PPD😭?

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I just had my baby 6 days ago. I thought I felt fine but in reality I just want to break down and cry. I feel like I am in this funk of sadness. This is my first baby and I already love him to death. my problem is I'm stressing over breast feeding 😭 I didn't think it would be this hard on thought it would just come natural to the both of us but i was completely wrong. People are making me feel like such a bad person for wanting to do formula and milk. The reason for wanting to do both is because when I breast feed I feel like it doesn't satisfy his belly because rite after i feed him for about 15 min he gets so fussy and wants more and when I tried formula it got his belly full and he finally pooped good. Which by the way he hasn't been pooping good either it's like the only thing he does is shart. Anyone, does this get any easier?

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Sounds like your going through postpartum depression. Keep aware of how you feeling. Look it's ok to go to formula I only got to breastfeed for a day and a half she kept crying and crying cuz she wasn't getting enough I wasn't producing enough at first. I give formula I do feel bad. But I started pumping so she at least gets some breast milk. So that's ok with me. I know I get judged for giving formula but that's ok. Because it's my baby and I had her 8 days ago. don't let anybody tell you what to do with your child !!

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For some it does... for me it didn't but I must say I didn't have a good support group surrounding me, my fiancé and mother always told me I wasn't peoducing enough for my baby and that ai should give her formula. If you could use a supplemental device while breastfeeding it would help you A LOT! I have one and never used it because no ine was "into it" and me breasfeeding on demand was very hard to do it by my self... my story ends me exclusively breastfeeding my baby for her first 7weeks of life and having to change to formula, I wish I had a better support group, I wish all of them would've been more oriented about BF so the could support me, maybe I would still br BF (she's 4m now), but end of story... even tho I miss BF and I did blame myself for "being a failure" I am very happy now and so is my baby, what matters is whats best for both of you. A happy momma makes a happy baby! I wish you the best of luck! Xx

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I was in your same shoes a couple of months ago (except everyone was supportive whether I breastfed or not). Do not allow others to dictate your choices of parenting (including what you feed your child). There is not one child I know that is any less of anything compared to a breastfed baby. Breastfeeding isn't easy for everyone, it sure wasn't a natural thing for me either. I recommend you pump to see more or less how much milk you're producing per feeding. I also recommend you seek a lactation nurse or your local support groups such as la leche league. A lactation nurse or your local wic can weigh your baby before and after a feeding to see how many ounces he is consuming. If you have a low milk supply fenugreek really worked for me, and drink lots of water throughout the day. My baby had the same thing where he always wanted to eat, the lactation nurse said that babies often do that. Sometimes some parents find themselves breastfeeding throughout the clock for the first couple of weeks. It's your choice if you want to breastfeed or not, I'm just letting you know what worked for me and YES it does get better and you're not alone. I'm sure millions of other women have gone through this exact thing. Proud of you momma.

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The way you're feeling now is completely ok and I applaud you for being brave enough to tell your story... I had my 3rd son 09/07/2016 and I was  iagnosed with PPD at my 6wk checkup. Take deep breaths and think happy thoughts. Being a mom is the best thing ever!! Now with that being said, it's not easy but somehow things work out. If you still want to bf for bonding and soothing baby, that's cool. If u want to formula feed as well go for it!! Don't feel bad about anything!!!!! You got this girl!!!! Do what's easier for you... Cause if momma ain't happy, nobody's happy!!!! Keep up the great work love and stay positive!!!!😘

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I did formula and breast milk from the start. It just made sense to me because if she is being watched by family, and they run out of my breast milk... What else could she eat?? FORMULA. your baby is just that, your baby. Not anyone else's so if you feel its right for formula and breast milk, then do what you feel is best for you both. Sometimes babies want to keep eating/nursing not because they're hungry but because their tummy.hurts. they dont know the difference between hunger and pain yet, so he may have a tummy ache.

It gets easier, my little girl is 3.months today and we have a routine now which makes it much easier. I'm a FTM as well. Hope this helps.

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Your baby is cluster feeding. My baby did this for 6 hours straight one night it was EXHAUSTING. I cry almost everyday because parenthood is so hard. This baby depends on me for everything. This builds your supply and he will stop in a few days. My baby had liquid green poops the first week of life. Then it turned into chunky yellow liquid after the first week.

You've got the baby blues it lasts up to two weeks after you have your baby. If it doesn't improve then I'd talk to your doctor. Don't give up you're doing just fine. Feeding on demand the first week is exhausting but is worth it when you have a great supply later

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