one week in...

chica904
on 4/12/11 11:03 am - Neptune Township, NJ
 So its been one week already and im thinking breastfeeding just isnt for me. I never really was sold on the idea although I know its the best but i wanted to try it to say i tried.  Has anyone else switched to formula after a week? or am i just too impatient?

Starting Sleeve Weight (2/25/13) - 233

Current Weight (7/1/13) - 197

Goal Weight - 175

tamiissunshine
on 4/12/11 11:54 am - Halsey, OR
I did with my first one but then I regretted my decision and tried to re-lactate and couldn't. I tried for about 10 days. Maybe give it a little longer if you can cause if you change your mind later, it may be too late. With my second, I was able to breastfeed and then had to supplement cause my supply was horribly low, but I felt better about doing it longer.
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Lianne C.
on 4/12/11 12:45 pm - Garden City, MI
I wanted to give up, but I stuck with it, and it is successful! I really enjoy that time with him too! Nobody else can give him it. Makes me feel needed
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mzicuis
on 4/12/11 7:06 pm
I get ya...I have been doing it along with formula even though everyone says that is not good...but I think it holds her over longer. I tries with my 1st...wasn;t able to do it so I thought I would try with this one. She does nurse, but only for about 10-15 monites on each side, sometimes shorter and I know she is getting milk as it is all over her lips...but she just sin;t satisfied with just that. I figure it can't hurt to keep trying but she does drink about 2-3 oz of formula...
PrettyPixieGirl
on 4/13/11 8:21 am
Breastfed babies do eat more often. They say 10-15 mins on each side is a good amount. Have you tried pumping and feeding from the bottle to see if she holds over longer with 2-3oz of breastmilk?

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