demand feeding and got 7mnth old baby to sleep through the night!

[bec293]

thanks munchkin mumma, that's kind of what I thought, that they mean as a meal replacement type thing. I think I might keep using it but just sprinkle a little bit on my muesli and yoghurt in the mornings, as it does have lots of other stuff in it which I don't know if is a good thing really (and it's too expensive to waste), and maybe get the pure protein one for a smoothie or milkshake with lunch. The name of yours would be great thanks!

[Glass half full]

OK bubba's off the boob now

The name of mine is Fortis. Its a 750g white tub with a green label. I just looked on the back and its make locally here in Perth so not sure if you'll get it all over Australia, but I'm sure if you ask in the health food shop they will have something similar. I just told the lady i wanted it because I was breastfeeding and she suggested this one.
They are pretty expensive hey! I would use what you have first. They are probably the same in terms of protein content, I just try and avoid additives and preservatives where ever I can

[KimmyF]

I am soooooooo glad you posted this my DD was sleeping through until about 6 weeks ago, so I am also going to try protein supplements to see if it helps! Thanks and I'm very glad to hear you're bubba is sleeping so well for you

[bec293]

thanks for the name of it Munchkin mumma, I couldn't find it here (small town) but I did find another one which is suitable for breastfeeding so I am really interested to see how I go with it.

I also read somewhere yesterday that breastfeeding women should have a daily protein intake of 1 gram for every pound they weigh. That is a lot of protein! I think I can do it though, with eggs, smoothies with protein powder, eating more lentils and chickpeas, and I'm not a true veg as I eat fish, so tuna salads for lunch. Anyway I started on the high protein diet a couple of days ago and today I noticed a higher milk supply. I felt fuller, and during two feeds today when DS pulled away milk was just squirting everywhere.. that hasn't happened in ages. Could be coincidence, or maybe it's due to the higher calorie intake.. not sure but poor bub got milk all over his face before I realised lol!

[Kazzo]

So I have been having the powder for a few weeks now. DD2 is still not sleeping through the night but she is not waking for a feed anymore so Her waking problems were more then just not enough protein. I have taken her to an Osteopath twice now and we are down to only 1 wake up at night.

I am still having the powder but only once a day.

When I bought my powder the lady did ask if I wanted it for meal replacement and that if I did it was not recommended. When I told her the reason she said it was fine then and to treat it like a snack. So I was having one mid morning, afternoon and one before bed. I did notice that I was very thirsty all the time when I was having 3 shakes a day so I was drinking a lot more water, I think this may have boosted my supply too which I di not really need. I am back to leaking everywhere again. It seems to have settled a bit with only one shake a day.

[emc2]

Thanks just made a fridge reminder for myself

[KimmyF]

Hi All
I bought a supplement yesterday and I have one shake today (first one), how many are you having? I read Kazzo was having three a day then cut back to one what is everyone else doing?

TIA

[bec293]

Hi Kimmy, I am having one a day (with just milk and raspberries, blueberries and blackberries.. yum!) plus I sprinkle some on my museli in the mornings. But I have made sure to make each meal high in protein with eggs, tuna, chickpeas, lentils, nuts etc.