I breastfed all mine as you all learnt the other day
Incidentally DH is now fascinated by the concept of me having milk
i decided to try out my breast pump to see if its in working order and have quite copious amounts of colostrum. This goes against the grain a little but I'll be expressing and freezing stock before the bubba comes as all mine have needed extra formula in hospital due to being large babies and me having GD.
Anyhow, like the others said, you produce colostrum from now until a couple of days after the birth. Colostrum really is like liquid gold, they pay £1000 for just a small amount of it in SCBU. Its really high in protein so bubba only needs a tiny amount (about a teaspoon full each feed) But the reason its like liquid gold, is that its full of antibodies (the things that fight infection and give immunity) So even if you give just one feed of this amazing mumma juice, its done your bubba good. So that's why I really recommend anyone to give it a go.
Yes breastfeeding is more demanding in the early days, and you can be very sore at first. BUT once its established, it actually takes less time to feed, you have no sterilising making up and warming to do, and you can feed laying down. For me the feeding laying down bit sold it for me
I like to be lazy
As for if you can express exclusively, Its possible, but very time consuming. Also bear in mind that expressing takes longer than actually breastfeeding, plus you then have to feed it in a bottle. Also your milk supply is supply on demand, so the more you feed, the more you make. So if you want to make enough milk for all his feeds, you will have to express as much as you give.
I agree that its hard not knowing how much they are getting though, but that worry goes away once you see they are putting on weight, and being content. I found that VERY difficult so totally get that one.
Anyhow, other news...
Caz, you have really gone for it this time haven't ya!
on your O x
PK, I'll be keeping everything crossed you can start IUI asap, and DH SA results will be in time for the appointment. Sending more huggles
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MC, miss you on here! happy 100 days!!!
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Poppy, brain melting down, you ok?
sorry
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