tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120095500337442194.post996511889461632841..comments2023-07-28T05:49:13.618-07:00Comments on Endo Who?: This & ThatRachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928196702575539293noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120095500337442194.post-37512485225299859392011-11-01T08:03:48.820-07:002011-11-01T08:03:48.820-07:00I am praying for your mom that she recovers soon. ...I am praying for your mom that she recovers soon. Hurray on the weight! 6 lbs is so easy..Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11756895165590758081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120095500337442194.post-5150606871577401452011-10-31T14:20:43.651-07:002011-10-31T14:20:43.651-07:00Sew, you are one determined woman, I would have lo...Sew, you are one determined woman, I would have lost it if I had to do that for three months. <br /><br />Karen, initially we had to supplement w formula since I did't produce enough and she was also tiny and needed to gain faster. Now since her need has increased I have barely enough for night feeding. I don't pump in the middle of the night and may be I should and take her off of the formula, but I want to wait and see if she has gained enough. I pump 6 times a day and produce about 20-24 once. I go at least 6h without pumping during the night.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12928196702575539293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120095500337442194.post-69998473052526561332011-10-31T12:14:14.714-07:002011-10-31T12:14:14.714-07:00Sorry your mom is still ill. That's so hard. I...Sorry your mom is still ill. That's so hard. It's scary to start facing your parent's mortality. Breastfeeding is so hard and I'm sorry it hasn't been what you wanted, but I think you have a great attitude about it. I spent the first 3 months of my son's life fighting to breastfeed... lactation consultants, pumps, SNS, etc... it was torture and made me so depressed. I finally gave in and used the bottle and our lives improved SO much. It's good to try, but you don't want to spoil your maternity leave with that kind of stress. Glad you're still pumping though. And SO glad your husband is so supportive! That's awesome!Cocohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120459484825947654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120095500337442194.post-64522006462694166672011-10-31T11:46:12.563-07:002011-10-31T11:46:12.563-07:00I've been reading for awhile I just don't ...I've been reading for awhile I just don't think I've ever commented. Breatfeeding can be so difficult! It can be stressful and exhausting. Especially when you don't have a lot of support. I wanted to give up all the time. See is right, it is absolutely your choice. You have to do what is best for you and your baby. Your sanity is included in that part about what is best for you. If it isn't working you have to do what you believe is best.<br /><br />I do have a tip though. Is there a reason for the formula at night? I ask this because prolactin levels are at their highest at night. Night nursing is so important the first few months. It's exhausting but those night feedings can do wonders for your supply!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15133995908407605605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1120095500337442194.post-84720410157762434562011-10-31T11:06:10.939-07:002011-10-31T11:06:10.939-07:00YOu are cute! Whatever you do is your choice! ;) ...YOu are cute! Whatever you do is your choice! ;) I just know that breastfeeding is hard...very hard. And support is critical. Hannah got a bottle in the hospital too because I sent her to the nursery at night. She was a very lazy nurser and my milk didn't really come in until 3 months. So I know some of the issues...Breastfeeding for me was very difficult. I almost gave up so many times but I was hard headed and just sat on the couch for months and did not move. :) LOL <br /><br />Lucky about the weight gain! Id kill to have not been a hoss after birth! :)Sewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09963399196987365207noreply@blogger.com