Wed, Apr-11-12, 19:35
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Senior Member
Posts: 611
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Plan: low-carb/high-fat
Stats: 324/184/150
BF:
Progress: 80%
Location: Northern VA
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I returned the breast pump I rented from the hospital today. We are officially 100% formula feeding. It's heartbreaking, but I know it's way more of an issue for me than for baby! I am pleased that baby's poops have been green and seedy/grainy in texture, which I've read is common for breastfed babies - makes me feel like at least the formula I've chosen is acting similarly to breastmilk for him. We're using Gerber Good Start Protect, which contains all the usual good stuff (iron, vit D, DHA, etc.) and also includes a probiotic. I have also ordered an additional DHA and vit D supplement that should be arriving this week tht I will add to his formula because I'm not satisfied with the amount of vit D in the formula.
I still get eotional at times over the whole breastfeeding thing, but I have to admit I'm also WAY less stressed with him on formula. I don't have to watch the clock for times to pump, can easily pack up everything needed to feed him in the diaper bag without having to worry about keeping anything cold or heating anything or using anything within a certain amount of time...I thought formula would be a huge hassle, but I atually find it way more convenient for us. I'm sure I would feel differently if breastfeeding hadn't been so completely frustrating and painful, but given the experiences I've had, formula is a godsend.
Now I just need to start working on MY diet again. I only have a few more days' worth of frozen meals left, so I'll work my way through those and then try to focus on cutting carbs again.
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