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sunshinemaria - Sunday, 11 May
Hi--My baby is 5 weeks old and we have had one heck of a time breastfeeding because we had to supplement with formula at first. I pretty much cried and cried for the first 4 weeks while still doing both breastfeeding and supplementing. The key is that you have to pump every time you give the baby a bottle or else your supply won't keep up. And that is a huge amount of work when you're already exhausted.

It's easier for them to get milk from a bottle nipple; therefore, they have to work much harder for milk from your nipple. So, they cry and fuss or just go to sleep from having to work so hard since they're not used to it. That has been our case. I've been doing almost exclusively breastfeeding for about a week and a half now. I have probaby given him a bottle 3-4 times with just the smallest amount of formula and then only when I knew he really needed it to get satisfied. It has been really hard, I'm not going to lie. Because he's such a lazy sucker, our feeding sessions often last 2 or more hours. However, if I don't work with him now, it's not going to get shorter/easier. He has to build up the muscles to get it done. In addition, the sucking will help build up your milk supply. But, it has gradually gotten a little better. It's not great yet, but I know we're getting there and I'm sure you will too!

karenc - Sunday, 11 May
hello there - my son is nearly 14 weeks now and is both breastfed and taking a couple of bottles of breastmilk & formula mix a day. generally, it's advisable to strictly breastfeed for the first 6 weeks. this is to ensure that a good supply and breastfeeding habits are established. as you've noticed, the babies are more easily able to feed from the bottle as they do not have to work as hard and they can become frustrated when they breastfeed. if, as you needed to, there's a need to supplement, try using a syringe or spoon -- it's a bit slow going and messy, but works well. I also had a c-section and needed to supplement in the beginning -- at the nurses' suggestion, I used both a syringe and then a spoon until my milk came in.

I know it's hard getting the bf down, esp when your baby is hungry, but keep at it and it will get better. if you need to supplement, the formula is always there, so don't worry. :)

Martina26 - Wednesday, 7 May
oohh blue eyes cool. Have u tried warm compresses to aid the milk to come down and yes stress really can clog milk ducts and ur tension can fuel ur baby girls nursing "anxiety"--if u will. I lay on a large heating pad and my milk comes in. I had to stop pumping b/c it caused me to be engourged. More milk being produced than he was sucking out. ill prob pump again once he is eating more, i prob only supplement about 4oz a day, which is pretty good IMHO ;) we gotta do what we got to in this world ;)

My son is finding his way now with nursing as he gets "older"--he likes various positions etc...he too is gaining a lot and looking less n less like an old grandpa man lol. I told u that love just hits u, im soo glad for u both. Do u have a while before u have to go back to work and sleep when u can ;) Take care babe ;)

Martina26 - Saturday, 3 May
congrats two days before me. How is ur recovery coming. BF gets better in time--real encouraging i know but it does. Guess I or someone shouldve warned u bout that lol... My son started out an angel, but i guess weve hit the 2 week growth spurt plus e gets agitated when i nurse after a soda oops ;) do what works for u two best try it all out. My son also gets aggitated w/ formula so i only resort to that when my nerves r shot and trying to sleep during the day n daddy's home to take his shift. take care

Renee M. - Tuesday, 22 April
Good luck with your BF. It is so important. I asked the nurse to come and help me latch all the time with the first, following an emergency c-section, the milk was real slow coming in I think 7 days so we supplemented my colostrum if any with a string ya tape to your breast and formula which comes through a string and liquid comes and then bay will latch and get formula and spawn your own production. I did this in the hospital with both of my c section babies. Baby number 2 latched hard the first time but # 1 sounds like yours, it also hurt like hell for 2 months but I nursed for 35 months which kept my son alive when he later got a burst appendix in the hospital and was there for 24 days and went 34 days w/o the ability to eat of keep food down. I was sure it was the bf that kept him alive because he had a ton of muscle and was so strong. I cannot recommend it enough. I am now at month 6 with my current little girl.

athome - Monday, 21 April
Hi. I had similar problems with my daughter when she was a newby. It does take a day or two longer for your milk to come in after a C section because of the shock to your body and the pain meds but dont worry IT WILL happen. Colostrum is either clear or slightly yellow and a bit sticky its much harder to express than milk. You will probably know your milk is coming in when you get VERY emotional and start crying uncontrollably. Your will have a hormone letdown about 12 hours before your milk comes in - though not everyone has this experience it is very common so dont worry if this happens. My bub took a couple of weeks to really get going and my supply was a bit slow to come in at first but then it just fell into place. Keep at it. My daughter actually breastfed until she was nearly 4 years !!!!! Not bad for a slow starter and I can count the number of colds or virus' she has had on one hand so it paid off. Keep doing what your doing and ask for help whenever you need it. Your never alone.

caitlyn12284 - Sunday, 20 April
Hello. I just wanted to leave you a message about your baby latching on... I had the same problem with my son. I ended up having to pump and feed him through an eye dropper for a while. Then I found out about nipple shields ( you can get them at Target) and they fit right over your nipple and stick out much more so they are easier for the baby to latch to. Lucas had NO problem once I used that and is now eating and gaining weight like normal. Hope this helps!! Good luck

maimai - Sunday, 20 April
Hi, my baby was difficult to get started on breastfeeding. I had the same problem, she would latch on to feed when the nurse put her on but not when I tried! I kept on trying, and now she is a natural at it! Its something you both have to learn. Your midwife should be able to help if you are having trouble with it. I'm glad I stuck with it, it was worth the effort!! Good luck!

