No i don't think she is....i live in a very regional part of WA. There are some ABA people up here i think, about 2hrs away so maybe i could get some better support through them. The DR has got me on 4 tablets a day of Motilium but the script is only for 6 days supply so i am thinking i might get another script but for alot longer. I am trying to express in between feeds, that way i get a little more stimulation in there.
Good to hear what you are saying about the nutrients though. Wouldn't it be the amount that fills them though? I try not to keep to exactly 4hrly feeding, i kinda let him show me the way IYKWIM. In the arvo he doesn't even like going the 3hrs as he is getting tired, but then he has a last feed at about 8pm and then goes through to around 1-2am in the morning.
Also no problems getting him to attach....he still likes his boobies, that might have something to do with only using Tommee Tippee close to nature bottles as well!
Danni - i wish i had some advice for you but i would like to say what a great job you are doing already and to keep persevering because i know its something you really want to do for Jaxon
Morgan thanks for that great read, i think i will come on hear and read that every time i feel discouraged.
Ticklish the nearest MBU would be in Perth which is about 1500kms away so not possible, i am just kicking myself now that i did something that i told myself not to do while pregnant, i just felt so stressed and sleep deprived
I have a good few friends that are like "old jersey cows" so i can lean on them when i need to i just have to stop being so stubborn and ask for the help.
It certainly is possible to relactate, although in your case you aren't really starting from a base of no milk. All you need to do is reestablish your supply. The best thing for that is frequent bfing. Try bfing him whenever he is hungry, as much as you can. When you have ff him if he is still hungry, try to express afterwards. Ignore the amount that comes out, it is about stimulating your bbs as much as possible. Babies are far more effective suckers than a pump.
It's a good idea to contact the ABA. I would suggest hiring an electric pump if you don't have one, it will do a much better (and quicker) job for you.
But again, as the others have said, the most important thing is to get Jaxon to bf as much as possible. It may take some time to build up your supply again, but he is so little that it will be quicker than others I have read on BB that successfully re-established after some months of not bfing!
I am expressing and i am getting a noticable amount more. I bought a medela swing pump while pregnant so something with a bit of quality.
I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart you are all keeping me going!
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to you for giving this a go.
Great to hear.
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