Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 In a message dated 06/20/2000 7:52:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bcomer@... writes: << The problem? He's still in the hospital for starters. Secondly, they've been feeding him my pumped milk with a bottle. >> First, ask if they can cup the baby.. they do this here at our NICU.. they take a medicine cup, and the baby laps at the milk.. that way they keep from getting nipple confusion.. You can certainly request any kind of care that you would see fit, within medically reason.. and they should accomodate you.. Just because he is having a hard time breathing, and has to be in the hospital.. he is still your baby.. Take care, any questions, feel free to EMail me Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 In a message dated 06/20/2000 7:52:11 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bcomer@... writes: << The problem? He's still in the hospital for starters. Secondly, they've been feeding him my pumped milk with a bottle. >> First, ask if they can cup the baby.. they do this here at our NICU.. they take a medicine cup, and the baby laps at the milk.. that way they keep from getting nipple confusion.. You can certainly request any kind of care that you would see fit, within medically reason.. and they should accomodate you.. Just because he is having a hard time breathing, and has to be in the hospital.. he is still your baby.. Take care, any questions, feel free to EMail me Christi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, That's unfortunate what they put you thru in the hospital . When my first child had to stay in the hospital for 5 days after I was released, I couldn't bf him either - they let me express milk and give it to him in a bottle - I didn't know any better then. But he would suck on anything, so when we got home he took to the breast again. When you bring your baby home just keep trying to get him to take the breast and he will eventually. I was always self conscious to bf with someone standing over my shoulder watching what I was doing. Prayers and best wishes to you and your family! Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, That's unfortunate what they put you thru in the hospital . When my first child had to stay in the hospital for 5 days after I was released, I couldn't bf him either - they let me express milk and give it to him in a bottle - I didn't know any better then. But he would suck on anything, so when we got home he took to the breast again. When you bring your baby home just keep trying to get him to take the breast and he will eventually. I was always self conscious to bf with someone standing over my shoulder watching what I was doing. Prayers and best wishes to you and your family! Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, That's unfortunate what they put you thru in the hospital . When my first child had to stay in the hospital for 5 days after I was released, I couldn't bf him either - they let me express milk and give it to him in a bottle - I didn't know any better then. But he would suck on anything, so when we got home he took to the breast again. When you bring your baby home just keep trying to get him to take the breast and he will eventually. I was always self conscious to bf with someone standing over my shoulder watching what I was doing. Prayers and best wishes to you and your family! Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Welcome to the list! I am glad that your little boy is healthy and I hope he comes home soon. I am sure that these ladies can help you! W. <A HREF= " http://reminisce71.tripod.com/familypages " > Family </A> Christian 8, Caleb 6, Kiernan 2 & Nick 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Welcome to the list! I am glad that your little boy is healthy and I hope he comes home soon. I am sure that these ladies can help you! W. <A HREF= " http://reminisce71.tripod.com/familypages " > Family </A> Christian 8, Caleb 6, Kiernan 2 & Nick 2 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, You need to find an IBCLC or a La Leche League Leader in your area. It is important that you get some QUALITY help getting him to breast. It is not impossible and when you bring him home you will find it to be much easier. He was probably suctioned quite a bit and having nurses jam your head to the breast doesn't help. He is probably having mouth aversion where he is not liking everything they have done to his mouth and he is a little reluctant to try anything new. Do they not know how to fingerfeed in that hospital. That would help him get to the breast easier than with bottles. Here is a link to help you find a LLL leader in your area. It is a volunteer organization so they don't charge for talking with them. http://www.lalecheleague.org/WebIndex.html Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Introduction Hello...my name is René and I was once a part of this list but it was some months ago and my baby was not born yet. I have since given birth to my 4th son, Dean, who is now 11 days old. He was born at 36 weeks and is still in the NICU recovering from respiratory distress syndrome and jaundice. Even at 36 weeks, he weighed in at 7lbs, 19 in. I have 3 teenage sons as well and none of them were breastfed for various reasons but I am bound and very determined to breastfeed Dean. The problem? He's still in the hospital for starters. Secondly, they've been feeding him my pumped milk with a bottle. Thirdly, he's also had periodic access to a pacifier, even though I expressly asked them not to give it to him. Point number four, I had my first breastfeeding experience at the hospital about 3 days ago and here's what happened: I put him to breast and he was screaming because obviously it was a bottle like he was used to. The nurse at this