Last ditch effort
I just ordered some domperidone.
I don’t remember if I’ve really mentioned it here or not, but breastfeeding Maddy has been a huge struggle for me. I’m lucky if I can get two ounces total every hour, and at this point, that simply isn’t enough for her. So, she’s mostly on formula. I’ve tried a number of different things, but to no avail, and quite frankly, it’s got me pretty depressed.
I really, really hope the domperidone works. I won’t get it for probably two weeks, because I had to order it from New Zealand. But it’s got fewer side effects than Reglan.
I hate feeling like a failure in this area. I’m already a failure at plenty of other things.
HOW DARE you say that about yourself!! YOU are a WONDERFUL Mother, wife and Person!! you have done more in your time here than most have ever thought of!! Don’t you say that about yourself!! EVER!! I Love You!!
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Aw, shucks! Don’t think that. Having BFing issues or giving your child formula DOES NOT make you a bad mom. (Although, I understand the feeling… because I’ve been there.) When I had that issue, I ate a lot of oatmeal, drank Mother’s Milk tea, and breastfed every thirty minutes for as long as he would stay latched.. and it came back full. It was a pain in the butt, but got us 5-6 more months!
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Stace, you are a wonderful Mom. You know how much I struggled with breast feeding with Addison so I can relate to how you feel.
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Hmmm not being able to breast fee your child like you want to isn’t something you can’t control so therefore is not a failure Cheer up
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Stace! Not being able to breastfeed is not your fault silly! At least you are trying… Anyway, you are a fabulous mother and you know it! I hope everything gets better sweetie… its just that time of year. Love ya!
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