tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post4848363559188875100..comments2023-06-11T01:59:16.204-07:00Comments on Blessed: Less Is MoreLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05554468946901249302noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-88694724508614435682011-01-21T06:39:49.352-08:002011-01-21T06:39:49.352-08:00I think there's a lot of controversy around ho...I think there's a lot of controversy around how much BF babies should eat. My pediatrician told me 1/2 their weight in ounces. A lactation consultant told me 1 ounce for every 2.5 lbs of baby. Other places say 1 oz for every hour. Who's right???<br /><br />So I sent him with 7 oz bottles (3 per day, about 1 bottle for every 3 hours) when he started daycare at 11 weeks because I didn't want him to go hungry. He didn't finish them, so I started sending 5 oz and that was good for a while. I bumped up to 6 oz bottles when he was finishing every bottle that I sent. <br /><br />HOWEVER, I was getting 5-6 oz out every time I pumped, so that was about what he was drinking from me and that's what he was used to. I wish boobs had little gages on them so we could see exactly what they were eating! <br /><br />I think it might take a little while to find out exactly how much she wants during the day. Keep talking to the ladies and work it out from there. It took us a few weeks to get comfortable. And every baby at our daycare gets different amounts. One little boy has 6 little bottles (they take up the whole fridge!). W has always had just 3 bottles. <br /><br />Do they provide you with a daily report saying how much she ate and when? That is the only way I was able to get our amounts right. <br /><br />Now that we're on formula, I'm a LOT less stressed about getting the amounts perfect. I don't mind when he doesn't finish them!cheryllookingforwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558612718225988674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4725435302208406010.post-39938243100804853542011-01-20T21:31:33.737-08:002011-01-20T21:31:33.737-08:00Interestingly, today on NPR there was a report fro...Interestingly, today on NPR there was a report from the surgeon general encouraging breast feeding only until 6 months, that the majority of new moms still work full time. I don't know how they do it. Employers are required to provide time and a private place for pumping. Wow. Its nice to hear (seriously) the government supporting moms and babies. It has all kinds of benefits for the child. I know its a challenge, but hang in there, and let the housework go. . . love MomDebbie Trippnoreply@blogger.com