Supplementing mama's

Re: Supplementing mama's

• LaNorte member

  July 2014

  Here is what I did at first (per my doc's instructions): BF, then if LO is still showing hunger signs give 1-2 ounces of formula or pumped milk, then pump an hour later. I did this for about 2 weeks before LO only showed hunger signs after 1-2 feedings each day instead of every single one like he was before. I stopped doing the pumping after every feeding around that time too, and now only pump after his first and last feed of the day. So now, about 2 months after starting the supplementing, it's hit or miss - some days he goes without any supplement (or goes for days at a time) and some days he takes around 4-6 ounces throughout the day.

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• zoopsiedaisy member

  July 2014

  Not trying to hijack...but I am starting to supplement some and now I'm not sure what to do about the vitamin D drops. Do you give them or is that part of the formula?

  

  
  

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• LaNorte member

  July 2014

  No d drops here either, doc said not to worry in the summer.

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• livin541 member

  July 2014

  We supplement as well, usually about 2-3 oz each day. I usually do it during one of the last feelings of the day, although there are times he doesn't act hungry so I just follow his cues. I also try to pump before I go to bed, about 2-3 hours after his last feeding.

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• thejewelster member

  July 2014

  Thank you ladies! I just tried a mix of formula & breastmilk and he drank 1.5oz. Clearly he needs/wants the extra milk. I guess the pump and I will become good friends!!

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