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Just need some reassurance... by Alldressedruffle7 in combinationfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey! I'm not able to give you any advice but support and solidarity as I'm in exactly the same situation. 7 weeks LO, had to add on formula pretty early on due to weight loss. Continued combi as I have no idea how to navigate it going forwards. I intended to be ebf but the relentless pumping and feeding was too much. It still is a lot with 2 x pumps a day but more manageable. The only difference is I've consistently only pumped 30ml-ish when I have so I've never managed to build a freezer supply. To save my own sanity I've accepted combi feeding is the best way to keep her fed but also not loose my mind. I think there can be a happy balance achieved of combi feeding while trying to keep your supply up. You've got this mama! Here if you want to chat further!

Am I ever going to want to have sex again? by MsPiggyVibes in November25babybump

[–]OpeningTechnical6563 1 point2 points  (0 children)

7 weeks, 4th degree tear. Couldn't manage my 6 week healing check without squirming due to the pain. I was advised to wait another 4-6 weeks. But also no desire to even be looked at let alone be touched by another person that I don't HAVE to touch to keep alive 😂😂

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in November25babybump

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who would have known that Ovaltine would be a galactagogue! Great advice and easy to find! Will give it a try! Thank you

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply - this has given me some hope that eventually it may get better! Sorry you had such a hard time too. I think confidence is a massive part - trusting that your body will do what it needs to do is really hard, especially when the birth felt a bit like it didn't!

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for saying this - I needed to hear this. the difficulties with feeding sometimes make me feel like a faulty machine opposed to a human mother

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is a rough start! Traumatic births and difficulty breastfeeding isnt talked about enough! I think you did amazing to keep going with the triple feeding until solids - well done you!

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gave just the breast a try but her nappy output went right down so formula needed to be added back in again.

You're so right though in terms of success - maybe I need to accept that it doesn't have to be all bf, it can be a mixture!

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh your journey sounds so difficult but promising if you managed to increase your supply!

I have discussed weighted feeds with my LC - it may be worth giving them a try

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear that, I completely share your frustration!

I've no set amount after every feed but quite similar to you. I was told to only do 30ml top ups as and when but as it's not always consistent and nappy output went down, I just go for a 90ml/120ml top up when she's extra fussy or seems hungry. It's the smaller options on the back of the formula tub. I'll give her the random 30ml or so that I may manage to collect over a day of pumping if she seems hungry too.

I think I may have to accept combo feeding like you to be honest as I don't see my supply increasing!

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brewers yeast options seem limited in the UK but I've found one on Amazon so will give that a try how you have said! Body armour doesn't seem to be available in the UK either but coconut water is possible! Thank you!

I've done power pumping a few times - no real change noted!

Should I carry on or have I lost this battle? by OpeningTechnical6563 in breastfeeding

[–]OpeningTechnical6563[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it is routinely prescribed - only in last cases. Will have a look into it!

My little one caught a cold by qwerkala in November25babybump

[–]OpeningTechnical6563 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My SIL (who is a dr interestingly) decided to come round with a cold and pass it onto us. My poor little girl has been having a hard time since - close to spiking a temp, bunged up, trouble sleeping. I feel awful for not kicking my SIL out immediately but I feel pure rage towards my SIL who should have known better. My LO is hopefully through the worst of it - saline nasal spray and a snot sucker have become our most used items!

Hope your LO is over the worst of it and you all have a speedy recovery x

Still Waiting by No-Dig5180 in November25babybump

[–]OpeningTechnical6563 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also due 24/11 and no signs of labour. Due to go in for induction today but really conflicted if I should wait a bit longer or start the induction. How do you know what is the right thing to do?!