Breastfeeding challenge!
Although I manage to breastfeed my first child exclusively, I do not know why how I failed to do it this time (even on one child).
Each night I will only take one child so that I can breastfeed him directly without having to pump at night (lazy to sit there, pump, wash and bring down the expressed milk to the fridge thereafter). But I notice my boy will keep on sucking non-stop. After empty one side (30-40mins), I burp him (15-20mins), I feed same baby another side, and another burp. By all done 2-3 hours are gone and this same baby is due for another feeding.
I even tried tandem breastfeeding but after 30-40mins (after both side being empty), we will burp them and both will start crying again coz want some more milk. By then mummy is totally dried up and we need to feed both with formula.
Cannot even manage to breastfeed one baby now, let alone 2 babies. Can anyone tell me whats wrong?
hey…at least u manage to empty both sides…supplementing formula OK :). I guess just keep feeding them then the milk will increase
dont worry much, take it easy. supply sure will increase if you keep on feeding.
btw, i thought only need to burp them when feed with bottle?
U’re doing great. Boys r usually big eaters. Just continue to bf them as often as u can. I oni managed to bf my boy exclusively in the 2nd mth. So even if u’re supplementing with formula now, u can still bf exclusively later. So don’t stress urself now, esp during confinement.
Take it easy. Breastfeeding is always a challenge and different child, you go through different experience. It’s very good already that you are breastfeeding them.
You diden do anything wrong. Some bbs are really very notti. Your bb sounded just like my #1.
It was only after 1.5 mths that he starts to settle down to a routine.
You are STILL breastfeeding. And you are doing great as it is. Again..remind yourself constantly that any amount of bm is good for them. It is ok to supplement. DOn’t stress yourself.
i dun think theres anything wrong, tis is just the early stage. im sure soon u will have more than enuff for the bbs….. dun give up, keep on bf… during my confinement oso i almost give up, all u need is more support !!! i will definately give u my support!
Yea, like everyone say, you’re already doing great. Perhaps you shd continue tandem feeding and then if not enuf then supplement with formula for both of them? This was both of them get the benefit of your milk, while the supply slowly increases…
all the hard work will pay off, ur doin keng oredi! not easy to handle
twins oh. take care, gambate! o.O
Ya.. agree with everyone. You are doing excellent already. Not that easy to bfeed twins le.. somemore boys. Their behaviour is very diff from girls. Dun get too stressed up, if not will affect you later on. take care.
maybe your breastmilk haven’t produce enough yet…
it is good that you manage to empty your breast to send signal to breast to produce more milk…
Relax…slowly ok…give your breast some time…
Well done Chinnee. I am really envious that you can breastfeed your baby directly and empty your breast. I never had that luxury. My babies had latching problems and I could only pump and feed them from a cup for 2 months before we managed to breastfeed directly so I am always envious of any mom who can breastfeed directly right from the earlier days.
I pumped so often that eventually my body produced so much milk. My PD laughed at me and said that I had tricked my body into thinking that I was having twins.
Just, keep on feeding your babies as often as they want, and even when you think that your breast is empty, you can leave them there (unless very sore of course) and you will have another let down and the milk will flow again.
No worries, its the early days and you’re doing very well.
Not to worry your production will keep on increasing if you continuos bf them. Take more fluid, milk and papaya boil pork rib soup hoepfully can increase your bm. Do not stress yourself so much, stress will decrease your bm.
Sometimes, baby cry after bf is not bcos he want some more but just like to be cuddle. Mummy’s smell and arm is so sweet and warm!
Try lay down and bf, quietly left the breast when they fall asleep (no need to burp)
Dont worry, I had that problem with my girls. I felt like I was feeding them non-stop. Some babies just have bigger appetites
You should drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated (which will help your milk supply)
Eh…I just wrote about this!! I find breastfeeding can be quite a pressure sometimes…but it becomes a pleasure once it’s established. I think for those who breastfeed will encounter all sorts of obstacles in the first 6 weeks. It’s very very hard work. But, if you keep at it…I think you’ll be able to successfully breastfeed both boys. It’s just that … it’s not instant success unfortunately.
I think we all wave “pom-poms” at you…and cheer you on. It’s damn bloody hard work..and bloody tiring. You can do it, Chin Nee (but again, absolutely nothing wrong with formula… nothing wrong at all, don’t feel guilty k?!)
dear Chin Nee, I think you are over stressed… mom has to enjoy breastfeeding, shoo the stress away, so mom can produce more milk.. that’s what I believe… the more we worry about the milk is not enough, the lesser milk we can produce! Take your time, give them formula addition if they still need one, until you gradually produce more and more milk for them…
and yes, drink more..dont’ forget to drink milk or consume calcium so you will not lack of calsium for yourself ok… *hugs*
just continue to pump and let the babies latch. the milk supply will come …
maybe you can call Dr. Koe for some advice…
I think you have bf your twins very well, keep up the good work! take more rest whenever possible and drink a lot of liquid. have you tried the raw papaya soup?
Along the same lines, but something not many people might think of. Logically, if you are breastfeeding DIRECT, the breast will NEVER empty. The suckling of the baby will keep stimulating the breast to produce more, so I’d say if they want milk, just give it to them. It’s different of course, if you are expressing milk and feeding. Then the breasts will be empty (but not for long).
That being said, you’re doing a great job as it is. Just relax and I am sure everything will fall into place soon.
oops i’m late in greetings! Congratulations!! You are doing soooo well! Way to go!
Chinnee, please check out these 2 sites. These 2 were my lifesaver over the many issues i encountered over breastfeeding,ie. mastitis/infections, storage etc.
http://www.kellymom.com
http://www.mymomsbest.com
at MMB forum, you need to search for the forum, where most of the questions are answered.
but that being said, I need you to know that not being able to breastfeed doesnt make a mom a failure. What matters is that you tried your best to give them the best. Keep well.
oh dear cnee……surely udrstd how ‘TOUGH’ d job is… esp. with 2 babies….so don’t over demand yrself !!!
by just continuing doing it….u already have done yr best. just try to balance feeding both babies…once u r familiar with yr supply…try to even out betw d boys…if still not enough, supplement with formulae….remember u r not fail in anyway….
just that u have extra baby consuming the single supply!!!
for d night feed….i suggest u pump extra during d day so that can reduce too long interruption on yr much needed sleep.
keep up yr good work……good luck ya
Motherhood is such an enormous and exhausting task. Makes me think whether I’ll be up for it when the time comes.
All the best chinnee!
Initially my supply also not enough. But dun give up, just let ur boys suckle, the supply will be more later. You can try organic Mother’s Milk or Milkmaid tea from Baby Loft. Very very effective for me!
they say you need to take lots of soup from beef, pork and chicken. There’s this kind of leaf (more like veggies) we take called “malunggay” or moringer in english, the olds say that it helps give more milk.
i think mix feeding would help…at least both of them can have your milk too
I always admire mom who breastfeeds…cos I failed 100%. So, no matter what..you are great !! Keep up the good work !!
chinnee,
aiyoh. sorry very slow la i!. Congrats!!
on BF, sure you can. you are my sifu, remember?
i wish you all the best. Dont stress okay?
take care.
Farid
oh, forgot la.
thanks to you, with baby number 2, I am still bf! (idrees will be 1yr in 2 weeks time)
dun stress yourself too much! You are doing great to bf your twins, this is not an easy task!YOu have my support!!! All the best!
Don’t stress yourself as feeding twins is normally harder than one baby. As long as you manage to bf them, it’s ok to supplement. Most importantly, babies are well fed.
You are doing a good job, and take note that stress will reduce milk supply. So, relax ya?