have not bf in 5 days....is it too late?

prettiekittie31prettiekittie31
edited April 2011 in Breastfeeding
I was told to supplement my son when i took him on his 3 day check up. He had almost lost a pound. I gave him 1 ounce of fomula after every breastfeeding. It got to a point where he would not be able to latch on, and would get frustrated because the bottle is easier. It has been 5 days since i last fed him on the breast, and i am starting to regret giving up so easily. i little still comes out my breast but I still cant get him to latch. Should I just give up? The formula has changed the consistency of his poop, and sometimes it is hard for him to go. I feel so bad, like i have failed him in some way. I love him so much. I just want him to have the best. This is really bothering me. I look at him, and I know all that matters is that he gets the nutrition he needs, just wished it was still coming from me...and it was going so well. I feel terrible!! is there anything i can do??

Comments

  • MamaCMamaC
    Maybe you could pump and store the milk in bottles? That way, he's still getting the breastmilk and he gets to use the bottle.
  • mrs_wainrightmrs_wainright
    My son wanted instant satisfaction just like most men.. he wouldn't latch and I was sooi tired of pumping.. I kbow he needed to be breastfed and after I stopped I could tell a change too but he was okay after a few days.. babyboy we will be okay girl.. pump if ypu think it will help. And as long as your still leaking its never too late!!!
  • rachdbrachdb
    Have u tried pumping? Or maybe u need to change his formula my nephew was lactose intolerant and had to use a special formula which cost a lil more but helped. Ask his doc she'll tell u
  • laura536laura536
    Don't feel like a failure! Breastfeeding isn't right for everyone. I had to stop breastfeeding and my daughter is fine. Smart, healthy, and bonding was a lot easier after I stopped stressing about her food. You'll both be ok! : )
  • prettiekittie31prettiekittie31
    I dont have a pump at home, but if i could get one i would gladly pump. Im going to call the lactation specialist tommorow, Maybe its all these postpartum emotions. I got a tubal so I know im not having anymore kids and I just want to really do this. I did with my first, but not my 2nd or 3rd child. I still feel the let down in my breast. Thank you for your kind words. as mothers we tend to kick ourselves for not being perfect. If I can I will, If not, I guess I will just have to deal with it.
  • blissmarie23blissmarie23
    many, many babies have lived and thrived on formula alone...so I wouldn't feel like a failure. But if you want to try to get him to breastfeed again, I would talk with a lactation consultant to see if you can get a good latch going and switch him to the lowest flow nipples possible. It is physically easier for babies to get milk from the bottle than by breastfeeding. Breastfeeding takes more work and uses more/different muscles in thier mouth. since it's been five days it may take you a few days to build your supply back up to where it needs to be. So after and in between feedings I would pump to get your supply back up.
  • EriskegalEriskegal
    If you're wanting to increase supply, either for enticing him back to the breast or for pumping a good supply, you can try Fenugreek (doses vary, but ask a lactation consultant, and it makes you smell like maple syrup sometimes) and mother's milk tea. Both helped me immensely when my baby was in the NICU and couldn't latch due to her cleft issues. I also ended up on a prescription for a medication normally used for tummy issues - but it worked and I had an ample supple for a long, long time.
  • prettiekittie31prettiekittie31
    thamk you all, i know im probably overthinking this. As long as he eats and is healthy is what matters
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