We are in the process of switching Kyler from breastfeeding to bottle-feeding this past week.
For some reason, my body just doesn't produce enough milk for him anymore. I'm having to supplement Kyler with formula at the end of every feeding these days, so I decided this week to just let him be on the bottle full-time. (well, not absolutely full-time yet because I don't want to kill myself! ha! But I am drying up quickly so it won't be long until it is full-time.) Now, before anyone starts thinking about this too much -- how Kyler is only 3.5 months old still and it would be 'better' for him to breastfeed longer -- I understand that point. However, you'll be interested to know that he has been MUCH happier and easy going and not nearly as "spitty" or "gassy" this past week! It's amazing to me! I thought that breastmilk was supposed to be "easiest" on babies' tummies and formula was harder to digest. But for Kyler, it is just the opposite. He is much less spitty on formula. Not nearly as gassy. He has more bowel movements now. And he is just happier overall. I'm so glad! And it just proves that every baby is different.
The funny thing about this situation is, however, that the EXACT thing happened with Kamryn at the EXACT same time! Maybe it really is just my body and not necessarily a growth spurt?! I don't know. But I remember it was just before 4 months because we were in Hawaii when Kamryn turned 4 months old and I was devestated that I was going to have to stop breastfeeding--but my mom and Grandma were there and reassured me that everything would be alright. And sure enough, it was!
The other funny thing with this situation is that I have a couple of Soy Formula that we never used with Kamryn (and still are not expired yet) but Kyler doesn't like the Soy! It's kinda weird. Again--thought Soy was supposed to be easier on tummies than regular because of the lack in lactose--which is why we used it for Kamryn. She couldn't keep down regular formula. But Kyler is just the opposite. He really doesn't like the Soy and would rather have regular. SO I have 2 full cans (plus another half) of Soy formula that I don't need...AND I now need to find room in our budget for regular formula. Babies make everything a little more complicated! :) But more fun as well.
Anyone happen to need Soy formula and want to buy it off me?! :)
I have to say that I am somewhat excited to be finished breastfeeding already. It will just make my life that much easier and less stressful. Not that I don't love breastfeeding my babies. I really do. And I'm grateful I can do it for a little while. But it is awfully hard on my body (back and ribs that already have trouble) and obviously my kids have been doing just fine without it. I'm glad I have been able to do it for at least the first few months before they can start trying solids and everything else.
