a sad sad day

[mrscookie]

Today is the day, that I admit that my milk is not enough for Lylah, that my flow is not enough for her or satisfying her, and is only good enough for snacking but not full feeds, its been this way for nearly 2 months and I carried on, I took fenugreek, expressed but unfortunately its not happening for her. The fact is, she is a happier baby on formula.

Today is the day Lylah becomes a mostly formula fed baby. 4 and a half months is not bad going, not quite the 6 month minimum I wanted for her, but more than I had imagined I was capable of. I am proud of what I did for her in giving her the best start, but now is the time to go.
Im finding it hard to admit.. but I think if I do now I wont kid myself that she is still a bf baby.

The mornings and nights will still be our special booby time, but more as a snack or top up and a cuddle than a meal.

Bye ladies

Thankyou for everything
xxxxx

 

[alice&bump]

aaw hun you've done so well!! i had to stop at the same sort of time as you...you're not pregnant are you

 

[mrscookie]

aaw hun you've done so well!! i had to stop at the same sort of time as you...you're not pregnant are you

dont say that! hahaha!!!!

 

[Serene123]

 

[Jkelmum]

youve done so well hope i can get that far xx

 

[lollylou1]

well done on getting to where you have you should be really proud of yourself

Lou
xxx

 

[Pink_Witch]

that is the exact thing that i decided at the weekend to do,i dont think i produce enough milk for ernie and he still wants a full bottle feed after being on me-both sides for over an hour,so i said i will still carry it on but just as an extra 'snack' for as long as he is happy to latch on.

i am gutted that i cannot fully feed him myself, but i figure even a little mummy snack is better than nothing and like you said its the closeness factor too so i see it as a happy compromise

 

[Mervs Mum]

You have done a smashing job honey Lylah is a beauty so you can be very very proud of yourself.

Well done sweetie

xx

 

[Arcanegirl]

youve done brilliantly

 

[Vickie]

You've done so well!

 

[Hope22]

You know what? You did really well to get to this point and you shouldn't feel bad at all. It's funny, I was thinking today that I've been having a lot of trouble feeding Darwin lately despite desperately trying to increase my supply. He's always asking for more, and constantly nursing, but I've been giving him more and more 'top ups' with formula. I had to be away from him today and only needed to pump once in 6 hours. I got 5oz; no wonder he's hungry, I'm just not making much milk! He's six months old this weekend, and I think this is the time when his diet is going to have to switch to mostly formula and solids, with breast milk as an extra.

Breast milk is best, and breast feeding is a wonderful way to bond, but we have to look after our growing babies' caloric needs too. I think it's okay to switch to mostly formula if our babies are outgrowing our supplies; some of us don't seem to be built for long-term BF no matter how hard we try.

 

[lyndsey3010]

You've done so well Hun you should be very proud.

 

[mama2b]

I think you've done a fab job, i hope i make it as long as you

 

[AnnaBanana9]

You have done a superb job; Lylah is thriving and is gorgeous. Be very, very proud of yourself honey!

 

[HoneySunshine]

I hope I can go as long as you have!

 

[Logiebear]

I'm another one who is being forced into making this choice right now. We have struggled since the start. The thought of stopping now though breaks my heart so I know how you feel hun. Massive on making such a difficult choice!

 

[mrscookie]

Thankyou so much everyone! You have made me feel better about it all. It is an upsetting choice to make, but I have to go with what Lylah needs, and although breastmilk is more ideal, its just an potion that is slipping further and further out of my reach. She had the best start, im so glad I stuck with it. Good luck to everyone breastfeeding, may your supplies thrive
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

[lillysmum]

you've done so well, and you should be proud of yourself

 

[ryder]

You did a great job. The main thing is the Lylah is fed and happy!

 

[emma_27]

Well done Hun!! I hope your really proud