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The story of us- me and Julia!

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  Nov-5 1:25 pm

Hi everyone!

I am happy to be here, and feeling great since I made this decision! DD Julia is 2 wks old and yesterday I decided to EP.  I feel so much better about feeding her, and in just one day I am a million times happier.

A little background.  She had jaundice in the hospital and lost a little too much weight, so the ped had me feed her then pump and give her whatever I expressed, to be sure she was getting at least 1.5-2 oz.  Ok, so I was spending forever nursing her then pumping and bottling and with a 2 yr old as well it wasn't working.  I also didn't like  that I didn't know how much she was getting, and to be honest she never really latched on so well.  It hurt so bad when she would nurse that I didn't want to do it anymore!

So, that brings me here- Exclusivly Pumping- and proud that I took this route... I feel like it's the best of both worlds.

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  Nov-8 1:47 pm

Regardless of how we got here, many of us feel the same way you do. My LO wasn't getting enough at first (poor latch) and had been in the NICU for a week so I felt SO much better when I was pumping and knew that she was getting enough. I am glad you are feeling better too...welcome!
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  Nov-8 6:05 pm

Aw yes...the toddler issue! ;o)  I have a 2 year old and know just how you feel about not having enough time to get much else done!

Welcome to the Board, you've joined a great group of supportive and informative women so ask any questions you may have...though it seems like you've got things under control already! :o)

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