https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:17:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1224822 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:22:35 +0000 Anagram 1224822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: Good for you for sticking with it! The main thing is that your baby gets fed. I struggled for 3 months with my baby's bad latch through LC visits, twice weekly breastfeeding support groups with weighted feeds,the tongue and lip tie procedures and cranial sacral therapy to work on her suck reflect and tight jaw and still, it didn't work out. So I'm an exclusive pumper for now (she's 4 months). And that may change soon too as now we know she's MSPI and has silent reflux and has developed a feeding issue (hates eating period, and I can only feed her when she's asleep). So long story short, my expectations of LO and myself have had to evolve as this process has gone on. No need to feel guilt about whatever works best for you and LO. =) Hang in there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1224763 Mon, 18 Nov 2013 16:04:29 +0000 jetsa 1224763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: We don't have any local.<br /> @mediagirl: We've discussed it. :)</p> <p>I've decided to throw "normal" out the window. If Jack wants to eat every hour, I'm going to feed him every hour. I'm too stubborn to give up at this point. On the nights that he acts like he's starving and hour long boob seshs don't seem to help he's going to get a bottle of formula and I'm not going to feel guilty. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1215333 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:50:52 +0000 mediagirl 1215333@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: I know that kjpugs is exclusively pumping right now. If you go that route, she may be a good person to chat with! Her baby is about your baby's age, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1215323 Thu, 14 Nov 2013 09:49:29 +0000 hilsy85 1215323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: so sorry I'm just responding now! That is a bummer... :( Have you met with an IBCLC? If you're able to pump enough to meet your LO"s needs, then again, I don't think it's a supply issue...is it possible that he has a weak suck reflex? An IBCLC would be able to help with that possibly? Of course, if you do decide to just EP, that's great too! Either way good luck :) Sorry it didn't work out the way I thought it would! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1211729 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 16:10:31 +0000 jetsa 1211729@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: @Ms.SK: per the ENT no tongue tie and lip tie is too thin to be causing any problems. The ped's office recommends exclusively pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1210467 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:09:53 +0000 hilsy85 1210467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: definitely update! I am excited for you and I hope this is the change that you guys needed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1210451 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:06:15 +0000 jetsa 1210451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Yes, I believe so. Like you said, I'm hoping this isn't just a consultation and he'll clip them if he finds them. The ped said he does have a lip tie so I'm just unsure about the tongue tie. :)</p> <p>@hilsy85: I was reading about the exercises online so I'll definitely ask, thank you so much for all of your help. I'll definitely give it some time. He's 8 weeks today so he's had quite a bit of time to get used to doing it the 'wrong' way but hopefully he'll learn quickly.</p> <p>@Ms.SK: I will update this thread this evening. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough/page/2#post-1210344 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:41:18 +0000 Ms.SK 1210344@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good Luck! Let us know how it goes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1210300 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:32:37 +0000 hilsy85 1210300@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: yay! That is so great that yo'ure getting it done today. I would DEFINITELY have him check for a posterior tongue tie--they rarely appear without lip ties. I would also make sure to ask about exercises you can do with your LO after the procedure to make sure that 1) the ties don't reattach, and 2) to help your LO learn how to use his tongue appropriately (usually there are ways to encourage him to stretch his tongue out and put it in the proper position). </p> <p>Like @Anagram said, they will do the procedure and then have you nurse or give a bottle immediately to get the breastmilk in the wound. I really hope this shows positive results for you!! BUT don't be discouraged if it still takes a week or two for things to get better either--it took time for my LO to learn to latch properly, and it may take a week or so for your supply to adjust to LO transferring properly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1210240 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 09:14:52 +0000 Anagram 1210240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: They'll basically do the tongue tie check and tell you. I couldn't detect a posterior tongue tie on my LO, but sure enough--she had one. Does this ENT specialize in tongue and lip ties? I mean, do they have experience with them?</p> <p>When we took our LO in, the ENT confirmed that she had both a tongue and lip tie, offered to clip them right there on the spot (I sort of thought we were going just for a consultation), and then clipped them, LO cried for about 30 seconds and the ENT helped get her on the breast and told me to breastfeed immediately.</p> <p>Sadly for us, it was not the cure-all I was hoping for, but I do know a lot of people whose breastfeeding relationship was helped a lot by doing this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1210194 Tue, 12 Nov 2013 08:56:54 +0000 jetsa 1210194@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found a different pediatric ENT and our appt is this afternoon. Is there any specific questions I should ask? I'm definitely going to ask about the posterior tongue tie even though, I don't think he has it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1195619 Mon, 04 Nov 2013 17:12:48 +0000 jetsa 1195619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ped gave a referral so I made an appt with an ENT but he can't get us in until the end of the month. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175784 Sat, 26 Oct 2013 07:56:56 +0000 hilsy85 1175784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: I would go see your pedi and see if they can refer you to a pediatric ENT. If not, I would just google pediatric ENTs in your area/insurance and ask them if they perform frenulectomies. Asking an IBCLC for a ref is also a good idea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175284 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:07:14 +0000 Kemma 1175284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: boo on the tie but hopefully you now have a reason for your issues and you can get it resolved!</p> <p>Definitely get it clipped and I agree with @hilsy85: that he probably has a posterior tongue tie as well, it really is a quick procedure that can make a world of difference! