ok this is going to be an incredibly shelfish post from me.
i just need to get this off my chest as DF doesnt really understand.
I feel as though i have failed my daughter, the one thing she relies on me for i cannot give her.
I was almost in tears before buying a tin of formula at the supermarket.
i had plenty of milk (and i mean PLENTY) and now each feed she is draining both boobs and by time her next feed comes they have hardly filled back up and she is starving after she 'tries' to feed.
i was so ready to BF for at least 6 months as i failed with DS when he was born.
I have drained myself physically and emotionally with this breastfeeding business and i could tell that bella was starting to pick up on it too....
i hope i have made the right decision.
Am i allowed to formula feed and breast feed untill my supply stops?
Laura- Please don't be gulity on yourself, your daughter needs to be fed regardless of where it is coming from so if you need to do both you shouldn't feel guilty on it. You can still BF and FF, I know some mums will BF first then top up with formula. Could you see a lactation consultant how to increase supply?
Det- Em hates being wrapped she will cry until her arm is free then she sighs like what a relief, very funny, Ash was exactly the same. Hope you sort out those migraines, they can be quite debilitating too.
Meg- How did your night turn out? Was your Dh home to help out? Did you end up getting the hammock? Has it helped? Oops lots questions there. I hope you've woken up today feeling 100 times better.
laura- You have to do what is best for oyu all. Don't feel like a failure.
Shell - Got the hammock, but late yest arvo so haven't really got to use it much yet. I ended up jsut putting E in with us last night. She grunted and groaned in pain for hours. She also vommited all over me 3 times. I have made an appt with another GP, as I really believe she has reflux. If they don't listen to me, I am going to go and present at the RCH. Also might give a paed Chiro a try.
HI girls,
Shocking night for me. At about 9pm I went to bed as I started to feel really sore all over, esp where my stitches were, my lower back and my boobs. The ache in my right boob was incredibly painful but there was no red spots. I got in the shower and put the hot water on them and expressed a bit, but then when I got out I got all headachey and nauseaus. I was crying I was in so much pain and praying that DD wouldnt wake up for a few hours. I then got in a warm bath to try and ease the pain that was in my lower back and all down my legs which worked but then I felt like I was going to be sick. I got out, got back into bed and then threw up everywhere. My head was killing and we had no panadol so I took 1 nurofen tab (I hope that wasnt too bad) I then managed to fall asleep until midnight. This morning I woke up at 5:30am to feed again and feel much better however DD hasnt slept properly since (only 10min stints) and I am exhausted.
I'll be back for personbals, she is upset again.!!!!! Go to sleep child!!!
How did your night turn out? Was your Dh home to help out? Did you end up getting the hammock? Has it helped? Oops lots questions there. I hope you've woken up today feeling 100 times better.
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