You can tell when we have been having a tough time with Cole when you don't see a new post on here every day or so. So, indeed, the last few days have been rough. On Friday, Cole decided that he didn't want to breastfeed anymore. We could only get him to feed twice that day and we shoot for 7-8 feedings a day. When things didn't look better Saturday morning, we decided he needed to eat, so we gave him some breastmilk in a bottle. We continued to try to get him to latch-on, but to no avail. So we continued to give him bottles with breastmilk.On Monday we took a trip back to the hospital to sit down with the lactation specialist that they provide as a free service. Within two seconds, she had Cole latched on and eating like a champ. Emotions of reliefs, awe, joy, and frustration ran over us as we watched our little man chow down. Nancy showed us some great new tips and we went home feeling better about things.
The last two days have not been complete successes, but we think we are headed in the right direction. Cole is latching on a few times a day, and we supplement with bottled breastmilk the rest of the time. It is a learning process for all of us, and we are just glad that we have such a great support group around us that is covering us in prayer. I ask that you all would continue to pray for patience and endurance for Emily and Cole as they continue this awkward dance. We already sense that prayers are being lifted up and answered. They do make a difference.
2 comments:
I hope Cole is eating better. That can be so frustrating. You all are doing great, especially Emily. It's hard work to breastfeed! Good luck.
Keep up the good work! It is super hard to breast feed and your always wondering if he's getting enough. You are doing a very awesome thing by providing for Cole in that way. I hope it continues to get better and you all are doing well otherwise!
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