10.06.2004


More changes - more growth, more development, more tears. The last two days I've really noticed my milk supply dropping off, to the point Ethan will try to nurse (say, before a nap) and there will be NOTHING. So I've started to supplement with bottles of formula - so far just one a day (he had 4 oz before his nap this afternoon, but he still nursed a bit to fall asleep in bed with me). I may have to up that to 2 bottles soon. When he drank the 4 oz up quickly (I only have those small bottles) and was still hungry, I started to worry how much I'd been leaving him hungry/thirsty after very short nursing sessions with me. I'm going to have to buy a few 8 oz bottles this week for his formula. Ugh. formula. Who knew I'd have to give him this? I hope to keep breastfeeding until he's a year - in a while it may only be our morning (upon waking) nursing/cuddling session, and then before bed. I guess it was bound to happen. Thankfully, he had no problem taking a bottle, and seemed to enjoy the formula (even LAUGHED a few times while drinking it). I don't really think its that funny. The irony is lost on me I guess.

2 Comments:

Blogger chRistine said...

You made me feel like a bad mom! 10 years ago, when I was breast-feeding Jordie, I got food poisoning. I had to stop nursing her for three days, and I was somewhat panicked. But then, after the 2nd day.. I LOVED the freedom. I loved leaving her with daddy, with no time-table to live by. No nursing to rush home to.. she could be fed by ANYONE.. so liberating.

And then I read how sad you are.. and I wonder, "Do I suck?"

heh..

10:00 a.m.  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I nursed my kids for 6 months, then they were anxious to either switch to a bottle and cup, or for my son, switch just to cup. So each is different, each mum is different too. You are doing great. You may be able to feel better understanding that your milk production is waning because their sucking need has decreased because they are getting lots of nourishment from the food they are getting at the table. The "comfort" part is for both of you, and cuddles, thumbs or fists (corners of blankets, etc) can all be part of that. Nan

10:40 a.m.  

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