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How's breastfeeding going this week?
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
EBF, EP, supplementing?
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Raves and rants?
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
Anything else you want to share?
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
EBF, EP, supplementing?
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Raves and rants?
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
Anything else you want to share?
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Re: Breastfeeding check in
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
EBF, EP, supplementing?
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Beginning of 6 week growth spurt so he's doing great. Me a little frustrated
How old is LO ? 6 weeks next Monday
How long between feedings?barely 2 hours now.
EBF, EP, supplementing? EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Mostly during feedings when my 3 year kid has to go to the bathroom or wants a drink and I have to get up
Raves and rants?
When he's super tired he fights between breast and paci
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
No I usually run out real quick and leave him home with SO and a bottle
How old is LO ? How long between feedings? - This is where I get frustrated. LO is 4 weeks old yesterday. During the day she is pretty consistently eating 2-3 hours during the day. At night we get one 4 hour stretch after her bedtime feeding, and then its almost every hour for 2-3 hours, before the sun is up and she goes back to feeding once every 2-3 hours. I am one tired momma!
EBF, EP, supplementing? EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ? See my timing complaints above. I still haven't found a solution. Assistance welcomed!
Raves and rants? LO consistently fights going to sleep. Its like she is afraid of missing something.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO? I have breast fed a couple of times in my car before going in to places to run errands. There was the Walmart parking lot, at the high school baseball game parking lot and most recently last night in the Red Robin parking lot before grabbing a bite with a girlfriend.
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I think we are doing great! I feel more confident and i have started to understand when he is hungry and when he is full.
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
3 weeks old. At days he usually eats every 3 hours and at nights we have one long stretch of 5 hours and then every 3 again.
EBF, EP, supplementing?
EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Still trying to figure out how to stop excessive spit ups. I have now changed the position i hold him while he nurses and things are somewhat better.
Raves and rants?
Nop
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
The only place i nursed beside home is my parents house that feels just like my place so nothing special in this area yet!
Anything else you want to share?
I feel so proud that I can still EBF. I didnt think i could do it. You all keep me motivated! Keep up the good work girls!!!
2. 4 weeks 2.5-3 hours
3. EBF
4 &5. I am beginning to get sick of being the only one who is feeding DS. I know I could pump & bottle feed but I don't. MH has fed him once, but he could care less about doing it & honestly I'm not interested in the double work I feel it is.
6. I nursed at the doctors office but that's it. That's the only place we've left the house to go to. I'm not worried about NIP though as I did it with DS1.
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Good. After the first week we haven't had any issues except we need a shield due to flat nipples but that is a permanent thing
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
4 weeks tomorrow. 1.5-2 hours during the day and every 2 hours at night.
EBF, EP, supplementing? EBF except a bottle of formula every night so DH can feed him and I can stock up on frozen BM
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Just wishing he would go longer between feedings at night. He is getting so chunky so I know he could go a few extra hours
Raves and rants? Just tired.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO? Yep. I obviously try to feed before I go but there are plenty of times he needs to eat while I'm still out. I've fed at my in laws, several of my nephews baseball games, the car, the park
2. 2 weeks. About 2-3 hours.
3. Ebf. Just started pumping for a work stash but haven't introed the bottle yet.
4. I'm paranoid that as my supply is regulating I don't make enough milk since my boobs feel so floppy. I know LO is doing well with output and weight gain and I'm feeding on demand so I should chill. But I can't help but have that fear in the back of my head.
5. I love doing this the second time around. I like not feeling so confused about how to do everything. It's nice to already have a system down for feeding / pumping.
6. Just at the pediatrician's office.
7. Nope!
2. She'll be a month on Sunday. Every 2-3 during day. 3-4 at night.
3. EBF
4. I started pumping after my morning feed to start my stash and so DH can into a bottle next week. Then I felt like LO was hungry an hour later and I didn't have enough milk for her. I was upset. But she calmed abc fell asleep and 2 hrs later we were back on track.
5. Rant: I'm tired and can't wait for longer night stretches. Rave: I finally am feeling more comfortable and confident in BF and with being more active w her.
6. My first time was today at a BF support / social group. LO and I did so well! Was so proud.
Interesting. I've been EPing since we left the hospital (did the same with DD for 16.5 months), DS is 6 1/2 weeks old and yesterday he was really fussy and upset while I was trying to pump, so I picked him up and thought "what the hell.." and brought him up and he latched right on! It was perfect, it didn't hurt a bit, and he stayed on for a good 5-10 minutes or so until he fell asleep. Must have had about 2 ounces (because I got that much less from that side when I finished pumping).
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
6 1/2 weeks.. 2-3 hours during the day usually, 5-7 at night.
EBF, EP, supplementing?
EPing (with a dash of nursing now I guess?)
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
No real challenges this week.
Raves and rants?
Just the whole, unexpected perfect nursing session I guess.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
No, I EP so it's all in bottles anyway.
Anything else you want to share?
