That’s some shit
Baby went for their 4 month checkup today and we confirmed they dropped multiple percentiles in weight. The pediatrician recommended we fortify the bottles that we send to daycare (they are nursed otherwise). This is our 3rd baby to struggle with weight gain so fortifying breastmilk is nothing new to us.
With each baby I have learned more about breastfeeding and pumping, and this time I have persevered. With the 3rd we have gotten in a great groove. They sleep well, weighted feeds are right on the money, they are handling bottles like a champ, and I am confident in my supply. The best we can tell, maybe my breastmilk just isn’t as caloric as my kids need.
I have A LOT of feelings about breastfeeding. And with this most likely being our last baby, I really wanted to figure out nursing and decide to quit on my own terms.
I‘m not seeing this as a failure like I have in the past. Yes, it’s some grade A shit that my milk really isn’t everything my kids need, but I’m confident it is pretty darn close. The way I see it, there is no end in sight for this breastfeeding journey.