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453798 tn?1262633421

Nursing???

My milk never came in and Alec is 8 days old.  I finally gave up because he was getting frustrated and it broke my heart.  Has anyone else had problems?  It is kind of a letdown for me.
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403788 tn?1237037212
Lyra is now 3 weeks old and i have been breast feeding her from the start. Are you sure your milk never came in? did you speak with a laction consultant?  I was all worried in the beggining that she wasnt getting enough because it seemed like all she wanted to do was nurse, turns out she just liked using me as a pacifier.  did you try pumping?  She had Jaundice in the first week so on day 4 I began pumping for her so we could make sure she was eating enough to get rid of it. personaly i like pumping better so dh can help with feeding.  theres a pill they can give you to increase milk supply, i had a friend who had to use it.  i wouldnt give up just yet if you havent sought help.
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453798 tn?1262633421
Thanks!
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294043 tn?1354207946
Perhaps you can post this q on the breastfeeding forum.  Lots of experts there.

Sorry you are going through this  :(
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