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[dancerjodi]

Spoke too soon. She bfed for 15 minutes, would only take .5 ozs of formula, struggled a bit to fill a diaper and wants food again. Is lazily taking the bottle (pacifier wouldn't do it).

She's demanding to get my supply up. Not sure how to do both. If I just do formula at night (filling for longer) I'd need to also pump or I'd wake up engorged and my production would drop off. This is why I gave her the breast when she woke up after her first night feeding (we slept for 3 hours with her in the bed - one thing at a time, get sleep and then worry about where). Then she my milk and the .5 ozs formula. Did the diaper thing and another .5 ozs formula.

So confused. :/

I know I'm not generating enough for her due to lack of rest, good food and adequate water. Can't manage the latter 2 due to the first 1.

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Comments

[goat.livejournal.com]

Have you asked your acupuncturist about herbal formulas to increase your breast milk supply? It might be worthwhile.

I am sorry you're having such a hard time. The transition to motherhood and the transition out of the womb must be so difficult but you are doing great.

[jillianpie.livejournal.com]

:( If it were possible to magically appear at your doorstop with a hot meal and magical baby-calming vibes, I would a million times over. I'm sorry this part of parenthood has proven so complicated.

[shnells.livejournal.com]

try go-lacta supplements. they work really well. also onions are very good. as are fenugrek leaves. you can pick up frozen or fresh from an indian store. the main thing is don't stress (ha. ha. ha.--i'm one stressed bunny myself). talk more on thurs

[maudlinkitty.livejournal.com]

Yes, one thing at a time! Don't worry about more than you need to. I know we're not close, but if there's anything I can do please let me know. I'd be happy to watch her so you can sleep.

~k