tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146073139129271180.post5380055560076483939..comments2024-02-02T19:40:16.372-08:00Comments on me and you and ellie: Supply and demandMe, You, or Elliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13159195620327366257noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146073139129271180.post-82666204949756669522009-08-31T08:48:28.056-07:002009-08-31T08:48:28.056-07:00hang in there Beth!
My sister Carol had the same p...hang in there Beth!<br />My sister Carol had the same problem with her third, Paul.<br />He was born at 40 weeks but only weighed 5 lbs so the Dr.s were really on her when he wasn't gaining weight.<br />She supplemented with formula while pumping and feeding to help with weight but really he needed to get stronger face muscles so he could suck better.<br />All went well..after a few weeks of steady gain with the formula crack between feedings, he put on the weight, improved his sucking, and was back to boobmilk alone.<br />Carol was 38 at the time. I'd be happy to have her email the suggested ways to help with the face muscle/sucking stuff.<br />All will be fine...just stay off all depression inducing "baby help"<br />XOXOformer milk maid in PAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146073139129271180.post-42594425993664285962009-08-28T17:49:03.581-07:002009-08-28T17:49:03.581-07:00Aw Beth. At least you haven't lost your sense ...Aw Beth. At least you haven't lost your sense of humor....<br /><br />Hang in there, kiddo. At least you're still not on bed rest. Or is that not enough of a comfort?<br /><br />And post photos! We want to see the little chicken!<br /><br />xxEllieMe, You, or Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13159195620327366257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146073139129271180.post-50924582768664713502009-08-28T15:51:12.068-07:002009-08-28T15:51:12.068-07:00Beth - I'm sorry that this bfing thing is bein...Beth - I'm sorry that this bfing thing is being difficult. My twins were preemies, born at 34 weeks. I also pumped after feeding mainly to stimulate milk, but then I also had the milk and fed them using a bottle at times. We did end up also using formula, but we did both for about 10 months. I understand how you feel, because the formula was not in my plans. But after awhile that constant stress of feeding them both, then pumping to get everything I could from my body took a huge toll. All you can do is the best you can. You and baby girl have been through a lot together. You are being an awesome mom to her right now. Try not to feel guilty about what you have very little control over. I know that's easier said than done because being a mom includes feeling guilt over so many things.Melissaand3boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04965516656354593717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4146073139129271180.post-21618697522064033442009-08-28T10:23:26.359-07:002009-08-28T10:23:26.359-07:00Oh, Beth. I'm so sorry to hear that things ar...Oh, Beth. I'm so sorry to hear that things aren't going smoothly. As a three-time breastfeeding failure, I can't give you the pep talk you deserve to keep at it. But, I can tell you that I relate to the emotions you're expressing and feel all those same pangs of guilt and angst and inadequacy all over again in sympathy for you. For me, it got to the point where trying to keep breastfeeding was too much for me and I had to quit to be able to function and take care of the baby in all the other ways a mother needs to care for her infant (which, IMO, matter, too). I still felt guilt and I still wonder what if I kept at it for one more hour, one more day...Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06434151165867029916noreply@blogger.com