I usually pump in the morning during her first nap. It gives me a chance to do it before I get sidetracked and drink my coffee while it's warm (sometimes). I usually get between 2-3 oz since it's halfway between feedings. I'll get 4-5 if I'm replacing a feeding.
As for combining milk, as long as I label it as the oldest date, I will refrigerate the new and old, then combine and freeze.
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Ok so before, I had a big oversupply issue (tough life right?) And I could pump a total of 8-9oz every 3 hours or so. Perfect for building a freezer stash. Well I used up small stash I was starting, maybe 10 bottles worth cause the supply was such and issue I was told not to pump for a while. Well, now I shot myself in the foot. My supply has regulated AND Preston eats from both breasts most times expect the morning and MOTN so I try and pump after those feedings. Issue is I only get maybe 2oz. Not enough for a single feed. So I also pump after his last feeding so I don't get engorged in the night and I may only get an extra 1/2oz per side. So the only way I'd get enough for a feeding is if I skipped one and gave him a bottle but then I'm just replacing the bottle we are using so how am I supposed to build a stash?
Amazing isn't it? First I complain about having too much, now not enough. Lol
It's always something! I can't get enough for a full feed in one pump, but will combine 2 pumps from the same day to make a bag for the freezer. I don't have much, but am trying to stock up since we have a wedding in September- we'll be there 3 nights (parents are coming to babysit) but since I'm a bridesmaid I don't know how much time I will get with her to nurse. Man this is stressful!
Damien is still refusing to nurse a lot (both of breasts). He would rather just hang out near them and play with the nipples. The dr wasn't really worried when we saw her last week but this is going on for a week at this point. He does eat but not as frequent. It's just frustrating because all the "I'm hungry" cues are present, then he gets fussy at the breast. Maybe he just doesn't need to feed as often anymore and gets annoyed when I try before he is actually hungry?
We bought Gerber rice cereal to give him. The dr seems to think he might be ready to introduce it into his diet. She said to give a teaspoon once or twice a day. Just seems really early to give him something like that.
Damien is still refusing to nurse a lot (both of breasts). He would rather just hang out near them and play with the nipples. The dr wasn't really worried when we saw her last week but this is going on for a week at this point. He does eat but not as frequent. It's just frustrating because all the "I'm hungry" cues are present, then he gets fussy at the breast. Maybe he just doesn't need to feed as often anymore and gets annoyed when I try before he is actually hungry?
We bought Gerber rice cereal to give him. The dr seems to think he might be ready to introduce it into his diet. She said to give a teaspoon once or twice a day. Just seems really early to give him something like that.
I have read a lot of things about when it is right to start solid foods and everything points to waiting until the LO's are closer to 4 months old. The concern is that the baby's systems are not ready to deal with it, the head and neck control isn't there and the swallowing strength may not be developed enough either. I wish I could relocate the article I had read, but it alluded to the fact that some Dr.'s are misinforming mom's that it is ok to go with solids sooner than 4 months. I had always assumed that when the baby could control it's head was fine enough to start on solids regardless of age. My mom gave me a weird look when I said 4 months to her for doing cereal with my LO. I think we did it closer to three months for my little sister. I have also heard though of people putting the rice cereal in with the bottle of milk to thicken it.
Definitely to each their own, but I guess it is the swallowing part that worries me the most considering that my little one still chokes on his milk sometimes. He hasn't seemed to work out the little flipper thing in the back of his throat yet...
Damien is still refusing to nurse a lot (both of breasts). He would rather just hang out near them and play with the nipples. The dr wasn't really worried when we saw her last week but this is going on for a week at this point. He does eat but not as frequent. It's just frustrating because all the "I'm hungry" cues are present, then he gets fussy at the breast. Maybe he just doesn't need to feed as often anymore and gets annoyed when I try before he is actually hungry?
We bought Gerber rice cereal to give him. The dr seems to think he might be ready to introduce it into his diet. She said to give a teaspoon once or twice a day. Just seems really early to give him something like that.
