I'm breast feeding again :)

Well in a previous 2 posts Many would know I've had alot of probs with dd n constipation n formulas so after a day of screaming n unsettlement I took her to the childrens Hosp cause she was hysterical nothing would stop her n on the way I started kicking myself for even stopping the bfeeding in the first place..
N since I am still abit leaky I thought I might get her back on n thought I'd ask the nurse n etc..
So while I was there due to me being scarfed I asked if there was anywhere I could try n fed her to get my milk to start up again n the nurses were great!! :)
N she took it beautifully I don't have much cause I'm only starting to stimulate it again but I thought this is great I was soo happy
The dr came seen her n said she is in pain her stomach isn't digesting that quickly cause it's still full n swollen she said that she is crying like she is hungry n will eat but she is really jus reacting to the pain so the more I feed her the more pain she is going through cause it's just building up..
She also said that I can giv her top ups with the formula once she is comfortably on the breast cause she is growing so fast
She advised me not to stay on the Novolac not only due to price but also because it is so refined she isn't gaining anything from it nutrient n etc wise...
Soo a couple quik questions
Has anyone done this before as in redrafting ur milk n feeding??
Wat did u do??
And does anyone know of a reasonably priced breast pump hire in Sydney
Thanks ladies

I've heard Fenugreek tea, available from health food shops is amazing stuff :)
Also, see if your CHN will loan you a pump for a few days. Long as you keep the regular pumping up for more than a few days that should amp your supply up.
Also, put baby to the breast EVERY chance you get. If she sooks, grizzles, cries, anything. Even if she doesn't drink, as long as its enough to stimulate your let down will be a huge help :D
Nothing works like a babies mouth, including a pump.
Good luck!!

No idea how to answer your questions, but I have followed you with your feeding and constipation issues with your DD, and it's so great to hear you're BFing again :clap: I hope this sorts out your little princesses digestive issues a bit!

Thanks ladies yeah I'm happy that I can get her back on n help her poor tummy I know truly believe girls are way different then boys big diff lol

Yep, offer that breast so often you may as well leave your bra off! lol

Fenugreek is good, there is an AMAZING lactation cookie recipe on here somewhere, google it if you can't find it on here, it is VERY effective. Sure someone will have it to post for you.
Pumping will help, even hand expression. anything that stimulates, so yep, babe to boob as often as you can.

Well done!! I am so glad you are going back the BF, after reading your last few posts, I am sure you will have more luck than you are having with the FF.

Good luck!!

Hi Hun, I think it's fabulous that you're giving bfing another go. Can I recommend calling the ABA and getting in touch with your local group? They will be able to help you out with cheaper breast pump hire and you can speak to a local counsellor. Bfing her as often as you can will boost your supply, but that will take a little while to catch up with her needs. Make sure you offer the breast before the bottle. How often is she feeding? GL!

Good on you hun!! Building up supply can be a bit of a long haul for some people. It took me about 6ish mths to get DD from having top ups at almost every feed to having just 1 formula bottle a day...then I fell pg again when she was 7mths old and my supply dropped so much she weaned herself anyway! LOL, but it was all worth it.

What I tried was (anything and everything!):
Fenugreek tablets- they made DD really windy and gave her tummy pains, so not worth it for us (but it may be great for you!)
Activite (a drink powder kinda like milo, but not, lol!) and the lactation cookies. Not sure if they did anything, but they tasted yummy to me and kept me well fed, lol!
Feeding feeding feeding. This is the most important thing I think. I fed her before a bottle then after too if she would take it. I fed in the bath (I think this is heavenly!), in bed, we would sit on the lounge for aggges and I would just be topless and she could nuzzle and feed when ever she wanted to.
I also pumped 3ish times a day. If I could manage more I did, some days it was less. I would feed her this milk then formula. But I have never been a very good expresser and never got all that much except in the mornings.
I also took a galactogogue (milk stimulant drug) called motillium. There are others you can have too, and they sometimes don't work for some people. It can be a bit exxy, and a pita if your doc isn't sympathetic to your cause. BUT they worked a treat for me. THe problem was I was on the drug for the whole 6mths I bf DD for. I decided to go off them when she was 6mths and having solids and I had to go off them slowly because my body relied on them to produce enough milk. Then as I said I fell pg again anyway and she weaned!!

