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amother
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 3:57 pm
hi my baby is 2 days old!!! bh
shes only had one wet diaper since early this AM

how do I know if shes getting enough colostrum? is she dehydrated? should I give her formula?
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amother
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:00 pm
I would get nervous... are you drinking lots of water ?Are you nursing frequently?
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amother
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:00 pm
amother [ Gray ] wrote:
I would get nervous... are you drinking lots of water ?Are you nursing frequently?



yes and I nurse when she wakes up
im going to pump and give her formula in case
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Ima Piano




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:02 pm
Call a doc she could be dehydrated. Q
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trixx




 
 
    
 

Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:34 pm
By wet diaper, you know the line changes colors when it's peed on - even if it doesn't seem wet she could be wetting it?
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amother
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:37 pm
At this age you should be waking her to eat every three hours, not waiting for her to wake up.
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:38 pm
trixx wrote:
By wet diaper, you know the line changes colors when it's peed on - even if it doesn't seem wet she could be wetting it?


Good point! Modern diapers really pull the moisture away from the surface, so she might be peeing and the diaper will still feel dry to the touch.

Have you had a session with a lactation consultant yet?

Definitely drink tons of water, and nurse as often as you can, even if she seems sleepy or uninterested. Pump whenever she's napping, to really get your supply up.

If you end up needing to supplement or completely rely on formula, you are NOT a failure! You are a good mom for doing what is best for your baby.
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amother
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:39 pm
amother [ Aquamarine ] wrote:
At this age you should be waking her to eat every three hours, not waiting for her to wake up.


k will do thanks so much
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amother
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 4:39 pm
thanks ladies!!!! love this site!
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Post Tue, Apr 06 2021, 5:37 pm
My pediatrician told me- for the first 5-7 days until the milk is in properly, put a tissue in the diaper covering the private area. A wet diaper is if the tissue gets damp or yellow-streaked. Remove tissue, put new tissue in. There should be a damp or yellow tissue 6-8 times in a 24 hour period.
Stop using the tissue when the diaper itself gets soaked and the tissue becomes unnecessary.
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