Supplementing w/Breastmilk?

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So it's always been either strictly formula, breastfeeding & supplementing w/formula, or just breastfeeding. But has or will anyone mainly use formula and occasionally breastmilk?

With my daughter I tried so hard to breastfeed/pump but couldn't keep up with her or make a stockpile for when I went back to work. So I snuck her formula and felt guilty! Emotionally I couldn't handle it. This time I was thinking about manually pumping a couple times a day, but using formula the rest of the time. Anyone else?

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I struggled huge with #1 making enough milk. It was SOOO stressful for both of us! I ended up supplementing with breast milk- especially when I went back to work. This time around I am going to try to have a better routine figured out and not stress nearly as much if I have to use primarily formula. Hoping it leads to a lot less stress (and therefor better milk supply) this time around!

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This is my plan, I plan to pump if I don't have enough supply then I will supplement. There's nothing wrong with it.

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Do what works best for you both:) 
Nothing wrong with supplementing if you need too!
 I'll add that if your worried about supply, pumping can't up your supply like having the baby actually nursing directly at the breast can.

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I struggled with my first as well, but my second I had no problem. I also found that if you pump immediately after feeding the baby you get a lot more. When I went back to work after my second that is what we did though, she had formula while
I was at work and was breastfed maybe twice a day.

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You should see an LC, they'll help you with nursing and pumping. Babies eat around the clock, and though you may feel like you're not making enough, you are. Their bellies are tiny and don't require much. And seeing an LC will help you succeed