AndyJoy Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Some of you may remember that I asked for advice (ok, permission!) about feeding on demand versus scheduling feedings. Once I largely ignored the clock, things were a lot better, though he still wasn't very happy. His poop started turning green and frothy and he was spitting up a lot. From reading about these symptoms on a La Leche League website, I discovered that I have an oversupply of milk, so Keaton was not getting satisfied at each feeding because he was getting too much foremilk. After reading this, I tried out my breast pump, I got 4 oz. in 4 min. from one side on the lowest setting! Now that I only nurse on one side at each feeding and use a towel to catch the spray at the beginning, he's doing much better and going 2-3 hours between feedings rather than 1 hour! Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Glad it is working! Congrats for not giving up nursing too soon. Hope he has a great first TG!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Governess Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm so glad you figured this out and that things have improved!! What a relief. Enjoy your little one! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm glad things are improving! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Andy, thanks for sharing your new-mom-excitedness-experiences with us. You're sweet. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Way to hang in there, mama! You're doing a great job :grouphug: Thanks for the update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yslek Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 :hurray: So glad you figured it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That's great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StartingOver Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 :party: :thumbup: CONGRATS !!!!!!!!!! You should be very proud of yourself ! I am so glad you found the problem. I know even though I nursed my older kids, I had to learn and research all over again with these two little ones. I felt like a new mom. :D Of my 4 daughters who all had babies last year, only one is still nursing. They all made it to the 6 month mark, but Misty is still going strong at the 10 month mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3byzaz Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I had this happen too. The let down can bother/hurt? the back of their throat or something like that. I had to pump initially every time, but once he got a little bigger, it was fine! Great for you to keep trying!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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