Olive's Mummy - Xander drinks about 220ml per feed, usually 4 times a day. But tbh, he's always been a pretty big feeder. Over the last few months, based on the formula he should have been taking close to 1300ml a day (he's a big boy) but he's been taking nowhere near that. I wonder if the EBM is more energy rich than FF? mebbe I'm just high cal haha. Anyway, even despite taking less than he's "supposed" to, he's slowly moved from 75th percentile to 90th percentile for weight - so we just give him how much he seems to want. I actually try to err on the side of less rather than more. Has anyone else found that the "formula" doesn't really work for them either? We've also started solids recently, but he's not very taken with them so far lol.
How is it going for you now? I've had a bit of an epiphany after doing some research (again) into the benefits of BM for babies and of lactating for mum's. Given I had GD when I was PG, I hadn't realised just how beneficial it is for me too. I don't think anyone else in here had GD did they? If so, it's worth looking into, as no-one had explained to me how lactating influences your glucose metabolism & body's ability to deal with insulin (which is also tied in with the tendency to drop PG weight quicker too). So that's all really helped my motivation - I think it was timely to re-visit why I'm doing this. I've also changed my routine a bit to adjust for the fact he's getting older, and I think that's helped. I'm now pumping at the PC which makes me not resent the time. In fact, I'm not allowed to read my BB posts until the pump is on - talk about motivation!!!! Plus I've asked my mum to come over & help out while I've got a bit of work to do and DH's back is still very bad. Hopefully only 2 more weeks till he can lift DS & help out again. I really appreciate how much he did!
Daintree Dream - how are the solids going for you? And when do you think you plan/hope to pump for? I'm cheering for you to reach that 12 months!
leesha - OMG non-maternity bras I'm soooo jealous. I've taken to wearing a crop top over my bra, as I've lost a little weight but I don't want to spend $$ on new mat bras. And it's amazing how much better one looks when there is a little more "lift!".
Eej - I'm guessing you're at 7 months? Or time to ditch the pump & have a well-earned rest? Either way I hope things are going well for you, you're doing a brilliant job!
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