Jelly Bean's Breastfeeding & Expressing Journal

[Jelly Bean]

I hope it's OK that I start this journal, I tried doing a search for others and was surprised I came up with just this one.

I know it's dumb but I think I really need it, as much as my weightloss one...I've been doing a terrible job lately. Luciano is getting enough (DH supplements with only one feed of formula a day while I'm sleeping), but I've become so disorganized with my pumping times and whenever I'm ready to BF him he always seems ready to fall asleep.

My goals with this journal are:

1) To become more disciplined with how many times a day I express - ideally six or more. And duration of pumpings, of course.
2) To always nurse directly at least twice a day.
3) To record how much BM and formula he drinks every day for pediatrician's purposes.

I really think it will help me, obviously I welcome any support I can get from anyone who's bored enough to read this but you can all ignore it if you want. I really want to do this long-term, at least 9 months.

 

[Jelly Bean]

Breastfeeding & Expressing time log


1:30 am - Pumped 9 oz.

5:30 am - Pumped 6 oz.

12:00 pm - Pumped 6.5 oz.

2:00 pm - Breastfed for 20 minutes on left.

4:00 pm - Pumped 4.5 oz.

9:45 pm - Pumped 6 oz.


So...32 oz total pumped. Hopefully I can do more tomorrow.

Need to get over my annoyance at waking up for a pump or breastfeed...this dawn I stayed up until 6 AM to get those two pumpings done with rather than falling asleep and setting the alarm. It's way too crazy, but I'm so cranky when I have to interrupt my sleep!

 

[Mervs Mum]

I think it's a great idea and I'll be keeping an eye on you

x

 

[Jelly Bean]

I think it's a great idea and I'll be keeping an eye on you

x

You're sort of an unofficial moderator of this section anyway...or fearless leader or something!

 

[Mervs Mum]

I'm just really interested in everyone's experiences to see if I can pick up any little tips etc....and a bit nosey!

 

[Jelly Bean]

Weighed Luciano today...how is it possible that he gained 4 lbs. in a month?? He went from 7 to 11! He did seem much chubbeir and none of his newborn-size clothes fit him, but I expected him to be around 9, not 11!

 

[Mervs Mum]

Wow!! Gold top boobies!

 

[Jelly Bean]

Wow!! Gold top boobies!

It feels as good as getting 100 on a test...

 

[Jelly Bean]

Breastfeeding & Expressing time log


1:30 am - Pumped 4.5 oz

8:00 am - Pumped 8 oz

9:00 am - Breastfed on left for 20 minutes

2:00 pm - Pumped 7 oz

5:00 pm - Breastfed on right for 25 minutes

6:00 pm - Breastfed on left for 15 minutes

11:00 pm - Pumped 9 oz

I wonder if anyone has any tips for not overwarming baby while on the boob?? He always seems to get so sweaty and irritated.

 

[Jelly Bean]

WOW I just had a look at the Average Growth sticky thread and am feeling preeetttyyy smug ATM

Costa Rican mothers tip for better BFing: always make sure your feet are warm.

 

[Mervs Mum]

Thanks for the tip!! Amazing pumping skills too!! YOUR (.Y.)'s are ON FIRE!!!

 

[Jelly Bean]

Breastfeeding & Expressing time log


3:30 am - Pumped 5.5 oz

8:00 am - Pumped 7 oz

2:00 pm - Pumped 8 oz

6:45 pm - Pumped 6 oz

11:00 pm - Pumped 6 oz

32.5 total...

 

[Jelly Bean]

First time I've spilled breastmilk today...1.5 oz out of a 6 oz bottle, felt like such a moron! And we were thisclose to today being the first time LO was satisfied with just BM and didn't need a few oz of formula...

 

[Mervs Mum]

did you swear when you dropped it!!

 

[Jelly Bean]

did you swear when you dropped it!!

Yes, I said "whore" in Spanish really loudly...DH woke up in a start, poor thing probably thought I'd dropped the baby instead of a measly ounce of milk.

Then I started torturing myself, thinking "I'm such a clod, I just took an ounce of BM from my baby because I didn't screw that top on right..."

 

[Jelly Bean]

Breastfeeding & Expressing time log


3:30 am - Pumped 5 oz

1:00 pm - Pumped 10.5 oz

8:00 pm - Pumped 9 oz

11:30 pm - Pumped 6.5

31 oz in total today...

Tomorrow I swear to God I am not doing such huge gaps of time between pumps...and I haven't put him on the boob in two days!! Way too much. But he just seems really sleepy these last few days.

 

[Mervs Mum]

10.5 oz - Bring it baby!!!

 

[Jelly Bean]

10.5 oz - Bring it baby!!!

I LOVE the photo of little Hebe...and especially her name. It's such an unusual and pretty Greek mythology choice.

I'm starting to feel fairly industrial over here with these quantities. His pediatrician (we had the 6 weeks check-up today) was deeply impressed with us and said he gained the weight already that most babies gain through 0-3 months

 

[Mervs Mum]

Well done you!

And thanks for the compliment on her name....most people either say 'ehh.....did you say Phoebe??' or 'Oh...Hebe....yeah I've got some in my garden....' There's me trying to be all intellectual naming her after a greek goddess.....

 

[Jelly Bean]

Well done you!

And thanks for the compliment on her name....most people either say 'ehh.....did you say Phoebe??' or 'Oh...Hebe....yeah I've got some in my garden....' There's me trying to be all intellectual naming her after a greek goddess.....

Meh, I'm named Phoebe and have always thought my parents could've been a little more original if they were going to dip into the mythology well...or had a little mercy if they were just going to move to a Hispanic country where NO ONE can pronounce or spell it

You can tease her later on by asking her to fetch you some nectar from the fridge lol...