The Breast Feeding Support Thread

How Strange · 29-01-2014 12:17PM

I wouldn't recommend buying bras on zulily. I bought from them twice; first time I got crocs for my son. They sent the wrong size after 2 months. Second time I bought a boob nursing top. It arrived 6 weeks later when I was going back to work and no longer needed it.

Btw I love the boob fast food bras. They're in s, m, l sizes so are good if your size is constantly changing, I bought 3 in June in medium and bought 2 in small in December.

Bagheera · 29-01-2014 02:11PM

Can I ask what brand of soothers do you guys use? I bought mam ones yesterday and I tried one last night but he wouldn't take to it at all.

liliq · 29-01-2014 02:40PM

That's a real problem with zulilly.
Their delivery is insanely slow. I've got the wrong item twice, but each time they've refunded me and given me store credit while also telling me to keep the item so they don't eu and rectify mistakes. If its something you really want though it's frustrating!
Nursingbrashop.co.uk are great if you know your size in a particular brand/ style, and delivery is €1 or something!

cyning · 29-01-2014 02:41PM

Those bras sound great how strange must have a look my size changed so often! I've only ordered fr Zulily once with no issues but that kinda puts me off

I used the Avent orthodontic soothers: they were the only ones C would take. Trial and error though: they are in Aldi tomorrow for €3.99 they are normally €5.69 so might be worth a shot

liliq · 29-01-2014 02:42PM

I ordered loads of times and only had a problem twice.
They put the delivery up though, which put me off ordering since.

Sweet_pea · 29-01-2014 04:17PM

Nursing bra shop looks good too. Slow delivery would be put me off big time. I really need bras as soon as. My baby brain has meant that twice I've bought maternity bras thinking they were nursing bras, I only have two nursing bras and one is on the small side so really need to get a few more. I do like the BOOB fast food bras, but they are a bit on the pricey side for me at the moment.

I just got the MAM soothers yesterday and my boy seems to prefer them, I had two bigger soothers which he had been taking but they would fall out a lot. I don't know if it's a coincidence but since getting the MAM soother he hasn't been chomping on my nipple at latch on.

missis aggie · 29-01-2014 04:20PM

I need advice please. I developed mastitis for second time since November...last time I was prescribed flucloxacilin for 10 days- perfect. But this time around I got auguamentin duo for 7 days. This antibiotic is not on the list if recommended drugs ( I'm basing on kelkymom). My doctor us full of great breastfeeding advice and very supportive. Any way it's very hard to question a doctor...I really don't have money to pay for another doctor.. My question is did any one recovered from mastitis with augumentin duo or how would you handle this situation??? I really appropriate any advice please.

aknitter · 29-01-2014 10:24PM

Bagheera wrote: »

Can I ask what brand of soothers do you guys use? I bought mam ones yesterday and I tried one last night but he wouldn't take to it at all.

I use avent ones on this little fella. I went through a few types on my last ones before he'd take one

Drdoc · 29-01-2014 11:21PM

My almost 10 month old has just got his first tooth and today when I latched him on he bit down so hard that he drew blood. I shouted in pain and surprise and rather than frightening him, he just laughed at my reaction.

What's the best way of dealing with this? Latch him off every time he bites?
I hope he learns soon. It's quite sore now. Also any tips to get it to heal quickly?

Thanks!

liliq · 29-01-2014 11:46PM

Yeah, latching off any time he bites and say 'no. It's easier said than done but try not to react, especially if its a reaction that makes him laugh!

Multimams were my go to for any kind of healing

blocktober · 31-01-2014 01:06PM

Any advice for a 16 week old baby who wakes every 2 hours or less during the night?! Please!!

So far I have set a bedtime routine which he settles well with at 8.30. But wakes within the 2 hours. He takes the full feed, settles okay and goes back asleep to wake up again within 2 hours and so on.

We get up and play around 8 and he naps for about 3 hours throughout the day. We tried giving him boiled water but he woke within the hour then. We have also given him a formula bottle around 2/3 which he takes 5 ounces but still wakes 2 hours later.
He has plenty of wet and dirty nappies, is thriving and full of smiles but the lack of sleep is so hard. Any suggestions?

How Strange · 31-01-2014 05:07PM

If it's just started it could be a growth spurt or it could be the dreaded 4 month sleep regression. My daughter was/is exactly the same and unfortunately I've never really found a solution.

Nead21 · 31-01-2014 09:26PM

Yep we went through the same thing around 16 weeks and I'm sorry to say it lasted a few weeks. Not every baby goes through this or for as long though. The lack of sleep nearly broke me and I just ended up bringing him into the bed with me so I'd get some sort of sleep.

Do what ever works for you and don't listen to people when they talk about getting the baby into bad habits.

