Hi everyone. I am a teacher who needs to go back to work just one or two days a week. My son is 7 months old and each of us are enjoying a happy breastfeeding relationship. The problem is I don't know what to do about feeding him while I'm at work. My husband and mum will take care of him and give him his solids but what about milk? I have heard that babies of this age need at least 600 to 700mls a day so I don't want to substitute water. People have suggested expressing but I have just enough at each feed, not enough for extra. Plus I don't want to disrupt my supply for the other days of the week. Should I try formula just for the 2 -3 feeds that I'm away on those days?
The other thing is that he never took to a bottle so whatever he drinks will have to be from a cup while I'm not there. Anyone done this or can suggest anything? I feel quite confused and uneasy about returning to work.
The other thing is that he never took to a bottle so whatever he drinks will have to be from a cup while I'm not there. Anyone done this or can suggest anything? I feel quite confused and uneasy about returning to work.
Laura DS July 03, DD Oct 05, DD Nov 08