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Q: Breast Feeding-i Am So Sick of This
asked by: sillyakchick on April 18th, 2007
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My 10 month old little girl was not getting enough breast milk when she nursed and was underweight. I was only pumping 2 oz each time at the time, so we determined that I probably was not producing enough milk. I have been on fenugreek and mother's milk tea for 6 weeks now, but not a lot of improvement in output. The Dr. suggested I try giving her formula. So I did, and she was much happier and has gained over a pound in the last month. I have still been nursing in the morning and at night. There are times when she is not interested in nursing at all, but is most interested in the morning and hen I get home from work. I have a bunch of bottles in the freezer and the babysitter has been giving those as well. I just got a call from her indicating that baby has started refusing the breast milk. I guess this has happened for three days in a row now. I still have about 20 bottles in the freezer, and I really would like for her to have these. I can't believe she is rejecting breast milk. I feel rejected all over again. The big question is, how do I get these last bottles into her?
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Sunflower_pie81
replied on April 18th, 2007
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That is odd....but mia finished all my frozen breast milk....I don't know what to tell you really...

hopefully everything works out for you. Good luck.
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Becky
replied on April 18th, 2007
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if she really doesn't want it, i wouldn't force her. if she eats lots of fruit, veg and cows milk then she should get enough nutrients
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Nataliachick7
replied on April 18th, 2007
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formula does not compare to breastmilk in terms of nutrients and antibodies.
and yes, that is really odd...usually babies prefer breastmilk over formula. have you tried mixing 50/50 to get her to drink it?
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sillyakchick
replied on April 19th, 2007
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Her babysitter did that yesterday, and she did finally drink it. Someone told me to refuse her formula and just give her the breast milk, but I can't really do that since she is underweight. This really sucks. I would have brest fed her until her senior prom if she wanted to. Wink
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Eyes Wide Shut
replied on April 19th, 2007
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sillyakchick wrote:
Her babysitter did that yesterday, and she did finally drink it. Someone told me to refuse her formula and just give her the breast milk, but I can't really do that since she is underweight. This really sucks. I would have brest fed her until her senior prom if she wanted to. Wink


lol, that reminds me of that video we saw of extended breastfeeding! Shocked

Mixing them will "trick" her into drinking it. You really do want to keep givin her breastmilk. ANd if you've got to, keep mixing it.

If I could have breastfed for the 1st year I would have. Feel greatfull that she's done it for 10 months! Smile
not rejected!

Sarah
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