Argh, we're having some FUN times lately, let me tell you. Cecilia's 5 1/2 weeks now.
PROBLEM NUMBER 1
Lately, like in the last couple of days, she's gotten way fussier. It's almost always just in the evening (though this morning was a bit rough). However, it doesn't seem like the traditional "witching hour" because it's really only when trying to nurse. Her latch all of a sudden sucks too. But, I'm not sure if it could be reflux, because it only happens in the evening, not all the time. She seems to be having more gas pain at that time. The only thing I've changed in my diet is I've been having more chocolate lately, so I'm stopping that just in case. Otherwise, I'm treating it like colic and doing the 5 S's a la "The Happiest Baby on the Block" (well, 4, because she won't take a paci and I haven't quite figured out how to nurse and swing her back and forth).
PROBLEM NUMBER 2
As some of you know, I had a breast reduction years ago and have a low supply now. I'd estimate that I produce around 25-50% of her needed breast milk, though it's really hard to estimate that. So far, her supplementation has been from donated breast milk. Yesterday, a prospective donor emailed me and offered me a freezer full of milk. The only thing that concerns me is that she is on Zoloft. My Googling tells me that it's the most commonly prescribed anti-depressant for nursing moms and that short term studies show no ill effects on the baby. But there are no long term studies, and my husband is really reluctant to introduce the drug to Cecilia via her milk. So what would you do-- take the breast milk or turn to formula for supplementing? I really hoped I wouldn't have to use formula, but having a low supply means I've had to accept that it might be necessary.
PROBLEM NUMBER 1
Lately, like in the last couple of days, she's gotten way fussier. It's almost always just in the evening (though this morning was a bit rough). However, it doesn't seem like the traditional "witching hour" because it's really only when trying to nurse. Her latch all of a sudden sucks too. But, I'm not sure if it could be reflux, because it only happens in the evening, not all the time. She seems to be having more gas pain at that time. The only thing I've changed in my diet is I've been having more chocolate lately, so I'm stopping that just in case. Otherwise, I'm treating it like colic and doing the 5 S's a la "The Happiest Baby on the Block" (well, 4, because she won't take a paci and I haven't quite figured out how to nurse and swing her back and forth).
PROBLEM NUMBER 2
As some of you know, I had a breast reduction years ago and have a low supply now. I'd estimate that I produce around 25-50% of her needed breast milk, though it's really hard to estimate that. So far, her supplementation has been from donated breast milk. Yesterday, a prospective donor emailed me and offered me a freezer full of milk. The only thing that concerns me is that she is on Zoloft. My Googling tells me that it's the most commonly prescribed anti-depressant for nursing moms and that short term studies show no ill effects on the baby. But there are no long term studies, and my husband is really reluctant to introduce the drug to Cecilia via her milk. So what would you do-- take the breast milk or turn to formula for supplementing? I really hoped I wouldn't have to use formula, but having a low supply means I've had to accept that it might be necessary.
I have noticed this throughout all of my kids' lives so far. There always seem to be this kind of yucky adjustment period before they grow or do something big (sit up, crawl, walk, read, ride a bike, etc).
