KSena's Journal

Breastfeeding really is best for the baby, IF you can do it and IF the baby is cooperative. The first few weeks are really important, so the baby gets the colostrum in the breast milk and you've done that. It is just as important, though, that Alexandra gain weight and be nourished while feeling close to you and comfortable, and if you're able to achieve that with baby formula, then I guess you have to do what you have to do. Don't let anyone make you feel bad for it.

I really wanted to breastfeed Jameson, too, but he wouldn't gain weight and actually lost weight when I was breastfeeding, so on formula he went. I was able to breastfeed Kat for quite a few months, but then my supply dried out because of my work schedule. It happens and really, unless you're dead set to breastfeed, it's really okay. When it's a struggle for both of you and neither of you are happy, then I don't think it's nutritionally or emotionally healthy. (Besides, I am of firm belief that 'stressed out' milk can make a baby's tummy upset)

If you really want to continue to try, though, perhaps you have something similar to a breastfeeding organization there as we have here called the LaLeche League. They help moms and babies figure out why the breastfeeding isn't working and tell you how to fix it. You might try something like that?

In either case, I wish you and Alexandra the best of luck with this. It's a tough situation to be in. *hugs*