I have read a lot of things about when it is right to start solid foods and everything points to waiting until the LO's are closer to 4 months old. The concern is that the baby's systems are not ready to deal with it, the head and neck control isn't there and the swallowing strength may not be developed enough either. I wish I could relocate the article I had read, but it alluded to the fact that some Dr.'s are misinforming mom's that it is ok to go with solids sooner than 4 months. I had always assumed that when the baby could control it's head was fine enough to start on solids regardless of age. My mom gave me a weird look when I said 4 months to her for doing cereal with my LO. I think we did it closer to three months for my little sister. I have also heard though of people putting the rice cereal in with the bottle of milk to thicken it.
Definitely to each their own, but I guess it is the swallowing part that worries me the most considering that my little one still chokes on his milk sometimes. He hasn't seemed to work out the little flipper thing in the back of his throat yet...
If I were you I would get a second opinion. In addition to choking I have read that it can lead to food allergies and sensitivities by starting to early. Of course this is your baby and any decision you make for your family is probably the right one : )
Damien is still refusing to nurse a lot (both of breasts). He would rather just hang out near them and play with the nipples. The dr wasn't really worried when we saw her last week but this is going on for a week at this point. He does eat but not as frequent. It's just frustrating because all the "I'm hungry" cues are present, then he gets fussy at the breast. Maybe he just doesn't need to feed as often anymore and gets annoyed when I try before he is actually hungry?
We bought Gerber rice cereal to give him. The dr seems to think he might be ready to introduce it into his diet. She said to give a teaspoon once or twice a day. Just seems really early to give him something like that.
I agree with @Tawny87 about getting a second opinion. I think your gut reaction that it's too early is right on. Especially because the current recommendation from the AAP says nothing but formula or breastmilk until 6 months. If he was closer to 4 or 5 months I think it would be reasonable, but 2 seems young to me.
I forget- are you breastfeeding, bottle feeding o a mix of both? Because if you are bottle feeding maybe changing formula is a better option? What else did your doc say?
Damien is still refusing to nurse a lot (both of breasts). He would rather just hang out near them and play with the nipples. The dr wasn't really worried when we saw her last week but this is going on for a week at this point. He does eat but not as frequent. It's just frustrating because all the "I'm hungry" cues are present, then he gets fussy at the breast. Maybe he just doesn't need to feed as often anymore and gets annoyed when I try before he is actually hungry?
We bought Gerber rice cereal to give him. The dr seems to think he might be ready to introduce it into his diet. She said to give a teaspoon once or twice a day. Just seems really early to give him something like that.
I agree with @Tawny87 about getting a second opinion. I think your gut reaction that it's too early is right on. Especially because the current recommendation from the AAP says nothing but formula or breastmilk until 6 months. If he was closer to 4 or 5 months I think it would be reasonable, but 2 seems young to me.
I forget- are you breastfeeding, bottle feeding o a mix of both? Because if you are bottle feeding maybe changing formula is a better option? What else did your doc say?
I have the same concerns that you all brought up. I also feel like if he wasn't satisfied by the amount of milk he is getting from my breasts, wouldn't he be wanting to feed more rather than refusing? Beats me! Her explanation was that because he maybe isn't satisfied, he may be thinking, "Why would I want that if it isn't going to fill me up?"
We have an appointment with another doctor but it isn't until Sept. 1st so we will have a think and more than likely wait until he is seen by that one.
Related: We gave him a bottle of breastmilk for the second time today (1st time was a couple of weeks ago and was a disaster), he gulped down the whole 4oz! No fussing, no problems. This was right after he fusses and refused my breast (I offered it first). At his next feeding I offered my breast again and he drank a little bit but ultimately fussed and wanted off. We gave him the bottle and he drank again, no issues.
Damien is still refusing to nurse a lot (both of breasts). He would rather just hang out near them and play with the nipples. The dr wasn't really worried when we saw her last week but this is going on for a week at this point. He does eat but not as frequent. It's just frustrating because all the "I'm hungry" cues are present, then he gets fussy at the breast. Maybe he just doesn't need to feed as often anymore and gets annoyed when I try before he is actually hungry?
