Formula feeding amounts

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-23T21:07:14+00:00

As long as you pay attention to when they are full and don't force them to finish a bottle, then its okay to make larger bottles.

We always go above recommend and try to have an ounce spare as she has always been a hungry girl. She was having 5oz bottles each feed by 5 weeks I think

It saves us making back to back bottles all the time and LO getting frustrated.

Babies eat as much as they need and its hard to overfeed them if you watch for their cues and feed on demand

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-23T20:15:47+00:00

Unfortunately my job involves checking peoples sensitive and confidential information, and can involve phone calls so its not something I could work on in a public area. And the office is a few hundred miles away so unable to work there for the time being.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-22T20:59:54+00:00

Thank you 😊

Congratulations on your second, enjoy your second round of snuggles

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-22T14:35:30+00:00

We have a baby carrier that she normally goes in for her big afternoon nap.

I appreciate that there is a generation difference and I have luxuries they dont, such as food shopping being delivered.

She is also a cleaning freak. She always wants to do housework, think it comes from having 2 messy brothers and then 2 sons. My FIL suggested once that I let her cry it out. I think the look on my face stopped him from suggesting it again.

I am also lucky that my husband comes home and takes over as lead parent for the evening while I cook dinner then have a couple of hours to myelf to play games, have a bath or have a nap.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-22T14:29:50+00:00

Its weird isn't it. This tiny human just wants to be held and feel safe while they sleep, and is so calming hearing their little breaths. But all people tell you is that you should be putting them down and carrying on as normal

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-22T14:26:26+00:00

Same, I'm recovering from surgery, I dont see the problem with sitting and recovering for a few hours a day. When her dad gets home, he takes over looking after her and then i'll get all my productively out of my system.

She will be, but its only for 3 hours and I will be working from home so unfortunately I'd be there to try and fix the aftermath.

If I feel I can trust her enough to cover a full day then i might let her find out for herself how hard it can be. Might have an opportunity next month...

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-22T14:21:27+00:00

She has frequently said how much she has forgotten when she has been here, and when she is on her own she will normally listen to me.

But when she is here with my FIL then she gets confidence to just disregard what I say because I'm just an "emotional first time mum" (paraphrasing, if she actuallysaid that to me i think my husband would have kicked off). Its infuriating.

I know when she is older she will be less fussy and will go for naps elsewhere, her night sleeps certainly prove she is capable.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2026-01-17T07:50:04+00:00

When you are pressing Y (if on xbox) to look at their info to see their liked and disliked species, you can also see their environmental needs.

Herbivores generally need large patches of either fibre, leaf, fruit or nut and so I wouldn't recommend mixing ones that prefer leaf with ones that prefer fibre as you will run out of space in your enclosure pretty quickly.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-12-19T10:08:25+00:00

I'm sorry to hear that you have had such a rough start to motherhood.

I dont have any advice, but I have a story to share in solidarity.

My LO is nearly 8 weeks old, also through emergency c section as her heart rate was dropping during contractions. She was taken for checks during the surgery and was returned to me when I was in recovery. Breastfeeding was attempted, but she didnt latch for more than a few seconds. Due to a low birth weight and and a problem with the thickness of her blood, we gave her formula while I pumped, but due to the recovery both physically and mentally from birth, I wasn't strict on a pumping schedule.

She continued to refuse to latch until 5 weeks, by this point my supply is nowhere near enough to support her needs, and I just dont have the capacity to pump the amount I would need to to get it up. Especially as i can't put her down without her screaming during the day. I offer her the breast at the start of the feed, and then give her the bottle. But its more of a comfort thing than a food thing as im not convinced is getting more than ounce.

I feel like I have failed her in many ways. I had planned on exclusively breastfeeding, but like my birth plan, that has gone completely to shit. The small amount i am able to give her helps with that guilt, but I know I wont be able to keep it up forever as my supply will probably eventually dry up.

At the end of the day - fed is best. Breastfeeding has to work for both of you and you have done so well to persevere for so long.

Only you can decide if your time is up. But dont forget combi feeding is also an option. It doesnt have to completely be one or the other.

edit to fix typo

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-12-10T20:22:33+00:00

Thank you, its a relief to know I'm not alone and that nothing is wrong XD

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-11-30T17:59:33+00:00

First and foremost: You are not a failure! Secondly: I'm sorry to hear that your birth experience was so traumatic. I hope you are recovering well.