EP numbers! I've pumped 13.2 gallons (1,689.6 oz) of BM in 6 1/2 weeks. DS has eaten 7.5 gallons (960 oz) of BM. That means I have 5.7 gallons (729.6 oz) of BM in the freezer (minus whatever has been tossed). That also means I've expended about 33,792 calories in BM production.
I understand keeping track of it like this probably makes me crazy.
I so wish I would have had this app on my phone sooner with her.
- pretty well. Earlier this week I would have said fantastic but the past couple days have been a little frustrating since DD keeps throwing fits and popping off and stretching my nipple out. I have no idea why either.
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
- 3 weeks today! Usually about 90 minutes; 2 hrs if I'm lucky. That's around the clock too!
EBF, EP, supplementing?
- EBP
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
- DD is going thru a growth spurt and she's been doing this thing the past couple days where she pulls at my nipple and pops off but then furiously tries to get back on, multiple times in a row, and this especially happens at night (like right now). She also screams. I think it might be gas; I hope it isn't reflux. I have no idea how to know if it's because I have OALD or some other supply issue. I think I'm going to call a LC BC it is frustrating for both of us.
Raves and rants?
- Aside from above rant, nope. I think I have a good supply which seems to be keeping up with her constant feeding, so I guess that is a rave.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
- So far I've nursed her in the pediatrician's office and the lobby lounge of our condo building (though it's sort of a separate area and nobody saw me that I know of so not sure that one counts).
Anything else you want to share?
- Growth spurts are hard!
Good, started pumping and freezing.
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
3 weeks. About 3 hours, longer overnight.
EBF, EP, supplementing?
EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find?
My toddler. I feel bad for her because when I am nursing I can't let her interact with us like she wants too.
Raves and rants?
I am no longer needing lanolin or the other annoying beginning things. I am remembering how much easier it gets as time passes.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
Yup, during dinner on Monday at a pizza joint. It was NBD, but I wish I had had my MBF.
Anything else you want to share?
2. 3 weeks. On demand which turns out to be every 2-3 hours with lots of cluster feeding in the evening. We usually get one 4-5 hour stretch at night.
3. EBF and some pumped bottles.
4. I started pumping about a week ago. I was scared to death of that thing. I've done it a half dozen times by now and feel more confident about pumping. I even have 10 oz in the freezer and a few in the fridge
5. Started the 3 week growth spurt. Dd is constantly at the boob. That's a rant btw. Rave would be that I'm really proud of myself for breast feeding. I was always more scared of that than the actual giving birth part.
6. Yes, DH, sister and SIL were out for brunch and I nursed DD at the table. It was pretty easy.
7. I got my Brest Friend in the mail....why didn't I have this 3 weeks ago?!
Just getting better and better!
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
She's 3 weeks old, she goes 2-4 hours during the day, about 15 minutes in the evenings, ha! But typically 6+ hour stretches at night.
EBF, EP, supplementing?
EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
OALD and over supply lefty have been choking the poor girl out. Every day and a half ish I have to pump it because she can't keep up to that side and I'm not messing with engorgement over and over. Next week I start teaching classes again so DH will need pumped milk a few nights a week anyway. I started my stash.
Raves and rants?
Rant-Lefty is trying to kill her with over supply and OALD
Rave-lefty pumpes 4-5 oz in 5 minutes and righty makes enough to keep we full and gaining all on it's own.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
Yep, all over the place, mall, coffee shop, car show, you know...
Anything else you want to share?
Keep up the good work ladies!
So much better! Finally!
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
7 weeks. Goes every two hours or less during the day and 6 or 7 hours at night.
EBF, EP, supplementing?
EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Baby only poops every four or five days and by the end gets so so so uncomfortable and fussy. No solutions - though we have tried pressing his legs to his chest and that seems to help?
Raves and rants?
Rant - BF at a grad party last week and people acted like I had a disease. It was obnoxious. I can talk and feed my kid at the same time. And I used a cover, so it's not like people were even seeing anything.
Rave - more sleep at night means a much happier mama.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
Every day almost. Parks, library, the zoo. Wherever I am with DS1.
Anything else you want to share?
My toddler bugs me constantly while I'm nursing and I get very resentful. I want him to leave me alone. I give him so much attention already - nursing time is the baby's time. He has taken to climbing up behind me on the couch and messing with my hair or jewelry. Gah.
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Thanks for sharing! I have tried that a couple times, with limited success. Glad to know I'm not alone - thanks for the tip!
2. 4 weeks, 2-3 hours
3. BF, pumping and formula.
4. Trying to find a balance of how much to feed DS. Too little, he's fussy. Too much, he pukes. He'll eat whatever is there so it's not like he stops when he's full.
5. Rant - feeding is taking an hour if I BF. He's not efficient and he doesn't seem to get enough so then he needs a bottle. Even pumping takes 45 minutes.
6. Haven't NIP yet.
Pretty good, cluster feeding is a little better this week.
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
3 weeks 5 days, 2-3 hours during the day, typically more frequently in the morning and early evenings. One 4-6 hour stretch at night, and then a 3 hour after that.
