In a message dated 1/7/1 4:03:44 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< How jaundiced is the baby now?  If it was indeed caused by an ABO
incompatability, the levels can get quite high, especially if the baby is
also not eating much.  This will add to the lethargy.

How much is this baby getting to eat each day?  What is the weight at this
time?  Trying to limit the amount of formula supplementation if the baby is
not getting much breastmilk is self-defeating - the baby will continue to be
lethargic with a poor suck until the calorie consumption is adequate.
Feeding a baby at breast with an SNS does not accomplish much if the baby is
not sucking properly or strongly enough.  My feeling is that if you are going
to supp w/ formula to get a baby going, you might as well give the baby what
he really needs - the sooner the baby is awake and sucking, the sooner you
can get the milk supply going and baby at breast effectively, the sooner you
can get him off the formula completely. >>

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