We bought Gerber rice cereal to give him. The dr seems to think he might be ready to introduce it into his diet. She said to give a teaspoon once or twice a day. Just seems really early to give him something like that.
I agree with @Tawny87 about getting a second opinion. I think your gut reaction that it's too early is right on. Especially because the current recommendation from the AAP says nothing but formula or breastmilk until 6 months. If he was closer to 4 or 5 months I think it would be reasonable, but 2 seems young to me.
I forget- are you breastfeeding, bottle feeding o a mix of both? Because if you are bottle feeding maybe changing formula is a better option? What else did your doc say?
I have the same concerns that you all brought up. I also feel like if he wasn't satisfied by the amount of milk he is getting from my breasts, wouldn't he be wanting to feed more rather than refusing? Beats me! Her explanation was that because he maybe isn't satisfied, he may be thinking, "Why would I want that if it isn't going to fill me up?"
We have an appointment with another doctor but it isn't until Sept. 1st so we will have a think and more than likely wait until he is seen by that one.
Related: We gave him a bottle of breastmilk for the second time today (1st time was a couple of weeks ago and was a disaster), he gulped down the whole 4oz! No fussing, no problems. This was right after he fusses and refused my breast (I offered it first). At his next feeding I offered my breast again and he drank a little bit but ultimately fussed and wanted off. We gave him the bottle and he drank again, no issues.
It sounds like pumped milk may be a better solution for the time being.
@Tawny87 I think that's the route we may have to go. Part of me will be sad not to feed him at the boob (I'll still try to offer it in case he changes his mind) buuuut I'm excited about the newfound freedom it will bring.
@Tawny87 I think that's the route we may have to go. Part of me will be sad not to feed him at the boob (I'll still try to offer it in case he changes his mind) buuuut I'm excited about the newfound freedom it will bring.
We switched to mainly bottle feeding breast milk at 5 weeks due to me heading back to work, but initially he was still interested in breast feeding. Now I have a lot of the same issues you do. When I am home I try to feed him off the breast at least once, just to see. If I am successful I try again at the next feeding. I am crossing my fingers that these issues work themselves out by the time we go on vacation in late September. It will be way easier to breastfeed on the plane.
Super depressed over here LO decided at 9 weeks the bottle is the devil and screams and cries real tears the sight of it. This has been going on a week I'm supposed to go back to work in a couple weeks what to do ?!?! We've tried it all me being gone every nipple/bottle out there nothing gives.
Super depressed over here LO decided at 9 weeks the bottle is the devil and screams and cries real tears the sight of it. This has been going on a week I'm supposed to go back to work in a couple weeks what to do ?!?! We've tried it all me being gone every nipple/bottle out there nothing gives.
This sounds like what Damien was doing toward my breasts! It lasted for a little over a week but he doesn't seem to have an issue now. That said, it was enough of a concern to motivate us to get him going on the bottle! I wonder if their refusal of their food source is just a phase or something. I was stressing out over him not eating enough and not getting the nutrition he needs because of it.
Super depressed over here LO decided at 9 weeks the bottle is the devil and screams and cries real tears the sight of it. This has been going on a week I'm supposed to go back to work in a couple weeks what to do ?!?! We've tried it all me being gone every nipple/bottle out there nothing gives.
This sounds like what Damien was doing toward my breasts! It lasted for a little over a week but he doesn't seem to have an issue now. That said, it was enough of a concern to motivate us to get him going on the bottle! I wonder if their refusal of their food source is just a phase or something. I was stressing out over him not eating enough and not getting the nutrition he needs because of it.
I would be so happy if this only lasted a week. I know it must have been harder to deal with breast refusal that can affect your supply. So when he did that he would take the bottle? And now he's back to normal?
Super depressed over here LO decided at 9 weeks the bottle is the devil and screams and cries real tears the sight of it. This has been going on a week I'm supposed to go back to work in a couple weeks what to do ?!?! We've tried it all me being gone every nipple/bottle out there nothing gives.
This sounds like what Damien was doing toward my breasts! It lasted for a little over a week but he doesn't seem to have an issue now. That said, it was enough of a concern to motivate us to get him going on the bottle! I wonder if their refusal of their food source is just a phase or something. I was stressing out over him not eating enough and not getting the nutrition he needs because of it.
