tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919853646834968709.post1498228834542765396..comments2023-09-17T15:13:17.337-04:00Comments on Preemies And Me: Breastfeeding Is Officially OVER!Charisma @Preemies And Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18077342398944242977noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919853646834968709.post-39510210567156321092010-10-31T17:20:54.808-04:002010-10-31T17:20:54.808-04:00I don't think that what you experienced was si...I don't think that what you experienced was simply a result of you not making enough milk. You said Mimi had really bad reflux. I felt like I was reading my own story of what I went through recently with my baby (minus the prematurity). He was having really bad reflux, feedings were TORTURE for both of us. He would take an hour or more to eat and still be fussy afterward. I realized a lot of it was caused by food sensitivities (which also contributes to reflux). When we tried Alimentum it was like I had a new baby! I was finally able to bond with him because I wasn't so stressed out and frustrated all the time. Yes, generally breast is best, but when there are problems with feeding that you are not able to resolve and that are affecting the baby's weight, your mental and physical health, and your relationship with the baby then I'd say formula may be the best option. If you're anything like me then, even though you know it was an okay decision, you still question yourself. Don't feel guilty. Enjoy the fact that your baby is happier and gaining weight and that you can bond together during peaceful feedings!<br />Sorry that was so long.<br />Anyway, I'm following from the weekend hop. Glad I found you! I'd love it you stopped by my blog at <a href="http://www.ohsosavvymom.com" rel="nofollow">www.ohsosavvymom.com</a>Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467658269590482304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919853646834968709.post-47566949146547999222010-10-28T21:39:05.077-04:002010-10-28T21:39:05.077-04:00I would REALLY urge you to continue to put them to...I would REALLY urge you to continue to put them to your breast, even if it is for non-nourishing sucking. Pumping never expresses as much milk as actually breastfeeding. I would imagine that a preemie newborn should probably be put to the breast every 60 - 90 minutes for about 20 mins on each breast (which essentially means you have about 30 minutes of free time for every 2-hour block). It is intense, but it is SO worth it! If there is any chance you can continue to stimulate any milk, I'd definitely encourage you to continue. The benefits are endless. Breastfeeding is an act of confidence. You have to believe your child is getting what she needs, both in terms of quantity and quality. It's a matter of faith. You can also always weigh Akira before and after feedings to make sure that she is gaining. I was afraid at first, too, that Lydia was not getting enough milk. That is the reason why my mom gave up (thought she wasn't feeding me enough) but I had to believe that it was working. I had to believe that my body was designed to do what it was meant to do. Have faith that you can do it! :-)Huppie Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940812901336948624noreply@blogger.com