It's no joke having to breastfeed my little one. It is indeed a huge challenge worrying that he doesn't have enough to eat since I am still unable to express my milk out and feed him with the bottle. I am very sad that this is happening.
I need huge encouragement from the people around but it has been tough as everyone worries if he has gained weight or is he crying because he is hungry. I definitely do not want him to suffer from gastric and is wondering if he is.
I have thought of throwing in the towel to feed him formula milk. It is indeed something that has come across my mind. But I have yet to give in though I have fed him a couple of feeds. However, every time I do that, he doesn't seem to want to eat as I guess he thinks the taste is slightly different.
Nowadays, when my friends tell me that they can express a lot of milk out, I am truly envious. I wish that was me so I know my baby is always sleeping on a full tummy. Every time I see other people's child so chubby and cute, I hope one day I can say that's my Chase!
Right, now I just have to hang in there and trust in the Lord to take care of him and me till the future. He will be a strong boy. I am so tired now that I am going to take an hour's nap. I m indeed very very tired.
Will write again on the trials and tribulations.
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babe.. hang in there,
as long as you are latching on and feeding him, just check that he has at least a few wet nappies and he poops.. breastfed babies tend to poop a lot.. don't stress.. stress is not good for milk production...
after you feed him, try pumping even for 10 minutes after... you might need a lactation consultant.. is there one your gynea can recommend you? it could be you the suction of the pump isn't right..
don't despair you dont want a fat baby you want a strong baby!
just hang in there.. you are giving him nature's best what God intended for mummies and their bubs!
wish i was there to help you.. if you can't get a lactation consultant let me know i know a mummy in singapore that might be able to go over to your house and help you..
i will be here for you!
lots of hugs to the little one..
elisa
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