He woke at 6 this morning still no wet nappy, then at 9am this morning he has done a poo and as far as I can tell a wee and the poo was fairly watery.
SB - Did the ABA suggest anything to do, I have tried feeding every 2.5 - 3 hours to increase my supply as I thought he might not be getting enough but I dont feel fuller at all, I know that is not always an indication. He used to sleep right throught from 11pm - 6am and I dont know if this is a growth spurt thing or he is genuinely hungry as he is waking every 3 hours now. Everyone keeps telling me to add formula or put him on formula, which I have nothing against but its hard for me to do when I know I have fed my DD for 13months. This time around just hasnt been easy or enjoyable.
I am going to ring the MCHN nurse now and see what she says.
Well I just rang the MCHN and straight away she said take him to the doctor, to be honest I dont really understand why when I cannot see anything else physically wrong with him, I know the lack of wet nappies is not normal grrrrr. I rang the Dr and explained, the nurse agreed that it was strange and didnt really know what the Dr would do but suggested I come in and get a specimen collection bag and see if we can collect some wee and she has given me an appointment 2pm tomorrow. DH thinks he has been whingy but I just think he has been normal I am really confused.
Waking more often and changes in feeding patterns, irritability etc are quite normal at this age.
I'm no medical expert, but it sounds like he's ok. I don't think formula is really necessary at this point, given that he appears to be happy and healthy in all respects.
I think its good your getting him checked out! Its better to be told its all ok than to not check him out and wish you did... xxxooo Sorry to be another to say "go formula" i fed DS without it for 16 months, but i just dont seem to be able to fully satisfy this little poppet- i think it has to do with the fact i am chasing a two year old and not resting (like at all) which is effecting my supply alot. I have finally gotten a hold of some fenigreek to see if that helps me so i can kick the bottle. But it has helped here- although she wasnt having NO wet nappies, just not so much in the afternoon, and now she is definatly getting the four-6 a day. But thats just me and her, everyone is different
The ABA lady wasnt alot of help to me as she said DD was doing the bare minumum of wet nappies, she suggested i rest more and feed as often as possible... which i would if i could!!!
Starbright - please dont say sorry for suggestig formula, I dont judge people on wether they breastfeed or formula feed both are damn hard at times. We sound like we are in very similiar situations, there is no way I can rest so it is an uphill battle. There is a lot going on in my life at the moment and I know it is all affecting my milk. I tried lactation cookies but couldnt really bring myself to eat them, not a real cookie fan lol. I appreciate you replying to my thread. Sometimes I think formula feeding would be easier so I could get some rest and someone else could feed him lol. Good luck with the fenugreek. I will let everyone know how I go after the Dr's tomorrow. I managed to collect the tiniest amount of wee so will try and collect a little more this afternoon if he wees again. I am hoping its just a growth spurt.
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