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We're feeding from both sides then topping up with anywhere from 50-100ml of aptamil also. She gained 470g in 9 days after we started this regime.
A's 5kg is awesome, we've only just got back to birth weight but have gained an additional 350g so getting back on track now.
I've only just increased my Domperidone dose this week from 3-6 daily. So, I'm hoping the extra dosage will get my supply back enough.
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This is my first time posting pics so hoping it works!! :)
She is turning into such a little character now! Definitely getting lots of smiles now, just waiting for a giggle..
She absolutely loves bath time.
OMG (I hate using that term, but it's the only thing that fits), A just slept through the night and had a straight 8 hour sleep. Mummy feels pretty amazing this morning, and I'm sure daddy will too if he ever wakes up and realises what happened. 😀
No way! Congrats Shanleem!! Haha
Wow that's fantastic Shanleem! Looking forward to that day, I'm tired! lol
Woohoo! That's awesome! Go shanleem! I just posted my birth story. My friend who videod my birth has finished editing it, and will post it on her blog in a few days. I will send you all the link later. It is so beautiful, I love it. It is the perfect end to eddies birth, being able to watch it all over again and seeing my beautiful babies surround me with love whilst I laboured.
Can't wait to see it Bella, your last one was so beautiful, so I'm looking forward to seeing this one. I expect I'll cry even more seeing it, now that I have experienced child birth for myself, I think the connection to the emotions will be even stronger.
Wow I can't wait to see your birth vid Bella, I agree shanleem it will be so much more emotional now that I have experienced it..
I still sit and stare at my girl in amazement. I can't believe that she is mine and that I grew her and created life inside my belly! It gives me chills and makes me feel so strong. I never could have imagined it would be this amazing.
Same, your last video made me cry so I'm with the girls, this one will be more emotional!
Shanleem how long were you told to take the domperidone and do the regime you're on? Some days it feels like my supply isn't increasing as Ad still takes 100ml some feeds even after being feeding from me for 45 mins! How long were you told to feed for before top ups?
I started on 3 tablets daily and after 2 weeks was told to increase to 6 tablets daily, for another 2 weeks. I've been on the 6 tablet per day now for 5 days. I'm not seeing a big change yet either.
a is also taking up to 100ml top up after her feeds but I was told to feed her for a 10 minute max on each breast so she doesn't get to tired and end up just using me as a pacifier.
I should add, my LC thinks the drop in supply is due to the blood loss I had following A's birth. I had a 1000ml haemorrhage, followed by the standard loss.
Im on the 6 a day for two weeks now. I've noticed a slight increase as I can hear him gulping for first 10 minutes each side (never had that before) and yeah I think after that he slows down and after 15 minutes I take him off as he's using me as a pacifier too! Did your LC say how long to stay on meds for? I could be same as I had a lot of blood loss after forceps and 3rd degree tear
If the meds actually increase my supply to the extend that I can exclusively bfeed then I will probably have to stay on them until I finish bfding. The dose will be reduced somewhat but it will be a permanent thing.
I don't mind though if it means I can exclusively bfeed.
Yeah exactly. I wonder how long it will take us to get bfeeding exclusively. .Hopefully soon!
I know that Bfing correctly isnt supposed to hurt.... But I just can't seem to get the attachment correct and it still does. I keep hoping she will magically just get it...that maybe when her me know stronger she will open wider and put her head in the right spot.
Have you talked to your LC about helping you with attachment.
It took us a lot of practice to get it right, but eventually it all just worked itself out.
If your nipples are cracked and sore that won't be helping though, so just go as gently as you can if that's the case cause you don't want to cause any damage, as that could prolong the problem.
I hope it sorts out for you soon.
Myturn I was the same everyone said my attachment looked good but it was still uncomfortable. But I've found in the last week (Ad is 5 wks now) I think his little mouth is bigger and more able to latch on and I think it takes a while for your nipples to toughen up, seriously! I find when Ad latches on first it stings a bit then it eases. But definitely get help with this. I went to our local child health clinic for help. And practice lots, don't be afraid to break the latch as many times as you need in one feed until it feels better. Have you checked for tongue tie also? Just another thing to check for. But I think it's when they're teeny mouth is not able to take much areola and they nipple suck it hurts and it should get easier the older she gets. Good luck :)