I make milk. not a lot, not enough, but I do make milk.
The lactation consultant calls it a miracle - mostly because I have never ever been even a little bit pregnant.
At last check Niko was getting about 1/4 to 1/2 and ounce from me when breastfeeding - so we're supplementing with a lot of first mom's pumped breast milk. Our current goal is to introduce no formula until she's at least a month old. She's also getting almost all of her nutrition at the breast, with the help of a Lact-Aid. While I may not make anywhere near enough milk for her, there are so many other benefits that I'm not giving up. Nothing calms he down when she's upset faster that being put to the breast, and the little sleepy satiated smiles that she gives when she's full but still suckling are among the best ever. We'll keep this up as long as we can.
It's been so worth it.
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That is so awesome. I hope that you produce more milk and are able to keep this up. Just coming this far is an incredible accomplishment. Best of luck!!!
ReplyDeleteDay care? Day care? DAY CARE for a 6 week old infant?!???
ReplyDeleteThat is cruel! A baby deserves time to bond with its parents! Not to be banished to institutional care at the ripe old age of 40 days!!
I sure hope the first parents know you're doing this!! I cannot imagine any first mom would let an amom planning to dump a teeny-tiny baby in daycare!!!