https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 13:28:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-592477 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:07:23 +0000 Mrsbells 592477@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes It was hard in the beginning but I continued to take my prenatal vitamins to help me out </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-592469 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:05:04 +0000 immabeetoo 592469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did when he was more high maintenance! Each night I'd fill water bottles and tupperwares with snacks and put them all out so I could grab with one hand while holding baby. Now he's happy to hang out or naps in his crib so I have more freedom - dont worry, it's a phase! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-592468 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:05:03 +0000 matador84 592468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was so hard for me to eat and drink especially when I was alone with the baby. I second that keeping a bottle of water everywhere will help you drink more because you won't have to go out of your way to get some. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-592459 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:01:44 +0000 mrsjazz 592459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I was on maternity leave I basically ate one meal a day M-F(dinner) when DH got home, unless someone was home to help. I just made sure to keep a lot of healthy snacks around--nuts and trail mix--and I stored them in a bunch of places all over the apartment, the bathroom, baby's room, living room, our bedroom. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-592432 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:50:46 +0000 Kemma 592432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, yes, yes!</p> <p>I had a massive dip in supply at New Years because basically I wasn't eating enough food and all of a sudden I couldn't shove enough food on my mouth! I pretty much spent a week eating two of every meal plus snacks.</p> <p>I try to keep my calories up by eating oatmeal every morning and ensuring that eating is the first thing I do when LO goes down for a nap. In the early days I also used to keeps a container of snacks next to my nursing chair and I drank "liquid breakfast" drinks as they were quick and convenient. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-591860 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:47:36 +0000 Beebug 591860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it's silly, but as someone who never drank water pre-baby, when LO was born I got a cup with a lid and straw, I found I drank way more and kept it (well two of them) in an easy to reach spot (change table, I could just lean in and sip! and counter top in kitchen, always passing it) and made sure I kept up on my water intake! The straw made the water go down faster and I was more apt to take a sip then a regular cup...! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-591832 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:42:01 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 591832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think water is mostly important for supply. If you don't get enough, your supply may dwindle. I definitely have a hard time eating well. I try to choose decent foods, but I rarely have the time to eat them anyway! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breast-feeding-and-nutrition#post-591744 Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:21:48 +0000 pl0508 591744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know it's so important to get enough calories and water when BF. LO is 5 weeks old and some days I struggle with getting in proper meals and keeping my water bottle full in between feedings. Esp on days when he just wants to be held. When i can get him down i just end up shoving something in my mouth and guzzling water. Anyone else struggle with this ? </p>