point, takes a hold of his little head and shoves it onto my nipple and hold it there while he starts to scream louder and throw his little arms around in frustration. Another nurse comes over and offers her two cents worth, to no avail, at this point as well. After a whole 2 minutes of trying this, the nurse lets go of his head and hands me a bottle and tells my husband and I that its time for him to eat. Period. I attempted once more to breastfeed him and that was a failed attempt as well.......luckily the nurses left me alone this time. I felt more positive about it even though it wasn't successful. But now I find myself refusing to make attempts at the hospital, despite some of the nurses offering to help me directly or even to give me the opportunity to breastfeed. I'm soooooooooooo worried that after 5 days of bottle nipples, I'll never get him to the breast. Hell, I'm still waiting to take him home!! I'm also worried about my milk supply and how that whole thing works.....I know its the perpetual " supply and demand " thing but pumping can only do so much, right? Doesn't the baby have to actually be with me to make this whole breastfeeding experience a success story? Is there anything that I can do while he's in the hospital to increase my milk supply? What do I need to do when he comes home to get him exclusively on the breast? HELP!!! René Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, You need to find an IBCLC or a La Leche League Leader in your area. It is important that you get some QUALITY help getting him to breast. It is not impossible and when you bring him home you will find it to be much easier. He was probably suctioned quite a bit and having nurses jam your head to the breast doesn't help. He is probably having mouth aversion where he is not liking everything they have done to his mouth and he is a little reluctant to try anything new. Do they not know how to fingerfeed in that hospital. That would help him get to the breast easier than with bottles. Here is a link to help you find a LLL leader in your area. It is a volunteer organization so they don't charge for talking with them. http://www.lalecheleague.org/WebIndex.html Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Introduction Hello...my name is René and I was once a part of this list but it was some months ago and my baby was not born yet. I have since given birth to my 4th son, Dean, who is now 11 days old. He was born at 36 weeks and is still in the NICU recovering from respiratory distress syndrome and jaundice. Even at 36 weeks, he weighed in at 7lbs, 19 in. I have 3 teenage sons as well and none of them were breastfed for various reasons but I am bound and very determined to breastfeed Dean. The problem? He's still in the hospital for starters. Secondly, they've been feeding him my pumped milk with a bottle. Thirdly, he's also had periodic access to a pacifier, even though I expressly asked them not to give it to him. Point number four, I had my first breastfeeding experience at the hospital about 3 days ago and here's what happened: I put him to breast and he was screaming because obviously it was a bottle like he was used to. The nurse at this point, takes a hold of his little head and shoves it onto my nipple and hold it there while he starts to scream louder and throw his little arms around in frustration. Another nurse comes over and offers her two cents worth, to no avail, at this point as well. After a whole 2 minutes of trying this, the nurse lets go of his head and hands me a bottle and tells my husband and I that its time for him to eat. Period. I attempted once more to breastfeed him and that was a failed attempt as well.......luckily the nurses left me alone this time. I felt more positive about it even though it wasn't successful. But now I find myself refusing to make attempts at the hospital, despite some of the nurses offering to help me directly or even to give me the opportunity to breastfeed. I'm soooooooooooo worried that after 5 days of bottle nipples, I'll never get him to the breast. Hell, I'm still waiting to take him home!! I'm also worried about my milk supply and how that whole thing works.....I know its the perpetual " supply and demand " thing but pumping can only do so much, right? Doesn't the baby have to actually be with me to make this whole breastfeeding experience a success story? Is there anything that I can do while he's in the hospital to increase my milk supply? What do I need to do when he comes home to get him exclusively on the breast? HELP!!! René Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, First of all congratulations on your son! Secondly, I may not have much to offer in what to do about helping to get him to nurse better but I will say that I would tell that/those nurses to butt out that you want to see the lactation consultant. I cannot believe that nurse did that--it was rude, inconsiderate and mean to do to all of you. Secondly, tell them again, and again and again that he is not to have a pacifier if that is your desire. If you have to, ask to talk to a head nurse or someone in charge. Remember he is YOUR son and you have every right to demand that he's taken care of in the way you and your husband wish. Do not give up on nursing him from your breast. I know it may take awhile and some real hard work and determination but hang in there. Maybe you could just start out trying to hold him skin to skin on your chest without actually trying to get him to nurse. Maybe nature will just help him along and he'll wiggle himself to your breast. I'm certainly no expert but from that point I think he may " mess around " with it for a while and maybe end up nursing.....Holding his head there and expecting him not to react to that is preposterous--of course he won't nurse that way. BTW--no slam on you by