I would be so happy if this only lasted a week. I know it must have been harder to deal with breast refusal that can affect your supply. So when he did that he would take the bottle? And now he's back to normal?
I'd probably be freaking out not matter if he was formula, breast, or both I ended up pumping a lot to keep my supply on point though. It was surprising to me how relatively easy he accepted the bottle, especially since we tried a couple of weeks ago and it was a terrible experience for everyone involved. I don't know if the fact that he was probably suuuper hungry played a role in him taking the bottle. It took him a few days to get the hang of it but now we can switch from breast to bottle and vice versa throughout the day without a problem. He hasn't refused the breast in a few days though so I think if I wanted to do breast exclusively again, it wouldn't be an issue...that said, we wanted to get him used to the bottle anyway so my husband could help with the feedings so something positive did come out of it.
Help! My LO recently started clamping down on my nipples with her gums once my breast feels empty. It hurts sooo badly. Every time this happens I pull her off and try again but it's like once they empty to a certain point she won't suck anymore only chew. I cut off the feeding after a few unsuccessful attempts at fixing her latch but she acts like she's still hungry and wants to nurse. I feel so bad cutting her off like that but it is incredibly painful. Has anyone experienced this?
@rmmorris I wish I could help you. My LO notes down like this the whole time, so I have to use a nipple guard. Ouch! : (
I have another question. My LO has recently started to sometimes only feed on one breast. She'll feed there for a longer time than usual, but then she'll be full and not really want the other. Had anyone else's LO made this switch? It's throwing me off and i have to pump more!
Help! My LO recently started clamping down on my nipples with her gums once my breast feels empty. It hurts sooo badly. Every time this happens I pull her off and try again but it's like once they empty to a certain point she won't suck anymore only chew. I cut off the feeding after a few unsuccessful attempts at fixing her latch but she acts like she's still hungry and wants to nurse. I feel so bad cutting her off like that but it is incredibly painful. Has anyone experienced this?
Yeah I've gotten the clam down. I noticed he will first start to slow his sucking down before he does it. When I feel him start to get lazy, I pull him off the burb then try to go back. Of he's doesn't pick up the pace I switch sides and he's fine. If he then does it now the other side I'll switch again since our breasts are never truly empty it gives the first sode a chance to fill up a bit.
For those who do on demand feedings, Preston has stopped asking for food. He gladly takes it when I offer but rarely asks. Only when he's fussy in the evening does he give me any clue he wants to eat.
For those who do on demand feedings, Preston has stopped asking for food. He gladly takes it when I offer but rarely asks. Only when he's fussy in the evening does he give me any clue he wants to eat.
I often have to offer my finger to Damien to see if he is actually hungry. If he sucks vigorously, then I know for sure that he wants food. He will try to suck on his hand as well sometimes but that can be a comfort move for him too.
Are you guys still using size 1 nipples when you bottle feed? Savannah will be 8 weeks soon and we are using size 1. It takes her about 30 minutes to drink a 4oz bottle, about the same amount of time as BFing- does that seem right?
Are you guys still using size 1 nipples when you bottle feed? Savannah will be 8 weeks soon and we are using size 1. It takes her about 30 minutes to drink a 4oz bottle, about the same amount of time as BFing- does that seem right?
My son is only bottle fed and 9 1/2 weeks old and we only use size one nipples, occasionally a size 2 if all the 1's are dirty. My son does 6 oz in about 30 min but he is older.
ETA: We actually never switched our twins out of size one nipples lol, they never complained.
Are you guys still using size 1 nipples when you bottle feed? Savannah will be 8 weeks soon and we are using size 1. It takes her about 30 minutes to drink a 4oz bottle, about the same amount of time as BFing- does that seem right?
My son is only bottle fed and 9 1/2 weeks old and we only use size one nipples, occasionally a size 2 if all the 1's are dirty. My son does 6 oz in about 30 min but he is older.
ETA: We actually never switched our twins out of size one nipples lol, they never complained.
