You're supposed to do Homer's voice when you read the subject line for today's post.
Of course, after I wrote all of that godly stuff last night today was really challenging. I think or I know I am stressed about work and it has taken a hit on my ability to produce enough milk. I need to be able to attend a snoozefest, I mean, convention this weekend and in order to that there needs to be enough milk here for Baby P to eat....well...my body hasn't been cooperating and I have not been able to store up enough reserves.
I talked to the pediatrician today and she gave me some suggestions. She told me that I need to pump after every feeding. Which is great, because I have a lot of time to sit around and pump. (that is sarcasm). She also suggested I try taking some Fenugreek AND my favorite part of her advice was to drink some dark beer. I will be hitting a Guinness shortly. Of course, it is an Old Wives Tale as to whether or not the dark beer will help increase milk production....but if your doctor is telling you to drink the beer....you drink the beer.
I know that ultimately my baby will be fed. And if I have to use some formula, I have to use some formula. It sure is hard though accepting all of that. Thankfully my pediatrician has a 1 year old and she had just gone through all of this. She was very sympathetic towards my embarassing tears.
So...here's hoping that the dark beer works.
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That's awesome (about the beer I mean)! I can't wait to drink beer again. Oh how I miss it!
I hope my pediatrician gives as good advice as yours does. :)
Here's to more milk production. Cheers! :)
Oh, it'll work.... (no sarcasm) :) But if one is good three are better. Did I just write that out loud? I also say add milk to your new diet. And cheese. And whipped cream. And truth be told coffee still makes me lactate so I wonder the effects it could have for you. Even decaff. Wish you well!
Can I get the name of your pediatrician. :)
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