New to this feed (no pun intended, ha!). Still dealing with my happy spitter who is huge, gaining weight like a champ, but still spits up sometimes huge amounts at almost every feed. We're at 16 weeks, hopefully some improvement will come soon. Currently on a dairy free diet which I'm not convinced is actually helping (until I "test him" by eating ice cream and LO vomits even more than normal for a full day or so). Le sigh.
@emcnmla2015 have you tried dairy and soy free? My ped said a lot of kids who have dairy issues also have soy issues, Whomp whomp. Might be something to try for 2 weeks. . . .Although I really hope that is not the issue for you, because there is soy in everything
17 weeks and dude is pounding 40 ounces a day. Seems like a lot to me!
Has the doctor said you can introduce cereal yet? My doc said anywhere between 4-6months. The main indication that they are ready is the signs they are never full. Perhaps it's that?
Very proud of myself... Still breastfeeding. I almost wish I would have done it with the other two. We have introduced cereal to little man. Our pediatrician said that either 13 lbs or 6 months.... And since he was 13 lbs at 2.5 months, we began at the end of September... He seems fuller and it's only in the morning as his breakfast... He loves he spoon... Lol
14.5 weeks, still nursing every two hours. Day & night. We gave him a bottle twice, once he back only 1oz in an hour. And when he eats, it's often only for 5 minutes or so. So i think I have a grazer. He's gaining weight and going through diapers like a champ (we think he's about 15/16 lbs now), so I don't think he's still hungry.
I also have a very fast letdown, he isn't choking like he use too (thankfully, that was painful) and he isn't having tummy aches anymore, but it makes for lots of burping time needed afterwards.
I've loved EBF, but he could start eating every 2.5-3 hours anytime now! I'm ready! XD
Still EBF my baby girl. She eats both sides about every 3 hours during the day and then just once from 10pm to 8am. I cluster feed her in the evenings before putting her to bed for the night. (She'll eat up to 3 times in a span of 3 hours.) She is a big girl... Weighed almost 15 pounds at her 2 month checkup. I'm curious to see what she'll weigh at her 4 month next week! I'm pretty sure her doctor will suggest starting her on cereal. I think she's ready, she watches us so closely when we eat. I can tell she wants to eat our food! Lol.
ETA: she refuses to take a bottle. I've wasted so much pumped milk trying to get her to eat from a bottle. I feel like we've tried everything... The most frustrating thing about it is that I can't get away from the house without her for more than a couple of hours!
Still EBF at 16 weeks. I'm starting to feel like I'm ready to be done at 6 months though...at least exclusively. We'll see. My initial goal was 6 weeks, then 3 months, and now it's 6 months. My son is huge! We go for his four month in 2 weeks, but he weighed almost 18 lbs at 3 months.
17 weeks and dude is pounding 40 ounces a day. Seems like a lot to me!
Has the doctor said you can introduce cereal yet? My doc said anywhere between 4-6months. The main indication that they are ready is the signs they are never full. Perhaps it's that?
His formula has added rice starch for his reflux. His 4 month appt is next week and I plan to discuss food with the doc. We started our daughter on puréed food at 5 months so I know we are getting close. He's just a porker!
I'm EBF for over a month now. I'm beyond excited that I'm able to do it this time. I tried for the second time to give her a bottle. I had some success this morning. It wasn't pretty or fast, but she did take 1/2 oz. That's a win in my book. Hoping to get her more comfortable with it so I can leave the house without her for more than a couple hours.
@MurLindzz my lo was a grazer, still kind of is but she will at least take 3 good meals a day. And wait longer between feeds, it was almost every hour and a half she was awake. All this happened around 3 months when she decided to change it on her own. I don't ebf but I do pump so it probably isn't as exhausting as bf every 2 hrs. Hang in there.
So my 15 week old has been EBF from the beginning, but over the past week we've been struggling with latching. He will pull off over and over again and then just totally lose it and start screaming. Sometimes I end up giving him a bottle of pumped milk just so he eats, other times, I calm him down, wait a little bit and try again. Has anyone else had this issue? I feel like he's frustrated that it's not coming out fast enough. I'm not sure if he's getting enough or if my supply isn't what it used to be, or if he's just impatient.
