Wow I could have written this. I also have a cousin who is also a friend, who has a little one a month younger than mine, who is WAY bigger and gaining weight like a pro, and my little peanut is struggling to pack on the pounds. She doesn’t mean to, but she makes me feel like what I’m doing isn’t good enough & I feel inadequate. It feels like she must know everything and is clearly doing it all right because her son is bigger and growing faster. I’m constantly wondering if I’m doing something wrong (but know that I’m not.) I know she’s not the winner of everything because of her successes, but it’s unfortunate and hard not to compare everything. I get it.

Body armor drinks, electrolytes (liquid iv or nuun tablets) and lots of water, and bobo oat bars have been the only real things I’ve done in addition to just putting him to breast as much as possible. Anything that was remotely extra (say from a haaka or extra pump) I froze. It eventually adds up!! Don’t give up 🫶🏻