Working moms/mums - come share tips and get support too! #2

[lidiayy]

Hi Olga,

Sorry, I didn't understand your post. I tried to read back and I didn't find any clue to July 28 thing  

I tried to introduce formula gradually as you suggested, Kerrie. We just went it cold turkey, though. Daycare girls said that they have once tried to mix formula with BM and it wasn't accepted by a LO so she made a suggestion of offering a bottle with formula and if DD refuses, then try to gradually mix. Milena is a happy eater and she didn't refuse. I have only got two 6Oz bags of frozen milk, but still BF'ing DD first and last thing.

Hugs to all

Lidia

[campbellchick]

Lidia - that is sooo fantastic, I can't believe you have almost used your whole frozen supply  .  I am glad she didn't refuse the formula, Holly also took to it quite happily, but then again, she will eat or drink anything...  How is your supply going with just bf'ing morning and night?  I am so pleased it is all going so well for you 

[clh]

Sounds like good news all around, Lidia! 

[olkan]

Lidia, disregard - I had a really weired thing, I believe you 6 month back post came up as a new in my list and I've responded without looking at the date and realized only when posted.
Crazy

[lidiayy]

Hi ladies

Thanks for the support. So far things have been great here. I got my period again (still a mess, as it's been 40 days from the last one, though  ) and my supply dipped a little, but I think now it's back to normal again. I don't feel my boobs really full, but as DD isn't hungry after feeds, my guess is that we're doing just fine! 

Hope you all are Ok.

XOXO

Lidia

[campbellchick]

Lidia, so pleased to hear your supply is doing so well. That is great news.  Fingers crossed it continues going so well xoxo

[shark]

Sigh,

DS is one.  I made it to one year of BFing.  Am down to freezer supply of milk.  I pumped for what I think will be the last time ever this morning.  Also. 1st day back at work.  I cried when I left DS at daycare this morning.

I just need a hug.

[campbellchick]

Really really big hugs to you - you have done such a fantastic job getting to a year 

[shark]

thanks

[Erin (redstarfalling)]

Big {{HUGS}}.  It's so hard, I know - you've given your lo an amazing start to his life.

[shark]

Thanks for the hugs!  This site is amazing.

Just wanted to let you know what happened...
I managed to make it throught the day without crying (though I had my facebook open to baby pics on my computer all day).  Picked up DS from daycare and was told he had a great day.  2 good naps and very smiley all day.  I was so proud.  Got home and had a bit of playtime.  I guess my maternal feelings were bubbling over because I started leaking all over my shirt!  I managed to wait until I but DS to bed then I just had to pump again (I got 3oz...not bad for someone who thought she was empty).  The mind-body connection is astounding.
Anyways,today I managed to not cry when I left DS at daycare but the first thing I did today was open my facebook to some baby pics....

[clh]

{{HUGE HUGS}} Shark...    You've done SUCH a great job for ds! 

I cried for a long time when I'd drop ds1 off at daycare.  So glad your ds had a great day.  Nothing wrong with pics of your lo around you at work.  When I weaned ds1, I found I had to do *something* a couple days after I thought I was "done."  Sounds like you're doing well. 

More {{hugs}} cause I know from experience you need them. 

[lidiayy]

Hi Shark and everyone,

First of all, big hugs to you, Shark. You did a great job with your LO and be sure that he'll be proud of you later on. DD will be one next month and although I'm still BF'ing her I know it won't last too long. Couldn't come up with a plan to avoid crying but I know it will happen, so be brave because you're not alone.

Good to hear that your boy is doing well at daycare. They always surprise us because they're so adaptable! DD stayed home for 2 days due to a bad cold. The carer said that when she returned last thursday, she was sooo happy to see her friends!

It's Carnaval here in Brazil so she'll be staying at home with us until next thursday. Time to enjoy playtime with her.

Big hugs and nice weekend!

Lidia

[shark]

Well ladies, DS brought home his first case of gastroenteritis (stomach flu) from daycare this weekend.  The whole family spent the weekend puking and ...well you get the picture....and so the fun begins!
On the positive side, I think the mild dehydration helped dry up the last of the breastmilk so no more pumping...I think.

Thanks again for all the hugs and support!

[campbellchick]

Hi everyone,

Lidia - I hope you have a really lovely week and enjoy your time with Milena.  That would be such a great holiday, the most we get during the year is a 4-day Easter weekend!!!

Shark - sorry to hear about the gastro bug.  Daycare is the worst for bringing home all sorts of things unfortunately.  And usually they are great about passing them onto you as well    But on the upside, great news about the no more pumping hopefully.  It makes life much easier to finally move on and you'll find yourself with a bit more time on your hands.

Hi Candice, I hope you are going well - how are you feeling these days? 

Hugs to everyone else.