Sunday, December 19, 2010

Feeding the Boy

I nursed Caleb for 14 months, so nursing James was a natural choice. However, it doesn't seem to be in the cards. At first, we started adding a half teaspoon of formula for every ounce of milk to add more calories. At that point I was still hopeful that we could nurse. But now we've added a thickener, which dilutes the milk, and more formula in to counteract the dilution. At this point, only about a third of the milk James drinks is actually breast milk! So the bad news is that it's a hassle trying to get a bottle together. We may start making milk in 24-hour batches. The good news is that there's no worry at this point of my milk supply getting too low. Of the 24 ounces of milk that James is supposed to drink, only about 8 of those ounces are mama-made!

Not much has happened since our last update. For everyone checking the blog multiple times a day, I'm sorry to disappoint you! We're just waiting at this point. Since my mom is taking her laptop, and Jon's is being dumb and not letting us log in to post, we may not be able to post again until we're home.

6 comments:

  1. we are so excited to continue to hear good news on james! i was shocked to see Jon this morning - when i rounded the corner in the car i saw the van and knew he had probably come in - i hope he enjoyed the musical - and has told you a little about it - we videoed (that word sure looks funny - spelling probably wrong) hopefully you can watch it when everyone is home - take care of yourself - we love and miss you and the family but only want James home when they say he is ready - i continue to pray - hope to see you soon

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  2. I think you are amazing to do what you are doing for James and his milk needs! Nursing is such an emotional endeavor for most moms. I have definitely shed a few tears about it with both of my boys. You are an encouragement to me to be positive when things don't go as planned!

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  3. So you'll just make up a batch for the day? Is there still a benefit to the 8 oz? Sounds like this adventure was a way to get answers on a lot of things! And yahoo for home for Christmas!!

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  4. Wow, wouldn't that be a good anniversary "present" to get to go home tomorrow! Of course, when he is ready is best. Sounds like a very informative trip to the hospital, more than just surgery. Thinking of you guys...

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  5. Hey Lid,
    Sure am glad to hear of all the continued wonderful news coming from that lil hospital room! Just a reminder that not nursing is not the end of the world, as we have discussed :) You are so great for sticking it out thus far, and he has lots of benefit from it! You are great, a wonderful mommy, and in the end, this "Nursing" or "Not Nursing" for a few more months will not affect his adulthood whatsoever :) You've fought a great battle, good job! :) Adrienne

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  6. Sorry. "Lyd" , not LID :)

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