Baby is 9 days old.
I exclusively breastfeed her in the hospital, but because she dropped so much weight I started pumping. I couldn't produce enough milk to supplement her feedings so we are having to use formula. It takes me two days to get enough for a 2 oz bottle. I'm pumping at least 4 times a day for 20-25 mins at a time.
I have met with a lactation specialist who told me to take some supplements, fenugreek and blessed thistle (3 times a day). I'm taking them, pumping, and still trying to get baby girl to nurse.
Now she wants nothing to do with me, and I feel lucky if I get her to take a few sucks. I want to breastfeed desperately, but feel like I'm fighting a losing battle.
Does anyone have ANY suggestions. I am almost to the point of being ok with pumping and bottle feeding her, but I have to produce enough to feed her. I know this is when it will either make it or break it...... and I want it to work.
Help please.....