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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. We have an appointment with a new pediatrician today. I explained everything going on and all the measures I’ve taken and my concerns and the pediatricians concerns. She looked at me like I was nuts. She weighed him, asked a bunch of questions about birth weight and weight at other appointments,
how much he eats, diapers, and his development. She said everything was fine, and while small, he is on his growth curve and growing. She also advised me to [b]return to nursing if I’m more comfortable doing that than breastfeeding[/b]. She said to keep the formula for now but don’t cut back on the breast milk he is eating now. We plan to switch to a this pediatrician. [/quote]

What does this mean?  I’m glad you found a better pediatrician! [/quote]

OP here. I meant to write that she said I can return to nursing instead of pumping. [/quote]

I am so relieved you got a second opinion with someone you seem more comfortable with!!

Do YOU feel better? (I hope you do!)[/quote]

OP here. Yes and no. I feel relieved that my feelings were validated that we were doing everything right and that he is fine, but a little part of me worries to return to nursing. It’s a pain to pump but I like that I know exactly how much he eats in a day. It gives me relief knowing how much he is eating and that he ate enough. I’m considering pumping for another 1-2 months until we see the pediatrician and I know he is still gaining weight. My worry is I will nurse and then he will lose weight or not gain enough and I won’t know how much he eats. We will still supplement but I’m not going to cut his breast milk intake. I do like that my husband can feed him and other family members. He does seem to like nursing but I feel it’s more of a comfort thing now that he’s used to getting milk from bottles. I’m unsure how I will stop pulling to nurse or continue for another 1-2 months to be sure he is gaining weight and staying on his growth curve. [/quote]

You can buy a scale and do weighted feeds. If he is hungry he can work harder at the breast and get more fatty hind milk. [/quote]

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