tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post2555260165180037056..comments2023-11-02T05:07:14.241-05:00Comments on Wringing Out My Sponge: Things are looking up...Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14856517158944872393noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-49791414495971667502010-01-26T12:49:04.255-06:002010-01-26T12:49:04.255-06:00Hi it is Trena again! My friend just went through ...Hi it is Trena again! My friend just went through this with her second child and she was devestated that she couldn't nurse anymore. She decided to keep pumping, like you are, for at least another couple weeks. It turned out that the first few days on the formula helped but the acid reflux problem came back a few days later, which made her realize it wasn't the breastmilk. Somehow she figured out her baby had sensitive skin and she had to change her laundry detergent (her babies clothes and for her bras and shirts) and she switched deodrant. Now she is back to nursing. So you never know. Give the formula a good week or two before you stop pumping all together.<br /><br />Have you called the local La Leche League about your issue? I belong to our local group and they give such incredible, supportive advice. They have plenty of moms who have gone through your same situation and can provide you with some good resources.<br /><br />Also, your body will adapt to the change. My daughter is 16 months old, and my breast feel empty all the time. They have felt that way since she was around 12-13 months. It is due to her nursing less and eating more solids. Recently I found out I was pregnant so now I am decreasing in milk supply, but before that it was due to her nursing less. So eventually, your body will regulate out. You actually can teach your body to only produce milk at a certain time of day. If you find that your daughter doesn't get too upset if she nurses only in the morning, then you might be able to teach your body to only produce milk at that time. That way you can still nurse and you don't have to pump. Just a thought.<br /><br />Good luck!Trenahttp://www.thethirdprayer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-72267180063908825972010-01-26T10:49:37.821-06:002010-01-26T10:49:37.821-06:00I am so proud of you! I know how hard this is for ...I am so proud of you! I know how hard this is for you and how much you wanted to breastfeed. I think your Haiti idea is a fantastic way to not feel wasteful and help someone else at the same time. You are an amazing mom and I love you dearly!Little Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12874120641808148493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7567684397862044819.post-56721875175766166562010-01-26T10:47:51.805-06:002010-01-26T10:47:51.805-06:00Things MUST be looking up if you post two days in ...Things MUST be looking up if you post two days in a row! :) I am so happy for you. Could you maybe use some of the breastmilk in the bottles as a mix with the formula, or do you think that will just increase the reflux again?Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16377594606599796121noreply@blogger.com