Well tonight was Zacks first feeding on formula. Im really in a way kinda bummed about the whole thing. My breastmilk is drying up so his pediatrician told me that I need to start weaning him to formula this week. It is such a let down on my part. But then again no matter how much i know breastfeeding is good for him and all that. I really wasnt enjoying seeing him hungry after feedings. He just wasnt very satisfied at all from it. And then pumping was depressing i could only produce an ounce from both breasts together. It just isnt working. Im just wondering how much hes going to get during the day while i feed him formula at night he will be getting the breast during the day just to get him used to it. And next week i will start taking away another feeding everyday so by the end of 2 weeks he will be only on formula. Gosh why does it hurt so bad? I feel like im letting him and myself down. Plus formula is so exspensive but he has to eat right?! Right....so i need to do this for him.
Anyways.....well he took the formula great so far. I gave him a bottle of Enfamil milk based formula after his bath tonight. So far so good hes sleeping and no spit up and he burped like a champ throughout the whole feeding. Of course he might have some gas the next few days but his doc said that was normal when switching to formula and to give enfamil a week and if he's still not getting used to it then to call him and he will give another suggestion.
Ill keep you guys (whoever reads this) updated on his formula adventure.
Much love!
LINA!!! Your blog looks great!! It is so easy, isn't it! Hope Zack is doing well! Only 77 more days until both our families are complete!! I can't wait!! Thanks for being such a sweet friend! Hope to see you soon! Love, Vera's Mommy
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