My son is 2 weeks old and feeding has been difficult. He has an anterior tongue tie which was noted at birth but the hospital wouldnt cut it despite us asking for it to be done based on the trouble I had feeding my daughter when she had a tongue tie.
The hospital and community midwife checked his latch and said its perfect, however he struggles to latch. Takes forever, becomes increasingly frustrated until he ends up crying hysterically.
Ill add he has a heart issue so I want to keep things as stress free as possible for him right now.
Ive had 1 day in the last 2 weeks where I have felt as though my milk has come in. On this day I pumped 1 Oz and that was it. Since then there has been no firmness in my breasts at all.
Ive tried latching him before every feed but we're at the point now where he just cant manage it and a bottle of formula has been easier and less stressful all round.
We have finally been referred for a tongue tie assessment but the appointment isnt for another 2 weeks.
What is the likelihood of having the tie cut and his latch improving greatly enough to breastfeed without the drama?
I barely have milk, would this improve now or am i being unreasonable to even consider it as an option?
Any advice would be hugely appreciated as I felt like I failed my daughter when I couldnt feed her and its happening again which is making me feel useless.
Appreciate fed is best and thats fine, but i would like to try if i can.