ETA: @akflutterby, my motivation varies GREATLY from day to day, but is aided by lists and by planning at least one fun thing a day!

@ariaamante143 have you tried a finger? Sometimes LO will accept my finger when he won't accept a paci. 

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

I'm taking recommendations for a natural nipple cream. I've used straight coconut oil and straight lanolin so far; just curious what others have used other than Lansinoh. 

akflutterby

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever? 3w1d, EBF

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life? I think I'm doing pretty well. I'm enjoying being home (I thought I'd be chomping at the bit to get back to the office), and really loving on every minute I get to spend with my baby girl.

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns? I feel like we really have the EBF thing down. I have a comedy show I'm going to on Friday with a couple of friends and I have to pump for the first time and introduce Cooper to a bottle. I'm really worried about how she will take to it and whether or not we'll have any nipple confusion issues.

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. I love seeing all the moms working through so many different forms of breastfeeding. It continues to make me feel like there is nothing I can't do because there are so many variations.

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about? I really wish I weren't so lazy since I've been home. We are feeding on demand and haven't even considered any kind of schedule and therefore I am still napping when she naps (a lot) and haven't done housework beyond washing baby clothes and diapers. How does everyone get motivated?

Sanibel21

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

3 weeks 4 days, EBF

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

As long as I take a shower and have something planned each day, I'm great. It's the days that plans fell through, I took a late shower, etc., that I get kind of stuck in a rut. I'm enjoying LO and I enjoy when DH is home.

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

Breastfeeding is going well. Better than I think it is according to the lactation consultants at a breastfeeding support group I go to. LO has been gaining weight and having lots of wet a dirty diapers. As long as I keep up with nipple cream, I'm good too. (@pepperedmoth, I use the Medela Lanolin.) She's just a spitter and sometimes a choker and I have to stop freaking out about it.

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

@bennieangel, kudos to you for joining a mommy group! It's so nice to just get out of the house and see other adults, especially moms. Also, keep focusing on the good 80% of breastfeeding when the 20% of frustrating breastfeeding rears its ugly head! 

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

I mentioned this in the newborn thread. Just trying to find a system so I can nap downstairs with LO because I'm getting a little worn out not sleeping at all during the day. I need to figure out what to purchase for downstairs.  

memo9

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

Almost 9 weeks!  How is that even possible?!  He is EBF and gets a pumped bottle about once a week.

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

Feeling really good! I feel like we are definitely adjusted now.  2 kids isn't so bad after all

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

We have hit our stride now.  Still dealing with an overactive letdown but it's getting more and more manageable.  He's almost 20lbs so we know everything's in working order.

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

@akflutterby‌ we introduced the bottle at 4 weeks with both kids and haven't had any issues!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

DS smiled while nursing this week... I think my heart literally melted into a puddle on the floor.

AriaAmante143

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

Brooklyn is 8 weeks old today, and EBF/occasional bottle of pumped milk.

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

Emotionally I'm in a MUCH better place. I'm slowly weaning myself off the anti-anxiety meds I was prescribed at her birth. LO is experiencing some reflux/colic issues in the evening that are currently stressing me out a little, but DH and I are handling it as best we can. I know she will grow out of this soon, but her cries break my heart.


3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

BFing itself is going great, we are totally off the shield and her latch is almost perfect. She's gaining weight like a champ (she's almost 12 pounds!) and I'm still able to pump nd build my freezer stash. The only really frustrating thing is that she constantly wants to comfort nurse, and refuses a pacifier. I've tried every brand I can find and the only pacifier she wants is ME. Any suggestions on what to do about this (or how long this phase will last) would be appreciated!

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns.

@akflutterby‌ good luck with the bottle! If it makes you feel better LO gets a bottle or two a week at times when I know we will be out for a feeding, and we've had no nipple confusion whatsoever!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

Does anyone else's LO refuse to take a bottle from you? She'll take one just fine from DH or other family but she fights and just let's it dribble all over herself when I try.

kara0729

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever? 4w, 1d, EBF

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life? I am pretty content. I have gotten out more recently and that's been nice! Visited work and really miss my coworkers but I'm not ready to go back yet!

