Hi ladies,
I'll try keep this short and sweet - my daughter is 10weeks old and due to a number of reasons I stopped breastfeeding her at 2 weeks. I agonised over the decision and cried so much but it was the right thing at the time. My baby has had a lot of issues on formula including trapped wind and tummy aches, I changed her to a comfort milk which settled her tummy issues but she then came out in eczema and the pigmentation in her face has been effected I'm not sure if this is just a coincidence or if the formula has caused these other problems. My circumstances have changed and I would really really love to breastfeed her again - I feel due to the issues she has had with formula this would be the best thing for her and I really miss it. I can only manage to get the odd few drops out at the moment. I have been taken fenugreek since yesterday (the maximum dose) and I have been pumping as much as possible, I only have a manual pump at the moment and I think this is going to hinder my supply building up as I have read everywhere hospital grade pumps are what's best. I won't be able to get hold of an electric pump for a couple of weeks so I'm going to persevere with the fenugreek and my manual pump for now. The last 8 weeks I have felt a huge mixture of regret and guilt for stopping in the first place especially since formula has caused her nothing but problems.
I'd love to hear from some mum's who have successfully re-lactated and maybe some pointers?
I'm going to ring my HV tomorrow for some help and advice on support groups etc
I'm feeling super emotional and upset about the situation and really hoping this is something I will be able to do...