Ethan went to daycare today for the very first time. I boo hooed dropping him off. He made it easier by being in the happiest mood. She played Hillsongs and he liked it so much he fell asleep on his own. I cried driving away, I cried when the doctor asked about it, and I cried thinking about it. But golly for the life of me I couldn't pump an adequate amount of milk. He ate 7.5 and 5.5 ounces! It's no wonder I can't keep up with his demand. He demands as much as a baby twice his age! I worry that I pumping is going to hurt my supply. Here's hoping that it does just the opposite!In this photo I picture him saying, "Mom, you're embarrassing me in front of the other kids. Can you go now?"
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On the pumping issue my cousin pumped from day 1 every 3 hours for a whole year. She was a milk cow! It did not work for me that way so I pumped every 2 hours from week 8 on and then gradually every 3, 4 and 6 hours down to only once a day. I did get a good supply this way but chose to go to formula after week 13. I would suggest pumping as often as you can but remember you will be thrown off when he gets home to eat more than likely. So try stay on his feeding schdule and then maybe if you off let your husband feed him a bottle. It will be tough but see if you can make it work.
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