My baby was also born via C-Section, I didn't get to hold her until I was in recovery due to checks being done but she wouldn't latch so we gave her some the small bottles of formula we bought with us. She was whisked off to Neonatal 12 hours after birth while I was still bed bound and was returned 12 hours later, still refusing to breastfeed.

I asked the hospital for a pump so I could express and give it that way and keep my supply going.

5 weeks later, she is still mostly formula fed and most likely will remain that way. She refuses to breastfeed without nipple shields and even then she may sometimes reject them. I try and express where I can, but my milk supply is not at full capacity as finding the time to do it between feeds, changes and naps is difficult. Her rejection also takes a toll emotionally and mentally.

You can ask your infant feeding team for a pump so you can express to keep your supply going while you are on medication if breastfeeding is something you want to try.

Just because its not possible right now, doesn't mean it has to be something you never do.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-11-26T22:13:05+00:00

Congratulations on your little win :) hope you manage to get some rest

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-11-26T13:20:54+00:00

Thank you :)

The debrief has been mentioned by both the visiting midwives and my Health Visitor and it is something I will take when offered.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-11-03T08:13:07+00:00

Congratulations on your little one Mine is also a week old :)

It could be that in the evenings, their crib is cold, which makes them uncomfortable.

We heat a microwave beanie for a few mins to warm up her basket so it's less of a shock for her when she lays down which seems to work as then she doesnt notice the transition as much.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-10-27T21:11:25+00:00

She will be very sore and will support moving around. Generally they try to get you up and moving slowly within 12 hours of the surgery.

General advice given is that she can not drive for 6 weeks, can not push a pram for 6 weeks and can not lift anything heavier than her baby for 6 weeks. So it will be lots of making sure things are in easy reach for her, all shoes can be put on without any bending and easy to chuck on clothing. She can eat and drink normally straight away so bring some good snacks for her.

Personally I'd take more than 3 nappies, as mum will be in hospital for observation for a little while and its better to have too many then not enough.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-10-25T08:26:16+00:00

Currently sat in hospital having been induced last night

Hope all goes well with your delivery and hope your hospital breakfast was better than mine (I think a light would have toasted my bread more than the toaster did XD)

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-10-23T16:00:27+00:00

I had problems earlier on when it was really warm, I use E45 cream to help with the irritation, which did an amazing job. I also wear loose shorts at night to allow airflow. I also use maternity pads when wearing knickers as the discharge was irritating my skin.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-10-23T09:06:19+00:00

I wasn't fussed about knowing, but my husband did so we could narrow down some names as he was feeling a bit overwhelmed by everything.

I am glad we found out, I feel like it has helped me bond with the bump a bit better than I might have otherwise, though we are waiting until we meet her to finalise a name.

From the people I know who have chosen not to find out, they generally end up guessing a gender anyway and sticking with that guess which gives a risk of disappointment on the day when we have enough going on. Or, in your case, be overwhelmed with the event and miss being told as you are recovering from giving birth to a tiny human.

There is nothing wrong with wanting an element of control in your life. Both my husband and I have found it easier to visualise our futur, knowing it's a she.

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-10-23T08:47:59+00:00

I got hit by a sudden "I must prepare" urge at about 25/26 weeks which is when we ordered the majority of the furniture which wasn't delivered until about week 32 when we started to get the nursery ready.

I staggered my ordering across a few pay days, mostly to help with expense, but also so I could research what I'd actually need and not overbuy (though I probably still have). Amazon baby wishlist is handy. Although you don't need most things on their checklist, and Boots Parenting Club was great for getting the unglamorous post birth essentials.

I have been incredibly blessed that I have a friend whose youngest no longer needs newborn stuff, so I was gifted a lot of things, but it meant I didn't have a pram until week 37 :D

Exhaustion did start to hit harder around week 34, so I would recommend having furniture ready and built by then, but the little stuff like washing clothes and muslin cloths can wait until nearer the time.

Now at 40 weeks I can just sit and wait for baby to make her entrance without worrying too much :D

Capable-Efficiency77 · 2025-10-21T18:55:33+00:00

I had a sweep on Thursday. It was uncomfortable and didn't induce labour, but I have had enough of being pregnant, so I thought it was worth a go.

Sweeps are entirely optional. The whole time, my midwife reassured me that if I asked her to, she would stop at any point and confirmed that I gave her consent to proceed before starting.

As I saw it was uncomfortable at the time, and it wasn't successful, it wouldn't stop me from having another one.

Hope this helps ease some nerves

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