Thanks for all of the helpful feedback - it really has put my mind at ease and I really do look forward to breastfeeding my little girl until at least 1, when I may re-evaluate the situation.
Lenny, I hadn't actually even considered the amount of chemicals that would be necessary in the manufacturing of formula. I was more approaching it from the cows milk vs human milk perspective (DS had an allergy to cows milk and it, frankly, scares me that I may have to go through that again with DD should she ever be FF). My GP is pretty knowledgeable re BF, so I may run it past him too.
For those of you that have been on it for 1 year, that is so good to know. I didn't know they had even done clinical trials to prove it save over that period of time (given that it is just used for its side-effects).
emc2, I am very susceptible to any mood-altering drugs and have found myself quite sensitive to many classes of prescription meds. Fortunately I have had absolutely no side-effects from Motillium, but it is something I will keep in mind over the next couple of months.
Lisa, as I mentioned earlier on, we have a history of Cows Milk Protein Intolerance in the family and, the reality is that if DD is also allergic, she will probably end up on an elemental formula, which, whilst very helpful and an absolute-lifesaver for DS, is horribly synthetic and refined and I hate the thought of having to give her that (it upset me enough having to give it to DS). Sadly, by the time I would find that out, my milk would probably have dried up. This is another reason why I tried so very hard to BF this time and really want to continue.
Barb, as always, you are so full of such helpful advice I had considered that she would be less dependent on BF when we started solids in 2 months time, but it is also largely to do with how well she takes to them. If she is a slow starter and her solids routine is only established at a later stage, then the BM could remain as her primary source of food intake for arguably another 4 or 5 months which is why I asked the question. Hopefully she will enjoy her food and there won't be anything to worry about. At least then, if I don't stop it completely, I could certainly reduce my dose.
Thanks - that is what I was inferring, just to keep it in mind.
Also Motilium is cheaper on a private script you can get it in bulk for just under $20. It's cheaper that way even if you're on a concession card lmao.
It was just my overall circumstances as to why I didn't continue BF as well. Jim's a footling breech, had an emergency caesar under GA, antibiotics for ages after, had a bladder infection, I am single, had relationship break up, I just found it easier to switch to formula. I always had a supply but it did look watery, I was happy for him to have it as long as possible as it was better than the formula.
I'm not on a concession card and I've found the price of motilium varies greatly so so shop around if you go on motilium. The chemists I've been to sell 100 tablets ranging anywhere between $20-30. This can get exxy if you are on a high dosage. I"m on 8 tablets a day so it adds up quickly and is worth shopping around.
Thanks for the pricing info. My GP has only given me one repeat even though I asked for more. I am currently on 6 a day (no concession card), but that seems to be too high so now I am weaning back to 3 a day which will work out a lot cheaper in the long run.
The GP - a locum said she didn't know and wrote me both scripts.
Then I went to the chemist and they said the GP - it's illegal to write a prescription for the same medication on the same day or something - so she said she'd have to destroy one.
Anyway the private script which was for 100 tablets was just under $20 vs the smaller amount of tablets for $5.60 (concession card). That was at Terry White in Brissie here.
I pay $17.35 for 350 tablets, no concession card. My GP rings to get special approval for the script to be on the PBS. I also take 80mg per day and both the GP and paed are happy for me to continue taking the Motilium for as long as I want to continue to BF (I have had breast reductions and have supply issues).
I had considered that she would be less dependent on BF when we started solids in 2 months time, but it is also largely to do with how well she takes to them. If she is a slow starter and her solids routine is only established at a later stage, then the BM could remain as her primary source of food intake for arguably another 4 or 5 months which is why I asked the question. Hopefully she will enjoy her food and there won't be anything to worry about. At least then, if I don't stop it completely, I could certainly reduce my dose.
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