Pumping while I'm at work actually helps with my clogged ducts. She's just not emptying me well on the right side, leading to the clogged ducts. So im back at work and pumping to empty which helps! she still flails about while feeding. Today when I picked her up from daycare I hadn't breastfed her in over 24 hours and she was like FINALLY and fed really well.
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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So my 15 week old has been EBF from the beginning, but over the past week we've been struggling with latching. He will pull off over and over again and then just totally lose it and start screaming. Sometimes I end up giving him a bottle of pumped milk just so he eats, other times, I calm him down, wait a little bit and try again. Has anyone else had this issue? I feel like he's frustrated that it's not coming out fast enough. I'm not sure if he's getting enough or if my supply isn't what it used to be, or if he's just impatient.
I was just reading the wonder weeks book today chapter 6, week 19. LO is 17 weeks and has been having similar issues for a few weeks now and is getting ready to leap. Hope this info helps! The whole chapter had great info!
Broken boob (left) is drying up. Yesterday the only time it had anything worth thinking about in it was first thing in the morning, and the rest of the day once he started to feed on that side he would only last maybe 5 minutes (with me also assisting with hand expressing) before it was obvious that there was nothing else in there. And half the time its obvious after about 2-3 minutes, but I keep trying. This morning, first thing, was like all those other feeds yesterday. Pretty obvious after about 3 minutes whatever had been in there was empty. Right boob seems to be operating normally. Even tho kellymom says that allergy meds like claritin shouldn't effect supply, the only thing I can attribute to the death of left boob is that the past 3-4 days I've taken a dose of claritin because my allergies are just killing me. So, no more allergy meds for me. And I'll try to drink more water (again). And I've ordered a supplement my OB suggested and said it helped her with supply. But that's it. I'm not going to drive myself crazy working on this. If right boob goes the way of left boob, then it is what it is. I'm already aware that the majority of his nutrition comes from the formula, so its not a major blow mentally.
So I'm working at an expo. I have to be here for 10 hours today. I planned to try to pump just once. I asked someone from the facilities if there was a place, told no. So I used a restroom and people report that someone was doing something suspicious in the bathroom and security came. And the people that reported it waited in a gawking crowd outside the restroom. I let them all have it personally. But I am so frustrated. I think I am done with this shit. I can't even go back to my expo booth because I can't get my eyes to stop tearing. There is actually a moms room and the facilities people were nice but the crazies thought I was planting a bomb in the bathroom. Yeah sure. Formula here we come. Love that my baby pays the price for America's paranoia and inability to clearly provide and label spots for mothers.
So I'm working at an expo. I have to be here for 10 hours today. I planned to try to pump just once. I asked someone from the facilities if there was a place, told no. So I used a restroom and people report that someone was doing something suspicious in the bathroom and security came. And the people that reported it waited in a gawking crowd outside the restroom. I let them all have it personally. But I am so frustrated. I think I am done with this shit. I can't even go back to my expo booth because I can't get my eyes to stop tearing. There is actually a moms room and the facilities people were nice but the crazies thought I was planting a bomb in the bathroom. Yeah sure. Formula here we come. Love that my baby pays the price for America's paranoia and inability to clearly provide and label spots for mothers.
I'm so sorry this happened to you. People suck, and I'm so glad you said something.
The weird thing is that the people who called just snickered at me when I explained that I was pumping. They didn't apologize at all. The security people were really sweet to me, everyone else . . . Assholes
The weird thing is that the people who called just snickered at me when I explained that I was pumping. They didn't apologize at all. The security people were really sweet to me, everyone else . . . Assholes
@henrytviii I am so sorry this happened to you. This is completely unacceptable. The fact that you had to be in a gross ass bathroom is unacceptable. Really, I am so sorry.
