Thanks for the support, ladies! Haha. I don't even know how it ended up being my job! None of my close friends were there, more like fringe friends. We have a wedding the end of July where I fully intend to make up for it!!!
Last night while I was sitting outside trying to get the skunk smell out of my dog before letting him in the house, I apparently got attacked by mosquitoes. I have at least 5 giant bites and they itch so flipping bad. I just want to scratch so bad.
Antiperspirant deodorant on them wait 5 minutes and the itch is gone.
@lalaith50 thanks for the link! I have looked at that site before but there are a number of interesting articles related to our issue that I haven't read. Apparently LOs weight went from 11th percentile at 2 months to 3rd percentile at 3 months. I had no idea. He is a super content baby, STTN, has met all the developmental milestones. He didn't poop everyday but I figured it was a family thing since my daughter and myself have issues in that area. I'm just sad that my dream of EBF is looking like it's over. But maybe there is some info on that site that can help
It's bizarre to me that he'd suggest you jump right to supplementing without trying other interventions first to increase your supply.
If EBF is important to you get a second opinion and see an LC.
I feel like for some reason every medical professional in this city pushes formula over breastfeeding. It starts from day one in the hospital they try to convince you to give formula even trying to send home samples when you say you want to EBF. The drs in town are no better suggesting formula supplement all the time. And I'm not the only one to say that. I've had friends and family say the same thing about different drs. I did talk to a LC but her only suggestion was domperidone and I'm nervous about talking a prescription and about possible side effects. I don't know I guess I just don't understand how a super happy, always content baby who STTN is "starving".
It's bizarre to me that he'd suggest you jump right to supplementing without trying other interventions first to increase your supply.
If EBF is important to you get a second opinion and see an LC.
I feel like for some reason every medical professional in this city pushes formula over breastfeeding. It starts from day one in the hospital they try to convince you to give formula even trying to send home samples when you say you want to EBF. The drs in town are no better suggesting formula supplement all the time. And I'm not the only one to say that. I've had friends and family say the same thing about different drs. I did talk to a LC but her only suggestion was domperidone and I'm nervous about talking a prescription and about possible side effects. I don't know I guess I just don't understand how a super happy, always content baby who STTN is "starving".
wow my hospital encouraged EBF for minimum of 6 weeks because of the health benefits. Crazy to think others wouldn't
You should find an IBCLC certified lc, mine spent a lot of time with me and helped me supplement in a way that worked for me. I did (and still do) use formula but what we did is perfectly fine with expressed milk. I personally would be concerned with that shift in weight and I know that a good lc would help.
Also, I thought I had a content good natured baby but my lc said it was a lack of energy that caused the behavior. Once I got him fed more and consistently he was up more often and demanding food. She did it was common for people to think that they just had good babies but they needed more nutrition.
I definitely think if you want to continue with BM you can!
March 2014 February Siggy Challenge: Third Trimester Feelings
So, I get to work today, and all of the stuff that I use for my boys is nowhere to be found. I am extremely thankful that I get to bring the twins to work with me, but, how can I be expected to care for their 4 year old when there's nowhere for my boys to nap?
@mselliott08 have you talked with your employer about a raise yet, how did it go?
@lincbeesmom thanks! I'm just feeling frustrated I guess.
Hope your little one starts sleeping better soon for you, my twins were terrible sleepers until 7 months old, then it luckily got better. I only mentioned the STTN to show how content he is vs waking up cause he is hungry (which he did during his 6 and 12 week growth spurts).
Re: BF Monday
Dd slept like complete shit last night! Hoping so hard for a better night!!
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Antiperspirant deodorant on them wait 5 minutes and the itch is gone.
That's pretty cool but than again I have never seen a wild skunk or smelled one
That's pretty cool but than again I have never seen a wild skunk or smelled one
How have you gotten this far in life and NOT seen a wild skunk?
If EBF is important to you get a second opinion and see an LC.
You should find an IBCLC certified lc, mine spent a lot of time with me and helped me supplement in a way that worked for me. I did (and still do) use formula but what we did is perfectly fine with expressed milk. I personally would be concerned with that shift in weight and I know that a good lc would help.
Also, I thought I had a content good natured baby but my lc said it was a lack of energy that caused the behavior. Once I got him fed more and consistently he was up more often and demanding food. She did it was common for people to think that they just had good babies but they needed more nutrition.
I definitely think if you want to continue with BM you can!
Hope your little one starts sleeping better soon for you, my twins were terrible sleepers until 7 months old, then it luckily got better. I only mentioned the STTN to show how content he is vs waking up cause he is hungry (which he did during his 6 and 12 week growth spurts).