Well we at the doctor's again today and the news was not good. The doctor is concerned about her weight so after her 6 week check-up when she was only on the 10th percentile the doctor asked me to continue as before and then bring her back in two weeks. The 2 weeks was up today and so we went to the doctor's today. Two weeks ago she weighed 8lbs and 3.5oz and today she weighed 8lbs and 12oz, which was not enough for the doctor. I know I need to do what's best for Rebecca, but it was still hard to hear. So the doctor says that for the next to weeks I need to give her formula when feeding. Then we will take her back to the doctor and see how much she gains. If she hasn't gained enough weight then we will have to explore more options, because then there is something wrong with her not what she's eating. So when we came home from the doctor's today we bought Formula and she ate well. I've been in this place once before with Emily and I'm sure I know how it ends. I don't like how it ends, but I know I need to do what's best for Rebecca.
xoxo
Kate
Don't be sad - I have a friend who simply didn't produce enough breastmilk and she's still breastfeeding AND supplementing at 6 months. Even a bit of breastmilk helps, if only for the antibodies!!!
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ReplyDeletewe think it's not my supple but the quality of my breastmilk, i plan to keep trying and hopefully she'll take both, i just know emily wouldn't take both after i started with the formula but she was in much worse shape when i started with the formula
I agree with Kortney - don't be discouraged! But you're right, the single most important thing is to do what's best for Becca.
ReplyDeleteShe's a lucky little girl to have you as a mama because it's evident how much you love her. You're doing a good job.
I'm trying not to be discouraged. I feel better today, because Dr. Fouche messaged me and gave me some advice. I miss her so much, I just wanted to hop in my car and drive to Cochrane. So we've had a better day today and I know it's only been one day of formula but she still is taking the breast too, which makes me hope that she'll continue with nursing. Thanks Avey
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