Pumping frustrations
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But my baby does not like formula and he has a dairy allergy so it’s limited what formulas I can incorporate in his bottles
My goal was 6 months too and I finally gave in and started supplementing an ounce of formula in each bottle. I wish I started doing that sooner because pumping around the clock on top of working 50 hours a week, on top of actually taking care of him, I couldn’t take it anymore! I constantly worried if I was going to have enough to get him through the day or staying up all night to make sure I had enough for his next bottle. My supply has been all over the place because I stress so hard over it. We’re doing a 50/50 mix now and honestly he’s sleeping better, gaining more weight and sees happier than ever. I think we feel guilty because it’s shoved down our throat that 🤪 bReAsT iS bEsT 🤪 but honestly our sanity is best and some formula isn’t going to make the world stop spinning. Give yourself a break and consider supplementing an ounce a bottle. You’re doing great!
@Gaby my son has a dairy sensitivity nd we tried about 3 formulas that destroyed his little belly. We finally tried goats milk and it was a night and day difference!
I combo fed my first pumped milk and formula. When I stopped pumping at 6 months, at first I felt guilty honestly. But then I felt so much better. I had my body back. There was no pressure to pump every 2 hours for 20 minutes and worry about still not making enough. When I got pregnant with my December baby, I said if I wasn’t able to latch baby I would only do formula. Definitely give yourself a break. Pumping is such a pain the ass, and baby has already gotten an amazing amount of breastmilk. Plus even 2 oz of breastmilk a day provided immune benefits, so don’t stress!
I keep coming across moms who mention goats milk formula worked for their breastfed babies. You're doing an amazing job. Pumping SUCKS. When I ran out of my stash, I started by adding 1oz of formula per bottle to my milk and thankfully my daughter took it. Baby may not like it at first but they'll come around
@Amanda I’m trying one too but I’m barely adding an oz. The goal is to do half and half. I tried to just give him some formula and he hated it
I understand thus so much i am so sorry the economy today made your job as a mother so much harder than it already is. You are so strong. I only just started combo feeding regular milk and oatmeal cereal to my baby since i’m also only making just under 24 oz a day and it has stretched out my supply so much! I really hope it works if you try it. Just know you are doing everything you possibly can for your baby and he will be healthy and happy with the mother he has!🫶🏽
I feel the same way. I can only pump twice at work and I get only 10 oz combined. I was able to freeze enough formule what I was on maternity leave. I was able to pump over 200oz and now I only have like 40oz left