Diaper Swappers

blackberry75 · 11-25-2012, 08:33 PM

I've never had a good supply to begin w/, then dd(8m) went on a nursing strike. Even w/ pumping, I'm all dried up. The LC gave me an SNS to see if we could get things going again, but there's nothing. When the LC wieghed dd, there was no weight change after 30m of nursing w/o the SNS. I'm not really sure what else I can do. Honestly, I'm so sick and tired of taking pills and drinking foul tasting teas that do nothing to improve my supply. The LC started me out taking More Milk suppliments, then More Milk Plus, now she wants me to take More Milk Special blend; but I just don't see the point. When I was taking the MMP it just barely increased my supply, we still had to suppliment w/ formula. How is another suppliment going make any difference now that the milk is gone?

DD is perfectly happy to nurse using the SNS w/ formula, and frankly so am I. It's not the nursing relationship I was hoping for, but it is what it is. Is there really any hope for us? (mainly, I'm just looking for a small glimmer that there is a silver lining or some shiz)

crunchymom2b · 11-25-2012, 09:42 PM

How long have you been going at this? I def. still think you have a shot! Are you willing to try Domperidone or Reglan? IMO, at this point, I'd probably just pump pump pump and offer the breast (with SNS) whenever baby is willing. Stress doesn't help anything so do what works and don't apologize for it!

luvsviola · 11-25-2012, 09:57 PM

No advice since I haven't been there. But I couldn't read your post without offering hugs to you. Your baby is lucky to have a mama that has tried so hard! I hope that you find peace wherever your path leads.

Sarah-B · 11-25-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by crunchymom2b

How long have you been going at this? I def. still think you have a shot! Are you willing to try Domperidone or Reglan? IMO, at this point, I'd probably just pump pump pump and offer the breast (with SNS) whenever baby is willing. Stress doesn't help anything so do what works and don't apologize for it!

Yes I would try reglan or domperidone. And I would pump pump pump!
Hugs and a high five for giving it all you've got mama!!

11-25-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
blackberry75 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,342 Ratings: 3 Feedback: 100%	Is relactating really this hard to do? I've never had a good supply to begin w/, then dd(8m) went on a nursing strike. Even w/ pumping, I'm all dried up. The LC gave me an SNS to see if we could get things going again, but there's nothing. When the LC wieghed dd, there was no weight change after 30m of nursing w/o the SNS. I'm not really sure what else I can do. Honestly, I'm so sick and tired of taking pills and drinking foul tasting teas that do nothing to improve my supply. The LC started me out taking More Milk suppliments, then More Milk Plus, now she wants me to take More Milk Special blend; but I just don't see the point. When I was taking the MMP it just barely increased my supply, we still had to suppliment w/ formula. How is another suppliment going make any difference now that the milk is gone? DD is perfectly happy to nurse using the SNS w/ formula, and frankly so am I. It's not the nursing relationship I was hoping for, but it is what it is. Is there really any hope for us? (mainly, I'm just looking for a small glimmer that there is a silver lining or some shiz) __________________ $5 sign up bonus at inboxdollars "Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence." Carl Sagan Bad spellers of the world UNTIE!

11-25-2012, 09:42 PM	#2
crunchymom2b Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Posts: 5,372 Ratings: 176 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Is relactating really this hard to do? How long have you been going at this? I def. still think you have a shot! Are you willing to try Domperidone or Reglan? IMO, at this point, I'd probably just pump pump pump and offer the breast (with SNS) whenever baby is willing. Stress doesn't help anything so do what works and don't apologize for it! __________________ Alycia + Tom = 2 Labor Day babies! Tommy (9/09) + Vinny (9/12) I'm a cop lovin', CDing, BFing & EPing, Co-Sleeping, & ERFing kinda mama! After 8months of EPing with DS1 and 2months EPing with DS2 my little squish is finally EBF!!!! Persistance pays off!

11-25-2012, 09:57 PM	#3
luvsviola Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 15,025 Ratings: 115 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Is relactating really this hard to do? No advice since I haven't been there. But I couldn't read your post without offering hugs to you. Your baby is lucky to have a mama that has tried so hard! I hope that you find peace wherever your path leads. __________________ Kristen Mommy to Abigail ~1/24/07 and Kendall~3/17/2011 and FINALLY adoptive mama to LEDGER~4/4/09!!!--G-J tube, asthma, oral aversion, reflux, SPD, drug exposure, and still searching for a diagnosis of the rest... Ask me about extended rear facing!

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