any means, it's those nurses I'm frustrated at! I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas from the ladies here and I'm pulling for you! Please keep in touch! Fawn sahm to Drake 8-18-98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, First of all congratulations on your son! Secondly, I may not have much to offer in what to do about helping to get him to nurse better but I will say that I would tell that/those nurses to butt out that you want to see the lactation consultant. I cannot believe that nurse did that--it was rude, inconsiderate and mean to do to all of you. Secondly, tell them again, and again and again that he is not to have a pacifier if that is your desire. If you have to, ask to talk to a head nurse or someone in charge. Remember he is YOUR son and you have every right to demand that he's taken care of in the way you and your husband wish. Do not give up on nursing him from your breast. I know it may take awhile and some real hard work and determination but hang in there. Maybe you could just start out trying to hold him skin to skin on your chest without actually trying to get him to nurse. Maybe nature will just help him along and he'll wiggle himself to your breast. I'm certainly no expert but from that point I think he may " mess around " with it for a while and maybe end up nursing.....Holding his head there and expecting him not to react to that is preposterous--of course he won't nurse that way. BTW--no slam on you by any means, it's those nurses I'm frustrated at! I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas from the ladies here and I'm pulling for you! Please keep in touch! Fawn sahm to Drake 8-18-98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Rene, First of all congratulations on your son! Secondly, I may not have much to offer in what to do about helping to get him to nurse better but I will say that I would tell that/those nurses to butt out that you want to see the lactation consultant. I cannot believe that nurse did that--it was rude, inconsiderate and mean to do to all of you. Secondly, tell them again, and again and again that he is not to have a pacifier if that is your desire. If you have to, ask to talk to a head nurse or someone in charge. Remember he is YOUR son and you have every right to demand that he's taken care of in the way you and your husband wish. Do not give up on nursing him from your breast. I know it may take awhile and some real hard work and determination but hang in there. Maybe you could just start out trying to hold him skin to skin on your chest without actually trying to get him to nurse. Maybe nature will just help him along and he'll wiggle himself to your breast. I'm certainly no expert but from that point I think he may " mess around " with it for a while and maybe end up nursing.....Holding his head there and expecting him not to react to that is preposterous--of course he won't nurse that way. BTW--no slam on you by any means, it's those nurses I'm frustrated at! I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas from the ladies here and I'm pulling for you! Please keep in touch! Fawn sahm to Drake 8-18-98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Hi Rene! Congratulations on Dean's birth! Take in some DEEEP whiffs of that newborn for me!! Mmmm! Since Dean's nurses are aware that there is some difficulty getting nursing started for you and Dean, would they be willing to feed him from a non-bottle container so that he will learn to meet his sucking needs at your breast? If they could feed him from a cup, a syringe, a medicine spoon, a dropper, or a feeding tube on their finger, it might help him be more willing to accept your breast for sucking... which will eventually transition to nursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Hi Rene! Congratulations on Dean's birth! Take in some DEEEP whiffs of that newborn for me!! Mmmm! Since Dean's nurses are aware that there is some difficulty getting nursing started for you and Dean, would they be willing to feed him from a non-bottle container so that he will learn to meet his sucking needs at your breast? If they could feed him from a cup, a syringe, a medicine spoon, a dropper, or a feeding tube on their finger, it might help him be more willing to accept your breast for sucking... which will eventually transition to nursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2000 Report Share Posted June 20, 2000 Hi Rene! Congratulations on Dean's birth! Take in some DEEEP whiffs of that newborn for me!! Mmmm! Since Dean's nurses are aware that there is some difficulty getting nursing started for you and Dean, would they be willing to feed him from a non-bottle container so that he will learn to meet his sucking needs at your breast? If they could feed him from a cup, a syringe, a medicine spoon, a dropper, or a feeding tube on their finger, it might help him be more willing to accept your breast for sucking... which will eventually transition to nursing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 In a message dated 6/20/00 2:14:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Fawnf12@... writes: << BTW--no slam on you by any means, it's those nurses I'm frustrated at! I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas from the ladies here and I'm pulling for you! Please keep in touch! >> I am mad at those nurses also !! Why in the world would that baby want to latch on with someone shoving his poor little head into the breast the first instinct would be to pull back, it has to be done with a slow, loving hand not roughly done, for goodness sakes the baby needs to learn how to latch and eat not fight for breath. I am not in no way saying anything about you either because sometimes in a situation things can get overwhelming and things just happen, but you would think that IC nurses would know how important a loving hand is, when you get your baby home things will get calmer and I am sure you will have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. Rhonda <A HREF= " http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=GVA-469 " >Join alladvantage.com and make money for surfing the net !!!!