To my breastfeeding moms: I'm struggling. Baby Hendrix is 8 days old and honestly he's latched to my…
To my breastfeeding moms:
I'm struggling. Baby Hendrix is 8 days old and honestly he's latched to my boobs every waking moment. At his first doc's appt (at 5 days old), he had only gained back 1.5oz of the weight he lost in the first two days. I try to pump but in 5 pumpings i only managed to fill 2.5oz in one bottle. I'm physically and emotionally drained. I feel like i'm failing my baby. I can't tell if he ever gets full or if he just falls asleep nursing and wakes up starving again. I've bought the Fenugreek powder to add to my water. I've guzzled pineapple juice. I consume more water in a day than most do in a week. I also just ordered the lactation cookies today that i should receive Monday. Suggestions? Help? Encouragement? I need it all! I can't leave the house because I'm his food supply. I have to figure something out. 😔
Paula·
Мама четверых детей
If he's peeing and pooping; I would say that he's getting what he needs. Do you give him a pacifier? Maybe he just needs to suck??? Was the doctor concerned with his weight? I really think you are doing a great job. It will all fall into place. Hugs!!
Ayana·
Мама четверых детей
Don't give up. It takes time. 😊
cwhalum·
Мама сына-младенца
@onemoretime, i started giving him a paci to help but i read so many conflicting opinions about using a paci in the beginning that even that was making me worry. The doc said she would have liked to see more weight gained and wants to see him next week if i am still having problems nursing. He's def peeing and pooping so it's just pumping that is giving me the blues. Gonna try to attend a lactation class Monday and see if they have some tips
cwhalum·
Мама сына-младенца
Thanks @aliya0915 ...trying to hang in there. I know it'll be well worth it in the end