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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The common denominator in a lot of these posts is breastfeeding. Op could actually get some rest if she used formula. Formula is freedom [/quote]

It’s the pumping. For people who were able to breastfeed pretty easily (this is not a compliment or judgement - it just works for some people) breastfeeding isn’t that much work. It’s the pumping and/or latch/supply issues that put people over the edge. I was able to breastfeed but absolutely would not have pumped. I would have done formula first. [/quote]

This.  Your baby wasn’t really born early.  Vast majority of babies born at 37 weeks have no problems at all. I had a 5 lb 14 oz 37 weeker and no issue with weight gain.  It sounds like his inability to nurse is the problem, now it’s coupled with your dedication to pumping and the exhaustion from that.  Breastfeeding is a LOT more work for a baby than bottle feeding.  I’m surprised your doctor hasn’t told you to supplement since he is under six pounds and hasn’t regained birth weight still after 2+ weeks. Even adding powdered formula to your breastmilk would be helpful (but def needs a dr to tell you exact ratio). But it will all be fine- just focus on feedings and your husband can cook and do laundry and whatever else in the evening [/quote]

Well the doctors know more than you do. They have said he has feeding issues. We weren’t allowed to leave the hospital and had to be readmitted. He has trouble even with bottle feeding and would barely eat anything for the first week. He was born a day before 37 weeks. He is getting better but the bottle is still a challenge.

We plan to fortify his bottles depending on how his next weight check goes. I think they said 1tsp per two ounces of milk. He is still having trouble finishing 2oz so we will see. [/quote]

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