Wth! Lost, confused, tired can't help but love her tho**please read**

1stTime_Mommy1stTime_Mommy
edited August 2011 in VENT (keep it peaceful!)
I'm trying to do my best for her, I tried breastfeeding but it never seemed to satisfy her so now I pump, problem is I get no sleep da first couple days heer daddy wld at least stay up with me h who met now I'm doing alone, thank God for my mother & sister who help whenever dey can and r here to. I get maybe 4hrs of sleep I'm drained and I can feel like its starting to take its tole on me. I'm disappointed at bd but fuck him I'll do what I gotta do idc how he feels he's dead to me...i just look at her face and know its all worth but I also know if I dnt take care of myself & get sick (God forbid) e who da hell wld do it o hate leaving her for too long with someone what im hey mommy I need to be dere for her, ugh shld I switch to formula? How do I even do dat?!

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  • bettybetty
    1st of all... u need to take advantage when bby naps, u nap... If u think breastfeed is draining u, slowly start introducing formula.. You might want to talk to a WIC consultant, they are there to help you... They sell bottle nipples that are similiar to breast. Try both bf and bottle... u might want to bathe bby at night with Lavender shampoo... It soothes bby to sleep longer... it works magic!!!
    And about bd... does he live with yall...?
  • jcmommyjcmommy
    edited August 2011
    Feed her on your boob then when she's done, pump right afterwards to build up your supply. I didn't produce enough for mines either. I felt that he was constantly hungry and felt bad so at night I gave him formula to help me and him sleep. Try that when you're feeling drained. It fills them up and they sleep longer at night.
  • 1stTime_Mommy1stTime_Mommy
    @betty yes he does
    Yea I've been doing both but mostly pumping but her chord just fell off so I gotta try da bath now , thanks
    @jcmommy I'm producing up to 5oz from each boob I am starting to slow down tho so I know its dere to feed her & she latches on but still she takes and feeds so much better with da bottle and I kinda feel more secure knowing what she eats rather than being completely lost about it
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