So today I took Grady to the lactation outpatient nurse at the hospital for a weight check. This whole lactation nurse consultation concept is great! If its under 15 minutes its free. If its longer like the feed and weigh I have done before, its only $30. So I can go as much as I want, have him weighed, ask any questions and get the help I need to help with the whole breast feeding thing. And its totally up to me about the time. It has really helped because I have no idea what I am doing with breast feeding, is he getting enough, how much do I supplement, how often do I feed etc. So they have been a tremendous help!
So back to the weight check. Grady weighed 8 lbs 6.4 oz! He gained 9 oz in one week. So I must be doing something right!! It is such a relief knowing that he is getting the right amount of nutrition and gaining what he needs to. So I continue to breast feed and supplement just a little. Mini goal achieved (thanks Carrie Beth for the rec.) and now onto my next goal! We've made it 3 weeks, lets go for 1 month!
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Hooray for the weight gain! Way to go Grady and way to go Mama!!! I hope this helps you to have confidence in yourself and continue on. It only gets easier. :-)
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