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musikmaker

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Posted: 10-25-07 12:16pm

As of today I am letting my milk supply dry up. It seems like ever since I started birth control I haven't been able to make enough milk. Also, I keep finding more foods that Luke has bad reactions too. Milk is the hardest on him and he gets so cranky whenever I eat bread, sweets, and allot of vegetables. I feel like a horrible mommy because I couldn't even breastfeed my child.

He is doing so much better on formula though. He is finally gaining weight and he hasn't projectile vomited since I put him on formula. I really didn't want him on formula because we have to pay for it but I know it's better for him. I can only buy him the soy stuff and that is even more than the dairy based formula.

Anyways, I am depressed today and feel like crying. I guess I just had to whine to someone.

Here's a picture 'cause it makes me feel better to post a picture of my peanut.



Okay, maybe 2 Smile

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love_pinkish

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Posted: 10-25-07 12:21pm

He is soo precious! You did what you had to do and what's best for him. You shouldn't feel bad about it. Sometimes those things can't be helped.
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young Girl

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Posted: 10-25-07 12:27pm

hes adorable!!!!

like the above poster said youve gotta do what youve gotta do
dont feel bad because sometimes things like that just dont work out

as long as hes gaining weight and happy and healthy!
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mamaTT

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Posted: 10-25-07 12:52pm

So sorry. Sad But, just keep in mind, that this is what is best for your son. What brand of formula do you have him on? The Parent's Choice at Wal-Mart is exactly the same as Enfamil Lipil and very, very close to Similac; and they have a soy based formula. It's about half the price of the name brands. Just a little money saving suggestion!
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musikmaker

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Posted: 10-25-07 12:59pm

I just discovered Parents Choice. I couldn't believe the price difference and then when I compared the ingredients they were exactly the same.

I know that I shouldn't be beating myself up over this. I am glad we found out about Luke's allergies early because my sisters son has the same allergies and he was hospitalized for almost a month. His were a little worse though and they couldn't figure out his problem because he was his birth weight whenever he was 4 months old. I am so glad that I figured out the dairy thing early.
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onmyway_0x

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Posted: 10-25-07 13:04pm

He's so precious! Such a good looking boy!
I had to stop breastfeeding after a month... after I had Bella I had no appetite and threw up almost everytime I ate... It got to the point where nothing good was going into me except for multivitamins and when she would eat she would take everything I had and I would literally just faint on the spot. She wasn't gaining much weight and seemed agitated a lot ... So I finally opted to give her formula... since then she has ballooned in weight and is so happy and content, and I'm strong enough and able to care for her the best that I can.
It's a very difficult thing, giving up breastfeeding, but in some cases it's not whats best for the child and in the end doing whats best for him is all that matters.
I still have a lot of guilt over it, but I know I'm doing what I have to do... He'll be fine, and you will to... just try not to beat yourself up too much hun. you're doing what you have to do!
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love_pinkish

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Posted: 10-25-07 13:05pm

Yeah, that is a good thing that y'all figured it out sooner. Good luck with everything!
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OctoberBaby06

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Posted: 10-25-07 13:16pm

I love the second picture! Don't feel bad about not breastfeeding anymore! At least you did it as long as you did!
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Mommy35

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Posted: 10-25-07 17:52pm

You tried it and for that you should be patting yourself on the back. You're giving it up because the little man didn't tolerate it well, not because you want to.
The first couple of months are the most important. Smile
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ThriftyGal

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Posted: 10-26-07 20:43pm

I know how you feel! It's so unfair how it comes natural for some people, or they struggle for a while and then get the hang of it, and yet for others it's months and months of struggling. I felt so horrible when I had to stop, but after 2 months it felt like we had made no progress, and new problems just kept coming up.

You did really good and stuck to it a lot longer than lots of mothers! You really tried and gave it your best, don't get down on yourself. He'll be healthy and happy no matter what.

He's really really cute by the way!
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vanessalouanne

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Posted: 10-26-07 20:47pm

I only did it for two weeks but the doctor said breastfeeding for any amount of time makes a huge difference.. so be proud of yourself!!
There are billions of happy, healthy, formula fed babies.
Bree is 14lbs and 26 inches and never been sick..
We are on enfamil
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musikmaker

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Posted: 10-26-07 22:16pm

Thanks guys! You all made me feel better. My mom just put allot of pressure on me to bf Luke. She was able to bf all her kids for a full year before she stopped. I want another baby so that I can try again. I really hope that all my kids don't have the same allergies as Luke. That would suck.
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