Help me trust.....

[*Infinity*]

That the rules of supply & demand will apply and my body is providing enough for my girl.

That what I manage to express with a pump is not the best indicator of my supply. So stop doing my own head in worrying about it

That when DD takes 150ml of EBM while I go out to a pilates class for one whole hour (gee whiz lucky me) surely I would've been able to give that to her if she'd fed from the breast.

That when DD sleeps through I should thank my lucky stars and trust that my supply won't suddenly fall of the face of the earth.

That eventually I will build up a good freezer stash of EBM again....after throwing litres out that I didn't have room to store when DD came home

That expressing won't be a part of my life permanently and eventually I'll be able to chuck the stupid thing away and forget that I lived & breathed it for so long (reminds me a bit too much of dark times).

Thanks. I just needed to get that out. My rational brain tells me everything will be ok. My 'freaked out mumma with a few battle wounds' brain is telling me otherwise.

Over & out.

[Miss.B]

Oh hun, your post made me laugh! Thanks

Yes, your rational brain is right, everything will be OK. Just trust.

You're doing a fantastic job, I have no doubt. Keep on going!

Big hugs xx

[onthefly]

Well I trust that your body can do all that

[tk1999]

Well I trust that your body can do all that

Me too....

I know that it is hard to trust in your body after a premmie. I just wanted to let you know that I think you are amazing... watching the story of Miss H and yourself unfold - your microprem story is very inspirational to me.

[LimeSlice]

I have nothing but faith you can do that.

I couldn't express for quids, would barely get anything, no matter what I tried. I am in awe of you being able to get 150ml!!
Nonetheless, my supply was more than plentiful, and I have no doubt pumping output is no indicator of sufficient supply.

Enjoy your pilates, and trust your body, and your babe, they will work together and are doing beautifully.

[MrsBexie]

your body is amazing and will produce exactly what she needs!!!!
if you don't have faith in your body, don't worry, we will for you!! xx

[UntoldAngel]

[MantaRay]

It is very hard to relax after having a premmie. For so long you lived and breathed mls and grams, not to mention all the stress and emotional stuff. Now you can relax and look at nappy counts and overall health and settledness rather than measurements, but it's not that easy to just click over. I have no doubt that you will get there though hun. Your body is doing an awesome job of sustaining Miss H - your breastmilk kept her alive in those early days and weeks, and it is still sustaining her and providing her with everything she needs. You can do it - you are doing it