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I went away for work for 2 nights last week, and I wasn't able to pump often enough and my supply took a big hit. I was already struggling with waning supply and not being able to pump enough, no matter what I did. So it's time. I'm pretty upset that it's not going to work out longer, but I know I need to put that time and effort toward getting my work done and being fully present with DD, rather than all the time and mental energy I was spending trying to come up with enough milk for the next day's bottles.
DD is 10 months, and still takes 3 x 4-5 oz bottles of milk each day at daycare, plus a morning and evening feeding and sometimes a middle of the night feeding. How the heck do I go about switching to formula now? How much does she need? Breastmilk is digested faster, so I don't even know what size bottles/how often for formula. She's eating a fair amount of purees and cereals, but isn't really that into table foods yet, other than Cheerios.
I'll probably continue to breastfeed her for a few more days, but I know my supply is going to drop off pretty quickly now, considering how hard it has been to maintain. This is so hard. It's been such a struggle for so long, and I just wanted it to be good for a while. "They" don't tell you how hard it is to maintain breastfeeding when you're pumping for more than half of your feedings and have a baby who is so accustomed to bottles that she won't work for a letdown. All the advice just says to limit bottles, breastfeed more, etc. I can't help but blame myself for working, even though I don't want to be a stay at home mom. It sucks to get my first big lesson in not having it all.
DD is 10 months, and still takes 3 x 4-5 oz bottles of milk each day at daycare, plus a morning and evening feeding and sometimes a middle of the night feeding. How the heck do I go about switching to formula now? How much does she need? Breastmilk is digested faster, so I don't even know what size bottles/how often for formula. She's eating a fair amount of purees and cereals, but isn't really that into table foods yet, other than Cheerios.
I'll probably continue to breastfeed her for a few more days, but I know my supply is going to drop off pretty quickly now, considering how hard it has been to maintain. This is so hard. It's been such a struggle for so long, and I just wanted it to be good for a while. "They" don't tell you how hard it is to maintain breastfeeding when you're pumping for more than half of your feedings and have a baby who is so accustomed to bottles that she won't work for a letdown. All the advice just says to limit bottles, breastfeed more, etc. I can't help but blame myself for working, even though I don't want to be a stay at home mom. It sucks to get my first big lesson in not having it all.
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