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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@henrytviii Some people just suck and when they are wrong they don't even have the gall to admit it and say sorry! Don't let them discourage you and bring you down, those people aren't worth your tears. I'm sorry this happened!
The weird thing is that the people who called just snickered at me when I explained that I was pumping. They didn't apologize at all. The security people were really sweet to me, everyone else . . . Assholes
This whole situation is just effing stupid. What a bunch of assholes. If it wasn't so precious, I'd say throw your breastmilk in their faces.
@henrytviii That sucks huge time. That's why I unfortunately don't go out a lot. Still nursing and then giving bottled milk while pumping since he has transfer issues and I still have supply issues from it all. He's getting 95% from me though and a few ounces from the SIL. He's been really distracted lately though... I think he's tummy has to catch up with fewer feeds too. He's gaining slower but hoping just a phase from a possible leap
The weird thing is that the people who called just snickered at me when I explained that I was pumping. They didn't apologize at all. The security people were really sweet to me, everyone else . . . Assholes
This whole situation is just effing stupid. What a bunch of assholes. If it wasn't so precious, I'd say throw your breastmilk in their faces.
Oh funny, I was going to write that I almost did that but I was afraid you all would think I had realm gone of the deep end. I think I am just out too much, I wish I could stay home more or not be at these things. Maybe that I the answer. I'll post later but I think I need some tough love or I am going to end up quitting this. And I shouldn't quit.
Holey typos - sorry phone won't let me edit unless I delete and rewrite.
I have a fever of 100.4. Fuck me. I just gave LO a bottle because I didn't feel up to feeding, before I took my temp and now I'm regretting it because if she fed it would've had antibodies. ( for once I don't have a clogged duct so it's not mastitis. Just good ol sickness.
@henrytviii breastfeeding sucks. Pumping sucks. Bottom line. But the old saying is...don't quit on your worst day. I know a lot of days are bad but this one seems to take the cake for you. Hang in there for a better feeding day to make a clear decision.
TTC: 1/2014
BFP: 9/24
EDD: 6/8/2015
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The weird thing is that the people who called just snickered at me when I explained that I was pumping. They didn't apologize at all. The security people were really sweet to me, everyone else . . . Assholes
This whole situation is just effing stupid. What a bunch of assholes. If it wasn't so precious, I'd say throw your breastmilk in their faces.
Oh funny, I was going to write that I almost did that but I was afraid you all would think I had realm gone of the deep end. I think I am just out too much, I wish I could stay home more or not be at these things. Maybe that I the answer. I'll post later but I think I need some tough love or I am going to end up quitting this. And I shouldn't quit.
Holey typos - sorry phone won't let me edit unless I delete and rewrite.
Tough love given - don't let those assholes win. You're better than just giving up. Giving up LETS them win. And people like that shouldn't get to win.
@henrytviii that is awful and I can see how it could be very disheartening. But there will always be obnoxious people to mock, question, or disagree with what you choose to do as a parent. Keep in mind that there will also be people like those you encountered in security who were kind and supportive. So brush off the loooosers you had to deal with and feed your baby how you'd like! :-bd
Yeah, don't quit now, @henrytviii! In a couple of months LO will be on solids. If you still hate it then, toss the damn pump, and do a mix of nursing, solids, and formula. That's what I did with DS1 (pumping as a substitute teacher sucks). And obviously, wtf, what assholes.
@henrytviii I was going to "love" what you wrote, but it's really the opposite. That really sucks. I would have went totally psycho on them. FFS.
I know a woman who got tired of taking unpaid breaks to pump, so she used an udder cover and did it in her cubicle. No joke. So I guess that's an option??
@henrytviii that is terrible and so sorry that happened to you. I'm glad the security was understanding about the situation. I would have gone off as well...as it sounds like all of us would. Don't let this incident stop you from pumping! People in America are just weird with breastfeeding. We need it to become normal again.
@henrytviii ass hats. They should be ashamed. Does your pump have the option for a car adapter? That may be a nice solution for you since you could be in the comfort of your own car. Don't let them make you question your decision. If you like bfing then keep on keeping on.
