Bottle feeding/breastfeedinfg
Any one else considering bottle feeding? Feel awful for giving up so soon but I’m really struggling with not knowing how much they’re getting 😭
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Weight gain is a really good sign that they are getting enough. Also, cluster feeding is normal & will be your baby telling your body how much milk to make. You got this!
@Abi 2 weeks x
If they have enough wet and dirty nappies and are gaining weight you know they are getting enough. Nothing wrong with bottle feeding though, or combi-feeding. I combi-fed my first and will probably do the same this time after breastfeeding is established.
If it makes you feel better, you can weigh them just before and after a feed (don't change any clothes or nappy), to see how much they've eaten. That's what kept my mum sane, because I was eating super fast so she thought it wasn't enough 😅
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How old is your bub? Until my milk came in, I found it really stressful worrying he wasn’t getting enough but after his weigh in day 7 he had gained a really good amount of weight which was reassuring. Lots of mustard poos is a good sign too. Don’t feel guilty for stopping it it’s right for you but also know that it gets easier ❤️