Trish - I was told on Friday to express if she doesn't seem too fond of BF. I read your post about Joel and Danielle seems to be a bit the same. I managed to get 100ml out of my breasts and fed her that at her last feed and she only took 80ml of that but she seems more alert but content. I don't mind expressing and feeding her it in a bottle if that's the way she wants it. At least she's still getting breast milk - I'm not too keen on the formula idea. We did get checked out by a LC when we were in hospital but if she doesn't put on enough we'll be making an appointment to see her again.
Great work expressing Kelly - I am happy to do it too-as long as I can - as it is better than formula. Though I know it isn't possible for everyone.
Joel is taking about 70mls in a bottle.If we give him more he has reflux.
Samuel (on tube/bottle feeds)was on 87mls for his weight (4hrly) - based on 170mls per kilo per day (divided by 6 feeds) when we left hospital Thursday so sounds like she took what she wants. Did she b/f as well ?
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