To play Devil's advocate, before 4 months ago, I would've had no idea what pumping in a bathroom stall sounded like. I probably would've side-eyed if I noticed someone in there for 20 minutes. (I may have noticed the sound, but not the length of time. I don't hang out in restrooms any longer than necessary).
I wouldn't have gone to security, though. I would've wondered what was going on in there, but my mind wouldn't have been that it was something dangerous. (My mind would've probably thought it was something kinky). :-O
Anyone else's LO on Omeprazole (Prilosec)? We just moved to that from Zantac because LOs eating had plateaued and doc thinks she's regulating her intake too much cuz of her reflux. Within a day of the new meds she's is eating more and spitting up less! I only wish it wasn't $45 a month (Zantac was $5!)
Thanks everyone for the responses and support. I appreciate it. My problem right now is that I often want to quit on the easy days too. As for playing devils advocate, I can see why people thought something was going on but apologize to me afterwards, rather than snicker. I guess in retrospect I should have called the convention center in advance and learned about options. Honestly that just isn't always possible for me. I am working two jobs right now, getting only a few hours of sleep most nights and spending every free second with my kids. It would be nice if lactation rooms where just obvious. AND I did ask. I wish I could pump in my car but I live in a city and bike almost everywhere. $20 for convention center parking made me not drive.
My plan now is to only pump in places I feel really comfortable, which means home and one of my two jobs. Sometimes I'll have to go 8-9 hours but that is okay. My chest still hurts from today but it will be fine. LO is up at least 3 times a night and I am home to nurse him Sundays and 1/2 days Wednesdays and Fridays. So really with those night nursing's maybe can keep this up without my pumping anywhere else. I checked my freezer stash and still have about 50 bottles so its possible we'll make it to 6 months and solids. I haven't been able to pump as much as recommended for a while and LO still seems satisfied with what he gets nursing.
I still EP, and I always pump 6 times a day, sometimes 7.
Today, I was busy and the opportunity to pump was weird, so I only pumped 5 times. My yield was the highest it's been in a week (only by an ounce or two, but still).
I may have to continue to test this! Dropping another daytime pump would be so nice.
@423ang So as a pumping slacker I have noticed this recently too. I wonder if we've been doing this long enough that thing are established. I am too much of a slacker to keep track but I know I'm cutting sessions without losing as many ounces as I'd expect. I do need to pump for 20-25 minutes when I go many hours without. Today I nursed at 8am, pumped a very partial session at 2:30 for 6 ounces, then pumped another 10 ounces at home at 7:30. And was able to nurse LO right after that and again just now. So i kept up with LO despite 11 hours away and not much pumping. My storage capacity seems much better. By this point with DS1 I was never pumping more than 5ounces a session.
@henrytviii I am so pissed for you. Some fucking people!!! If anyone does that to you again snap a picture of them and publicly shame them on Twitter or Facebook. This bullshit has to stop. There is so much damn ignorance in America it drives me nuts some times. You do what's best for you and baby. You know you'll not receive any judgement here whatever you choose. I'm sorry you had to deal with such crappy people today. Hugs.
@lovethatcolosun I wish I could do that I but I banned all social media and devices from my life about 5 years ago . . . I vowed to conduct my life in person, but June15 is just too awesome not to break that rule for . . . Alas the bump is my only outlet. But next time I'll snap a photo and share with yall so you can tell the world!!
And the funny thing is that at the convention center right after I vented to all of you a friend found me randomly and I did have a real human shoulder to cry on. Nice to have both but honestly this thread was more helpful today. Thank you!
@henrytviii Oh lady, I'm in tears here for you. I am seriously blind with rage. That is so unacceptable. I'm so sorry that happened to you.
I hate that it has to be this way, but I think of our generation as the ones who have to normalize feeding babies again. All these stupid, fake "mommy wars" and defending our choices and it being a political statement every time our babies eat... Hopefully it means our babies will grow up into a society that's at least one step better.
