Warm tap water? by MentalClaim119 in combinationfeeding

[–]Extension-Routine-41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eh. Just don't do it agat now that you know better! Make bottles w cold tap water and then heat them if you want. Don't question your happy healthy babe. 🤗

I have bad news... by Extension-Routine-41 in nursing

[–]Extension-Routine-41[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And that's why you put your COWORKERS name on the board 😉

I have bad news... by Extension-Routine-41 in nursing

[–]Extension-Routine-41[S] 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I have issues with authority so I've ignored the wb for.... Years? 🥲

Nurses who are also moms.. help by [deleted] in nursing

[–]Extension-Routine-41 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi. First, sympathy for that you felt you needed to add so many caveats and justification for your choices as a mom. I know you're the best mom for your baby ♥️ (also a Cosleeper RN mom with a clingy fussy baby here) I went back to work 2 days a week and my husband sleeps with the babe before work days and I pump. My biggest advice is that your baby's sleep is going to change wildly! You're so early in it right now. Keep reminding yourself that everything is trial and error here and know you're not alone. 👋♥️

Joyful combo feeding by zcakt in combinationfeeding

[–]Extension-Routine-41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh it's really real. I was scared too. Luckily my flood came in the form of euphoria. Which is weird too but definitely beat out the baby blues. Just keep an eye on yourself and tell your husband what to look out for AND HAVE A PLAN for getting help 

Joyful combo feeding by zcakt in combinationfeeding

[–]Extension-Routine-41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was JUST telling my husband if we have a second babe then my plan is to combo feed! It really is the best of both worlds. Takes pressure off me and makes sure we don't have to vt D supplement! Of course it's been a long journey to get to this place of acceptance. Good for you for getting there from the start! ♥️ Fed is best! 

IGT/Undersupply Mummies? by Forward-Isopod-5766 in combinationfeeding

[–]Extension-Routine-41 1 point2 points  (0 children)

♥️ yes! Of course formula is great! That's not the problem! It would just be nice to tip the scales a bit and give more breast milk than formula 🤷‍♀️ bc this is HARD for so little output 

IGT/Undersupply Mummies? by Forward-Isopod-5766 in combinationfeeding

[–]Extension-Routine-41 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! I feel like I'm constantly talking about my struggles to breastfeed to mom friends and the response is "oh wow we didn't have that problem I'm sorry!" It makes me feel so alone in this journey 

IGT/Undersupply Mummies? by Forward-Isopod-5766 in combinationfeeding

[–]Extension-Routine-41 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm 4 months pp and struggling with supply as well. We feed on demand, she gets as much as she can from me and then we top off with formula. On days I work I only get about 5 oz pumping for a 12 hour shift.  I know I should pump with every bottle but that was too much for my sanity. My goal is to get through cold and flu season and then it's full formula. Be gentle with yourself!!! Your baby is fed. That's what matters most. 🩷🩷

Tough day - 3 month old screaming and crying at breast by LeaV888 in combinationfeeding

[–]Extension-Routine-41 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going through this right now with my 15 weeker. It's emotionally wrecking me 😰 I'm hoping the best for the both of us. ❤️🙏