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I hate my boobs... they just can't keep up.

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My little man is having a growth spurt and my boobs can't keep up with him. They've barely kept up with him since the beginning and I've been supplementing since the beginning. Last week we were down to only supplementing him with 2 oz at his supper-time feeding when he's the fussiest. Well surprise... this week he's been fussing SO BAD in morning and afternoon and night. I've figured out that when he's fussing badly my boobs HAVE NO MILK LEFT and even when I get additional let downs it's not enough for him. I was so close to EBF when now I have to supplement him 3 times a day with 3 oz. I'm BFing in between and right before and after his supplement, as well. I honestly don't know what to do. I feel so sad because I love breastfeeding him and he loves it too (he'll occasionally stop, un-latch himself, look up at me and smile as if saying "everything's going to be OK, mom!". Sad 

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Re: I hate my boobs... they just can't keep up.

  • ladyalmalthealadyalmalthea
    imageHailsLyrics:

     he'll occasionally stop, un-latch himself, look up at me and smile as if saying "everything's going to be OK, mom!"

    It will! There were so many growth spurts in the beginning, and I defintely had to suppliment some too. Even if you continue to need to suppliment, you are doing so much and, as you say, your son loves you for what you are doing.

    Don't let it stress you out! You're doing a good job. Drink lots of water, I always had dry lips from not drinking enough, and remember, even if you want to do more, you are already doing more than what some moms can or choose to give.

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  • MCC1010MCC1010 member
    Remember to stay hydrated. If I don't drink enough fluids I produce a lot less milk. It sounds silly but it really does make a difference! I was told to pump after a feeding for 5 - 10 minutes to stimulate your body to produce more milk. Hang in there. The growth spurts are painful to your breast.
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  • StephE623StephE623 member
    I'm sorry you are going through this. Just keep reminding yourself that you are doing a good job and that breastfeeding is hard. You are doing a wonderful job!
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