re: Breastfeeding moms

<blockquote><b>Quoting lolajessup:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Summerfrost:</b>" As soon as i was out of the recovery and ... [snip!] ... in since I won't be getting much at first? I've never had to exclusively pump before. Dd was full term and bf like a pro  "</blockquote>



The best thing you can do is tell anyone and everyone that breastfeeding is the only option you will consider. I had formula thrown at me from every turn.

If I were you'd, I'd look into renting the hospital grade pump. Those are incredibly nice!

Quoting Emmy's Mom:" <blockquote><b>Quoting lolajessup:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Summerfrost:</b>" ... [snip!] ... thrown at me from every turn. If I were you'd, I'd look into renting the hospital grade pump. Those are incredibly nice!"

Agreed. I don't have any experience with a preemie, but the best advice to give any breastfeeding woman is to not give up and DON'T give formula.

Quoting lolajessup:" How much milk do u need for a preemie?"

Shes doing 2ml every 3 hours

<blockquote><b>Quoting Hoot.:</b>" Shes doing 2ml every 3 hours"</blockquote>


Oh hot dog. That's not much at all. That's good to know. I was thinking I was going to need to spit out an ounce right off the bat.

<blockquote><b>Quoting lolajessup:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting Hoot.:</b>" Shes doing 2ml every 3 hours"</blockquote> ... [snip!] ... dog. That's not much at all. That's good to know. I was thinking I was going to need to spit out an ounce right off the bat."</blockquote>




It took LO several days to take over an oz. When she left the hospital she was finally up to 3 oz

Quoting lolajessup:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Hoot.:</b>" Shes doing 2ml every 3 hours"</blockquote> ... [snip!] ... dog. That's not much at all. That's good to know. I was thinking I was going to need to spit out an ounce right off the bat."

DD was full term, but I was only getting a few drops per breast and she was just fine with that. They say full term babies only need a teaspoon at a time at first. I would imagine a preemie would need the same or less.

Quoting lolajessup:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Hoot.:</b>" Shes doing 2ml every 3 hours"</blockquote> ... [snip!] ... dog. That's not much at all. That's good to know. I was thinking I was going to need to spit out an ounce right off the bat."

I got 6mls this morning.. so thats 3 feedings... I think im doing good. lol

Babies born on time eat a LOT more though.

You ladies are so helpful and encouraging. I cannot thank you enough. My mind is in 100 places trying to figure all this out. You're all amazing, thank you.

Quoting Hoot.:" I got 6mls this morning.. so thats 3 feedings... I think im doing good. lol Babies born on time eat a LOT more though."

Mine has never been a big eater. She's 5 1/2 months and still eats 3 ounces every two hours during the day(I pump during the day and nurse at night), except three times a day she gets two ounces and little bit of baby food.

<blockquote><b>Quoting FaithLovesBaby:</b>" Mine has never been a big eater. She's 5 1/2 months and still eats 3 ounces every two hours during the ... [snip!] ... the day(I pump during the day and nurse at night), except three times a day she gets two ounces and little bit of baby food."</blockquote>




Same. LO is 13 months and still only drinks 3-5 oz of milk if I'm at work.

21 ML's last night. I dont think feeding her will be an issue lol

<blockquote><b>Quoting Hoot.:</b>" 21 ML's last night. I dont think feeding her will be an issue lol"</blockquote>




Awesome!!! It's like a small miracle each time you get more and more milk!

I remember the first time I filled a 12ml syringe. It was a very great feeling!

Quoting Emmy's Mom:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Hoot.:</b>" 21 ML's last night. I dont think feeding her will ... [snip!] ... miracle each time you get more and more milk! I remember the first time I filled a 12ml syringe. It was a very great feeling!"

Its amazing! Ive had such a hard time with my other two kids, shes making this so much easier. I dont know.. im just glad I can provide antibodies for her.

<blockquote><b>Quoting Hoot.:</b>" 21 ML's last night. I dont think feeding her will be an issue lol"</blockquote>


How wonderful!!!   I'm so happy for you.

Quoting Hoot.:" 21 ML's last night. I dont think feeding her will be an issue lol"

That's awesome! I was so excited to get just a few drops before my milk came in. Now I have an oversupply due to exclusively pumping during the day, and I can easily pump 6 ounces at a time.