Interesting, okay. I guess it makes sense that it takes them about the same amount of time- I just always assumed a bottle would save time but it really doesn't!
We just started using the bottle and use size 1 (he will be 2ms on Wednesday). It does take him longer to drink from the bottle than the breast but I think that's due to still getting used to using it. He can drain a breast in about 10mins. That said, I'm also still trying to figure out how much breastmilk he needs in the bottle. He seems to do about 4oz, sometimes a little less. I'm keeping tabs nonetheless
We just started using the bottle and use size 1 (he will be 2ms on Wednesday). It does take him longer to drink from the bottle than the breast but I think that's due to still getting used to using it. He can drain a breast in about 10mins. That said, I'm also still trying to figure out how much breastmilk he needs in the bottle. He seems to do about 4oz, sometimes a little less. I'm keeping tabs nonetheless
Me too- I feel nuts but use the Medela app to track everything. Generally she takes 4oz, sometimes a little less. There are nights I am tempted to try 5 or 6 to get a good night sleep but since she hasn't had any tummy issues I refrain... I'd rather be woken up than have reflux/spitting up, etc.
Are you guys still using size 1 nipples when you bottle feed? Savannah will be 8 weeks soon and we are using size 1. It takes her about 30 minutes to drink a 4oz bottle, about the same amount of time as BFing- does that seem right?
Yes, I think ideally that's what you are supposed to do. Make bottle feeding last the same as breastfeeding would. My son takes 4 or 5 ounces and it takes about half an hour by pace feeding.
Though if he wanted to he could suck it down quicker, we just try not to let him. It's like an adult scarfing a meal. You could scarf more food down In A quick amount of time but then you would get a stomach ache.
My LC said to always use the smallest nipple cause if you think about it our nipples don't get wider as they get older lol
Great point! My LC was extremely adamant about this as well. We still use size 1 as well. I switched off of the preemie nipples at 6 weeks. I also just switched to Dr. Brown's options wide neck bottles at the suggestion of his daycare teacher and we have noticed a big difference in his sleeping and temperament. I would never call my baby fussy by any means or overly gassy, but it really did make a difference. He eats and burps much easier. A lot less grunting too. Supposedly the wide neck and the way the bottle is made mimics breastfeeding.
Ugh I think I may have a plugged duct. It's not rock hard but it's swollen, red and super tender. Gonna try to let DS nurse very often on that side today and hopefully it will get better.
Ugh I think I may have a plugged duct. It's not rock hard but it's swollen, red and super tender. Gonna try to let DS nurse very often on that side today and hopefully it will get better.
I've heard dangle feeding can help- doesn't seem easy though. Good luck! I hope it doesn't last long!
Mommas with lipase issues. What are the signs and how did you know it was an issue? I hurt my back so bad that I can't even hold Preston so we gave him frozen milk and he was being really fussy so we tasted the milk and it was super sour and yucky tasting. Anything I can do?
Mommas with lipase issues. What are the signs and how did you know it was an issue? I hurt my back so bad that I can't even hold Preston so we gave him frozen milk and he was being really fussy so we tasted the milk and it was super sour and yucky tasting. Anything I can do?
Lipase makes the milk smell and taste soapy. From what I've read if your LO will drink it it's supposed to be completely safe. I've read somewhere about scalding it before freezing it but I thought it sounded like more trouble than it's worth so I don't know the logistics. I'm sure you can google something about scalding and high lipase and it will pull up. Hope that's not what you have because it sucks!
Mommas with lipase issues. What are the signs and how did you know it was an issue? I hurt my back so bad that I can't even hold Preston so we gave him frozen milk and he was being really fussy so we tasted the milk and it was super sour and yucky tasting. Anything I can do?
I checked mine out pretty early on in the freezing process. I have not used my frozen milk often, but did notice that it seems to go bad a lot quicker once unfrozen. I thawed some in the morning once and used it in the evening and it had a definite smell at that point, but the next time I thawed some and smelled it right away it did not have a smell at all. I did notice that the milk I put in the Medela bags had more of a smell than my Lanisoh bags.
