Phexia

If she's upset even after the bottle I'm not so sure she's fuzzy over the breasfeeding. Could she have colic? I don't think you're making a bad decision introducing the breast again.

freckleonear

As Phexia said, if she's upset after having a bottle then it doesn't sound like it's because of the breastfeeding. Maybe she's having a growth spurt, as she's about that age now? Is she fussy when she is actually on the breast?

I know how upsetting and tiring a fussy baby can be, as my Aaron has really bad reflux and sometimes seems to scream non-stop for days, so sending you lots of .

Mango

OK so today has been much better. I am managing to get in more and more pumping sessions each day. This morning I put her to my breast, both sides twice and following this she only drank 1.5 ounces of forumla. So I am hoping that means she got something from me versus that she just got fed up of trying and went back to sleep.

I'm trying to pump 8-12 times per day. I also have an appointment with her doc today so I'll discuss it with him and get his opinion. Hopefully he supports my decision to wean her from formula

Phexia

That great

freckleonear

Well done, sounds like you are doing a great job! Here are a couple of links I found which you might find useful.

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/decrease-formula.html

http://www.kellymom.com/newman/04enough_milk.html

Mango

Cool!! thanks for the links Freckleonear!
The doc supported my decision big time and told me basically to keep going, offer the bottle less and breastfeed almost every hour. He didn't think my supply had diminished too far.

I' feeling really good about this at the moment. I know the nights may be tough but it'll be worth it.

Thanks for all the encouragement!

Mango

I have almost gotten to the stage where half of her feeds are directly from me whoohoo...
I bought something called "Mother's Milk Tea" which is suppose to help increase my supply...has anyone heard about it or tried it?

Kina

I've heard of it, the best thing to do is brew it really really strong then down it lol

Good luck! Sounds like you're doing great!

mickey

hi Mango, glad to hear your efforts are showing positive results

I know this tea, but only from Germany, were it is called "Stilltee". it contains fennel, anis, caraway and balm. my sister had to fill up here suitcase with it for me, when she came to visit as I did not find it over here

not sure if it increases the milk production, but I am a fan of herbal teas and love the taste of anis and it is very important to stay hydrated when breastfeeding!

I know that fennel and caraway are supposed to be good for the digestive tract and balm is supposed to have a calming effect, so you def cannot do anything wrong with it, if you like the taste

mickey

I just experienced getting the runs when I drink to much of it