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Is there any hope for me?

pinkle08pinkle08
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I have had almost no supply for the last month. E has been on mostly formula. At one point I was only getting droplets on the sides of the bottle at every pumping. E hasn't BF for over a month now. I want to know if anyone has gotten their LO to BF after this point? I think my supply would go back up easier if he would BF. I want to make it thru the flu season so badly. It is just so hard bc I could easy just not pump and probably dry up with not alot of discomfort. I am on Fenugreek drink tons of water and have done power pumping. Someone please give me so support and help.....I need it to keep going. I have gone to a LC and she wasn't much help I am thinking about going to a different one soon.
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Re: Is there any hope for me?

  • LyndsayQLyndsayQ
    Hang in there.  I can imagine its tough, but once you get through the flu season you'll know it was worth it.  Have you tried a LLL leader in your area?  Here is a link to nearby groups (I noticed you're in KS): https://www.llli.org/Web/Kansas.html G/L!!!
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    imageLyndsayQ:
    Hang in there.  I can imagine its tough, but once you get through the flu season you'll know it was worth it.  Have you tried a LLL leader in your area?  Here is a link to nearby groups (I noticed you're in KS): https://www.llli.org/Web/Kansas.html G/L!!!

    I have gone to the meetings when he was first born and I didn't have problems but I don't think I see eye to eye with those women. I may just have to give them another chance. They have all has 5 kids or more and have tons of advice. I will just have to ignore what they say about me giving formula but I really have no other option with how my supple is. I guess I was just hoping someone has been able to get their LO to breastfeed again after such a long time on the bottle.

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  • LyndsayQLyndsayQ

    Your LO may return to the bottle; they say to offer the breast first b/f the bottle. There have been several women on here that their LO has taken to the breast after months!  Keep trying, don't give up just yet.  My only suggestion is only give up when you know you've tried everything and won't feel guilty about it.  However, don't beat yourself up if it doesn't work out.  BF'ing isn't easy, so you're doing a great job by just even trying!  Here is a helpful link you might want to read: https://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/back-to-breast.html

    The LLL meetings can be a bit much, but don't let them worry you about supplementing formula.  Your LO has to eat!  Obviously their mindset is breast is best, but I don't think they believe in starving babies.  

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    imageLyndsayQ:

    Your LO may return to the bottle; they say to offer the breast first b/f the bottle. There have been several women on here that their LO has taken to the breast after months!  Keep trying, don't give up just yet.  My only suggestion is only give up when you know you've tried everything and won't feel guilty about it.  However, don't beat yourself up if it doesn't work out.  BF'ing isn't easy, so you're doing a great job by just even trying!  Here is a helpful link you might want to read: https://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/back-to-breast.html

    The LLL meetings can be a bit much, but don't let them worry you about supplementing formula.  Your LO has to eat!  Obviously their mindset is breast is best, but I don't think they believe in starving babies.  

    I have read almost everything on that website. I am going to call the LLL ladies tomorrow and see if I can meet with them sometime to work on this. I do offer the boob and he just cries and cries. I am getting him to take the bottle while I have my breast out and resting right next to him mouth by the bottle. 

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