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns? I think we are doing pretty good overall. Last week I got mastitis and had 104 temp. but once diagnosed and given antibiotics, I was much better. I breastfeed LO the whole time but I was pretty miserable!

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. I love seeing/reading all the other women dealing with issues that I am. We are from a really small town so we don't have mommy groups or breastfeeding groups, so to see it here really helps my confidence in knowing breastfeeding is working and I'm not going crazy!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about? I really wish I knew more about pumping and when/how you do it without taking away milk from your baby. I feel like she uses all my milk and I'm worried about having some built up for going back to work or small trips away from her.

SassyFlats

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

5 weeks 4 days... where has the time gone? And we're EBFing!

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

I'm good! I still get exhausted, especially on fussy/clingy days... I just want to pass her off to DH and sometimes I sooooooooo wish he could breastfeed! Ha! But recovery from my c-section has gone smoothly (although slowly) and I'm feeling pretty good! Practically normal!

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

It's getting SO MUCH EASIER all the time. It's still a full-time job and it's still exhausting and some days very emotional. And sometimes I just want to NOT have a baby attached to my nipple. But when I think about the first days and couple of weeks... man, that was just pure survival mode. Now I'm focusing on leaving the house with her and trying to figure out nursing in public or semi-public by myself. That's scary! But if that's where I am instead of crying with my baby at 2am because she won't stop nursing and fussing and nursing and fussing... this is great.

The key for me really was just "giving in" to breastfeeding. Accepting that I have no control over it. I can't schedule it, I can't reason with a newborn... I just have to trust both our bodies-- mine to provide for her and hers to thrive. And she is! Even though sometimes she cries and I just have to survive that... she's thriving!

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns.

@kara0729 KUDOS TO YOU on BFing through mastitis! That is the definition of a sucky situation. It's awesome that you stuck it out and I'm so glad you're feeling better!

@AriaAmante143 my baby wants to comfort nurse a lot, too... and WILL NOT accept a pacifier. Sometimes it's really difficult because I just want her to SLEEP without nursing, or I want to be able to give her to DH while I shower or just.... sit. Alone. Not touching anyone. I don't have advice, but I do really feel for you.

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

I just want to say that @farmboyswife was RIGHT when she said that you spend the first month or so on your couch nursing and not doing much else. Totally right. After that it gets easier every day. But that first month was so much less overwhelming when I just ACCEPTED that FBW was not bullshitting about that.

SassyFlats

@pepperedmoth I use the Lansinoh lanolin when I need heavy-duty stuff, but on a more regular basis I use Earth Mama nipple butter: https://amzn.com/B000JVCBBG

wearebirds

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

3weeks and 3 days. We're a combo of nursing & pumping.

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

Starting to feel much better. I think I've had a bit of the blues. I'm keeping watch and told DH how I've been feeling so he can watch out too. Just in case. I think I'm finally enjoying daily life.

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

It's been a struggle so far. Just the exhaustion of it has been getting to me. Trying to get a pumping schedule started is super frustrating because if I pump right after a feeding, and LO gets hungry before i had time to rebuild milk she's still hungry after I feed her. Then I feel like I need to feed her what I just pumped..and can never get ahead. Anyone have any suggestions?

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns.

I give you all kudos for Breastfeeding at all!! This isn't easy!!!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about? This is my first Breastfeeding checkin!!!!

memo9

SassyFlats said:

@pepperedmoth I use the Lansinoh lanolin when I need heavy-duty stuff, but on a more regular basis I use Earth Mama nipple butter: https://amzn.com/B000JVCBBG

That's the one I like too!

