We have had our days when Avery seemed to constantly cry and would gladly eat more frequently than prescribed. We have had our days when there were plenty of wet diapers but very little poo. This day is both. This combined with the limited amount of milk I seem to be retrieving when I pump led (combined with his suggestion) to me offering her supplement formula. Two ounces later she is still fussing on and off, but is a bit calmer and seeming willing to nap.
I'm very concerned about my ability to gather enough pumped milk to send to daycare. Like I said - across two pumping sessions today I'd be lucky to have gathered a fourth of what she might need while away from me all day. I know pumps aren't as effective at getting milk out as she is and I know that if I weren't feeding her too there would be more... but this just doesn't bode well.
I don't want to fail at this. Feeling a little bummed. I feel like I cheated. Plus formula feeding reduces her time pulling at me to produce more. Maybe I'm dehydrated and need to drink more to produce more. Her diapers don't seem to be changing as far as how closely the tape attaches (as would indicate weight gain). So many questions ad so much uncertainty. I definitely need to go to the ped office this week (between scheduled appointments) to weight her.