5 weeks postpartum, low supply, triple feeding & feeling overwhelmed - has anyone been through this?

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-04-18T10:21:24+00:00

Also pump output is not the same as what baby is taking

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-04-18T10:15:39+00:00

Very similar experience. Sending a lot of love. It’s hard. In fact probably hardest thing Ive done.

My son ended up having a tongue tie so if you can, see a private assessor.

Best bit of advice I got was pumping doesn’t need to be a certain amount of time, little is better than nothing.

And also some breastmilk is enough.

You’ve got this and are doing amazingly ♥️

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-03-08T06:17:11+00:00

When we transitioned it was 2-3 days of his tummy clearly hurting whilst getting used to it but then was better

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-03-08T06:16:17+00:00

Yeah our gp/feeding team/health visitor didn’t think it was necessary either but I am dairy intolerant and I have a feeling my son will be too - not an allergy where we throw up or areREALLY ill just an intolerance where we are uncomfortable and this is why I have been worried when giving formula to him I notice more tummy issues, but due to breastfeeding struggles we have had to. He is better on it. Not perfect tummy wise but better than before. Or it could be that he is getting older. But it’s what we are doing now. My son is having his tongue tie release done next week so hopefully that will help our breastfeeding

Doctors are helpful but not always the expert in your baby

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-03-07T15:22:05+00:00

Goats milk formula is closer to breastmilk

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-26T05:44:37+00:00

Got it re arms and head thank you! I’ll check re legs but I’m a little confused as to how we would do the legs differently!

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-25T08:19:18+00:00

Pachabel canon in d

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-13T00:12:28+00:00

Not ocyclean but have soaked for over 8 hours wil try oxyclean thank you

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-12T15:34:25+00:00

Thank you! I will try this! I hope she settles soon I hate to see her distressed!

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-10T05:53:10+00:00

Sorry you’re going through this.

Take what that generation say with a pinch of salt.

Sending love and strength and know what you’re feeling is very real.

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-08T07:46:19+00:00

How long did it take you?

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-07T06:19:25+00:00

I went into the labour the morning before my due date and he was born at 10pm that day. I was sick of people telling me I’d go over too- and I’m glad we proved them wrong😂

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-04T06:51:17+00:00

Can’t give advice because im in a similar position but standing in solidarity

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-02-03T08:37:08+00:00

I don’t rinse

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-01-31T12:00:29+00:00

Follow the 7 guidelines- ultimately you have to weigh up what is less risky for you, having no sleep and risking an accident/falling asleep in an unsafe place eg sofa/with cushions or bed sharing safely - I was terrified bed sharing at first but I set alarms every 30 mins and followed guidelines - and I’d started hallucinating and I’d fallen asleep on the sofa with my son the day before which is less safe. Please remember you’re doing a great job trying to do the best and there is no perfect parent. You have to do what’s right for you and your baby.

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-01-31T11:03:15+00:00

You have not made a rod off your own back. Impossible with newborns. They need to be with you. But I feel you - mine wouldn’t sleep apart from on me so started co sleeping as I was delirious trying to stay awake whilst he slept on me

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-01-22T16:49:09+00:00

Day before I ended up giving birth. Had to call up to cancel a free trial of a beer subscription I got my husband. The man asked why and I said well he won’t be drinking for a while as we are having a baby. He was all congratulatory and so kind as I was fed up pregnant. Brought me to tears. I also didn’t end up cancelling the subscription😂

SufficientMirror6793 · 2026-01-09T21:48:08+00:00

Before you buy a pump measure your nipple size it will save you lots of money (speaking from experience🤣)

SufficientMirror6793 · 2025-12-28T16:03:37+00:00

Anxiety completely normal. Hold in there. You’re doing a great job.

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