exclusively pumping question

grantsgirl88

I have to exclusively pump bc after 10this weeks of trying lo is still not latching right. I have been to consultants and drs trying to get help with it and nothing works but I still want him to get breastmilk. Anyways..since I am trying to build my supply back up I still have to give him some formula but I pump everytime he feeds. Is that bad in his tummy to be giving him breastmilk and formula everyday? Should I build my supply back up and stash it and strictly give him formula for a couple days? I really wanna be able to nurse him but after 10 very stressful weeks I don't see that happening....

tinka1326

You can mix your bottles half formula and half bm... Might be softer on the tummy if lo isnt used to formula

Fate

One thing. Every once counts. It will not hurt him to have both. Atleast he is getting breastmilk. Good for you for not giving up!

grantsgirl88

Thank u...Its hard work for sure but worth every second...I went and rented a hospital grade pump so I get my supply up and bc the other pumps weren't working. I am also on raglan and fenugreek pills. I refuse to give up lol.

NylasMommy

The First month my daughter was getting my breastmilk & formula. I didnt have enough milk supply. But she was pooping a lot. I think it could of been bc she was a newborn, Or the formula. Now that she only gets breastmilk her tummy is so much better. Only one Or two poopy diaper a day now but good job & keep up the good work. My daughter doesnt latch on also. I pump exclusively also

grantsgirl88

See that's another thing im worried about. Weston has been going two days at a time without pooping. Makes me sad bc every couple days his belly hurts so bad and I have tried pedialyte and suppositorys.

NylasMommy

I think if hes getting formula & bm he should b pooping. I wonder y hes not

dmaciel

@grantsgirl88 first you could buy a nipple shield they sell them anywhere i got mine at target it helps with latching problems and it worked wonders for me and also i know that breastfeed babies can go a week with out poop and be fine

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