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175278 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:03:23 +0000 Boheme 1175278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: I'd call your ped or an IBCLC and ask for a reference. Pediatric dentists do it sometimes too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175274 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:01:05 +0000 jetsa 1175274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: @hilsy85: I'm so thankful to have figured this out! I can't wait to get it taken care of. Should I call his ped or go straight to a ent? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175255 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:48:17 +0000 Boheme 1175255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @hilsy85: my LO also had a lip tie and posterior tongue tie! I sought out a pediatric ENT, and the procedure was SO quick. It worked wonders for us! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175228 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:35:02 +0000 hilsy85 1175228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: get it clipped!!! If he has a lip tie he almost definitely has a posterior tongue tie! They usually go together and affect baby's ability to transfer milk properly. </p> <p>MY LO had both and they were clipped--best decision ever. It's a 2 second procedure and had amazing results. I really really recommend getting it clipped, especially if it's having an effect on your nursing. Your pedi might not be able to do it, or might not even know how to diagnose it. I would seek out a pediatric ENT, who can perform teh procedure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175212 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 16:29:17 +0000 jetsa 1175212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: @hilsy85: he has a lip tie! What do I do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1175074 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:20:18 +0000 jetsa 1175074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Per Kelly mom he's gained a little below average, he's gaining 5.2 ounces per week, average is 5.5-8.5 ounces </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174991 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:37:13 +0000 Ms.SK 1174991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: I was going to attach the same link. Here is another one:</p> <p><a href="http://www.llli.org/docs/0000000000000001WAB/WAB_Tear_sheet_Toolkit/22_bfabreastfedbaby.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.llli.org/docs/0000000000000001WAB/WAB_Tear_sheet_Toolkit/22_bfabreastfedbaby.pdf</a></p> <p>@jetsa: You are doing an amazing job! You are feeding on demand, he won't starve. If you have a goal of 1 year or exclusively breastfeeding I am going to be honest with you. In my opinion any supplimenting is going to lead you down a slippery slope. I say that to be honest and not discourage you. For some it doesn not have to be an all or nothing. For me my goals was only mamma milk. Has he been maintaing his weight? Has the Dr. said they are worried?</p> <p>I think you are getting great advice. If you can find an IBCLC they can help you diagnose a tongue/lip tie (sometimes even a peditrician has a hard time with them). You may need to pay out of pocket but with Obamacare those fees should be reimbursed from your insurance company. I spent $250 for my LC and she is the reason I am still EBF the twins at 15 months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174977 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:29:59 +0000 Kemma 1174977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: yes it can mess with supply but it's important that you're coping and looking after yourself too!</p> <p>That's a good sign that he maintains suction and doesn't click! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174939 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:13:10 +0000 jetsa 1174939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: Idk about the upper lip, but he doesn't seem to have problems keeping suction because he'll pull my breast out when he's latched on and I've never noticed any clicking noises. I've truthfully gotten used to the exhaustion, won't I be messing with my supply if I supplement at night?</p> <p>Per the webpage the nearest IBCLC is an hour away and so I've definitely just been seeing LC's </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174934 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:11:09 +0000 Kemma 1174934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: are you coping ok with the frequent night nursing and the disrupted sleep? I was just thinking that there would be no harm in topping your LO up with 2-3 ounces of formula before bed at night until you get the transfer / supply issues sorted if that would make life easier for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174929 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:08:10 +0000 Kemma 1174929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: can you flick his upper lip up? Does he lose suction at the breast and make clicking noises when nurses? My girl could poke her tongue out but not lift it up (tongue tie) and constantly lost suction due to her lip tie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174913 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:00:07 +0000 jetsa 1174913@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: his tongue is always out of his mouth and its super long. Thats everyone's first comment, so I don't think that its a tongue tie.</p> <p>@Kemma: @hilsy85: I agree that I think its a transfer issue not a supply issue, if I can pump it he should be getting it plus a bit I thought. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174910 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:59:10 +0000 hilsy85 1174910@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: :) </p> <p>@jetsa: also, does his upper lip look like this:<br /> <a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lip-tie-tongue-tie#post-454593" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/lip-tie-tongue-tie#post-454593</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174907 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:57:28 +0000 Kemma 1174907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: snap!!</p> <p>@jetsa: that amount sounds about right but it does sound more like a transfer issue. Is your LO's tongue heart shaped at all? Can he poke it out at all? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174897 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:53:06 +0000 Kemma 1174897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/pumpingmoms/feeding-tools/bottle-feeding/</a> - Here's a link to info about paced feeding! As a general rule baby should be drinking 1-1.5 ounces of breastmilk for each hour he's away from you and total ounces over 24 hours would be between 24-36.</p> <p>Another thought for you is that there's nothing wrong with mixed feeding (formula, pumping and nursing) if that works for your family and your situation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-help-baby-not-getting-enough#post-1174896 Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:53:00 +0000 hilsy85 1174896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jetsa: read this and see if any of it rings true for you...definitely get him checked for a tongue and lip tie!!!</p> <p><a href="http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/high-needs-colicky-acid-reflux-babies" rel="nofollow">http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/high-needs-colicky-acid-reflux-babies</a> </p>