Martina26 - Sunday, 13 April
b/c they trick u...its 9 full 4 week months and then some time during the tenth month u delivery, isnt that a nice misnomer?! plus its like 40 weeks and 1 day, 2 day, etc. plus most 1st babies r late--even better right lol.

Steffy-cant-wait-for-June!!! - Sunday, 13 April
the first two weeks of pregnancy you are not actually pregnant... they start the 40 weeks at the date of your last missed period... so technically pregnancy lasts 38 weeks.. and not all months are exactly 4 weeks long... confusing stuff.. hope this helps!

caitie - Sunday, 13 April
if you have 29 days left then you have 4 weeks and 1 day left. so you are 9 months pregnant (a month is considered 4.4 weeks so you are barely into your ninth month). so tomorrow you will be 36 weeks

sunny3 - Sunday, 13 April
you are technically pregnant for 10 months. SO, you are a full 8 months pregnant, and currently working towards a full 9 months. then you deliver somewhere in the 10 month... confusinfg right haha?

Martina26 - Saturday, 12 April
hey babe==these fools have given me two dates the 19th or the 24th ggrrrr. Im also totally uncomfortable 24/7. Cervix is soft n he is in the right position for delivery. ive been havin a ton of pressure n cramping n tightening. My first was almost two weeks overdue n i still needed pitocin to dialate, so we will see. i think u will be a fine mama, we r still ppl we dont come out of a box ready to wear so to speak. it took me a couple years tp really find a good confident groove w/ my son. at least ur honest n intouch with ur emotions that will be a great lesson to teach ur daughter ;)

lifeandmusic8975 - Sunday, 30 Mar
I haven't had a terrible pregnancy, but not a great one either. I have been in pre-term labor 3 times and now that it is more than fine for her to come out, SHE WON'T!!!! Trust me I know what you mean. I feel like I will be pregnant FOREVER!!

Anso - Thursday, 27 Mar
Hey girl! Feel free to vent all you want! Noone HAS to love being pregnant! And if you want to do it in french, you can do it on my page (je suis canadienne francaise). Hang in there!

martina26 - Thursday, 27 Mar
I feel you while im about 60/40 with my frustration level and my other son showing out at school had preoccupied my mind sooo much i havent felt really connected like i thought i would. I cant imagine how he will look or anything. I dont doubt It will happen once he is born. But please be vocal if u get the baby blues--I dont think i will get them this time around but i had mild post pardum with my first. I had severe insomnia and little blues but i never told anyone which made it drag on for like 6+ months. If i had just spoke up i could ve been better a lot sooner. A lil baby blues-is normal b/c the hormones are being flushed out for a few months and trying to regulate. Will u nurse?

martina26 - Thursday, 27 Mar
i feel u girl. w/ my first it was a dream pregnancy, no drama--i didnt even know what heartburn was then lol. So i was like this rocks!!! lets do it again--well nearly yrs later ggrrr--back off!!! we r entitled to feel just like we really feel. ive felt all the euphoric warm fuzzies n now im feeling all the pain n aggitations too. not to mention my 1st grader is acting a fool in school right now behavior wise which is REALLY sending me over the edge. if i didnt have such a fabu hubby lord almighty couldnt match my wrath lol... im feeling a lil better. is everyday terrible for u or like 60/40 ?

CookieMonster - Thursday, 27 Mar
I could not stop laughing when I read your little deal about never wanting to do this again. I feel exactly the same way. Being pregnant has been miserable for me. I have never been through so much pain and discomfort in my life. So I decided to just throw it out there one day to a lady I know and she started yelling at me saying that being pregnant was a wonderful experience and I should be happy I get to do this, and if she had the chance she would be pregnant all the time. GOD I just wanted to smack her. Well, sorry for my rant, I hope time flies by for you.

mattie4 - Thursday, 27 Mar
girl, rant on :). I am on my 4th (i know crazy) and well by 30 wks i am DONE. I always tell my boys and my husband that i BETTER get GREAT mom day gifts. LOL. Also after i had my first, i told my mom how much i loved her and that i had NO IDEA what she had gone through before and had a ton more respect for her. I guess one good part of being miserable especially in the late stages you get over the fear of delivery and like i always say around wk 30 BRING IT ON! lol. And yeah...my math is the same as yours...10 MONTHS not 9. :P

metissweetie - Thursday, 27 Mar
I read your post. you have every right to feel the way you do. hell I'm only 5 weeks along. My boobs feel like they're falling off, and I pee every 5 minutes I swear. And I know thats the only tip of the ice burg. While I accept the fact I'm pregnant, its not the right time and that stresses me more. don't get me wrong I will love my baby, but this is so shocking. Your honesty is refreshing. Lets the rest of us know we're not crazy.

my-lil-miracle - Thursday, 27 Mar
Hey my due date is the day after yours, and I feel you girl!! There are some days where I just can't wait to get the pregnancy over with.. We're soo close but it feels like a month or so is a ridiculous ammount of time to wait for this to be at an end... Basically I'm so bored all the time because I'm to big to ever want to hang out or go out... so I have been in this house for 3 days straight now and tomorrow will be 4 days... the only reasonI'm going out on Friday is for a dr. appt...

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