Peta, that's great news hun. Don't worry, the feeding will settle down again soon. And with frequent feeding Nathan is getting so much more benefit than just milk. Studies have shown that frequent feeding helps the brain connections to form in the baby from the contact with mum. So you are doing a fantastic thing for your DS!
Could your DH cook up some casseroles, pastas etc that you can freeze before he goes? That way you'll have some easy meals ready for you. And don't worry too much about house work, do just what "needs" to be done for now. The time you are spending with your son is so important for you both.
That is fabulous news Peta, you are right on track!!
After being there I know what it is like, and do get your hubby to hide the scales so you can't find them!!! I relaxed sooo much more once I got mine, because i felt like I was in control, I really wished I had them a lot earlier, because I think they would have given me the confidence to try more things, I don't know if I would have avoided doing F top ups but in the end DD really need to put in weight 1 kg below the 1st %ile is a lot....
Be very proud of yourself, you will make your goals, and even if it does come to a bit of F you have still been BF'ing.
Collo, my DD was 5 kg at 5 months old as well and I know what you mean, she also lost weight when we weaned her of the NS, give her some time and she will get there, comp feeding helped us get some reasonable gains, and even then our DD was about the same size as your little one.
Peta that is wonderful news!! You got some great advice here from the girls, I just wanted to say that if you are in doubt to please ask the people who will support you with educated information. A lot of people just say "well put them on formula" which is very unhelpful and can make you feel like there is NO other option.
Also BF babies DONT gain weight as quickly as formula fed babies. Keep that in mind. Yes 30g is probably not ideal, but it doesn't mean you have to formula feed straight away. There are always other options, like you have discovered here
Good luck and I hope bub puts on some more weight and continues to thrive. You are doing a wonderful job!
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Be very proud of yourself, you will make your goals, and even if it does come to a bit of F you have still been BF'ing.
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