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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. I will address everything one large post again.

Feeding: He eats around the clock every 2-3 hours. We let him wake up to eat. We have been using a European formula which he seems to like. The pediatrian said feed every 3 hours by breast, and then offer 2 ounces of milk. His poop is yellow which I read means he is getting a good amount of fat.
He doesn't have jaundice, and doesn't have a tongue tie. He does have a weak suck and always pops off the breast while eating. I am seriously considering just eping if it's his latching that's the problem. It's easier and he seems to take the bottle better.

Eating: I will try to increase my calories. I eat a blend diet because I have severe acid reflux that acts up badly when I eat anything too acidic, spicy, or with caffine. I can't eat the things suggested like curry. My acid reflux is so severe it's called Gerd. I have achy chest pains and my chest feels like a weight is weighing me down when it gets very bad. I can't risk trying new things. 
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PP - I had GERD during pregnancy so I understand eating bland. At one point I couldn't eat bread. I'm the one who suggested sweet potatoes. My concern about your calories is less for the baby (because your body will take your nutrients for the baby), it's for you. At 1700 calories while breastfeeding you are effectively only eating 1200 (or less depending on your supply). Before I was pregnant, I ate about 1600 calories to not gain. I make at least twice the average supply and and eat closer to 3000 calories. I still lost over 60 pounds from my highest pregnancy weight and over 30 from my pre-pregnancy weight.

EPing is certainly a valid option. You can also ask about an SNS which allows you to supplement at the breast and/or suck training with an OT to address the underlying cause of his weak suck.

I know it probably feels like you have received a lot of criticism, I want to say well done for working to figure out how to help you baby thrive.[/quote]

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