How Strange · 31-01-2014 11:11PM

Are any of you breastfeeding mamas going to the la Leche league conference at the beginning of March? I'm going on the Saturday and I'm very excited to hear Dr Jack Newman speak. If it wasn't for his great, common sense advice I would've finished breastfeeding both babies at 5 months.

miss_daisy · 31-01-2014 11:31PM

This might sound crazy but here it goes anyway....

I've been exclusively pumping for my 27 week premie for the last 6 months. She spent her first 2 mths in ICU, third in special care and is home the last 3 months! She's 10lb now and doing really well- content, and sleeps through the night.

The Phn has said I can start weaning her mid- feb, which in preparing for. She has also told me it's ok to start to introduce formula if I want to wind down on pumping. Here's the thing... Im
Not going to lie, I would like to be free of the pump, I find it a real effort now but still, although it's a grind for me, I don't want to stop either. I feel that somehow I wouldn't be doing the best for my baby- and I'm afraid she'll get sick with her litle immune system! I'm torn and really don't know what to do... I for know I anytime will be a good time in my eyes- you know what I mean?

Anyone else felt this? Any advice greatly appreciated.

miss_daisy · 31-01-2014 11:34PM

How Strange wrote: »

Are any of you breastfeeding mamas going to the la Leche league conference at the beginning of March? I'm going on the Saturday and I'm very excited to hear Dr Jack Newman speak. If it wasn't for his great, common sense advice I would've finished breastfeeding both babies at 5 months.

If it wasn't for jack Newman, I wouldn't have been able to exclusively pump for my premie! It was on his site I read about motillium increasing breast milk production! It was like a go send for me... At the 6mth stage now and torn on trying to decide should I start to introduce formula and wind down pumping or not! Pumping is hard to for in now but still, something is stopping me introducing formula. My heads fried!

Nead21 · 01-02-2014 01:02AM

First of all you're doing unbelievably well to have pumped for so long. You are one determined lady

I went back to work when É was six months, and having exclusively bf him I wasn't at all ready to give up and found the whole thing very distressing. I pumped in my car at lunchtimes for a month. É was still taking 3 bottles of breast milk during the day and then feeding a lot when I got home. I found it very exhausting to try to keep a day ahead with the milk supply and dealing with starting a new job. When he was 7 months I started giving him formula during the day and I continued to feed him morning evening and night. I think I justified it by the fact that he was eating food as well and I wasn't the only one feeding him if that makes any sense. I know it works for lots of people to give them water during the day but É won't take much water, and still won't. I think I was nervous of leaving him without any milk, and who knows I may do things differently next time. É eventually dropped some feeds until in was just feeding him in the morning, and at 9 months, he has cut that out himself. I'm fine about it now. I fed him for 9 months which I'm really proud of, especially as my first goal was 6 six weeks.

I guess what i'm trying to say is, don't rush yourself. You'll know when you're ready. I never thought I'd be ready but the babies change and grow. When the time is right you won't feel anxious about it.... Be it next month or next year.

liliq · 01-02-2014 05:57PM

I'm going to the La Leche Keague conference, can't wait! I went to the one in cork last year, it was my first one, and had such a great time that I can imagine myself going yearly for the next 50 years!

It's a lovely family event.

Miss daisy, that's an incredible achievement, well done! It's a huge commitment, you must be one determined mama!
Honestly, I'd say go with your gut on this one. I found my sons breastfeeding decreased quite a lot around the 7/8 month mark, if your little one was the same you could still pump but it might not be so often? Particularly if she takes to solids over the next while

Sweet_pea · 04-02-2014 01:44PM

The boy has started spitting up after feeds, only since yesterday but I'm hoping it's not the beginning of a trend as it's just soul destroying after all the work to get it into him for it to just come back up.

kandr10 · 04-02-2014 06:53PM

Sweet_pea wrote: »

The boy has started spitting up after feeds, only since yesterday but I'm hoping it's not the beginning of a trend as it's just soul destroying after all the work to get it into him for it to just come back up.

Aw my daughter did that for a while too. It's heartbreaking. I found for me I had a really fast let down particularly on one side and shed often cough and splutter so I take her off and relative if she shows signs of doing that. I also tried a different position on that side. Don't know if that helps but rest assured it won't last if you figure out why it's happening for you. These things are always easier for an outsider to spot so the support group might help. Hope you get sorted soon.

Sweet_pea · 08-02-2014 05:15PM

So, it looks like the boy has a tongue tie, if so it will would explain a lot. I'm being referred to a specialist in Blackrock clinic, don't actually know there name yet so can't look them up.

Has anyone else had it cut and if so any recommendations in the Dublin/Wicklow area? The Doc in Blackrock is looking to be very expensive so if I have to go there I just want to make sure it's worth it.

How Strange · 09-02-2014 08:51AM

http://mindthebaby.ie/2013/01/25/why-is-treating-tongue-tie-in-breastfed-babies-an-underground-movement-in-ireland/

Have a look at this blog site as there's an up to date list of doctors and dentists who snip. I brought my daughter to Dr Sheehan in Glasthule and he said it was a very mild tie which would loosen and it did around 7 months.

