A journey through my pregnancy. My meltdowns (which I seem to have alot of), my triumphs, my worries and anxieties. And now the journey continues!! Life as a mommy of 2!!

Sunday, June 19, 2005

The milk bar is still open.

I thought I would post an update (since my defective cow feelings). We are still doing the breastfeeding thing. It's not my favorite, he gets bottles of breast milk and bottles of formula, but the actual breastfeeding has done what everyone said it would....it has become easier! Today was the exception where he was just too fussy to take the breat, but he has had tons of gas, so I'm sure that's why. Just the other day we ran a bunch of errands and when we got to Home Depot I stayed in the truck and breastfed. It went so smoothly! I'm not sure when I will stop. I'll probably just let my milk dry up slowly, but for now I will continue with the combination I've been doing. It is saving me on money for formula and my sanity is no longer at stake since I've decided that if he doesn't want the breast or if he only wants it for a little while (or if I only want to nurse for a short session) I top him off with formula. Everyone said it gets easier by the 3rd month and it did. When we hit 11 weeks he just started nursing like a pro, I surprised myself by making it that long. I'm just glad I can feed my baby, it doesn't matter the form that it takes. Oh and hte reflux seems to have pretty much cleared up since about 11 weeks also, so that may have been the kicker!!

2 Comments:

Blogger Summer Girl said...

I'm so glad you posted this! I'm really feeling like a big bloated cow with droopy utters! I am surprised that it is even getting a little easier in the 2nd week. I guess we'll keep trucking along too... at least for a little while longer! thanks for the update!

2:49 PM

 
Blogger Cara said...

Barb,
Great news that it has gotten easier! I also can't believe Daniel is 11 weeks!! Take care, Cara A

8:13 AM

 

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