Boob Log Second Entry

[Darlinree]

Gonna get HK weighed soon.  I know she has gained wieght b/c I've been supplementing at least an oz at ever feed.  Sometimes w/ breastmilk and sometimes w/ formula.  I've been using the SNS for almost all feeds unless in public.  I can't bring myself to use the SNS in public.  It's bad enough that this whole ordeal has made me feel less of a woman...I don't wanna feel like a freak too. 

 Hk has def been a happier baby since I started supplementing.  The feeding go on forever despite the SNS.  She is the slowest "sucker" in the whole wide world.  Sometimes feedings can go past an hour and yes I give up at the hour mark and let her finnish her feeding from a bottle.  The "girls" hurt...and I have two other kids to tend too.

My other two kids were surprises...so for money issues and military issues I didn't get to truly enjoy them as infants. Love them yes...enjoy every moment no.  Being in the Navy took up a lot of my energy.   DH and I planned this (I am not out of the military)...I wanted to just enjoy her..but so far it's just been breast feeding this and breast feeding that... 

I know that Bfeeding is best.  I know some mothers have worked harder than me to make sure their kids had breast milk.  But how do I know when enough is enough for me and my family.

Oh..and thanks for all the advice given on my first post.  You mothers are truly wonderful.

[RanaAurora]

Apr. 8, 2010 at 8:37 PM

You're doing an amazing job.  The more breastmilk the baby gets the better, and remember that you are increasing your supply.  You could even ask for a prescription of Reglan. 

You got some bad advice to start so it'll take a little time to fix that, but you're doing very well.  The benefits of this last you and your baby a lifetime, and the struggle is only a tiny, tiny portion of both of your lives.  It WILL get easier and it IS worth it.

Let go of some things you normally do right now, and find ways to help your older kids still feel involved... play board games with them while nursing, nurse at the dinner table while eating with the family (it's doable!)... your kiddos don't need to feed left out just because you have to sit to nurse.  If you figure out which arm is easier, you can usually even nurse while walking around, holding the baby in one arm, if you need to get up and get something.

Start seeing how you can multitask and enjoy your time nursing rather than resenting the work it's taking.  Once the struggle is over, you'll be glad you stuck with it.

[Darlinree]

Apr. 9, 2010 at 6:17 PM

I do need to find humor in this.  I need to be more positive.  Today I pumped in my car parked beside a Humvee full battle ready soldiers.  AWKWARD...but hilarious

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[MelanieLouise]

Apr. 13, 2010 at 1:16 PM

I was just at DH's BMT graduation, and nursing my 14 month old in public. THAT was awkward haha! Airmen everywhere, and just eyes wide open at the sight. I couldn't help but giggle. :)

Do you have anywhere else you can pump at work? It seems like it'd be much better for your sanity if you were in a nice calm room.

I agree with Rana on bringing the baby to the dinner table and just nursing while you're doing stuff. The longer baby is on the nipple (even if asleep/not actively sucking), the more milk you'll make. :)