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[quote=Anonymous]Op here. Thanks for all of the helpful suggestions. I am going to comment on one post instead of commenting individually.

For the pp who commented on the LC. We have not had a weighted feed. When we had a babysitter, I set-up a phone appointment to ask how much to put in bottle for him. The LC said he is likely getting 2-3 ounces each feed.

Diapers - He is having mostly wet diapers. Sometimes it isn't that wet, but sometimes it's very full.

Pumping - I didn't realize you were not supposed to pump. Almost everything I read said to pump after each feed to increase supply. I will stop or try to decrease to maybe one pump. I feel too engorged if I don't.

Feeding: I have been offering both breasts. Is offering one breast called block feeding? I read that it's used to decrease supply. We don't use nipple shields because he hates them. He is doing well with latching but does take about 45 minutes to eat. He will often latch and relatch multiple times. I have flat nipples which I think makes it more difficult.

BMI - I am just under 5'2 and my current weight is 132lbs. My pre-baby weight is 120. That's a BMI of 21/22 which is normal.

Eating: I feel like I eat a lot. I eat large amounts of the food I listed. I will start swapping out and eating more carbs, but fruit is carbs, so that doesn't make much sense to me. I never track food but I did to see what it will say. With what I eat, I am getting 1700 calories, 43g of fat, and 58g of protein. I've read that's a good amount. I do eat large amounts of my food - oatmeal is 2 cups, large bowls for fruits and salad, 1.5 - cups of veggies and potatoes ( made with olive oil) at dinner. I also am always thirsty and drink about 100oz a day.

I will try some of the suggest for feeding and start adding in more fats like more avocado, coconut yogurt, cashew milk, etc. I do want to point out I eat fruit because I need the potassium. I have a medical condition which causes low potassium, so I need to eat a good amount of bananas, kiwi, berries, etc., to keep my potassium at a normal level. 
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