I am 10 weeks pg and breastfeeding my 14 month old bub. She has always loved her breastfeeds, would never take EBM from a bottle or cup, and took awhile to get into solids.
My first sign that i was pregnant was a change in her feeding. The same thing happened earlier this year when i had an early miscarriage. She would come off and give me a stra ge look like i had done something to change the milk. Then she seemed to be ok again for a couple of weeks, but i am pretty sure my supply is now dropping. I really don't want to stop BFing yet, she is too little.
Couple of days ago, she was feeding from the right side (used to be the fav). She had a small feed, then came off, poked my nipple and said 'no, no'. I swapped sides and she had a feed from the left. Don't know if it is taste that is different or if there is not enough milk for her.
The other night she also drank 100ml of cow milk from a bottle at night time. THe most she has ever had previously was about 10ml. I am happy that she was ok about drinking it, but sad that my milk wasn't enough. She had been on and off having a bf for an hour or so when i offered the bottle.
My boobs feel heavy like she is coming off before they are empty, but i expressed yesterday (cos bub was away for a few hours) and only got 25ml when i used to get 60-80ml. I know expressing isn;t an indication of how full you are but i felt full (that's why i was expressing) and was dissappointed that i only got that much.
I am going to get ingredients for lactation cookies and give them a go.
Actually, over night she seems to be getting more out. Was working on getting her in to her own bed, but kinda don't want to stop nightfeeds if her day feeds aren't that productive.
How is everyone else going? Any new breastfeeding pregnant people?
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