SassyFlats

@farmboyswife

MA&CB

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever? 5 weeks 5 days, EBF

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

I'm doing well!  I feel pretty much like myself and recovered from my c-section.  Today we woke up at the same time as DH and DS, did some heavy duty cleaning, took a walk, and did some yard work, and at the end of the day I feel fine, and didn't even need a nap. 

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?
BF'ing is going well - definitely easier and more enjoyable than those early weeks .  I am still using the nipple shield which is a PITA.  I am getting tired of putting it on, having it slip around, flip up etc.  But when I've tried nursing without it, he's still clamping due to so much milk and gasping and gulping the whole time.  My nipples were sore again for days after nursing without it once, so I'm going to wait a bit longer I guess.   Victories - yesterday my right breast was really fully when I woke up so I decided to just pump that one and got 7 oz from just that one breast!  Normally I pump about 6 from both.  On Easter, I was anxious about BF'ing in front of my IL's who aren't super supportive - mainly about getting the nipple shield on and keeping it on without being totally exposed, but it went okay.

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

@kara0729 Usually I feed, take a shower, and then pump after in the morning, that usually gives me a chunk of time before he needs to nurse again.  You could also just pump one side if you wanted to make sure that you had one breast ready for LO if he wanted to eat sooner.  I started pumping almost daily at 4 weeks and have quite a bit in the freezer doing the above.

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?  I think that's about it

akflutterby

Thanks for the words of encouragement all. I'm just going to stop stressing

twinlove314

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

7 weeks 2 days EBF

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

I'm doing great other than not looking forward to going back to work (the boys will go to work with me since I nanny, but I won't be able to give them all of my attention ) I took the twins out for the first time by myself yesterday and it went wonderfully!

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

It's going great, the boys are gaining great (up 3 pounds since birth). I even nursed both of the boys the other day without my nursing pillow!!!!!

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

Kudos to all of the bf ladies!!!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

The boys do great nursing at home, but I've been a bit concerned about NIP. I've been pretty dependent on my nursing pillow with the twins. I ran into a friend when I took the boys to target yesterday, and told her about wondering if I'd ever be able to NIP, and she recommended using dressing rooms if I was really concerned. I think if I was only nursing one baby, I'd be fine to where ever, but twins tie up both hands

Edit, forgot to add 

I use https://www.amazon.com/Boob-ease-Natural-Nipple-Balm-Organic/dp/B007TIM8A6

LoveMoose85

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?4 Weeks, 1 Day. We are EBF with an occasional bottle of pumped milk.
2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life? We are doing great for the most part. Yesterday was difficult as LO was very fussy. I too have bad days mourning my previous childless life, but those days are getting fewer and fewer.
3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns? The breastfeeding is going great. It's when I introduce a bottle where I'm having concerns. LO downs a bottle, no matter how many onces are in it in less then 2 minutes. It could be 3oz. or up to 5 oz. Then she is still hungry! I'm really nervous when I leave her with my grandmother for the days going back to work that she is going to down all the bottles and then still be hungry! Is anyone else having this issue?
4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. I'm so impressed by all the mommas out there who have faced breastfeeding challanges like having to use nipple shields, pumping and supplementing, low supply. I've been extremely lucky, but you ladies are an inspiration! I don't know if I could have done that without giving up.
5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

kara0729

@MA&CB thanks for the tip! I need to do some more reading up and get started pumping!

mfarmer0811

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

6 weeks EBF (sometimes a MOTN bottle)

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

I'm doing and feeling great!! I've adjusted to the no sleep, and realize it's not going to be like this forever. Instead of getting frustrated at sometimes the constant feeding sessions, I've shifted my attitude to be grateful, and realize he could be our only one, and I want to soak in every moment with him!! I'm able to enjoy life very much!! BF has not kept me from doing anything! I even BF while walking around/shopping in Wal-Mart the other day. 

