I have been pumping for Jack since day 3 of his life. I pump 7-8 times a day so that he can have breast milk. I also work full-time now so I pump at work too. I have continued to bring him to breast in hopes that one day he would latch. Well, about a month ago, I got really discouraged and said that I should just face the fact that he doesn't want to latch to my breast, although he does great with a bottle. My milk supply has started to slow down over the past several weeks and after taking Reglan and worrying about potential side effects I told my husband that we may have to start supplementing cause I didn't want to risk my health by taking Reglan too often. Last night I was pretty bummed about it and thought that the only thing that will increase my milk supply without potentially harmful side effects would be if Jack latched. So, I said a prayer that he would somehow. I woke up this morning with the attitude of "we'll just try" I wasn't expecting anything...and HE LATCHED!!! HE NURSED FOR AN ENTIRE FEEDING!!!!!!!!!!! It was so wonderful and beautiful and I am sooo happy! I am going to continue to bring him to breast at home in hopes that he will continue to nurse. I really hope he does!
Just wanted to share this small victory!
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