As for pump hire, you can get them at pharmacies, the ABA, or some hospitals. If I were you I would contact the ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Association). There is a place at Castle Hill in Sydney, plus tonnes of meetings around that you could attend to see a lactation consultant. Or I saw an LC through my MCHN.

Good luck hunny. Be kind to yourself and try not to stress too much. It's not good for you, bubs or boobies!! Only do what you feel you can and remember yours and bubs happiness and health are the most important things (including emotional health).

another that doesnt have any experience but wanted to wish you good luck, fingers crossed your DD will be feeling better with feeds from mum :) I also used the lactation cookies, will see if I can find the receipe but I just googled the one I ended up using.

I just wanted to jump in and say that it's awesome you're giving it another go babe! We're all very proud of you xxxx

:cheer: go ZA go! :cheer:

good on you for giving BF another go. Hope it works out for you.

Thanks heaps ladies I luv the support u get here it's awesome!!
I bought a nuk r motion electric pump today for 150 cause I wanna get this supply up n moving lol
I'm thinking of going to visit the dr to get the tablets though cus I really want her. On my breast instead of the bottle
Fingers x'd lol

You've been given some excellent advice so far :D

I just wanted to say congratulations on the breastfeeding :D

Z&A, good on you working so hard.
Please get on to an LC to work out a plan - it will be much easier on you if you have a realistic and appropriate plan in place to get this up and running again.
The ABA will also have advice & support for you for relactating.

Good luck!

GL, how have the bfs been going today?

Well I'm getting more milk in which is good n still offering the bottle afterwards cus I don't hav an established full flow yet but I'm glad to say she had bowel movements with no pain yeyyy so I'm still using the pump in between to get it moving along so it's going great

Good news on her bowel movements! Hope it continues to go well.

YAY for painless poo! :D it's great to hear she's doing much better.

Yayyy I know!! Never thought I'd be happy to change a soiled nappy lol!!

How are you going, hun? Just wondered!

I'm wondering the same thing, was thinking of you today. :)

Hi ladies yeah it's going good actually she has mornings n nights on my breast n day time with bottles my milk hasn't come flooding back in but it seems it's enuf for each feed n her bowel movements r good lol
She is gaining weight now beautifully she is 6 weeks now n in between 0000 n 000 but she just keeps getting longer lol I think she gunna b a giant lol
Thanks for asking ladies n Heva big hug ur a wonderful person Mwa 

That's great. It is possible to combine breast and bottle feeding as you're doing. Are you offering the breast before each bottle feed? That will also help build up your supply. Sounds like your milk is definitely giving her what she needs! :clap:

oh yeah i also pump i should of mentioned that lol so she not having heaps of formula but enough to keep her content n comfortable...
sometimes i cant b/f cus my son is very full on n it ends up with me stressing n screaming so if his home i just give her a bottle but she seems really happy which makes me ecstatic..
Thanks jen :) for keeping up with my post lol

Oh well done! Combining pumping and breast and bottle feeding is a juggling exercise no doubt, especially with a toddler. I'm impressed with your persistence. Hopefully once your supply is built up you'll be able to drop the need to pump much/at all.

lol oh thank you....
yeah hopefully i can get her to b/f exclusively once ds goes back to pre school so then it will be much better n relaxing

:clap: go you! :cheer:

Well done! :clap:

:redface: naaawwww thanks ladies lol!! p.s use are giving me a big head lmaoo
i told my hubby n he goes yep that'd b right lol

That's so awesome babe!! Good on you! xxxx