Hi Padma
Hope u and Kichu are doing fine.
Since u have joined back work, would like to take some info from u.
I need to join back work on 6thJune, by then my boy will be exactly 4months old. So far haven't started formula, actually haven't fed him with a bottle yet, though I have a pump. Just keeping my fingers crossed.
Wanted to know how r u managing with the feedings while u are away. R u giving formula and any other thing? Pl. let me know, as I have to slowly plan out. Does Kichu sleep well during nights. My one doesn't, dont know how will I sit in the office for long hours without sleep.
Also do give water???
Please help me.
Madhavi padma replied. You should start the 'bottle battle' today!! It'l take a gradual increase in quantity and frequency before you can feed him completely from bottle. This is Kich's schedule...

1. Breast Feed:8.30AM
2. Formula 11.00AM (125ml, Lactogen or Amulspray)
3.Breastfeed - 1 to 1.30 (I come home for Lunch)
4. Formula or Dilute Ragi 125ml at 3:00 to 4:00 PM
5. Breastfeed at 5.30 to 6.00PM when I'm back.

Post 6 there is no formula.

Kich has reversed his cycles and feeds less during the day and wakes every 3 hours at night. Sleep is an issue, i am managing since my mom is there.

Are you in India. Can you get a nanny/ Maid for him? If yes, you can entrust to them at night and catch some sleep. I nap a bit with Kich at 7-8 in the evening..

Start the bottle with some tasty formula (Add Misri to it).

Water? YES YES YES!! :-)

Love tyo your lil one..

Paddoo