</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 In a message dated 6/20/00 2:14:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Fawnf12@... writes: << BTW--no slam on you by any means, it's those nurses I'm frustrated at! I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas from the ladies here and I'm pulling for you! Please keep in touch! >> I am mad at those nurses also !! Why in the world would that baby want to latch on with someone shoving his poor little head into the breast the first instinct would be to pull back, it has to be done with a slow, loving hand not roughly done, for goodness sakes the baby needs to learn how to latch and eat not fight for breath. I am not in no way saying anything about you either because sometimes in a situation things can get overwhelming and things just happen, but you would think that IC nurses would know how important a loving hand is, when you get your baby home things will get calmer and I am sure you will have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. Rhonda <A HREF= " http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=GVA-469 " >Join alladvantage.com and make money for surfing the net !!!!</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 In a message dated 6/20/00 2:14:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Fawnf12@... writes: << BTW--no slam on you by any means, it's those nurses I'm frustrated at! I'm sure you'll get lots of great ideas from the ladies here and I'm pulling for you! Please keep in touch! >> I am mad at those nurses also !! Why in the world would that baby want to latch on with someone shoving his poor little head into the breast the first instinct would be to pull back, it has to be done with a slow, loving hand not roughly done, for goodness sakes the baby needs to learn how to latch and eat not fight for breath. I am not in no way saying anything about you either because sometimes in a situation things can get overwhelming and things just happen, but you would think that IC nurses would know how important a loving hand is, when you get your baby home things will get calmer and I am sure you will have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. Rhonda <A HREF= " http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=GVA-469 " >Join alladvantage.com and make money for surfing the net !!!!</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Hello Everyone, I am new to this list and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Debbie and I have a 4 month old little boy named AJ. I am BF exclusively since he is not too excited about taking a bottle. I feed him before I go to work in the morning, come home at lunch and feed him and then feed him right after work. So he has about 4 hours between feedings (does this sound reasonable?) Even when I get home at lunch he doesn't appear to be THAT hungry and doesn't really eat that long...same thing after work. He just doesn't appear to be a real big eater...any ideas on how to increase his appetite? I am heading out of town for a family reunion so I won't be here for a few days. This will be AJ's first long road trip.... Thanks, Debbie ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Hello Everyone, I am new to this list and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Debbie and I have a 4 month old little boy named AJ. I am BF exclusively since he is not too excited about taking a bottle. I feed him before I go to work in the morning, come home at lunch and feed him and then feed him right after work. So he has about 4 hours between feedings (does this sound reasonable?) Even when I get home at lunch he doesn't appear to be THAT hungry and doesn't really eat that long...same thing after work. He just doesn't appear to be a real big eater...any ideas on how to increase his appetite? I am heading out of town for a family reunion so I won't be here for a few days. This will be AJ's first long road trip.... Thanks, Debbie ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Hello Everyone, I am new to this list and thought I would introduce myself. My name is Debbie and I have a 4 month old little boy named AJ. I am BF exclusively since he is not too excited about taking a bottle. I feed him before I go to work in the morning, come home at lunch and feed him and then feed him right after work. So he has about 4 hours between feedings (does this sound reasonable?) Even when I get home at lunch he doesn't appear to be THAT hungry and doesn't really eat that long...same thing after work. He just doesn't appear to be a real big eater...any ideas on how to increase his appetite? I am heading out of town for a family reunion so I won't be here for a few days. This will be AJ's first long road trip.... Thanks, Debbie ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 I can totally relate. Although my daughter would not nurse to begin with at all. She is now 8 weeks old and its just within the last couple weeks that we're getting better at nursing. She is on mostly breastmilk but does get supplemented with formula every now and then. We are hopeing that eventually we'll move strictly to breastfeeding. Being that she completely refused the breast to begin with and screamed at the top of her lungs, I think we've come a long way. I am nursing about 2-4 times a day pumping the rest of the time. Since we had so much trouble my supply is not equal with what she needs, which is why every now and then she gets the