[blparent] questions

[Veronica Smith]

Is he strong enough to latch on properly.  Do you pump at home? I know he's
tiny, but if you're drinking enough milk and water, your body should produce
enough milk for his tiny little body. v  

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Leslie Hamric
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 9:44 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] questions

I may have to supplement with formula if he's not taking enough breast milk
alone.  Since he's a premie, it's crucial for him to get enough calories to
gain enough weight.  Right now, it's just a guess that we'll have to
supplement with formula but we're not entirely sure.  It all depends how he
continues to do with the feedings.  My husband and I just got back from the
hospital.  We saw him tonight and it was nice.  He was more alert and right
at the end of the visit, he started sucking my thumb.  I'm happy to say his
sucking has gotten a lot stronger since the last time he sucked on my
finger.  I was happy to see he was more alert tonight and that his sucking
was much stronger.
Leslie

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Veronica Smith
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 8:42 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] questions

There is a little smell. Leslie, why do you have to supplement with formula?
V 

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Leslie Hamric
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 1:07 PM
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Subject: [blparent] questions

Hi all.  I have some questions.  When you have a baby who's breast fed, how
do you know whether he has a wet or poopie diaper?  Is it something that's
determined by feel and if so, how do you know the difference?  I guess the
poop doesn't smell from breast milk.  The nurse I talked to today said we'll
probably end up having to supplement with formula so I'll have to do both
breast and bottle feeding.  What's the best way to pour formula in the
bottle?  Since Michaels a premie, I need to keep track of how many cc's he's
taking in.  The cc's can be determined in ounces too.  How do you keep track
of how much he's taking in without being able to see the measuring lines on
the bottle?  The nurse I worked with today has been asking me questions I
don't know the answers to and it's kind of overwhelming.  I figured the best
thing would be to post on list and hopefully get some good ideas like I
always have.

Leslie

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