What do you think of my new, yes, yet another plan to bf again?!

[monkeypuzzeltree]

I'm clearly trying to make my life hard in the eyes of my mil and mother, have been on here talking about relactating in last few weeks, was giving it a go but was talked into going for ff to make things easier. DS is 6 weeks and for various reasons (him in hospital/thrush/mastitis) we've had an on/off relationship with bfing.

But- its not making life easier, I'm really sad about it, have got domperidone to get supply up and even though they think I'm mad and it will be hard with a lively toddler in tow, it's worth a go right?

In the last 2 weeks I've been keeping up the skin to skin and he will latch, just not for long, certainly not enough to not then take a bottle.

So here is my plan:

• take the domperidone to get things going, worked v quickly last time
• pump after trying to feed him
• get bf lady in early next week when there is more milk, so more chance of him staying latched
• spend as much time over this weekend in bed with DS - my dh is v supportive, although I think he also thinks I'm making life hard for myself.

Am I barking. I just feel like I'm fighting something so instinctive. Maybe it's just because I don't like being beaten by things. Be honest with me. Thanks and sorry if im driving you mad going round in circles!

Yes you are making life hard for yourself - but for a good cause and good for you!

I have no idea about relactating - but have heard that supplementary nursing systems can help - read it on Kellymom... Have you got anyone helping you?

Good luck!

no, you're not barking at all. Sounds like a good plan and if DH is supportive that will help of course. I'm a fan of biological nurturing: www.biologicalnurturing.com/ and it might be nice to have a look at this sort of thing while you're tucked up in bed. Good luck. x

My toddler goes to nursery on Monday mornings so an going to hopefully get the bf adviser round then, hopefully. I think I need her help to give this a real go because I keep seeming to get talked out of it after a couple of days of trying to start again. Goodness knows why I'm stubborn normally but I guess tiredness is weakening my resolve!

Wearing your baby in a sling is meant to help with supply too, so do that whilst you're chasing your toddler around!

Just an update to thank for all the support on this and previous threads but - this appears to be working! I'm still not quite believing it since its hard to know what's going in from bfing and supply still building but we are very much mix feeding now, he is really enjoying bfing and I feel so proud that we've managed to make it work - for however long it lasts, I'm just glad I've been able to give him anymore.

So for anyone reading this who's in the same place, it is possible, its not easy but finally I feel like I've done my best and even if we don't get to ebf, I feel happier. So I'm glad I gave it one last go. This bf lark has been so hard for me and I've given myself such a hard time, it's hard to remember sometimes that while it's an achievement, so is looking after a baby and feeding them whatever way works best for you both.

Well done xx "pats.on back"

Fantastic monkeypuzzletree! :) How lovely that DS is really enjoying it - watch out for those lovely big milky smiles!

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Go you, your DS and your DH!

You should be blimmin proud of yourself, well done

Well done Monkey puzzle! I have been trying to increase supply after a rocky start on my BF journey. I had panicked and given some formula in week 2 after midwife said baby was 'starving ' ( not very supportive and scared the life out of me). I was determined to cut down formula and bring back the boob! So now dd is 9 weeks old and thriving. She gets one bottle of formula at 1am and the rest is all bf. I had to do lots of extra pumping, change my diet and take fenugreek to increase my supply and I even said positive affirmations about my 'abundantly flowing milk'! I am so happy to hear another positive story and wish you all the best.

Well done.x

brilliant, well done!