Just had to give my girl formula for the first time 😭 hoping I can get my supply back up so I can go…

@iuiblessing2018 You're welcome mama. Do the best you can and get her on the breast as frequently as you possibly can. If you continue to give formula, may I suggest that you always give her the breast and nurse her first!? Then offer an ounce of formula bit keep in mind that babies naturally know when they are full and bottle fed babies can easily be taught to bypass that instinct bc we want them to finish. But if you give her the breast first she will be stimulating your body to produce more milk and limiting how much formula you have to give her, if it is needed at all. Hugs!

yes I nursed her first then pumped to try to get flow back. I just went back to work two weeks ago so think this has messed with my supply a little. Going to add another pump session at the office and keep nursing her before and after work. I’m really hard on myself I know but I couldn’t make my baby myself, I couldn’t have a natural birth like I wanted since she was breech I needed a c section so I am determined to get breastfeeding to work.

I wish I could tell you all I went through with my first. I EP'd for 5/7months she got BM. And I wish I had read that book I recommended before her. My second started out rough but bc of my first experience and reading that book I was able to overcome the difficulty. If I can, you can. I have faith in you. Most importantly, have faith and trust in God to keep your baby healthy and on track. God bless you!!!

Thank you. I have been researching. Still nursing and pumping to get my supply back up

It may not be "down" mama. Keep in mind baby can only eat so much! Things to ask yourself:

Is baby wetting, stooling the way she should?

Is baby gaining weight?

Hydrated and active?

I gave a longer answer above. Best of wishes!!! Hope all is well!!!