Im drying up I think

edited October 2011 in Breastfeeding
How do I stop breast feeding? Will it hurt? Im going to last as long as I can.
She just keeps crying after I feed her like shes starving. so I start crying n give her formula! I dony want her to be hungry.
I try as much as I can not to give her a bottle.
Ive tried everything to get my milk production up pumping after feedings letting her use me as a binki . But still same thing!

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  • Me too I can only pump like 1 1/2 oz on one side and only 1/2oz on the other side except in the morning ggggggrrrrrr I'm so pissed
  • Fenugreek is supposed to be really good, I just got some but havent used it yet. Keep your chin up, even breasfeeding 1 day is something to be proud of. Your giving your baby a wonderful start in life :-)
  • Dont give formula if you REALLY want to just breastfeed!

    DONT stress, you arent drying up.

    Takes these steps.
    If she unlatches herself, try burping (over shoulder, on your chest, over your lap, or her "sitting" on your lap). Sometimes it takes a while for mine too burp. If after about 2 min max, she's still crying, offer the boob again, if she doesnt take that one, offer the other boob. Attempt a few times to stick it in her mouth (on both boobs). If not, take a break, offer the binky.

    Dont give up, dont stress, dont get irritated or impatient, she can sense those vibes.
    Try to be really patieent, talk to her with a high pitch, tell her how pretty shhe is and that you lovee her. Play a little.

    Im here if you need more advice, the first 3-4 weeks were tough for me cause my nipple hurt, but now at 6 wks, we r basically pros!
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  • I was going to say mothers milk tea as well!
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