EBF, EP, supplementing?
EBF plus pumping and building a stash, usually one or two bottles of breast milk a day
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
He gets really cranky from 7-9ish or whenever he falls asleep in that time frame. Sometimes he acts hungry, latches on, but then pulls off and screams. I have never had issues with strong letdown or running out of milk so not sure why he does this. It is really frustrating to deal with an unhappy screaming baby for several hours, but I am thankful for the long stretch I get at night.
Raves and rants?
My Aunt made comments at the restaurant about me nursing without a cover, said it was one thing at the park but another at a place with kids around (even though a child walked past me while I was nursing in the park and asked me the baby's name). She rolled her eyes at me when I said I didn't need to cover up and then tried to get DH to lean forward to block me from anyone's view, and I had very little exposed. It was pretty frustrating to deal with family putting me down for NIP, at least my DH is supportive.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
Tried for the first time this week, once at a Renaissance fair in a stadium with a nursing cover, but I really hate using them and have a hard time with them. So I went without at the park this week and then again at a restaurant. I just wore a tank under my shirt so my belly wasn't exposed.
Anything else you want to share?
I am pleased I got over my fear of BF in public, now I will just have to get used to doing it at home with my FIL around since the in laws are getting here tomorrow!
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These check-ins are very helpful to me in setting expectations based on my LO's age. Thank you all for sharing.
How's breastfeeding going this week? I feel like we've hit a rough patch. See above.
How old is LO ? How long between feedings? 2 1/2 weeks. It's sporadic... sometimes it will be up to 3 hours, other times, it is 45 minutes. It's making it really hard to know if he is fussy or hungry, so when in doubt, I offer boob.
EBF, EP, supplementing? EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
I was having a problem with OALD on the right side, but it seems a bit better. I was side-lying to resolve that, but I think that contributed to his gassiness & spit-up problem, so now I'm using the cross-cradle again, being sure to keep his head elevated and then keeping him upright for a bit after feeding. I'm also using block feeding to make sure he's getting enough of the hind milk.
Raves and rants?
Rant - having one of those days where I feel like I'm just not good at this mom stuff.
Rave - when BF is good, it is so good. I really do love the connection and how easy it is to satisfy him (again, when he is not fussing with it).
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO?
In the pedi's office was the first time and I tried to use a blanket, but it was awkward. I also fed in the grocery store parking lot and that was fine.
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Granted I worry at times. But by yhe time he gets weighed and shocks us every time by how much he's gained.
If he's around 6-7 weeks he could be spurting if your noticing an increase in wanting to eat. DS just went through it and gained over 3 oz in 2 days.
N/A.. EPing
How old is LO ? How long between feedings?
4 weeks tomorrow. As of recently ~2-3 hours (was 1.5 for a day or so)
EBF, EP, supplementing? EP
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Supply decreased possibly due to too much time between pump sessions. Thawed some milk while I replenished stash w more frequent pumping.
Also, fishy smelling thawed milk is ok and prob due to supplement. I'm going to stop or alternate DHA supp. Baby drank the milk (cold) successfully though
Raves and rants?
Pumping all the time makes me feel trapped, and it's harder to do things even when others have the baby.
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO? N/A
Anything else you want to share?
Motherhood is delightful despite the difficulties. It's ok not to feel amazing all the time. It's hard. I've been struggling with trapped feeling, boredom, and anxiety. After seeing another thread, I'm glad I'm not alone.
I was contemplating supplementing with formula but scared it would make me want to stop nursing. So I stepped up nursing and pumping and we nailed it!
LO is 6 weeks old. I pump twice a day, yielding about 6 ounces. I give him 2.5 ounces prior to bed just before his last nursing session.
I nursed in my hair salon today. Success!
These are my answers all jumbled into one.
So-so. Good feeds and bad feeds.
2 weeks today. 30 min to 3-4 hours if she's asleep.
EBF plus pumping because of early weight gain issue. Giving one bottle (1oz) of pumped milk after each feed (reducing by one daily at this point).
She's seriously struggling with the nipple shield and I'm seriously struggling without it. Tonight she's been on/off for the last 3 hours and won't go down. I can't seem to make her happy right now and that's really difficult.
I wish I could stop using the shield
Only at the doctors office.
No complaints
How old is LO ? How long between feedings? 1 month some feedings are 2-3 hours
EBF, EP, supplementing? EBF
What challenges have you had this week, what solutions did you find ?
Sore nipples a cause he sucks like a Hoover and we both get lazy with latch in the middle of the night.
Raves and rants? Starte giving a bottle once a day and he sleeps for 5-6 hours afterward! Woohoo
Have you tried nursing in public yet, where have you fed LO? Yes at the doctors office. Just bought an udder cover so we can go to the park and if can not have anxiety of a possible crying baby.
Good luck!
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Since this is still happening though I have not yet tried pumping or a pacifier, since I am not confident that BF is "well established".