Many of you know that Kaitlyn has had a difficult time breastfeeding ever since birth. We have been supplementing with a bottle of breastmilk after every feeding since she has never been able to get a full feeding on her own. I've been going to a breastfeeding class 1-2 times per week. At the class I can weigh her before and after breastfeeding to see exactly how much she's eating. The scale is very sensitive and measures in ml. She was stuck eating 2 1/2 ounces for a while (normal feeding size would be 4 oz). Last week she made some progress and ate 3 oz (now a typical feeding should be 4-6 oz). Today I took her in and she ate 5 oz!!!! That's a full feeding. This will now allow me to stop giving a bottle after she eats and also frees me up from pumping as much (I had been pumping 7 times a day for a while). I feel like all the hard work we've put into getting her to eat normally has finally paid off. It's taken her 9 weeks to get it, but better late than never.
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WOOOHOOOO!! Glad for the breakthrough! Can't wait to see you guys - we're trying to figure out a weekend.
yay for kaitlyn!! does that mean the nipple guard can be thrown away too? :) hahaha
that's so great! I am so happy for little Kaitlyn and for you Becky. I can't believe what amazing parents you two are already. That is one very lucky little girl.
Love, Courtney
Atta girl, Kaitlyn! I'll certainly be coming to you for breastfeeding tips, Beck.
Welcome to the baby blogosphere. I'm glad you have a place for all those cute baby pics you have (like that one of Kaitlyn in the Sunday dress? adorable.) Also, really glad to hear about the breastfeeding breakthrough! I was praying for that.
Holler at your Blogger! Can't wait to see Little K more often, thru the interweb, of course :-)
What a proud Grandma I am. I love the blog, but love more the family pictured. Kaitlyn what a blessing you are. I can't wait to see you, talk to you and hug you. Love you, Grandma
Hi Kaitlyn-What the heck is that "nipple guard" thing everyone is talking about? Anyway, way to go Kaitlyn. You're doing great. We can't wait to see you in a couple weeks and tell your mom to keep blogin. We love you. Grandpa.
This is mom. I love your blog. I'm so glad Kaitlyn is breastfeeding better. You've done such a great job at parenting, especially the feeding part. I can't wait to see you and Kaitlyn in a couple of weeks. I'll let your dad know what a nipple shield is so you won't have to explain it to him. Love you, Mom
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