Breastfeeding issues

Domeperidone is not illegal in the US, it is just not FDA approved (for stupid reasons LOL), if you do ever decided you want to try it, let me know. I have tons of info on it (and take it myself, it saved my nursing relationship with my son, I went from next to no supply to being able to pump enough to donate as well as exclusivly nursing Matty).

Were you able to swallow the pills? I'm afraid of that issue first off, cause of the lap band. How much does it cost? What are the side effects? I've heard there are no side effects but that sounds strange usually there is some type of side effect.

The pills are super small, way smaller then say an Advil. The only side effect I have had is a decrease in appetite (which I am not going to complain about LOL) b/c the pills are made to slow down digestion. The price depends on how much you order at one time, my doctor gave me the website that I order from, and three other independent sources gave me the same one without me even mentioning it.

I DID get a scrip for it, although you don't need it when ordering online. I also found a local compounding pharmacy that would make it for me with a scrip from my doctor, but the price was so much more then ordering it online that I choose to just go the online route.

How did you get a prescription for it? I can not afford to buy it but if I had a prescription I'd get it free. Did they know you were taking it for a low milk supply?

Courtney, can you give me the info on Domeperidone? I already checked out the supplementation device.

BF from one and pump from the other?

Possibly. I did think about that, it's just kind of frustrating when you pump and don't even make 1/2 ounce with both breasts combined. It would take forever for me to store it and I wouldn't want to waste it since I make such very little.

Have you thought about trying a Supplemental Nursing System? This would bring baby to the breast for longer periods of time, which would help to keep your supply up and keep baby from weaning to bottles.

Let me know if you want more information or you can check it out at -

http://www.amazon.com/Medela-Supplemental-Nursing-Sterile-00 901S/dp/B000NEDGB8

I tried that with my first daughter and I absolutely hated it. It was a major pain for me to set up and it was not something I felt I could go out in public with and feed. I'm sure it works well for some people but it was not for me.

Tammi,
If you're having any doubts at all I wouldn't stop BF'ing just yet.  Let your hormones get back to normal before you make that decision (unless you know without a doubt you are ready to stop).

I don't know about feeding from just one breast.  I would be afraid that there would be noticeable difference in size between the two.

Good luck and Congrats....I don't think I've said that yet!
Amy