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JosephinesMommy

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So another question. After reading what Missa did with putting the formula in the applesauce do you all think it would be okay if I put the 1/2 scoop of formula in a small amount of EBM and used that to "washdown" her enzymes and then get her to BF? That seems like a GREAT solution to me. Or would giving her the formula that concentrated be bad? I wouldn't think so since I would be BF'ing her right afterwards...
 
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JosephinesMommy

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So another question. After reading what Missa did with putting the formula in the applesauce do you all think it would be okay if I put the 1/2 scoop of formula in a small amount of EBM and used that to "washdown" her enzymes and then get her to BF? That seems like a GREAT solution to me. Or would giving her the formula that concentrated be bad? I wouldn't think so since I would be BF'ing her right afterwards...
 
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JosephinesMommy

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So another question. After reading what Missa did with putting the formula in the applesauce do you all think it would be okay if I put the 1/2 scoop of formula in a small amount of EBM and used that to "washdown" her enzymes and then get her to BF? That seems like a GREAT solution to me. Or would giving her the formula that concentrated be bad? I wouldn't think so since I would be BF'ing her right afterwards...
 
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JosephinesMommy

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So another question. After reading what Missa did with putting the formula in the applesauce do you all think it would be okay if I put the 1/2 scoop of formula in a small amount of EBM and used that to "washdown" her enzymes and then get her to BF? That seems like a GREAT solution to me. Or would giving her the formula that concentrated be bad? I wouldn't think so since I would be BF'ing her right afterwards...
 
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JosephinesMommy

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So another question. After reading what Missa did with putting the formula in the applesauce do you all think it would be okay if I put the 1/2 scoop of formula in a small amount of EBM and used that to "washdown" her enzymes and then get her to BF? That seems like a GREAT solution to me. Or would giving her the formula that concentrated be bad? I wouldn't think so since I would be BF'ing her right afterwards...
 
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kitomd21

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I have been bottle feeding with fortified EBM since Ellie was 2 weeks old - she just wasn't getting enough calories otherwise. I pump 4x daily and even at that, about 1/2 of her bottles are EBM and the other half water mixed with the appropriate amount of powdered formula. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Some breast milk is better than no breast milk. Sigh. She seldom nurses, but will if she wakes in the middle of the night. My issue is that breast feeding alone isn't enough for her...she's not getting enough calories if she simply nurses. Her weight still isn't great...I can't imagine how much poorer her weight gain would be if I exclusively breast fed....
 
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kitomd21

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I have been bottle feeding with fortified EBM since Ellie was 2 weeks old - she just wasn't getting enough calories otherwise. I pump 4x daily and even at that, about 1/2 of her bottles are EBM and the other half water mixed with the appropriate amount of powdered formula. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Some breast milk is better than no breast milk. Sigh. She seldom nurses, but will if she wakes in the middle of the night. My issue is that breast feeding alone isn't enough for her...she's not getting enough calories if she simply nurses. Her weight still isn't great...I can't imagine how much poorer her weight gain would be if I exclusively breast fed....
 
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kitomd21

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I have been bottle feeding with fortified EBM since Ellie was 2 weeks old - she just wasn't getting enough calories otherwise. I pump 4x daily and even at that, about 1/2 of her bottles are EBM and the other half water mixed with the appropriate amount of powdered formula. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Some breast milk is better than no breast milk. Sigh. She seldom nurses, but will if she wakes in the middle of the night. My issue is that breast feeding alone isn't enough for her...she's not getting enough calories if she simply nurses. Her weight still isn't great...I can't imagine how much poorer her weight gain would be if I exclusively breast fed....
 