Has a qualified lactation consultant made a diagnoses for you? Also get your little one checked for lip tie too as it sometimes follows tongue tie. My daughter has it.

Bagheera · 09-02-2014 09:36AM

Just a quick question about pumping. My son is 4 weeks old and I hadn't planned to pump until he's about six weeks, was going to try him with an expressed bottle at that stage just so if I do need or want to go anywhere he won't starve. However I'm still leaking a lot, especially on my right side when I feed from my left. Even with the breast pads my bras are getting wet and I'm having to constantly wash them!

Should I pump a bit now and freeze some milk to try and help this? Is it best to pump a bit before a feed in these circumstances? To be honest the whole pumping thing just seems like hassle anyway but maybe I need to get into the swing of it......

cmc81 · 09-02-2014 03:56PM

Sweet_pea wrote: »

So, it looks like the boy has a tongue tie, if so it will would explain a lot. I'm being referred to a specialist in Blackrock clinic, don't actually know there name yet so can't look them up.

Has anyone else had it cut and if so any recommendations in the Dublin/Wicklow area? The Doc in Blackrock is looking to be very expensive so if I have to go there I just want to make sure it's worth it.

There is a group on Facebook breastfeeding & tongue tie in Ireland that is very helpful and has lots of info.

Sweet_pea · 10-02-2014 01:18PM

Thanks a million, I'll have a look at those links, not sure now how bad it is as he does have some movement. It was checked by a nurse in the health center and my GP. There is definitely something going wrong with the feeding.

Bagheera, I don't really have an advice but I will say pumping is a load of bollax so I'd wait the few more weeks if I were you. I've to pump after every feed and all the sterilizing and crap does my head in. I was planning to do it once a day just to have some milk in the freezer but have to do it more now to keep the supply up.

livinsane · 11-02-2014 10:16PM

Bagheera wrote: »

Just a quick question about pumping. My son is 4 weeks old and I hadn't planned to pump until he's about six weeks, was going to try him with an expressed bottle at that stage just so if I do need or want to go anywhere he won't starve. However I'm still leaking a lot, especially on my right side when I feed from my left. Even with the breast pads my bras are getting wet and I'm having to constantly wash them!

Should I pump a bit now and freeze some milk to try and help this? Is it best to pump a bit before a feed in these circumstances? To be honest the whole pumping thing just seems like hassle anyway but maybe I need to get into the swing of it......

I wouldn't pump too much at this stage as you could cause an over supply. You could invest in some milk shells to collect the leaked milk and then freeze? You can add chilled milk to already frozen milk so you can freeze in layers (I learned this from the Milk Bank). I think it was about 6 weeks when I started pumping, just to try the baby with a bottle. I only did it every now and then at the beginning but I've since gotten into the routine of pumping 2-3 ounces after a morning feed (anytime between 8 and 11) but I'm donating milk and wouldn't bother doing it every day otherwise. If you do it at the same time everyday, it makes it a lot easier and I don't even think about it anymore. I try to have 20 ounces in the freezer for my own baby at all times. I think, once you've got into the swing of things, pumping is important because you need to get a break every now and then.

Madisson · 12-02-2014 06:13PM

Any of you ladies have any tricks of the trade to avoid getting bitten??:)

How Strange · 13-02-2014 10:17PM

Boob have reduced the purple fast food bra by 50% for 13th and 14th February. They're lovely bras and I'd definitely recommend them.

http://shop.boobdesign.com/en/product/573/amnings-bh-fast-food

Tyrone Shoes · 14-02-2014 05:46PM

Drdoc wrote: »

My almost 10 month old has just got his first tooth and today when I latched him on he bit down so hard that he drew blood. I shouted in pain and surprise and rather than frightening him, he just laughed at my reaction.

What's the best way of dealing with this? Latch him off every time he bites?
I hope he learns soon. It's quite sore now. Also any tips to get it to heal quickly?

Thanks!

Hi Yes the best option here is to be ready to break the suction by inserting your pinky into the side of babies mouth. I know how it feels I'm breastfeeding now 7 months and my baby has cut two teeth every now and then he grinds down and I get the same reaction from him - laughs although that may be q nervous reaction (?)

Tyrone Shoes · 14-02-2014 05:49PM

Tyrone Shoes wrote: »

Hi Yes the best option here is to be ready to break the suction by inserting your pinky into the side of babies mouth. I know how it feels I'm breastfeeding now 7 months and my baby has cut two teeth every now and then he grinds down and I get the same reaction from him - laughs although that may be q nervous reaction (?)

Also a healing tip is to use a cool compress/ damp face cloth and dep dry and cover wound with lanolin (lansinoh is the best)
Good luck!

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