Friday, February 29, 2008
What a BIG boy!
Anthony had his doctor's appointment this morning... 7lbs 2 ozs!! WOW! I can't believe how much weight he has put on! I'm so happy that he's doing so well, and so was his pediatrician. :) Unfortunately I have a really hard decision to make about whether or not to continue trying to breastfeed him. We haven't been doing so well, and since he started out with low blood sugar in the NICU, he has always gotten formula. He's done a little better this week getting milk from me, but only with a shield, and he's not getting that much. So I basically have to decide whether or not to continue trying, or just switch him to formula only. I know I'll feel guilty if we go with formula only, but I'm just not sure I want to MAKE him continue trying. Plus with my lactation so low right now, it would take a ton of work to try and make up the difference. Any advice from you mothers out there? I'm supposed to call a lactation consultant and see what they have to say. This has definitely been the most frustrating part of having a baby!
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I had a real hard time breastfeeding Ethan. We just couldn't get it right. And so he didn't eat a lot, and my doctor asked me to supplement with a bottle because he wasn't getting enough. I really wanted him to have the breast milk so we shelled out the money and bought a real good breast pump. (The manual ones SUCK!!) With the breast pump I was able to give him breast milk until he was about 4 months old. I still used formula occasionaly, but I didn't feel so bad since I knew he was getting breast milk most of the time.
I had a hard time getting Ash to start because of the c-section. They started her with a bottle. When she did start it was never enough so we supplemented formula sometimes. I was never comfortable with others around except Joe so Ash wouldn't latch on very well then. It was best when we were at home because I think she felt my discomfort. I felt really discouraged at first but I was glad I did hang in there because she has always a strong immune system and it is such a bonding time that only a Mother can experience.
well this is from a person that didnt breastfeed at all.... you will bond with your child just as much as a person that does breastfeed if you arent able to. also the fact that he has been taking a little bit of milk is good, he is still getting the immunities from it. regardless never feel guilty about breastfeeding or deciding to stop now, i know many kids that their mother solely breastfed and they get sick all the time. just be happy that he is healthy....
I have to agree with the Beugler family. Don't feel bad about any decision you make. I remember crying cause I couldn't breastfeed well. I just felt like there was so much pressure and that was what moms were supposed to do. However, Ethan is totally healthy, and we are very much bonded. It all worked out fine.
Thanks for all of your advice! I'll let you know how it goes!
trish there are so many facts about breast feeding being good for him and bonding and blah blah blah. do what you feel is right for you. your the only one that knows and can tell when enough is enough. not everybody has the best luck with it and some do. i know kids who have been breast fed who are sick all the time and are still very close to their mothers. and i know kids that didnt breast feed and are some of the healthiest little boogers i know. you just have to listen to what your body and anthony is telling you. your the only one who will know.
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