Had my baby on 3/24
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on 4/5/12 11:47 am - Woodbridge, VA
on 4/5/12 11:47 am - Woodbridge, VA
Thanks, everyone!
The breastfeeding did not work out. With him being tongue tied, it hurt so much that I couldn't stand it anymore, and it was affecting how I cared for him - because my nipples were SO sore all the time, I couldn't even carry him because anytime he so much as brushed against my chest, it was extremely painful. So, I was pumping, but I felt frustrated with how much I had to pump - I would pump 8-10 times a day just to get enough for ONE bottle for him, and that equated to nearly 6 hours of my day spent with the pump that I would much rather spend with my baby. So, for now, he's pretty much 100% on formula.
We did go to the ENT today, and he had his frenulum clipped. As such, I can try to breastfeed again to see if he can latch better. However, I'm not sure it will be worthwhile since I'm producing so little. I've chosen a formula with a probiotic in it, and it seems to be working well so far in that he's finally pooping regularly, and he's regained some of his weight back, so we may just not mess with what seems to be working!
The breastfeeding did not work out. With him being tongue tied, it hurt so much that I couldn't stand it anymore, and it was affecting how I cared for him - because my nipples were SO sore all the time, I couldn't even carry him because anytime he so much as brushed against my chest, it was extremely painful. So, I was pumping, but I felt frustrated with how much I had to pump - I would pump 8-10 times a day just to get enough for ONE bottle for him, and that equated to nearly 6 hours of my day spent with the pump that I would much rather spend with my baby. So, for now, he's pretty much 100% on formula.
We did go to the ENT today, and he had his frenulum clipped. As such, I can try to breastfeed again to see if he can latch better. However, I'm not sure it will be worthwhile since I'm producing so little. I've chosen a formula with a probiotic in it, and it seems to be working well so far in that he's finally pooping regularly, and he's regained some of his weight back, so we may just not mess with what seems to be working!
Congratulations!!!
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