So I'm going to start supplementing with formula, just one bottle before bed I think. I've been putting it off for a while because I've felt guilty even thinking about it, but I think I need to for my sanity. I just feel like my whole life revolves around nursing and pumping and stressing about whether LO is getting enough. He is still waking up every 2 hours at night so if we starting supplementing DH could feed him one of those times and I could get a few hours of sleep. Anyway.. I don't even know where to start when buying formula. Is there a brand that you ladies think would be best to start with? I didn't mean for this to turn into a novel... Sorry!
UPDATE:
I remembered we still had a box of two different kinds of formula from Gerber that we got in the mail a few months back, so we tried a bottle of that before bed. I had DH give it to him while I pumped. LO kind of paused after the first gulp but then must have decided he was okay with it because he proceeded to drink 5.5 oz before we stopped him! No adverse effects from it that we've noticed yet.
Re: **UPDATE**Formula: Where do I start?
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Also, remember, baby's poop will change. Do not freak out. Expect a peanut butter consistency, and more smelly. Baby might also get a bit constipated at first. Also, keep gas drops on hand in case of a small tummy ache.
If you're looking for an organic, I think Baby's Only is about the best. Someone here posted a link that compares the various organics and that one by far is the best one. I wish I could find that link. Have to order it online though. LO likes the taste and he is super picky about formula.
Anyhow, we just used tap water when we supplemented. If you live in a city that has decent water it's probably fine. If you have well-water, might want to think about bottled. And agree with PPs, don't buy a lot until you know it's something they will like as they might not like the taste and you might have to play around with different brands.
And I'm sure you already know this, but if you don't pump to replace the formula feeding your supply will go down, then you need more formula, etc. Can be a bit of a slippery slope and you can end up EFF quickly. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
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Did you see a difference in his sleep??
"Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it the more it will elude you but if u turn your attention to other things it will come & sit softly on your shoulder."
BFP! 04/26/11 - DS born 12/28/11 - BFP #2! 04/02/13 - DD born 12/11/13 -
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