For the first time I felt the real joy of bf'ing!

That is so sweet! I'm so happy for you. It is so wonderful to hear that you are both reaping the benefits. Your hard work is paying off.

: I am so happy for you! You put in a lot of hard work for him, hopefully he will continue to latch on well for you! Good job, mama!!

I'm so glad your relactation is coming along.

Good luck at the doctors tomorrow. Let us know!

YAY!!!!! ! Let us know how things go at the Doc's! It sounds like you're making lots of milkies ALREADY!That's awesome!

Congratulations!!!! You have worked so hard! Keep up the great work and enjoy bf'ing your little one!

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I am so happy for you, mama! I know very well the feeling you wrote about. I won't hijack your post with my story, but suffice it to say I KNOW the feeling and it is the most wonderful thing in the world, truly it is. You keep doing just what you are doing. It sounds like your baby is making very steady progress. Be confident! I also know very well how frightening it can be to wonder whether your babe is getting enough to eat, whether you are satisfying him, etc. It's hard not to be able to count ounces when you've gotten used to that. Keep in mind, he is doing his part to increase your supply by nursing often. That's an important part of relactating! Let him do his job, and you just watch for the signs such as wet and dirty diapers, etc. Keep in close contact with your LC, she can help you weigh the baby often if it will ease your mind, or you could even rent a baby scale for awhile if you have means to do so in your area. YOU CAN DO IT! I am so happy for you. You're doing a wonderful, wonderful thing.

I am so happy. I almost started crying out of sheer happiness for you when I read your post. I think it will only get better from now on for you.

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Yes, our goal is to get him off of formula completely. I would like to bf him as much as I can, but I am also realistic and know that dh will have to feed him from time to time using the sip cup. Although, I am learning to slow down with this experience. My doc also said that I may not get a full supply, but I believe I will. I'm not really getting much when I pump. I think I'm having a hard time with the let down on the pump. I know he's getting way more because I can hear him drawing and swollowing. He is 15 weeks now.

This evening he was a little fussier. I had to go shopping and made it home just in time for his next feeding. He ate...fell asleep (I love it when he falls asleep, he looks so content and peaceful)...and ate some more. He was very content, but I am having a hard time believing that I am producing enough to fill him up. I have only been lactating for a week and a half, and everything I read states it will take as much time to establish a supply as he has been away from bf'ing. If I have to guess, I would say he's getting about an oz from each breast. He started fussing after about 20 min so I put him back on but he just got all upset, he was tired so I gave him 2 oz of formula and that helped. Then he got hungry and latched but would'nt stay awake and when he did wake up he was just to hungry so I gave him his sip cup. He's been doing awsome and I don't want to push him to much. I'm having a hard time figuring out the "signs". They are so different. I am used to counting oz's and hours between feedings, rather than letting him set the pace.

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This is really great news! It sounds like you're re-lactating much more quickly than average. I think your determination and effort is paying off...it sounds like you're already making a lot of milk.