Feeing crappy but then I realized 💡

So new mom, new to breastfeeding ..and it’s so hard!

My milk took a bit to come in so we had to supplement with formula. My lactation consultant advised me to nurse for 20 mins on each side as to not make myself so sore I didn’t wanna do it anymore and then if she was still hungry then give formula. After every feeding she still needed 2-3oz of formula.

I’ve been trying so hard to get my supply up with pumping, trying lactation foods and tricks like warm showers and massaging to boobs and I feel like I’m still not making it happen ...until I realized

That since Friday she’s only had 5-8oz of formula!!

She’s been cluster feeding and after she eats she doesn’t need formula. I’ve had to supplement 2 times but even then she only drank about an oz and 2 times I had to give her formula because my boobs needed a break.

To go from needing to give her 3oz every feeding to here and there feels really good.

My daughter is 10 days old and I’m not able to produce enough to pump and store but I’m making enough for her and that’s exciting