June Bundles of Joy - 2016

[mum22ttc#3]

For those that are formula feeding how much were your lo's taking at a few days old. Arthur is only 3 days but is taking 4 ounces every 3.5-4 hours, twice now he has had to have an extra ounce too so 5 ounces in total. The midwife when leaving the hospital said to aim for 1-2 ounces for the first couple of days and 3 ounces by the end of the week so I'm a little worried he maybe over feeding?

 

[karlilay]

Poppy has been having 4oz from day 2.

 

[vaniilla]

Does anyone know if hiccups count as movement? all this constant worry on movements is so stressful, I'm finding it the hardest part to deal with now

 

[Dory85]

Starlight - I'm pretty sure feeding cues are the same for breast and bottle fed babies. I was given an info sheet after my first with the poster on this link and found it really helpful.
https://www.breastfeedinginsheffield.co.uk/mum-and-baby/baby-feeding-cues/
Georgia rarely sleeps longer than 4 hours but on the occasions that she does she is normally showing a few cues so I wake and feed her because she has poor weight gain and dropped two centiles. I didn't wake my other 2 children once their jaundice had passed.

 

[Lavochain]

I'm assuming they count vanilla as it means baby is doing something in there. Like you though I'm starting to get paranoid about movements! Why can't they be here safe in our arms now?

Do any of you pump? I have an Ameda lactaline dual pump but I'm not sure if I want to buy a manual one so I have more control over rhythm etc. I just don't know what to go for.

 

[Lil_Pixie]

Vanilla no I don't think hiccups count. I hope movements pick up. Are you going to get checked?

 

[Lavochain]

I didn't know that Pixie I had been counting them.

Poppy is a beauty, Karli!

 

[vaniilla]

Vanilla no I don't think hiccups count. I hope movements pick up. Are you going to get checked?

I was worried that would be case, I had very little movement last night - she always has a party in there around midnight and then 5 am but she has had the hiccups a lot, just not much else I don't know about going in, I have the school run in an hour and would have to take ds with me.


Lavo - I've never tried a manual pump, the advice I've always read is that they're good for occasional use but tend to take longer than an electric so not the best for everyday use but I have read before that some get more milk with the manual pumps. Have a look at the various baby sales and possibly get a manual on offer/half price, it can't hurt to try.

 

[joeybrooks]

Lavo I am using the lactoline double electric pump and I love it as you can control speed and suction. I prefer it to the hospital one. I have a manual one too so that if I'm out I can take it with me if my boobs get too full.

vanilla, hiccups do not count towards as movement. I read that in the literature they gave me the time I went in with reduced fetal movement.

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Hiccups don't count Vanilla. If you are worried, please go get a check up. Xx

 

[Teeny Weeny]

All this talk of pumping is making me worry I haven't even thought about a breast pump. I hope to exclusively breast feed (as I did with the others) so I presumed I wouldn't need one.
Are those of you pumping, combination feeding or for other reasons? Xx

 

[mommyxofxone]

Teeny i just got a pump just in case. no intention of using it. glad insurance covers it!!!!!

and stopping in to drop off a photo of my little man, going to attempt to write up the birth story.

 

[Dory85]

I'm assuming they count vanilla as it means baby is doing something in there. Like you though I'm starting to get paranoid about movements! Why can't they be here safe in our arms now?

Do any of you pump? I have an Ameda lactaline dual pump but I'm not sure if I want to buy a manual one so I have more control over rhythm etc. I just don't know what to go for.

The ameda lactaline double pump was what I was loaned by the hospital when G was still in SCBU. It managed to keep my supply going for 10 days so it's definitely good enough and I was impressed but I'm lucky that i don't normally have trouble expressing. I wouldn't bother with a manual unless you specifically need one.

I haven't expressed since bringing G home and I don't intend to. Once she's 6 months and eating solids she can go without milk when I'm not there. My previous 2 did and they just made up for it when I got back.

Some mums like to build a stash of milk for if they are separated from their baby. Even without a pump it is possible to hand express though.

 

[Teeny Weeny]

He is gorgeous Mommy. Xx

 

[Teeny Weeny]

Thanks Dory.
Fortunately, I don't intend to be separated so I think I'll hold fire for now. My others fed like champs so I'm hoping baby girl does too. Xx

 

[Lavochain]

He looks so snug Mommy!

I want to pump so I've got a stash for when I leave him. The anxiety surrounding it all is crippling me though, I don't think we have a BF group in my area and I'm worrying that I'll fail, all the information is overwhelming me. I do antiques fairs and wouldn't be able to keep him with me all day.

Vanilla I hope you're ok. I'm glad that others here actually have some correct information. No one thought to tell me what count as movements, even though I've been several times!

 

[Dory85]

Random but this week I noticed Georgia's eyelashes have come in. When she was born she didn't have any because she was so early.

 

[vaniilla]

Teeny - I'm hoping to combi feed at least, I had a really bad experience with kidney/bladder infection and 0 breastfeeding support last time that I'm a little terrified of breastfeeding the pump is to try and make myself feel better.


I called up DAU and got a useless midwife again she said to try rocking on all fours to get her moving, I said how long should I try it for? don't know was the answer, so when I should call back? don't know was the answer again. great.

forgot to add, she said hiccups show everything is fine as it's still movement I don't know what to think now, do they realise they're putting women off calling by sounding so put out by answering the phone.

 

[Lavochain]

Teeny - I'm hoping to combi feed at least, I had a really bad experience with kidney/bladder infection and 0 breastfeeding support last time that I'm a little terrified of breastfeeding the pump is to try and make myself feel better.


I called up DAU and got a useless midwife again she said to try rocking on all fours to get her moving, I said how long should I try it for? don't know was the answer, so when I should call back? don't know was the answer again. great.

forgot to add, she said hiccups show everything is fine as it's still movement I don't know what to think now, do they realise they're putting women off calling by sounding so put out by answering the phone.

That sounds like the reception that I usually get! I've been told an ice cold drink is good. Rupert generally goes fidgety if I have anything icy.

 

[AngelofTroy]

I am hiring a medela symphony pump which is what I used in hospital.

I am struggling so much with feeding Juniper. I have been advised to wake her to feed every 3 hours, and breast feed first, then top up with expressed milk with formula... and pump to then to stimulate and to give as future top ups. Then there is sterilising in between.

When I wake her up she is sleepy. She doesn't feed from me well and I am always waking her and tickling her. Then I give her a small bottle, 30-50ml whatever she'll take. Then she wakes up, wants the boob afterall.. By time i pump it is often 1-2 hours after I woke her, and I have to wake her 3 hours after the feed started. I am at breaking point.

There is no way to fit in all those things and eat and sleep. I want to do skin to skin, but I don't know how to fit anything in.

The midwife is coming to weigh her this afternoon. I just want to do things naturally.