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Thanks crazycat! That was awesome info. I do't think I need anything to increase my milk supply yet though I'm sure I've convinced myself a few times I do. There's something about that need to make sure you have tons for your little one. We went to our 2 week appt on Friday though and he had gained back all of his weigh plus some and is plenty chunky so for now I guess I'm ok. It is a relief to know that if I wasn't making enough though there is a viable option out there.
That's awesome he gained back his weight already :-) You are doing good!
For me, it wasn't until I went back to work and had to pump that I noticed any issues. I think the longer you can exclusively nurse from the actual breast, the better, but with so many working moms these days and the (pardon me, but shitty) maternity policies in the US, a lot of moms don't have a choice but to pump, and that can be stressful, which effects output, and pumps just simply don't do as well at clearing out the breast as babies do!
Good luck with it all and I hope you guys continue to have a fabulous nursing relationship! As much as I remember it being difficult in the beginning, I am actually really looking forward to nursing again :-)
I'm definitely still in the love/hate relationship- still suffering from sore nipples. It took me so much longer the first time to get the hang of it though and we're already doing much better then before so fingers crossed I'll be pain free soon. Breastfeeding is beautiful and always so much harder then you think. And crazycat, maternity leave policies are soooo shitty here.
Our thread got very quiet!.... who's next for babies?! Daisy? How's everyone feeling?
My Due date is next week Thur. Hope my little man come in on time.
Ohhhh I hope that means Daisy had her baby :) XXX
It did get quiet..waiting for baby news!
Hello ladies! I have been lurking mostly so that I can keep up with all the birth announcements (Congrats Oncue!) but I am in my last couple of weeks at work (where I mostly check in from), and have been busy wrapping things up here. I also finally got some work done getting her room ready. I have felt so far behind with all of that. I still have about five weeks to go though, and when my maternity leave starts on February 3rd, I will be doing the hospital bag packing and last touches at home hopefully.
I am very interested in the medication info that was just posted for increasing milk supply...thanks Crazycat! I had no problems with DS1 as far as supply but I felt like I did with DS2 (and I had to return to work sooner with him too), so I could have used a little help with that. The supplements didn't really work. Is the shipping super expensive with ordering overseas?
Seeing all these babies really makes this whole thing real! I have several friends who have just had or are about to have babies too. I am super excited!
My midwife estimated today that baby girl is going to be around the same size as my last baby. Well over 8 pounds. I was really hoping that she would be smaller. I'm now praying she comes early!
5 weeks to go! 😊
Hi ladies So sorry have been MIA but have been busy having my BABY!!!!!! So many times I tried to log on to tell you all but with four kiddos it's super busy! She arrived last Sunday and we have named her Beth (I changed my mind to Beth when I saw her I think she looks like a Beth!) we are over the moon and my three boys adore her She was 3.5kg I will try and load a pic of her I'm useless at technology things though (must be old age ha!!)
Best of luck to all you ladies waiting patiently Can't wait to hear your news
Robin I wouldn't focus too much on weight guesses I was told my baby would be 8 1/2 lbs and she was a pound lighter even at three days overdue But even if your baby is over 8lbs you'll manage just fine x
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