ETA: If you can stomach it, it may be worth letting the event organizers know what happened. I'm not sure who told you there were no facilities, but they were wrong, if I understand your post correctly. So if the people responsible for the expo could provide more accurate information, maybe you could help another lady avoid a situation like this in the future.
Edited again because I didn't see the responses when I first posted.
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@emcnmla2015 have you tried dairy and soy free? My ped said a lot of kids who have dairy issues also have soy issues, Whomp whomp. Might be something to try for 2 weeks. . . .Although I really hope that is not the issue for you, because there is soy in everything
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I also have a very fast letdown, he isn't choking like he use too (thankfully, that was painful) and he isn't having tummy aches anymore, but it makes for lots of burping time needed afterwards.
I've loved EBF, but he could start eating every 2.5-3 hours anytime now! I'm ready! XD
She is a big girl... Weighed almost 15 pounds at her 2 month checkup. I'm curious to see what she'll weigh at her 4 month next week! I'm pretty sure her doctor will suggest starting her on cereal. I think she's ready, she watches us so closely when we eat. I can tell she wants to eat our food! Lol.
ETA: she refuses to take a bottle. I've wasted so much pumped milk trying to get her to eat from a bottle. I feel like we've tried everything... The most frustrating thing about it is that I can't get away from the house without her for more than a couple of hours!
Even tho kellymom says that allergy meds like claritin shouldn't effect supply, the only thing I can attribute to the death of left boob is that the past 3-4 days I've taken a dose of claritin because my allergies are just killing me. So, no more allergy meds for me. And I'll try to drink more water (again). And I've ordered a supplement my OB suggested and said it helped her with supply. But that's it. I'm not going to drive myself crazy working on this. If right boob goes the way of left boob, then it is what it is. I'm already aware that the majority of his nutrition comes from the formula, so its not a major blow mentally.
Holey typos - sorry phone won't let me edit unless I delete and rewrite.
@henrytviii breastfeeding sucks. Pumping sucks. Bottom line. But the old saying is...don't quit on your worst day. I know a lot of days are bad but this one seems to take the cake for you. Hang in there for a better feeding day to make a clear decision.
I know a woman who got tired of taking unpaid breaks to pump, so she used an udder cover and did it in her cubicle. No joke. So I guess that's an option??
Sorry you had to go through that.
I wouldn't have gone to security, though. I would've wondered what was going on in there, but my mind wouldn't have been that it was something dangerous. (My mind would've probably thought it was something kinky). :-O
My plan now is to only pump in places I feel really comfortable, which means home and one of my two jobs. Sometimes I'll have to go 8-9 hours but that is okay. My chest still hurts from today but it will be fine. LO is up at least 3 times a night and I am home to nurse him Sundays and 1/2 days Wednesdays and Fridays. So really with those night nursing's maybe can keep this up without my pumping anywhere else. I checked my freezer stash and still have about 50 bottles so its possible we'll make it to 6 months and solids. I haven't been able to pump as much as recommended for a while and LO still seems satisfied with what he gets nursing.
sometimes 7.
Today, I was busy and the opportunity to pump was weird, so I only pumped 5 times. My yield was the highest it's been in a week (only by an ounce or two, but still).
I may have to continue to test this! Dropping another daytime pump would be so nice.
. Alas the bump is my only outlet. But next time I'll snap a photo and share with yall so you can tell the world!!
And the funny thing is that at the convention center right after I vented to all of you a friend found me randomly and I did have a real human shoulder to cry on. Nice to have both but honestly this thread was more helpful today. Thank you!
I hate that it has to be this way, but I think of our generation as the ones who have to normalize feeding babies again. All these stupid, fake "mommy wars" and defending our choices and it being a political statement every time our babies eat... Hopefully it means our babies will grow up into a society that's at least one step better.
ETA: If you can stomach it, it may be worth letting the event organizers know what happened. I'm not sure who told you there were no facilities, but they were wrong, if I understand your post correctly. So if the people responsible for the expo could provide more accurate information, maybe you could help another lady avoid a situation like this in the future.
Edited again because I didn't see the responses when I first posted.