on lack of nursing…

I have been so sick I had to break down and do somethign I never thoguht I would have.

I had to give Sabastain bottles of formula. With being so so sick and so dehydrated, I had too. My milk supply had dwindled to nothing and he was starving. He isn’t eating enough food to not have anything so I had too.

It hasn’t been horrible. He is happily drinking it because he is so hungry.

I am hoping with the fluids going in I can continue to nurse him some. I am not sure if I can or not, but I will try.

I feel sad about it. This was something I was so strongly against, and yet I had to do.

I feel less drained right now not nursing. he has nursed a couple of times for comfort, not so much for milk.

Who would have thoguht huh? I am sad thoguh. My sister is disappointed in me somehow, althoguh she has never been pregnant nor been this chronically ill.

But I can’t starve my child, I just can’t. He has the right to eat, and I need to conserve energy where I can, and not nursing is helping.

I am hoping to feel better soon. I want to snuggle up to my little guy and nurse him again, but I can’t until I feel better.

I also can’t wait to feel better for Samara. She misses me. She is so sad, and miserable without her mommy. She just looks depressed, and is mad at me. She hates me being sick, and she hates my line it really freaks her out.

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Princess Pitbull.com

July 13, 2012

Like you say, your sister has never been pregnant, so she would precisely what about how it feels? Chin up petal and fingers crossed he can get back on when you’re re-hydrated. xxxxxxxxxxxx

I can’t fathom someone being upset that you fed your child. I mean, out of all the terrible things you could do. Like you said, you can’t let him starve.

*hugs* Hopefully, you’ll start feeling better and continue nursing. Formula is really the only answer until then.

Blue Eyes Closed

I would hate to be in the position you are in, but you are doing the best thing for him! I’m so sorry this is challenging for you. Really hoping you feel better soon!

Inside Me

B+

I know how much that goes against what you’d do, but you’re right… he DOES have a right to nutrition, and that’s what formula is… it doesn’t mean you love him any less. Like most decisions regarding children, everyone has an opinion and many can’t fathom any other opinion out there but their own. I’m sorry that Bonnie’s acting disappointed in you, but what would she like you to do? Starve him?

commonsensechristian

🙁 Sorry to hear your sister didn’t think things thru before expressing herself…..*HUG* Hope those fluids get you feeling better this weekend!!!

deviously_devine

awe hun, I know what its like, I couldn’t keep up my supply with my child, it dwindled like crazy but you’ve made it this far and you should be proud of yourself. You’re a good mommy 🙂

MandyMom

Aw, Im sorry hunny!!! Got your card, btw! 🙂 Thanks for the cute picture!

undercoversugar

July 15, 2012

I’m so sorry you have to go through this. I hope it gets better.