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kitomd21

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I have been bottle feeding with fortified EBM since Ellie was 2 weeks old - she just wasn't getting enough calories otherwise. I pump 4x daily and even at that, about 1/2 of her bottles are EBM and the other half water mixed with the appropriate amount of powdered formula. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Some breast milk is better than no breast milk. Sigh. She seldom nurses, but will if she wakes in the middle of the night. My issue is that breast feeding alone isn't enough for her...she's not getting enough calories if she simply nurses. Her weight still isn't great...I can't imagine how much poorer her weight gain would be if I exclusively breast fed....
 
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kitomd21

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I have been bottle feeding with fortified EBM since Ellie was 2 weeks old - she just wasn't getting enough calories otherwise. I pump 4x daily and even at that, about 1/2 of her bottles are EBM and the other half water mixed with the appropriate amount of powdered formula. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"> Some breast milk is better than no breast milk. Sigh. She seldom nurses, but will if she wakes in the middle of the night. My issue is that breast feeding alone isn't enough for her...she's not getting enough calories if she simply nurses. Her weight still isn't great...I can't imagine how much poorer her weight gain would be if I exclusively breast fed....
 
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JosephinesMommy

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katie, you are doing the best you can for you and Ellie. Remember that! Pumping is hard, it takes a lot of time and it is not glamourous! I hate pumping. I


got the okay from Bug's dietician to do the concentrated formula/breastmilk to rinse down the enzymes before each feeding. I tried it for two feedings today and it seemed to make her a little gassy/upset tummy. I know that she isn't used to getting much formula and it is harder on her tummy than BM. I am giving her Similac Advanced and wonder if I should try the formula for gassy babies that has the milk protiens partially broken down already. Any thoughts?
 
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JosephinesMommy

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katie, you are doing the best you can for you and Ellie. Remember that! Pumping is hard, it takes a lot of time and it is not glamourous! I hate pumping. I


got the okay from Bug's dietician to do the concentrated formula/breastmilk to rinse down the enzymes before each feeding. I tried it for two feedings today and it seemed to make her a little gassy/upset tummy. I know that she isn't used to getting much formula and it is harder on her tummy than BM. I am giving her Similac Advanced and wonder if I should try the formula for gassy babies that has the milk protiens partially broken down already. Any thoughts?
 
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JosephinesMommy

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katie, you are doing the best you can for you and Ellie. Remember that! Pumping is hard, it takes a lot of time and it is not glamourous! I hate pumping. I


got the okay from Bug's dietician to do the concentrated formula/breastmilk to rinse down the enzymes before each feeding. I tried it for two feedings today and it seemed to make her a little gassy/upset tummy. I know that she isn't used to getting much formula and it is harder on her tummy than BM. I am giving her Similac Advanced and wonder if I should try the formula for gassy babies that has the milk protiens partially broken down already. Any thoughts?
 
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JosephinesMommy

New member
katie, you are doing the best you can for you and Ellie. Remember that! Pumping is hard, it takes a lot of time and it is not glamourous! I hate pumping. I


got the okay from Bug's dietician to do the concentrated formula/breastmilk to rinse down the enzymes before each feeding. I tried it for two feedings today and it seemed to make her a little gassy/upset tummy. I know that she isn't used to getting much formula and it is harder on her tummy than BM. I am giving her Similac Advanced and wonder if I should try the formula for gassy babies that has the milk protiens partially broken down already. Any thoughts?
 
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JosephinesMommy

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katie, you are doing the best you can for you and Ellie. Remember that! Pumping is hard, it takes a lot of time and it is not glamourous! I hate pumping. I
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<br /> got the okay from Bug's dietician to do the concentrated formula/breastmilk to rinse down the enzymes before each feeding. I tried it for two feedings today and it seemed to make her a little gassy/upset tummy. I know that she isn't used to getting much formula and it is harder on her tummy than BM. I am giving her Similac Advanced and wonder if I should try the formula for gassy babies that has the milk protiens partially broken down already. Any thoughts?
 
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mom2leila

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Hi there! You've gotten a bunch of advice here. I just want to write and tell you to congratulate yourself on continuing to breastfeed your baby and supplement. It probably seems like you spend all your time and energy feeding this baby...and you are. I remember these days so well because it seemed like that was my entire life - struggling to feed my baby.

