So a few weeks ago LO went from three 4oz bottles a day at DC to four 5oz bottles. My stash is almost gone so today was our first day with supplementing. Just tried a little. She had one 3oz bottle of bm and then a 2oz bottle of formula. Apparently only ate about a half ounce of the formula. Kept gagging on it, crying and finally just fell asleep.
Awww. Poor baby. I hear you - DD went from the 12 oz to 20 oz over night. I'm still able to meet her demand, but can't freeze anything anymore.
I haven't supplemented, but from my understanding, you should try and mix the BM and formula together so she can get used to it. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
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Assuming that you have already checked with your ped about what type of formula to use for supplementing, I would try mixing together. That's what I have always done with my LO and we haven't had any issues.
Same thing happened to me. My LO wasnt happy with the formula at first got used to it quickly. I did not mix but that sounds like a good idea. You probably want to look at a formula that is specifically for supplimenting. Also expect changes to the poo as PP said. It's smellier and greener... Good luck!
Pedi gave me samples of enfamil for supplementing to try and that's what she had today... I've heard different brands taste different so sometimes it's good to just try a different brand if they are still resisting? Hoping she will just get used to it!! With my supply, pretty soon she's going to have to do one formula bottle so hopefully she'll catch on!
I started supplementing a little two weeks ago because I was having a hard time keeping up. My LO hasn't had a problem so far. I started by mixing it together and then now he will take a small bottle of formula after breast milk and he drinks it right down. I am using similac supplementing formula. Oddly enough, I started producing more milk when I finally gave in and supplemented. I think the pressure was off and I could relax a bit. He doesn't need much formula but I am happy to have that option available if I need it.
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Also expect changes to the poo as PP said. It's smellier and greener...
Good luck!
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