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

See above

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

My advice would be don't give up!! The growth spurts are the absolute hardest, but just keep the end-goal in mind, and know that it DOES get better!!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

LoveMoose85

@FarmBoysWife. First feed of the day is when LO gets up for the day around 7. This is when I always feed her on the right side, since it's more comfortable and I always pump the left at the same time. I can usually pump about 2.5 to 3 onces from leftie alone. After this I just feed on demand through out the day. Mostly just feeding off one side. In order to freeze my 3 to 4 once stash bag for the day If I have to pump one more time in order to get 3-4 onces I do it during an afternoon feed, again where I feed LO one the right and pump the left. If I'm lucky enough to pump my 3 to 4 onces in the morning session, that is the only time I pump during the day. I'm doing this strictly to build a stash, but give LO a bottle about once a week.

Andreabills

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?
Ava will be 9 weeks tomorrow and we EBF with an occasional bottle.

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?
I'm good, we've been home this week because baby girl got her 2 month shots yesterday and has been understandably fussy/clingy. We get out and go when we want/need to.

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?
It's going well. I just had a mom fail though. She way overate and then vomited everywhere. Wardrobe change and shower for me, I managed to make sure none got on her. DH has her right now and I'm bumping instead of sleeping.

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns.
@Sanibel21‌, we have a pack and play with a newborn bassinet attachment on it for baby to nap in downstairs during the day. That or a Rock n Play would be my suggestion.

@AriaAmante143‌, Ava refuses bottles from me too. She actually cracks me up because she gives me this look like I've lost my mind if I try to give her a bottle!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?
With my pedi's blessing I've started adding dairy back into my diet the past few days now that the reflux is under control. I'm not going nuts with it, just not being hyper vigilant about it. She doesn't seem to be reacting so I think we are in the clear!

Babysaunders

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

5 weeks 5 days, ebf

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

I feel great. I have been enjoying growing out with friends for lunch occasionally and we go to a bible study every Thursday night. Thankfully it's become a schedule and something I can look forward to.

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

I EBF and feed on demand. He has pretty much been on his own same schedule since birth. Eating every 2-3 hours during the day and 2.5-4 at night. My problem is that he only wants to be held during the day, and I'm having a hard time getting a pumping session in to build up my freezer stash for when I go back to work. My DH gets home at 530pm every day and he takes DS to spend time with him while I make supper. By the time supper is made and eaten, he wants to eat again. Any guidance on fitting in pumping sessions with a snuggly LO?

Also, he has had maybe 5 bottles in his life and this past weekend I had 20ml extra after pumping so I was going to feed him it. He would not take it at all, and wouldn't even latch. He just cried and cried. The other times he has taken the bottle just fine. Any guidance on that?

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns.

I'll post my reply when I read them all.

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

6 week apt soon... Woop woop!!

Ahutch428

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

3.5 weeks- a little bit of everything, trying to get back to EBF
2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

Loving being a mom, but breastfeeding is difficult. I try to get out of the house as much as possible. The in-laws left today, so that's a relief.
3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?
Right now it is very hard. My routine is to breastfeed for about an hour until I can't take the pain, then I pump what I can and give that to her, and sometimes I have to supplement with formula afterwards, only to repeat a few hours later. I have ordered a nipple shield, and I hope that helps with the pain. If that doesn't work, my plan is to exclusively pump. It is so hard, but I'm not ready to give up! Just taking it day by day!
4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns

@pepperedmoth‌ I really appreciate your positivity! Hearing about people's success makes it easier to keep trying.

@Andreabills‌ same thing happened to me today. She was fussy, and I thought she was still hungry, so I fed her again, and she spit up all over me!


5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

Now that in laws are gone, and my nipple shield is coming in tomorrow, I am looking to get a fresh start with breastfeeding. I plan on doing skin to skin all day, and feeding on demand, and pumping afterwards. Any advice on how to wean off supplementing with formula would be much appreciated!

luvmybundle

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?
~3 weeks. Ebf right now but will be pumping and introducing bottle soon in prep for back to work

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?
~feeling good for the most part. I'm a single mom so it's a little hard with just is two here at home.

