We have spent the last few days in a quite an uproar and learned this-trust your intuition.
Baby started daycare last week (he goes Monday's, Friday's, and every other Wednesday). On Monday I called to check on him and the daycare person I spoke to told me he was hungry and I didn't provide enough milk so she fed him WATER. I hung up the phone and after crying and composing myself I canceled the rest of my day and went to pick up Abram. The daycare people told me that I am not feeding him enough and he should be getting 6oz every TWO hours. So, I spent that evening and the next day talking with a La Leche leader, a lactation consultant, an RN at the clinic, and Abram's pediatrician. What I found out was that Abram is growing fine and has actually moved up to the next weight bracket (25%)! The daycare people just need to learn more about what soothes Abram besides milk. Abram returned to daycare for a half day today along with a doctors note about his proper milk consumption. He had a good day.
I want to be angry at the daycare but really they were just looking out for Abram and they really thought that he needed more food. We are adjusting his eating a little because I am still feeding him about 10 times a day and the doctor says that he is ready to move up in oz per feeding and eat less times per day. I also started taking Fenugreek to ensure that my milk production is where it needs to be. There are times when I am stressed about how I am going to pump out enough milk for Abram to have at daycare. There are also times when I feed Abram that he is crying and fussy when done. So, hopefully we have solved all the issues and won't have any more drama in the next few days!
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One thing we have learned in the last 10 days is that everyone (pediatricians, lactation consultants,nurses etc)have different opinions and you aren't really sure who to listen to! Like you said, trust your intuition and do what works best for Abram! We will need to get together soon so our little ones can meet =)
No one knows Abram better than you and Barry, think about the good things you do for your little guy! He is growing and changing everyday and loves to show his dimple off!! You have wonderful resources to support you and are making some good trial and error decisions for the best of Abram. Part of being a mom is finding joy in the journey even if things don't alway turn out just right. Be good to yourself, have some fun with Abram and Barry, and watch things begin to change. Have a carefree weekend! Love you, mom
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