formula. I am still experiencing nipple soreness but MUCH less than before. Someone on this list suggested that I take Tylenol (THANK YOU whoever that was) and that has helped tremendously. Also expressing some milk and leaving that on the nipple to dry completely helps a great deal. I was told that the milk has healing properties and sure enough it must because that really helps. As far as DH's feeling helpless I can relate to that also. My hubby could help when Abby wasnt nursing well...he'd sit with a syringe while I had her at the breast and he'd squirt the milk into her mouth and she'd suck for a second. Now he cant really do much to help with the nipple soreness except offer support. I'm told that eventually it gets better. And I must say, comparitively speaking our situation is MUCH MUCH better than it was 8 weeks ago. Try the Tylenol and the milk and I'm sure there will be lots and lots of other suggestions from those that know much much more than me. > Hello, > I am introducing myself. I just joined yesterday and am interested in > making breastfeeding work, so I have been reading the pointers given so > far. My son, Adam, is 6 weeks old, born 5-9-00 at 9 lbs. 7 oz. I > continue to experience pain, sometimes very bad pain, mostly due to nipple > soreness. I am hoping that support will help me continue to breastfeed. > My mom has been helpful and I have been in touch with my local lactation > consultant (took her class before Adam was born). My husband is very > supportive though he feels somewhat helpless. > > Carla Zorko > carladee@... > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE Secure, online sales force > automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > http://click./1/2658/0/_/410002/_/961630576/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > -Jen -------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.TheElliotts.org CUR #153 ICQ#875060 I was born Creative, not Patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 I can totally relate. Although my daughter would not nurse to begin with at all. She is now 8 weeks old and its just within the last couple weeks that we're getting better at nursing. She is on mostly breastmilk but does get supplemented with formula every now and then. We are hopeing that eventually we'll move strictly to breastfeeding. Being that she completely refused the breast to begin with and screamed at the top of her lungs, I think we've come a long way. I am nursing about 2-4 times a day pumping the rest of the time. Since we had so much trouble my supply is not equal with what she needs, which is why every now and then she gets the formula. I am still experiencing nipple soreness but MUCH less than before. Someone on this list suggested that I take Tylenol (THANK YOU whoever that was) and that has helped tremendously. Also expressing some milk and leaving that on the nipple to dry completely helps a great deal. I was told that the milk has healing properties and sure enough it must because that really helps. As far as DH's feeling helpless I can relate to that also. My hubby could help when Abby wasnt nursing well...he'd sit with a syringe while I had her at the breast and he'd squirt the milk into her mouth and she'd suck for a second. Now he cant really do much to help with the nipple soreness except offer support. I'm told that eventually it gets better. And I must say, comparitively speaking our situation is MUCH MUCH better than it was 8 weeks ago. Try the Tylenol and the milk and I'm sure there will be lots and lots of other suggestions from those that know much much more than me. > Hello, > I am introducing myself. I just joined yesterday and am interested in > making breastfeeding work, so I have been reading the pointers given so > far. My son, Adam, is 6 weeks old, born 5-9-00 at 9 lbs. 7 oz. I > continue to experience pain, sometimes very bad pain, mostly due to nipple > soreness. I am hoping that support will help me continue to breastfeed. > My mom has been helpful and I have been in touch with my local lactation > consultant (took her class before Adam was born). My husband is very > supportive though he feels somewhat helpless. > > Carla Zorko > carladee@... > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > SALESFORCE.COM MAKES SOFTWARE OBSOLETE Secure, online sales force > automation with 5 users FREE for 1 year! > http://click./1/2658/0/_/410002/_/961630576/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > -Jen -------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.TheElliotts.org CUR #153 ICQ#875060 I was born Creative, not Patient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Welcome, Debbie, I am curious as to whether AJ nurses a lot at night? If he does, then he makes up for the difference in the daytime. It could be that he is an efficient eater and doesn't need much time to complete his meals. Does he produce 6 or so wet diapers a day? How is his weight gain? If your answers are all affirmative you are in good shape. Otherwise, I hope others have clues on how to increase his eating. That was never a need for me. Amy Lynn M. mother of 2/10/00 and 1/25/98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2000 Report Share Posted June 21, 2000 Welcome, Debbie, I am curious as to whether AJ nurses a lot at night? If he does, then he makes up for the difference in the daytime. It could be that he is an efficient eater and doesn't need much time to complete his meals. Does he produce 6 or so wet diapers a day? How is his weight gain? If your answers are all affirmative you are in good shape. Otherwise, I hope others have clues on how to increase his eating. That was never a need for me. Amy Lynn M. mother of 2/10/00 and 1/25/98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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