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Whats going on with him?!

LilMissLadybugLilMissLadybug member
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Last night my DS was up nursing every hour from 9p-7a and he has been very fussy all day. I feel like I have absolutely no milk today! Normally I can hear him gulp and swallow, today I haven't heard it very much when feeding him. I did pump twice the first time I got 1/2oz on each side, the 2nd time only a few drops. I'm taking fenugreek 3-4pills 3x a day. I had oatmeal twice today and I eat it every morning. The ONLY thing today that I've done different is this morning I did a 30 minute workout DVD. I haven't eaten anything spicey or different than normal. I'm getting so frustrated, and because I have to supplement with formula I am THISCLOSE to throwing in the towel. This has been a very hard, emotional few weeks dealing with my BFing problems and low supply. I wanted to go 6mos EBFing and that has already been screwed up by having to supplement. I am beyond frustrated. I am planning on calling the pediatric clinic in the morning and having his Dr write a script for a LC since that's the only way my insurance company will pay for it. Any ideas? Tips? I can't pump as often as I was told to (after every feeding) because he acts like he is still very hungry within 5mins of unlatching. He is never satisfied!!
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Re: Whats going on with him?!

  • cvincent0423cvincent0423
    definitely?see a LC. ?also, relax. ?stress can affect your supply. ?also, make sure you are eating well and drinking plenty of fluids and getting a lot of rest. ?i would lay off of the serious exercising for a while. ?a walk or something is fine but try not to over exert yourself.
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  • Blissful MeBlissful Me member
    I agree, see a LC for sure. Also relaxing is a major key! Stress can certainly affect your supply and your supply can dip for various reasons from time to time so it's probably nothing to be to worried about. A LC should be able to give you great help though, they're awesome! Don't throw in the towel just yet, those first couple months are the hardest so if you can just get past the hump you'll feel like a pro by the time you're done! I experience some issues like this at first too and only planned to go to 6 months but things went great and I was able to bf for 17 months!! It does get better!
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  • kate081206kate081206

    You also are very near the 6 week growth spurt.  My DS ate ALL the time and acted like he was always hungry during that week.  It was exhausting.  Make sure you keep nursing in the meantime and your supply will catch up! 

    It gets so much easier....I promise!

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  • julandjojulandjo member

    Here's an article that may help:  https://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html

    Can I ask why you're supplementing?  Was he not gaining weight?  Many times a pedi will tell you to supplement if baby is acting hungry, when in reality offering formula will contribute to a lowered supply.  I don't know your backstory, but why do you think you have a low supply?  If you're basing it on how much you can pump, that's really inaccurate (and freaks almost all moms out).  A pump will never get as much milk out as baby does.  I agree with pp that it sounds like the 6-wk growth spurt.

    I'm so sorry you're having such a time of this.  I know how frustrating it can be.  I spent the first 9 weeks of my son's life battling BF issues and multiple food protein intolerance... there were days he screamed 20 out of 24 hours.  I wanted to rip every hair out of my head!  Hang in there, and do what you need to survive!  (((hugs)))

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  • SarahMay77SarahMay77
    I've hit a wall today too.  My nipples hurt and I'm tired of being 100% responsible for all of the night feedings. I just told my husband that I'm giving up on cloth diapers until the number of feedings decreases. I just can't keep up with the laundry.  DD poops a ton!
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  • LilMissLadybugLilMissLadybug member
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    Here's an article that may help:  https://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html

    Can I ask why you're supplementing?  Was he not gaining weight?  Many times a pedi will tell you to supplement if baby is acting hungry, when in reality offering formula will contribute to a lowered supply.  I don't know your backstory, but why do you think you have a low supply?  If you're basing it on how much you can pump, that's really inaccurate (and freaks almost all moms out).  A pump will never get as much milk out as baby does.  I agree with pp that it sounds like the 6-wk growth spurt.

    I'm so sorry you're having such a time of this.  I know how frustrating it can be.  I spent the first 9 weeks of my son's life battling BF issues and multiple food protein intolerance... there were days he screamed 20 out of 24 hours.  I wanted to rip every hair out of my head!  Hang in there, and do what you need to survive!  (((hugs)))

    He lost 14oz and wasn't gaining it back so the pedi said I needed to supp. I'm hoping to wean from formula soon. It took over a week for my milk to come in as well. I emailed a LC earlier but haven't heard back, so I'm going to call the pedi and ask for a referral.

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    9/24/2011 Plymouth Firefighters 5k: 47:13
    11/12/2011 Diva Dash 5k: 45:45
    5/5/2012 STEM school 5k TBD Coming up in 2012:
    6/10/2012 Walk to Remember SIDS foundation 5k
    (in memory of a sweet baby boy)
    11/10/2012 Diva Dash 5k
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