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LJR 84
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Anyone successfully breastfeed #2 after having trouble with #1?
LJR 84
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I really want to EBF this time. DD had major latch issues and I was eventually told to go home and pump, which resulted in EP'ing for about 8 weeks. (Until I returned to work). I wasn't terribly upset that it didn't work out with DD, but looking back I wish things would have worked out differently.
I plan on SAH after this baby is born, so EBF long term is a bit more realistic for me this time.
Anyone have any experiences/suggestions?
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Re: Anyone successfully breastfeed #2 after having trouble with #1?
Thanks! I'll head on over.
My milk never came in after #1 and unfortunately had the same issues with #2 so I was never able to succesfully BF.
However, the LC at the hospital advised that after every feeding to pump for 10 minutes to try to get my milk to come in. I was also advised to make sure I was eating enough calories/drinking enough water. I did try fenugreek with my first, as well as steel cut oatmeal. You can google fenugreek to get the exact dosing.
People not producing BM is pretty rare, so chances are you will be more succesful in your second attempt.
GL!
I had to stop BF #1 for almost the same reasons as you. #2 had latch issues, but it was being solved with the help of a shield. It was much easier with him because DD never latched. ever. However, it didn't work out with DS because I couldn't keep up with the demand and also watch DD. They are 18 months apart and she would try and get into EVERYTHING as soon as she saw me tied down to BF.
I will wait longer between #2 and #3 so that the older ones are more self sufficient and will allow me the time it will take to establish a good EBF routine.
1st pregnancy: m/c began 1/12/09 d&c 1/13/09 8wks. Baby stopped growing at about 6wks.
Delaney: Born 10/15/09
Gavin: Born 4/8/11
Baby #3: due July 10, 2014
Yup!
Cole latched once great, and after the pacifier, never again. I pumped for 3 weeks, ended up with a clogged duct in the left, mastitis in the right, and a baby that couldn't have lactose - still can't, and drinks rice milk!
Owen however, has a great latch. I refused the pacifier this time, convinced it was the devil - after 2 hours of straight nursing, I caved - and he's not had a single issue. We bottle feed, breastfeed, use the pacifier, and can even switch up bottles between wide and regular. He is extremely flexible. He however, is also having problems with lactose. I cut out dairy, but it doesn't seem to be enough. I am slowly weaning him and have added in lactose free formula, hoping I won't have to wean him completely.
She may come post here, but I have a very good friend who had major issues with #1 and had a low supply, low weight gain etc...she stopped at 7 wks. then with #2 she had a preemie and STILL made it through. She was more confident as a second time mom. I believe the second time, she had more support. She currently has an addicted little nursling who is 10 months old. She struggled with low supply this time as well, but she made it through that and other issues. I am very proud of her for achieving what she wanted, which was to EBF this time.
Try to surround yourself with people who are positive and encouraging about it. Try to go to LLL mtgs and hospital BFing groups. Get an LC's number at the hospital and get a good pump in case you need to pump after nursing to up supply. Take it one feeding at a time and dont be so hard on yourself.
GL!!!
With DD#1 I had some MAJOR stress in my life at the time and never seemed to produce enough for her, especially after going back to work. I never seemed to be able to pump more than 2 ounces total. By 2 months I was supplementing with formula and by 3 months she was just being FF.
DD#2 has been a COMPLETELY different story. I dont have the stress of last time and i'm taking a longer leave. After I go back to work I will be working less hours, which I believe will help alot. As for pumping this time, I get 4 ounces per breast so I have been able to start a good stash for when I go back to work. DD#2 is a total chunker this time too so i know shes getting what she needs.
Yes, me! I EP'ed for DS#1 for six months. He was in the NICU and once home I couldn't get him to latch. I gave up thinking that after two weeks of bottles in the hospital that he wouldn't be able to.
This time, DS was in the NICU as well so also started with one week of bottles. However, I was determined to give it my all so after struggling on my own at home to get him on, I went to see a lactation consultant. BEST THING I EVER DID!! That was when he was almost 3 weeks old so he was on bottles for that long, and I successfully got him over to the boob. He's been EBF ever since. I wanted it so badly that I'm so happy it worked out for us. My greatest advice is not to give up easily...that babies who have had a bottle can still get on over, and to see a LC if you are having issues.
GL!