Before throwing any milk out possibly consider donating it to your local milk bank. They do not care if it has high lipase at all. This milk is generally given to babies through a feeding tube so they do not mind the flavor. All of the nutrients are still there.
Anyone else feel like their entire life revolves around breastfeeding?
I'm going on a family vacation (DH and BIL are staying home) and am worried about logistics of the car ride with my niece and nephew and BFing. Then there's the wedding in September where we are spending 3 nights in Cape Cod. I'm not an anxious person normally but I am worried about BFing in front of friends and family, not pumping enough in advance, or missing feedings and having a decrease in supply.
Anyone else feel like their entire life revolves around breastfeeding?
I'm going on a family vacation (DH and BIL are staying home) and am worried about logistics of the car ride with my niece and nephew and BFing. Then there's the wedding in September where we are spending 3 nights in Cape Cod. I'm not an anxious person normally but I am worried about BFing in front of friends and family, not pumping enough in advance, or missing feedings and having a decrease in supply.
I think I need a drink...
Yes. Because my life does revolve around BFing right now... my LO stopped taking the bottle so I'm only nursing. To be honest I haven't tried very hard with the bottle because pumping was equally complicated. (I'd had a mini breakdown when we went somewhere and I forgot a key piece to the pump.) So now I've just resigned myself to the fact that my time is not my own. One thing I had to do was get DH to accept this too. We'd stop on a long drive to feed her and after 10 minutes he'd be starting up the car, like where do you think we're going! You may want to prepare whomever you're driving with that you can't be in a hurry!
Anyone else feel like their entire life revolves around breastfeeding?
I'm going on a family vacation (DH and BIL are staying home) and am worried about logistics of the car ride with my niece and nephew and BFing. Then there's the wedding in September where we are spending 3 nights in Cape Cod. I'm not an anxious person normally but I am worried about BFing in front of friends and family, not pumping enough in advance, or missing feedings and having a decrease in supply.
I think I need a drink...
Yes. Because my life does revolve around BFing right now... my LO stopped taking the bottle so I'm only nursing. To be honest I haven't tried very hard with the bottle because pumping was equally complicated. (I'd had a mini breakdown when we went somewhere and I forgot a key piece to the pump.) So now I've just resigned myself to the fact that my time is not my own. One thing I had to do was get DH to accept this too. We'd stop on a long drive to feed her and after 10 minutes he'd be starting up the car, like where do you think we're going! You may want to prepare whomever you're driving with that you can't be in a hurry!
I know! I hope my sister understands that we need to leave plenty of time for stops! I love him but don't exactly trust my 7 year old nephew to give her a bottle in the back in a pinch! My last road trip was with my mom in the back seat with Savannah (she was an ER nurse for 40 years) so I was okay with her giving a bottle while driving when we hit bad traffic.
Anyone else feel like their entire life revolves around breastfeeding?
I'm going on a family vacation (DH and BIL are staying home) and am worried about logistics of the car ride with my niece and nephew and BFing. Then there's the wedding in September where we are spending 3 nights in Cape Cod. I'm not an anxious person normally but I am worried about BFing in front of friends and family, not pumping enough in advance, or missing feedings and having a decrease in supply.
I think I need a drink...
Yes. Because my life does revolve around BFing right now... my LO stopped taking the bottle so I'm only nursing. To be honest I haven't tried very hard with the bottle because pumping was equally complicated. (I'd had a mini breakdown when we went somewhere and I forgot a key piece to the pump.) So now I've just resigned myself to the fact that my time is not my own. One thing I had to do was get DH to accept this too. We'd stop on a long drive to feed her and after 10 minutes he'd be starting up the car, like where do you think we're going! You may want to prepare whomever you're driving with that you can't be in a hurry!
I know! I hope my sister understands that we need to leave plenty of time for stops! I love him but don't exactly trust my 7 year old nephew to give her a bottle in the back in a pinch! My last road trip was with my mom in the back seat with Savannah (she was an ER nurse for 40 years) so I was okay with her giving a bottle while driving when we hit bad traffic.
Hand pump in the car, that will minimize some of the need to stop.
Anyone else feel like their entire life revolves around breastfeeding?