Like your daughter, mine was also born with meconium ileus. After 15 days in NICU I was thrilled to get her home and attempt to breastfeed. We breastfed for 13 months and I pumped 2 bottles daily, 2 oz. each, and added a protein powder called "Promod" to feed her. Usually her Dad would give these bottles, and it was a nice time for bonding...when she took them and then didn't subsequently throw them up!

So hang there, 'cause this part will get easier in some ways. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Your life will go on to include something other then just feeding your baby. I hope she continues to be healthy and well.
 
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mom2leila

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Hi there! You've gotten a bunch of advice here. I just want to write and tell you to congratulate yourself on continuing to breastfeed your baby and supplement. It probably seems like you spend all your time and energy feeding this baby...and you are. I remember these days so well because it seemed like that was my entire life - struggling to feed my baby.

Like your daughter, mine was also born with meconium ileus. After 15 days in NICU I was thrilled to get her home and attempt to breastfeed. We breastfed for 13 months and I pumped 2 bottles daily, 2 oz. each, and added a protein powder called "Promod" to feed her. Usually her Dad would give these bottles, and it was a nice time for bonding...when she took them and then didn't subsequently throw them up!

So hang there, 'cause this part will get easier in some ways. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Your life will go on to include something other then just feeding your baby. I hope she continues to be healthy and well.
 
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mom2leila

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Hi there! You've gotten a bunch of advice here. I just want to write and tell you to congratulate yourself on continuing to breastfeed your baby and supplement. It probably seems like you spend all your time and energy feeding this baby...and you are. I remember these days so well because it seemed like that was my entire life - struggling to feed my baby.

Like your daughter, mine was also born with meconium ileus. After 15 days in NICU I was thrilled to get her home and attempt to breastfeed. We breastfed for 13 months and I pumped 2 bottles daily, 2 oz. each, and added a protein powder called "Promod" to feed her. Usually her Dad would give these bottles, and it was a nice time for bonding...when she took them and then didn't subsequently throw them up!

So hang there, 'cause this part will get easier in some ways. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Your life will go on to include something other then just feeding your baby. I hope she continues to be healthy and well.
 
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mom2leila

New member
Hi there! You've gotten a bunch of advice here. I just want to write and tell you to congratulate yourself on continuing to breastfeed your baby and supplement. It probably seems like you spend all your time and energy feeding this baby...and you are. I remember these days so well because it seemed like that was my entire life - struggling to feed my baby.

Like your daughter, mine was also born with meconium ileus. After 15 days in NICU I was thrilled to get her home and attempt to breastfeed. We breastfed for 13 months and I pumped 2 bottles daily, 2 oz. each, and added a protein powder called "Promod" to feed her. Usually her Dad would give these bottles, and it was a nice time for bonding...when she took them and then didn't subsequently throw them up!

So hang there, 'cause this part will get easier in some ways. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Your life will go on to include something other then just feeding your baby. I hope she continues to be healthy and well.
 
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mom2leila

New member
Hi there! You've gotten a bunch of advice here. I just want to write and tell you to congratulate yourself on continuing to breastfeed your baby and supplement. It probably seems like you spend all your time and energy feeding this baby...and you are. I remember these days so well because it seemed like that was my entire life - struggling to feed my baby.
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<br />Like your daughter, mine was also born with meconium ileus. After 15 days in NICU I was thrilled to get her home and attempt to breastfeed. We breastfed for 13 months and I pumped 2 bottles daily, 2 oz. each, and added a protein powder called "Promod" to feed her. Usually her Dad would give these bottles, and it was a nice time for bonding...when she took them and then didn't subsequently throw them up!
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<br />So hang there, 'cause this part will get easier in some ways. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Your life will go on to include something other then just feeding your baby. I hope she continues to be healthy and well.
 
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