Hellobee Boards

I spoke with an LC today who was encouraging but not all that helpful (gave me a bunch of tips that I've already tried and said to stick with it another week....) Decided to pay to meet with a service tomorrow that does the weighing thing before and after the feeding etc. It's pricey but at this point I think it's worth it! We shall see....

So glad I went. Not that there was an easy fix to the breasteeeding (she thought it was perfect storm of him having reflux and me having forceful letdown) - she gave me some tips and was encouraging but even with her help we couldn't get him to drink for long enough. All he took from me was an ounce and a half (he drinks at least 3 now). The solution is to consult with doc about reflux (explains his burliness and gassiness) and continue to work on BF while supplementing each feeding with an ounce and half of milk....and pump on top of it to keep my supply up. While I haven't spoken with DH about it I think I just need to throw in the towel on drinking from the boob and just pump and give him bottles of pumped milk. The road ahead to getting him to stay on my breast for more than 5 minutes knowing all the while that (1) it may not work and (2) enduring Tyler screaming at the breast in the meantime.

I am sad about it and feel a little like a quitter but honestly I've been so stressed about bf and his gain etc etc that it has taken away from my mothering experience. So that's where I'm at.