I'm going on a family vacation (DH and BIL are staying home) and am worried about logistics of the car ride with my niece and nephew and BFing. Then there's the wedding in September where we are spending 3 nights in Cape Cod. I'm not an anxious person normally but I am worried about BFing in front of friends and family, not pumping enough in advance, or missing feedings and having a decrease in supply.
I think I need a drink...
Yes. Because my life does revolve around BFing right now... my LO stopped taking the bottle so I'm only nursing. To be honest I haven't tried very hard with the bottle because pumping was equally complicated. (I'd had a mini breakdown when we went somewhere and I forgot a key piece to the pump.) So now I've just resigned myself to the fact that my time is not my own. One thing I had to do was get DH to accept this too. We'd stop on a long drive to feed her and after 10 minutes he'd be starting up the car, like where do you think we're going! You may want to prepare whomever you're driving with that you can't be in a hurry!
I know! I hope my sister understands that we need to leave plenty of time for stops! I love him but don't exactly trust my 7 year old nephew to give her a bottle in the back in a pinch! My last road trip was with my mom in the back seat with Savannah (she was an ER nurse for 40 years) so I was okay with her giving a bottle while driving when we hit bad traffic.
Hand pump in the car, that will minimize some of the need to stop.
Every thing in my life revolves around feeding. Most the time I am ok with it. Other times it frustrates me. Especially when she has had one of her super long feeds that take almost an hour and then wants to eat an hour later. She still isn't great at taking a bottle but my husband has been having some luck with her in the evening. I am also getting a little better about carving out 10 minutes here and there at work to keep up with pumping.
I am worried about how the frozen milk will taste once unfrozen and I have such a huge frozen supply right now that we are planning on thawing a bag this weekend and testing it out. Hoping it tastes/smells ok!
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As for combining milk, as long as I label it as the oldest date, I will refrigerate the new and old, then combine and freeze.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
We bought Gerber rice cereal to give him. The dr seems to think he might be ready to introduce it into his diet. She said to give a teaspoon once or twice a day. Just seems really early to give him something like that.
Definitely to each their own, but I guess it is the swallowing part that worries me the most considering that my little one still chokes on his milk sometimes. He hasn't seemed to work out the little flipper thing in the back of his throat yet...
I forget- are you breastfeeding, bottle feeding o a mix of both? Because if you are bottle feeding maybe changing formula is a better option? What else did your doc say?
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
We have an appointment with another doctor but it isn't until Sept. 1st so we will have a think and more than likely wait until he is seen by that one.
Related: We gave him a bottle of breastmilk for the second time today (1st time was a couple of weeks ago and was a disaster), he gulped down the whole 4oz! No fussing, no problems. This was right after he fusses and refused my breast (I offered it first). At his next feeding I offered my breast again and he drank a little bit but ultimately fussed and wanted off. We gave him the bottle and he drank again, no issues.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
ETA: We actually never switched our twins out of size one nipples lol, they never complained.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Though if he wanted to he could suck it down quicker, we just try not to let him. It's like an adult scarfing a meal. You could scarf more food down In A quick amount of time but then you would get a stomach ache.
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Before throwing any milk out possibly consider donating it to your local milk bank. They do not care if it has high lipase at all. This milk is generally given to babies through a feeding tube so they do not mind the flavor. All of the nutrients are still there.
I'm going on a family vacation (DH and BIL are staying home) and am worried about logistics of the car ride with my niece and nephew and BFing. Then there's the wedding in September where we are spending 3 nights in Cape Cod. I'm not an anxious person normally but I am worried about BFing in front of friends and family, not pumping enough in advance, or missing feedings and having a decrease in supply.
I think I need a drink...
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
One thing I had to do was get DH to accept this too. We'd stop on a long drive to feed her and after 10 minutes he'd be starting up the car, like where do you think we're going! You may want to prepare whomever you're driving with that you can't be in a hurry!
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
Baby #2 Due 3/7/20
I am worried about how the frozen milk will taste once unfrozen and I have such a huge frozen supply right now that we are planning on thawing a bag this weekend and testing it out. Hoping it tastes/smells ok!