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?
~bf going good so far. My lo was 4 lbs 13 oz when she left the hospital. Last week she was 6 lbs even. So I'm guessing she's getting enough milk (that was my main concern originally). Also the nipple soreness almost made me quit and yesterday my left nipple was sore but it's better today.

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns.
~I would love to be able to bf while shopping in walmart too!!!!! That's some skills!

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?
~I'm sad. My good friend died today and she never got to meet the baby. She was my voice of reason when I found out I was pregnant and didn't know what to do. (Tears).

Andreabills

@luvmybundle‌, first of all, big hugs. I'm so sorry for your loss! I think you single moms are rock stars doing this all by yourself!

How big was your baby when she was born? Ava was 3-9 and was 5 weeks early. Her size definitely affected her ability to feed and we didn't start EBF until she was nearly 6 weeks old and roughly 5 pounds. Until then I pumped and she bottle fed.

Sanibel21

@scooter028 I was having over active letdown/oversupply and was told to try to express/pump just a bit to take the pressure off before feeding. And also to lean back a little while nursing. Have you tried either of those?

luvmybundle

@Andreabills‌ thank you! She was 5 lbs 3 oz at birth.

akflutterby

@luvmybundle‌ I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how hard single parenting can be (especially with a newborn) so I can't imagine how much harder it is when you add such a loss to the mix. Creepy Internet hugs. I'm glad you're feeling like you're managing well and that LO is eating and gaining well. You should be so proud of yourself every day.

luvmybundle

Thank you @akflutterby‌

Sanibel21

@luvmybundle I'm very sorry for your loss.

LoveMoose85

@FarmBoysWife‌. Just the occasional light spit up after burping here and there. She has projectile spit up maybe twice?

pepperedmoth

@luvmybundle‌ so sorry about your friend.

ntdane

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever?

10 week old twins, primarily BF but some formula supplement a few days a week.

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life?

I'm doing ok. I'm able to get out of the house with all three kids most days so that helps a lot. I tend to be the type of person who needs alone time which has been hard to come by. Keira will rarely take a bottle and has a really gassy period at night where she really only wants mama so even though DH is willing to try taking on all the kids I feel bad leaving him like that.

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns?

I've been starting to have pain in both breasts and bright pink/red nipples with a little cracking. The doctor prescribed me APNO so we'll see if that helps. Unfortunately I think my supply has been affected a little bit but I'm trying to keep up with fenugreek, oatmeal, and tea to try getting it back up. The other challenge I have is trying to manage both appetites when out in public. Unless I'm in the car I can't really tandem feed them at this point. If they are both hungry I'm just doing my best to feed one and hold the other off with a pacifier. I've also been packing bottles and formula that could be mixed if needed. I think I could BF one and bottle feed the other in their car seat.

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. 

@FarmBoysWife‌ kudos on your freezer stash. I'm very jealous .

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about?

jbelle

1.) Basics: How old is LO, and are you EBF/EP/combo/whatever? 5w3d; EBF (although we did give a bottle for the first time this week). 

2.) How are you doing just in general? Feeling OK? Able to enjoy life? Doing well. Breastfeeding gets easier every day and I just hope I can feel this well when I'm back at work. 

3.) How is breastfeeding going? Challenges, victories, concerns? Anxious about figuring out pumping, bottle feeding, and going back to work. 

4.) Give advice and/or kudos to one of the PPs on one of their challenges, victories, or concerns. @AlexaWinston and @FarmBoysWife‌: I am following your bottle discussion because DD quickly polished off 3oz--and efforts to pace the feeding got her irate--then she nursed on both sides--although I did pump while she got her bottle. I just assumed she needed more ounces, but all these BF resources act like 3oz is all she should need??

5.) Free space! What else do you want to talk about? MIL invited me to BF at the Easter dinner table.  I declined, but she is awesome!