I thought I should probably update everyone after my last post. Progress has been made!Last night I just had a gut feeling that Carter wasn't getting enough. I hadn't had a lot of water during the day, so I really believe my supply was lower than normal. Drinking a lot of water is difficult for me... I just don't feel like it. I worried my entire pregnancy that I wasn't getting enough water and, truth be told, I probably wasn't. It's only now that I can see the results of not drinking enough, and unfortunately it affects Carter more than me.
Anyway, we tried the Enfamil Lipil Gentlease, which is supposed to be easier on baby's stomach. Brian made two ounces, which is the minimum you can make because of the scoop, and Carter sucked it right down. And.... he didn't have any issues!! In fact, he proceeded to sleep for 5 hours almost directly after eating, and only woke up when we made him.
I'm not beating myself up... I truly feel so much more relaxed now, knowing that we can supplement when necessary or when we really want to, and it won't hurt him at all. They say a happy mom means a happy baby, and having a security blanket of sorts makes me very happy. So does the freedom that knowing he can take formula affords me. I may never use that freedom, but it's nice to know it's there. The mommy guilt on this particular issue is gone!
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I am so proud of both you and Brian. A happy baby means a happy Mom and Dad. It all will work out. Only you and Brian know what is best for Carter. You both make a great team! Mom
yeah! I'm so glad that he did well with that. And -- just so you know -- the WalMart brand of that is supposed to be really good. Mrs. Clapp is a nurse at a pediatrician's office and her office recommends that to their patients. I guess the manufacturer is this really high quality place that was bought out by WalMart. Zara used that for Aidan and it is about 1/2 the price of Enfamil!
Don't forget to use it occasionally even if you don't NEED to, to keep him used to it. Otherwise he might reject it later when he gets more discriminating. Breast milk is a lot sweeter than formula.
Love all the pictures. I can't wait to SQUEEZE him. =)
great! i am glad it is working out! and now you KNOW that he is getting enough. i agree, i think nursing is very difficult. i was surprised how difficult it was when i tried it. that is why i strictly pump these days.
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