travelgirl1 on "Breastfeeding OMG!!! Long vent."
Just when you think you have it sussed, your boobs/baby will throw you a curveball.It was all going great (after a very rocky start) and then A was put in a Pavlik harness and now positioning her is so...
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Can you get a syringe or sns to help supplement?Hang in there. Have you tried laying alongside her to feed?
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I know stress can be a factor, but maybe LO isn't comfortable, like you mentioned, therefor not eating as much as she could/should because she is frustrated because of the position? I wonder if you...
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That sounds like such a frustrating situation for both you AND her! =( It doesn't sound like you're having supply issues, and she probably is just frustrated that she can't get comfy like she's used...
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@katiew92081: I have both of these at home so maybe I'll try that, thanks. For laying down, it would have to be with her on her back because of the harness, but good idea, I'll try it.@Bao: I do think...
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@travelgirl1: Has your LO been having lots of wet diapers?
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@runsyellowlites: I know, the resident and nurse annoyed me too. Last month it was all about YOU MUST BREASTFEED NO MATTER WHAT and this month it's all oh, just give her formula. Totally not in tune...
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@Bao: Usually yes but not today. She had jabs yesterday though so not sure if that affected it.... I have been super stressed today with it all so sure that's part of it.
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@travelgirl1: As hard as it is, try and relax. Drink lots of water and try and get some sleep, I found when I went through stressful times getting some rest really improved my supply. Probably because...
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@Bao: Thank you : ) She's asleep now, she definitely hasn't had enough heavy diapers today but that's the first time I would have said that, she usually does. The really frustrating thing is I can't...
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First of all can I just say what a fantastic job you're doing with breastfeeding, it's a hard enough task / skill to master without the added stress and difficulty of the harness!First of all, I...
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I agree with the suggestion of SNS giving breast milk. Maybe meeting with a LC face to face might help with positioning? Does your ped have one on staff?Keep up the good work!
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@Kemma: Thank you! I do think she has a shallow latch... she never used to be able to latch on at all without a nipple shield, but we weaned from the shield when we knew she was going in the harness...
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@travelgirl1: that's great progress that LO can now latch without a shield, it makes a big difference when Baby gets bigger and stronger because they get much easier to position and they can physically...
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FWIW, DS has been able to nurse just fine lying flat on his back with just his head turned (with me lying on my side next to him). Have you tried having your DH offer her a bottle (at least at night?)...
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I had a c section and it was hard for me to nurse dd regularly. I started to use YouTube to see how to do the football hold. Also having you Lo lay on a pillow when you sit so you don't have to cradle...
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Oh sweetie! I'm sorry you're going through this. I'm in no position to give advice. Just wanted to let you know I read all of this and hope things get better for you both soon. You are being an amazing...
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Thank you all SO much - I just needed a bit of support tonight : ) I think most of this was triggered by yesterday, because we had her hip appointment as well as her jabs and checkup, and it's so...
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@travelgirl1: you are doing great. A percentile when you get weighed often, I wouldn't worry about. We dropped off the chart and no one was concerned. Keep working at what you are doing. I know, my son...
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