Here's the situation:
On dc3, breastfed other two exclusively up to 6 mths when we switched to formula as I returned to work. Very well read on benefits of both types of feeding and get that breastfeeding is best. However.
I am really struggling this time. Dc3 feeds fine. She's much like my other two in that she has to sleep on me at the moment. Again, fine. She's not well either which has meant no sleeping in her cot at all. But I feel like I'm going to scream - I need to put her down. My other two are missing out as she's always feeding. I'm sick of getting my horrendously oversized boobs out every two hours or so. I'm sick of the smell of milk on me and breast pads. I'm generally just utterly sick of it and am tired too.
What is it like switching to formula this early on? Is it an easy transition in your experience? Am I opening myself up to other worse problems? (Eg colic, reflux, dairy intolerance etc). She'll be switching to formula at 5 mths isn anyway for work so it's just an earlier transition but I am concerned it might cause her problems. And how often would she need feeding? Is it s nightmare when this little and no routine? Thank you
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twolittleboysonetiredmum · 18/12/2015 09:16
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