New thread title courtesy of @Definitelyme nominated by @calmyourritas in time for any Jubilee babies
We still combi feed 9 months in!Just after a bit of advice, has anyone who already has a baby done combination feeding? I was set on formula feeding until a week ago and now I'm thinking about combination feeding, bottle during the day and breastfeeding at night. I asked my midwife and she just said its fine to do but that was it, so wondering if anyone has any positive stories on this?
Thank you so much for this, I've been so unsure if it will work out, I could never breastfeed in public etc so have decided I want to combination feed but wasn't sure if it was even something that would work with keeping your supply going etcWe still combi feed 9 months in!
I exclusively pumped for the first 3 months (had some supply issues but they were resolved) and for around 2 months we were dependent on formula whilst I sorted out my supply and got to grips with tandem feeding but we've not had any major issues.
All I would say is go with the flow, and don't beat yourself up about it not working or feeling like you are struggling!
I do a variation of this. I breastfeed on demand during the day but she has a bottle of formula during the day (when I'm not there) and always at bedtime so dad can help, and breastfeed during the night.Just after a bit of advice, has anyone who already has a baby done combination feeding? I was set on formula feeding until a week ago and now I'm thinking about combination feeding, bottle during the day and breastfeeding at night. I asked my midwife and she just said its fine to do but that was it, so wondering if anyone has any positive stories on this?
I'd say start with breast feeding the first few days just to get that supply in, then you can offer expressed milk in a bottle to get her used to both boob and bottle then introduce formula. Be prepared for a little constipation when starting with formula as it's heavier on their tummies, you may find they don't want as much formula as they would milk from you. It's all trial & error and what ever works for you guys, but it is definitely doableThank you so much for this, I've been so unsure if it will work out, I could never breastfeed in public etc so have decided I want to combination feed but wasn't sure if it was even something that would work with keeping your supply going etc
Thank you so much, so your supply doesn't dry up because you're not breastfeeding 24/7?I do a variation of this. I breastfeed on demand during the day but she has a bottle of formula during the day (when I'm not there) and always at bedtime so dad can help, and breastfeed during the night.
I started giving her bottles of expressed milk in the hospital, though some people say you shouldn't do that incase it causes nipple confusion but never has for her and its worked out really well!
Amazing thank you! You've made me feel better about itI'd say start with breast feeding the first few days just to get that supply in, then you can offer expressed milk in a bottle to get her used to both boob and bottle then introduce formula. Be prepared for a little constipation when starting with formula as it's heavier on their tummies, you may find they don't want as much formula as they would milk from you. It's all trial & error and what ever works for you guys, but it is definitely doable
It shouldn't do, your breasts work on supply and demand so long as your removing milk it will always produce more. But to produce it you need to remove it to signal you need to make more.Thank you so much, so your supply doesn't dry up because you're not breastfeeding 24/7?
Amazing thank you! You've made me feel better about it
Nope just as @I'mThankyou_ said it works on supply and demand so as long as your feeding you'll produce. Good advice to start with breastfeeding in the hospital so that you establish your supply. Also baby will help to establish your supply by cluster feeding during the early days tooThank you so much, so your supply doesn't dry up because you're not breastfeeding 24/7?
Amazing thank you! You've made me feel better about it
I'm putting a bet on Judy Lee being here FridayCan’t believe I’ve been ready to pop for over a whole thread now at least I know she’s definitely going to come in this one… unless we fill 50 pages within a week
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I haven't had it and I've had a bmi of over 50 for my first 2 and over 30 for my 3rd.So ladies, another question from me for the more experienced pregnant people who’ve had gestational diabetes but didn’t have multiples: do you know how you got it? My BMI is over 30 so I’m paranoid about getting it. Keep feeling guilty when I eat something sweet which is a nightmare because all I want is ice cream…
That’s so good to hear, honestly they can make you feel so guilty sometimes. Like you’re guaranteed to get it and it will be all your fault because your BMI is high etc. But my friend who has a very high BMI didn’t get it, but one of my very slim friends did… ! Its clearly not as straightforward as just being bigger. Wondering if there’s any real way to prevent itI haven't had it and I've had a bmi of over 50 for my first 2 and over 30 for my 3rd.
Eating sweet things also won't give you GD
You either get it or you don't imo.