Intro
Hi, my name is Gretchen. My husband and I got married in 2009, I'm a 38 y o FTM, and Cecelia was born 8-15-14. I had intended to BF up until last week of pregnancy, but I have had anxiety problems my...
View ArticleMixing Formula & BM
Not sure if I should post this here or breastfeeding... So I'll start here! I'm mixing a little formula with breastmilk for daycare bottles; I've been doing the mixing in the morning at home but...
View ArticleFormula & daycare
So, today was LOs first day at daycare I sent 4 bottles with him thinking he'd definitely need 3, and MIGHT need the fourth bottle. At home he's been eating between 2-4 hours between feeds. I just look...
View ArticleMixing formula in Dr. Brown's bottles
I EP and supplement, but we use ready to feed since it's easier and LO only needed and extra 4 to 6 ounces of formula a day on top of what I pump. But his appetite seems to be increasing and he's up to...
View ArticleFormula color/stains
I've heard from other moms that different formulas are different colors and some stain more than others. We used Gentlease (powder, not RTF) with DD#1 and never had staining problems, but it seemed to...
View ArticleTrying not to feel guilty
Just a mild vent. LO was introduced to formula in the hospital because he wouldn't eat. (Turns out he heated being naked so having him naked while feeding was a bad idea). Anyways, after a battle with...
View ArticleSimilac Users
Hi ladies, We're a mostly formula feeding family who is currently very happy using Enfamil Infant, but when LO was born in June we signed up for all the freebies we could get! Now we have some Similac...
View ArticleEnfamil AR vs Target Up&Up
DD had been on Enfamil AR since she was 2 months old due to reflux. It's pretty pricey so I was thinking about the Up&Up version of Enfamil AR. I don't see much of a difference in ingredients. Has...
View ArticleBF or FF? Just diagnosed with Hep C
So I'm 16 weeks and diagnosed with Hep C. I wanted to BF, but am terrified to now, because if I dry, crack and bleed. Any feedback? I don't know much about my condition, I was just diagnosed and have...
View ArticleLink to this board
I am on my phone and I could never find this board under Specialty (where BFing is for example) it's listed under a full board list but finding it has always been a Texas two step process... Well just...
View ArticleBottles smell funky
Has anyone had any problems with their bottles developing a funky smell? I just noticed it last night when our LO ate just a little bit and then started crying. When I smelled and tasted the formula,...
View ArticleWhat do we actually know about feeding babies...
http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/mdmama/2014/09/what_do_we_actually_know_about_feeding_babies.html
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