Jing Wen,
Yes, my 2 elder kids drinks very little when they are young. #3 also.. they are all one-sided drinker ie nurse on only one breast for 5 - 10 mins only.
Yes, I total breastfeed all 3 of them.
When I had #2, I tandem pump because my supply was abundant and I need to release my engorgement. As I'm now a sahm, I try not to express so much. Currently only expressing twice daily. Once in the morning when I wake up and once at night before I sleep.
Your baby is just 5 days old. There's a leaflet the parentcraft nurse gave me, if I rem correctly, there should be a total of 4 - 5 wet diapers. You may want to call up the hosp you deliver to double confirm on this.
Melissa,
I suspect my bb is bm jaundice, just like my #2 (was told to alternate FM too but I didn't). Her liver test came back ok, so I'm not so concern. If she's just bm jaundice, I don't bother, just that it'll take a longer time for her jaundice level to go down if I insist on total breastfeeding.
Adeline,
When are you going back to work? There's no need to start bottle feed now, will cause nipple confusion. If you can't nurse for whatever reason (eg needs to be away from bb or wants bb to drink water), try spoon feeding instead.
Pet,
Mine still can't clear my breast... she's always sleep on the breast! But luckily my breast is getting used to it leow so I don't feel too engorge in the day, can d\still endure till at night then I pump.
Fei,
Thanks for sharing the info. My bb puts on almost 1 kg within a month! Thanks to breastfeeding =)
You should be hands-on with your bb 1 week before your mother leaves, else you'll feel very lost and do not know what to do. Is there a way to extend her stay with you?