My daughter was 6lbs 3oz when she was born and dropped to 5.8. She constantly nursed and I couldn't get her to drink a bottle. Pedi wanted me to supplement but she literally wouldn't take any bottle we offered. She started to gain weight by 3 weeks she was 6 lbs 8oz. He didn't like how slow she was gaining but I never did supplement and she breast fed for 15 months. She is still tiny even at 4 years old (28 lbs) so it could just be your baby! If baby is content between feedings, I wouldn't supplement. But I would pump in between feedings to try and get your supply up just to have a stash and keep your supply up! ? but if you end up supplementing or heck, even exclusively formula feeding- there is NOTHING wrong with that. Don't feel defeated, or like a failure. You are feeding your baby and that is the MOST important thing, no matter how it's done. Good luck!!
I had to give up nursing at 4.5 months because I suddenly dried up. I switched entirely to formula and my little girl was infinitely happier and healthier. So if it comes to it, know it may just be what's best for you and your little one. That said, don't give up breastfeeding just yet! It doesn't sound like anything you need to worry about as long as your baby is gaining weight. The other mommas are SO right! Just keep on pushing through! My only suggestion would be maybe try adding another night feeding? My girl slept through the night by 3 months but it seemed rare. Up until then, she woke every 2-3 hours to nurse. Maybe those few extra calories at night could help? Whatever you decide, know that you are doing your best!
Babies almost always lose weight immediately after birth, it is totally normal. Your baby is eating perfectly, maybe nurse him once more during the night if you're worried? My little one is 2 months old and just his week started waking up at 2 am and then 4 am for feedings, then about every hour or hour and a half until 10.
Edit: also if you start formula feeding your supply may go down as you're not feeding from the breast as often. As long as baby is making lots of wet diapers you are ok. I was to,d for the first week each day old is how many wet diapers they should make. Ex:1 day 1 diaper, 2 days 2 diapers, etc.
I had this issue with my daughter. I ended up pumping primarily and was told to just put 1/4 teaspoon of powdered formula per ounce into my breast milk. This helped my daughter gain greatly. Also I would like to tell you even though my daughter was latching with breast-feeding I don't think she was eating adequate amounts. When I was strictly nursing I was able to store a large amount of milk. Once we switched to bottle feeding my breast milk I had no extra milk at the end of the day which leads me to believe that my daughter was not getting what she needed by just nursing. So please be careful and don't let anyone give you a hard time. While breast milk is great please remember that fed is best!
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Breastfed babies generally gain weight slowly. I wouldnt supplement just yet. Just latch baby on as often and as long as possible.
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My daughter was 6lbs 3oz when she was born and dropped to 5.8. She constantly nursed and I couldn't get her to drink a bottle. Pedi wanted me to supplement but she literally wouldn't take any bottle we offered. She started to gain weight by 3 weeks she was 6 lbs 8oz. He didn't like how slow she was gaining but I never did supplement and she breast fed for 15 months. She is still tiny even at 4 years old (28 lbs) so it could just be your baby! If baby is content between feedings, I wouldn't supplement. But I would pump in between feedings to try and get your supply up just to have a stash and keep your supply up! ? but if you end up supplementing or heck, even exclusively formula feeding- there is NOTHING wrong with that. Don't feel defeated, or like a failure. You are feeding your baby and that is the MOST important thing, no matter how it's done. Good luck!!
Christina·
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Thank you Littlesmomma that makes me feel so much better! I'm just wanting to do whatever is best for my LO!!
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I had to give up nursing at 4.5 months because I suddenly dried up. I switched entirely to formula and my little girl was infinitely happier and healthier. So if it comes to it, know it may just be what's best for you and your little one. That said, don't give up breastfeeding just yet! It doesn't sound like anything you need to worry about as long as your baby is gaining weight. The other mommas are SO right! Just keep on pushing through! My only suggestion would be maybe try adding another night feeding? My girl slept through the night by 3 months but it seemed rare. Up until then, she woke every 2-3 hours to nurse. Maybe those few extra calories at night could help? Whatever you decide, know that you are doing your best!
Christina·
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Thank you kj12! I've been pumping less oz but I think that it's because he eats more per feeding.
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Babies almost always lose weight immediately after birth, it is totally normal. Your baby is eating perfectly, maybe nurse him once more during the night if you're worried? My little one is 2 months old and just his week started waking up at 2 am and then 4 am for feedings, then about every hour or hour and a half until 10.
Edit: also if you start formula feeding your supply may go down as you're not feeding from the breast as often. As long as baby is making lots of wet diapers you are ok. I was to,d for the first week each day old is how many wet diapers they should make. Ex:1 day 1 diaper, 2 days 2 diapers, etc.
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I had this issue with my daughter. I ended up pumping primarily and was told to just put 1/4 teaspoon of powdered formula per ounce into my breast milk. This helped my daughter gain greatly. Also I would like to tell you even though my daughter was latching with breast-feeding I don't think she was eating adequate amounts. When I was strictly nursing I was able to store a large amount of milk. Once we switched to bottle feeding my breast milk I had no extra milk at the end of the day which leads me to believe that my daughter was not getting what she needed by just nursing. So please be careful and don't let anyone give you a hard time. While breast milk is great please remember that fed is best!