For those that have given me breast feeding advice. I apoligize. I know i sounded doubtful and maybe…
For those that have given me breast feeding advice. I apoligize. I know i sounded doubtful and maybe even sounded like i wasnt going to listen, but i only felt doubtful tword myself. Ive been going in and out of encouraging myself, to feeling hopeless and feeling incapable of being able to do the only thing im currently allowed to do for Martha. I have listened and i even talked with my lactation consultant. Ive used everything everyones told me and came up with something that at least gives me something each time. Though my milk supply is still low, im starting to transistion to normal milk now. Ive been very strict with keeping on schedule with the pumping...but i keep feeling like im failing her. Right now even if i was allowed to hold her at the breast i couldnt. My supply is so low that shed only chew on them bc she wouldnt get enough. Its slowly increasing, but im still struggling emotionally to accept that this is all im able to do for her right now.
Bethany Swaney·
Мама дочки-младенца
@cubanese thank you...just they said she may never latch bc once they can allow her food shell be on the bottle for a while
Bethany Swaney·
Мама дочки-младенца
I hope so. Either way im still trying. Shes still on IV fluid bc her breathings to fast to actually be allowed to eat
Tiffany·
Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (34 нед.)
We tube fed breast milk for several days then started bottle feeding my fortified milk to her once she was strong enough to suckle... it took a couple months before we were able to even try putting her direct to breast, but with the help of a nipple shield, she transitioned REALLY well! I strongly suggest picking one of those up they are cheap like $5... but it will help with the latch, until she's strong enough!
Tiffany·
Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (34 нед.)
That's what it looks like
Tiffany·
Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (34 нед.)
Also... this supplement help with my supply!
Bethany Swaney·
Мама дочки-младенца
@dreamermom thank you. Ill look into it. My volumes slowly coming up as well even with the pump and hand expressions. Im slowly gaining more confidence in myself being able to do it. Slowly.
Tiffany·
Мама дочки (1 год), беременна (34 нед.)
@bethany_swaney, it was a little crazy to me how little your child actually needs at first... even though it does not seem like much to start with... it really is exactly the amount your little one needs... trust that your body knows what it's doing!
Bethany Swaney·
Мама дочки-младенца
@dreamermom i will
Rebecca Thomas·
Мама троих детей
Don't stress in the latching bit now. There are things you can do to teach her to breastfeed. I will post some links to supplementing while nursing.
Rebecca Thomas·
Мама троих детей
Lact-Aid Deluxe Nursing Trainer System https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A8S0EY6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aOunzb3SCC5MT
Rebecca Thomas·
Мама троих детей
Starter Supplemental Nursing System with 80ml Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G87KYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NQunzb725G6NE
Rebecca Thomas·
Мама троих детей
http://wellroundedny.com/supplemental-nursing-system/
Rebecca Thomas·
Мама троих детей
http://www.whosthatmom.com/supplemental-nursing-system/
Rebecca Thomas·
Мама троих детей
http://www.sheknows.com/community/health/using-supplemental-nursing-system-sns
Rebecca Thomas·
Мама троих детей
Also, ask for to see if the hospital can give you one of these supplemental nursers. Some hospitals have them I believe. It never hurts to ask! 👍🏻 Do not let anyone discourage you in your breast feeding journey. As long as you can give it your all that is what is important! Do you have a pump, a good pump that you can continue to pump regularly at home? Pm me if you want to talk about it! I am by far an expert, but I am here to help!