BFing check in

WearingRed · December 2012

Well how's it going? Any changes? And issues we could help with?
GTKY: what is your favorite time of year? And what are you looking forward to doing with Lo during this time of year?

For us bf is going great other than the jaundice and stupid MIL who thinks I am hurting my son by not giving him water. Ugh! Changes I am get 4 or 5 hours of sleep once a night. But I am still nursing ever hour and a half all day and ever hour right before bed. As far as problems I would love some ideas to get our families off my back about his slight jaundice. I am sick of having it out over something that's not a big issues but I hurts my feeling that my family thinks I am going to do something that could even possibly hurt my child.
Ok ladies on to you gals.

Scooby2358 · December 2012

WearingRed:
Well how's it going? Any changes? And issues we could help with? GTKY: what is your favorite time of year? And what are you looking forward to doing with Lo during this time of year? For us bf is going great other than the jaundice and stupid MIL who thinks I am hurting my son by not giving him water. Ugh! Changes I am get 4 or 5 hours of sleep once a night. But I am still nursing ever hour and a half all day and ever hour right before bed. As far as problems I would love some ideas to get our families off my back about his slight jaundice. I am sick of having it out over something that's not a big issues but I hurts my feeling that my family thinks I am going to do something that could even possibly hurt my child. Ok ladies on to you gals.

I'm really sorry you're dealing with this. Could your pedi be helpful here? It might help to add a little extra weight to your explanations if you say "Our pediatrician thinks....". Not that you SHOULD have to do this, by any means, but given the attitudes you're dealing with, I say whatever gets them off your back is fair play.

Scooby2358 · December 2012

BFing is going great. The green poops have resolved, DS is happy and growing, and I couldn't be more thankful that it is going so well. Last week DS went to daycare 2 days, and I pumped enough to cover his bottles plus some extra each day, so that's a big relief. I'm using only frozen stash milk for his 2 days at daycare - I figured, it's only 3-4 bottles, twice a week, and it's really our only opportunity to rotate the freezer stash.

Speaking of the freezer stash - as I posted earlier, I have had no takers for my offer of donated breastmilk. I found it much more upsetting than I had expected (I realize I was being unreasonable) but your responses really helped, and DH also talked me down. I think I'm back to being at peace with my decision to stay on meds for now. I'll just take over more of the freezer, and DS will eventually be having breastmilk on his Cheerios.

A somewhat funny story I'm sure pumping mamas will relate to - my first day back in the office, I was putting milk away from my last pumping and realized I had brought enough bottles, but I had forgotten covers for them! I had my pump parts and bottles scattered all over the break room counter, trying to find covers in there somewhere, and two of my coworkers were looking at me like I was crazy. One of them suggested using a water bottle, so I ran downstairs to the cafe for a bottle of water, drank it, and poured the milk into it. Five ounces of milk saved from being poured down the drain!

GTKY: Spring is my favorite - I can't wait until the days are longer, I'm feeling happier, and the kids and I can spend more time outside. We get spring fever big time in this house.

Ladiebug710 · December 2012

BF is going well, I'm getting bored with the pump, and work has been so busy I've been cutting sessions short. I did start to notice a slight decrease in supply so I've made myself sit with the clock for 15 minutes, and all is well again.

I'm still having issues with a lack of support from DH. It is getting harder and harder for me to burp LO, and if I don't get it out- he spits up. No problem for him, there is no sign of discomfort when he does it, so I don't think it is reflux, but DH thinks I am over feeding him. I try to explain that I can't overfeed him at the breast- DS is free to detach at any time, but he still wants to switch to bottles so we can measure his intake (bottles which I will have to wash).

GTKY: Definitely summertime. I love the sunshine, and I was a total pool rat as a kid so I can't wait to go swimming with LO. I found some baby swim classes, but he has to be six months old, and I already feel like I am counting down the days!

hopingwaiting · December 2012

BFing is going well. At some point I should pump a little to give myself some more flexibility about being away from LO.

I love spring and outdoors activities.

ellebelle2384 · December 2012

Hi ladies. I'm back on the Fenugreek to get the supply back up but now that I'm on that again my supply is doing okay. We're very close to making a year now and I will stop pumping at work in two weeks. I've been bringing my pump to work with me since DD was 7.5 weeks old, so it will definitely be strange when I don't bring it anymore.

GTKY: Definitely spring. Not too hot and humid yet, but lots of pretty flowers etc. and more sunlight during the day.

tetiananina · December 2012

I was nervous about BFing since we had to introduce a bottle at first. My milk didn't come in for 5 days, DS blood sugar was low and while at the hospital I had 2 options give him formula of risk him going to NICU. I opted on formula. Once my milk came in DS has only got BM. His sucking skills improved this past week and we are officially blessed he will take either the breast or bottle. Right now while DH has been home it's more bottle than breast so I can sleep too. But once he goes back to work we will do more breast. I am pumping every 3 hours and have a hefty freezer supply. I'm not sure what's a lot and to me it's never enough. My average pumping is about 57 ounces. Last night our power went out from 510 and I woke up to pump at 450. I hadn't pumped since 1. I wasn't able to pump til 10. I had nursed DS and still pumped over 10 ounces. I've never been in so much pain. I'm going to buy a car adapter so if this happens again I can go in the car and pump.

GTKY: winter/fall is my favorite time of the year. I love the cooler weather. I'm in Houston Texas so we really don't get cool weather but I wish we did. I love football and fall/winter activities. Plus my birthday, DH and DS bday all fall in this time.

bmv1980 · December 2012

BFing is going great! I went back to work this week, and have been stressed about DH giving her too much BM. The first day I was only gone for 3 hours and he gave her 7 oz! Anyway, he's learning other ways to soothe and occupy DD. I also have decided to make the bags and bottles 3oz instead of 4. Seems to be working so far.

Gtky. I like fall and spring a lot. Not too hot or cold. I do look forward to swimming once the weather gets warmer.

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