tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095109953510642934.post6293566103127923331..comments2024-02-17T00:22:45.666-08:00Comments on The Infertile Gynecologist: How bout them jugs?The Infertile Gynecologisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15439208911716498866noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095109953510642934.post-5645626366758439532012-05-23T18:47:46.598-07:002012-05-23T18:47:46.598-07:00I'm with you on the PCOS and low milk producti...I'm with you on the PCOS and low milk production. I struggled with it continuously while attempting to breastfeed my son. We tried Reglan for awhile as well but I didn't see much of an increase even though I nursed on a supply demand basis. It's so discouraging when our bodies can perform what seem to be the most basic functions of getting pregnant and feeding our babies. Hang in there, I wish you all the best and share your disappointment about our bodies!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10314084375946176346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095109953510642934.post-26866083178026869682012-05-22T08:00:16.056-07:002012-05-22T08:00:16.056-07:00Breastfeeding....it has become the bane of my exis...Breastfeeding....it has become the bane of my existence. I never really got my little girl to latch consistently and feel like a complete failure because of it. I chose to pump and pump and pump some more just to get a supply in. <br /><br />Many lactation consultants will recommend fenugreek, and a garlic supplement will also increase your supply. My acupuncturist has done some specific treatments to help with production.<br /><br />I did the every three hour thing with the nursing offering supplement and then pumping. I think I slept for all of about 10 minutes until she was 2 months old. I gave up trying to nurse her and just pumped and fed. It wasn't how I wanted things or planned things, but she's getting fed so I guess that's the most important thing.<br /><br />Do what you feel you can and know you did the best you could. I still struggle with feeling like a failure for not being able to breast feed my daughter. Check out the PAIL monthly theme for March. It has a bunch of different perspectives on breastfeeding.<br /><br />Best of luck!SLES75https://www.blogger.com/profile/12877385793219947998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095109953510642934.post-73994180613922589072012-05-21T21:13:09.482-07:002012-05-21T21:13:09.482-07:00I've been there, and don't have PCOS to bl...I've been there, and don't have PCOS to blame it on. Very very large quantities of fenugreek are what allowed me to stop supplementing with formula at 3 months. And now I'm trying to figure out how to wean my boob-obsessed 19 month old.Lorienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03035701292642170612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095109953510642934.post-21661935696093615912012-05-21T17:06:43.878-07:002012-05-21T17:06:43.878-07:00gosh - who knew breastfeeding could be so hard? I...gosh - who knew breastfeeding could be so hard? I have a good friend who's baby is 6 months and she stopped nursing at 12 weeks due to low supply and she had to go talk to a therapist about how bad she was feeling because she couldn't provide breastmilk for her baby. Right now, the upper middle class is obsessed with bstfdg (i.e. Time magazine cover), but if you are really stressed out and not producing despite your best efforts, I believe it's healthier to just go with formula. Best of luck to you your little one!Frankie Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03016774250490340149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6095109953510642934.post-90929836405739804062012-05-21T11:38:28.827-07:002012-05-21T11:38:28.827-07:00Not sure if you have though to branch out to any o...Not sure if you have though to branch out to any of the milk donation groups on Face book or yahoo but there are many over producing mom's out there that offer their excess for babe's who need the extra because of latching difficulties or low production. Human Milk for Human babies is the group I am currently associated with on face book and there are many Mom's always offering. Hope you are able to find what works best for you. :)CMCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12169930471787383602noreply@blogger.com