https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:38:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-857746 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:01:54 +0000 runsyellowlites 857746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry sweetie! I know it was do different reason but I had alot of that in regards to the food intolerances we had. I'd remove something, it'd seem to get better, then symptoms would return &amp; I have to figure out what the issue was again. It took 5 months to get everything removed &amp; P not go through fussy feeding &amp; upset tummy.</p> <p>You've done such a wonderful job &amp; I know you've worked so hard! Remember your lo guy is getting bigger &amp; more mature each day so hopefully REAL soon his latching &amp; transferring will greatly improve &amp; this can be in the past of your nursing experience! You're doing great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-857739 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:59:36 +0000 hilsy85 857739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: this might be wayyy more annoying/work for you guys, but have you ever tried a SNS? I don't know all the details, so maybe it wouldn't even be the right choice in your situation, but it would allow him to nurse and get fortified breastmilk at the same time...just an idea. You're doing a GREAT job though!! Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-857728 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:57:02 +0000 aprk 857728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: hugs, mama. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-857715 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:52:04 +0000 Smurfette 857715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@septemberlove: I am so sorry hun!! Have you talked to your LC? What does she say? Hang in there </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-857691 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:39:01 +0000 lomom 857691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just feel like I'm constantly bashing my freaking face on a brick wall. I just keep trying and trying and trying and right now, I feel like I'm right back at square one, sitting here with a giant hunk of plastic ripping off my nipples and it just sucks so bad. </p> <p>He's cranky because the fortifier gives him painful gas, he's back to fussing when he doesn't get a letdown and gagging when he does. I just feel like reintroducing bottles was a bad idea but he can't effectively nurse to keep his weight up. He had a few good days, we were really optimistic about his gain and then he just ran out of energy and his gaining slowed. </p> <p>I don't know why it has to be so hard. Everything has just been so hard and I'm so sick of fighting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852785 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:33:38 +0000 runsyellowlites 852785@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That's stinky, BUT you &amp; the little guy have made HUGE progress &amp; I know y'all will get it! Don't give up momma, you're doing great!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852758 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:26:40 +0000 aprk 852758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's not a setback, it's part of your journey. You are both doing great! Chin up :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852756 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:25:15 +0000 autumnlove 852756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sure he will get there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852751 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:24:08 +0000 Kemma 852751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry you're having a bit of a setback but you've come such a long way in a short space of time!</p> <p>Just keep plugging away at it and you'll get there so keep up the awesome job you're both doing!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852746 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:21:15 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 852746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, this is a bit of a setback, but thinking positively - he CAN go without them. He just needs a bit of practice and training to build his stamina. You're still doing a great job, mama! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852734 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:16:18 +0000 winniebee 852734@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you are bummed but you are still making great progress! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852730 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:15:03 +0000 Smurfette 852730@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you are bummed, sorry!! Just keep with it. There is still hope Mom!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/a-setback#post-852684 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:50:03 +0000 lomom 852684@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm trying not to be disappointed but it's hard not to be. </p> <p>LO hadn't had a bottle since Friday, and has gained 4oz in 6 days, which the LC was a little concerned by. We went to the LC today he transferred 4.7oz, he needs 24-25oz a day to gain appropriately so that was a great feeding. But, as the day wears on, LO seems to struggle a little more with transferring. It's like he doesn't quite have to energy to get totally full, which results in him waking more often, only to nurse a little and zonk back out. </p> <p>So for now, we're back to doing bottles for the night feedings so that he gets what he needs to grow and we'll focus on making those day feedings as productive as possible. It's just a short-term plan, we go back Monday for another look. I'm keeping a log on this breastfeeding app I found, so I can really show her his behavior and we can troubleshoot from there if we still need to. I think he just got worn out by too much too soon. It's been 2 weeks since we first met with the LC and I think we've made great progress but there's still more work to do. </p>