Oh, I so so so so hear you. (Except for the J-cup, because my breasts are topping out at somewhere between a B and C cup, and I think that's huge. For me it is.) I have a nipple shield, which has pluses and minuses in my book. I have an electric double-pump (which is fun in some ways - you can make it a contest with yourself: how many ounces will I pump *this* time?).
Seriously, as you know from my posts, the EB has had weight gain issues since she was born. Every time they check her, they say "well, she looks great, she's very healthy... she just is so tiny." (My current theory, based on that pattern and her genetics: she is just destined to be a Small Person.) We have been supplementing nearly every feeding with a bottle since 4 days old - first with formula because I had no milk to give, since then with the milk I pump. I nurse her first, and then galagan gives her the bottle while I pump. (And with the acid reflux issue, they have me limit each side in terms of time because otherwise she gets worn out and won't get needed calories from the bottle. This theory seems to be working, actually.)
And I'm so happy (and lucky!) that my hospital provides the lactation consultant free of charge - I can walk in any time during her office hours and stay as long as I like. In the early days, when she would only feed properly at her office, I would threaten to come in for every feeding..... But the LC and I are getting to be good friends. We have all kinds of theories about what's going on with her. But after 6 weeks of worrying about her weight, I feel pretty good - whether she is gaining or not, I feel that she is nevertheless *healthy* and that's what counts. Hang in there.
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Date: 2005-04-21 03:35 am (UTC)Seriously, as you know from my posts, the EB has had weight gain issues since she was born. Every time they check her, they say "well, she looks great, she's very healthy... she just is so tiny." (My current theory, based on that pattern and her genetics: she is just destined to be a Small Person.) We have been supplementing nearly every feeding with a bottle since 4 days old - first with formula because I had no milk to give, since then with the milk I pump. I nurse her first, and then
And I'm so happy (and lucky!) that my hospital provides the lactation consultant free of charge - I can walk in any time during her office hours and stay as long as I like. In the early days, when she would only feed properly at her office, I would threaten to come in for every feeding..... But the LC and I are getting to be good friends. We have all kinds of theories about what's going on with her. But after 6 weeks of worrying about her weight, I feel pretty good - whether she is gaining or not, I feel that she is nevertheless *healthy* and that's what counts. Hang in there.