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ramdoms. Posted: 02-15-08 13:51pm
So, both babies are rearing the end of
their naps. It's bout time for both of
their meals!!
So I'm taking these last few mins of
freedom to talk about some things! LOL!
Breastfeeding is sooo up & down right
now. The second I start to get down about
it, she does GREAT! And as soon as I get
excited about it, she doesn't do so well.
As much as those bottles mimic the breast,
she's been tainted. It really really
sucks. Because I know my milk isn't at it
potential. She only feeds for about 10
mins on each side...
I'm not giving up though. I'm soo
determined for her to at least get SOME of
my milk for as LONG as possible!
I think I'm over thinking what results I
should be having after only 2 weeks. I
don't know...
Well, on another note, her umbilical stump
is sooooo close to falling off! It's
hanging on by like a strand. It might have
even come off already. I'll find out when
she wakes up and I changfe her butt!!!
Yes, I'm going to keep it. I kept Oni's
too. I keep them because that piece of
Umbilical cord is the ONLY thing I have
left of the PHYSICAL BOND we shared. I
wrap it up in kleenex and put it in a
plastic bag. I'll have to label them now
that I have *2*!!!
Oh, and Thank JESUS for swaddling!!
Sarah
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-15-08 13:54pm
On the breast feeding thing... stop the
bottles altogether. More nursing means
more milk. More milk means she'll stay at
your breast longer. Having her at the
breast longer means more milk supply. It
is a circle and it is natures way of
making sure we have enough milk to provide
our children. A child ONLY ever needs
mama's milk. There is no need to
supplement with formula at all.
Besides, one of the best benefits of
breast feeding is that is is always handy,
always sterilized and ALWAY ON TAP!
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 02-15-08 13:59pm
Man, ever since she was given formula her
demand of my breast seems non stop!!
I tried to do that the day she was given
the OK. ANd let me tell ya, it was
DRAINING. Even with Baron here trying to
keep Oni occupied, it was almost
impossible.
So what I've been doing is pumping
inbetween feedings.
That, right now, seems to be my only
option. If I didn't have Oni, I'd have Nya
stuck on my boob allll day long if she
needed too. I just physically can't do
that right now...I'm exausted as it is.
Mreh, I hope this gets better.
I'm tring my best...
Sarah
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-15-08 14:04pm
Breast feeding is hardest initially. I
promise promise it gets so much better,
you'll be thanking your lucky stars you
held out.
Do you have a sling? They make a gazillion
kinds. I know it is hard. I was nursing
and working when she was less than a week
old (with her in the sling). She got fussy
when it was time for me to cook dinner.
I'd strap that sling on, whip out a boob
and nurse her WHILE I cooked, did dishes,
laundry, etc.
You still have to live. But if you are
sitting there pumping, you could be breast
feeding just the same It will get better.
Just keep it up!! In two months, you'll be
soooooo thankful you are breast feeding.
No lugging bottles around. No getting up
in the middle of the night and fixing
heating bottles, no sterilizing water
and/or nipples. I'm telling you, breast
feeding is the best after you get over the
hard part!
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acruz
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Posted: 02-15-08 14:07pm
Sounds like its going pretty well overall!
That is so cute about her umbilical cord!
I hope you are able to nurse as long as
necessary!!
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 02-15-08 14:08pm
here's what's up with the sling I got.
It's not the greatest. It's a breathable
mesh sling, and she ain't really feeling
it.
She's the type of baby that MUST be
swaddled when breastfeeding. I've tried
sooo many times the skin on skin and it
does NOT work. SHe doesn't know what to do
with her arms & legs when she's not
wrapped tight. I know she'll grow out of
this, but MAN.
Ok, so the sling sucks. If I swaddler her
BEFORE I put her in the sling, she gets
soooo hot. She starts sweating bad.
So I need to find a sling that she can be
wrapped up BY and then swaddled. Cuz I
reallllly am needing a GOOD sling right
about now.
AND I CAN'T FIND THE RECEIPTTTT!!!
Sarah
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Ingi
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Posted: 02-15-08 14:16pm
You should look into the 'babywearer'.
There is tons and tons of advice on
slings, pouches, carriers, front packs,
etc.
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 02-15-08 14:22pm
I need money.
Sarah
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ladylee70
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Posted: 02-15-08 18:04pm
Hey I have a sling that you may like. I
was "iffy" on it but it's worth a try. If
you don't like it, you can sell it on
babywearer. I am on that site as well and
you can find some good deals. My sling is
from slingling. If you are interested,
take your measurements and get back to me
your size. I gave one to my babysitter and
she just recently gave it back. I think
you guys maybe similar in size. If you
are, I will send it.
I also know some "granola" mamas on
another local forum. They have many slings
that they may just give away. I will ask
them, too.
Let me know:)
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ladylee70
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Posted: 02-15-08 18:06pm
Yep... I was physically drained as well
having two kids and one on boob at all
times. It's tough. I think you have it
harder because Oni is younger than nate.
My heart goes out to you and I think it's
great you are still trying. I feel that
three months of our lives was all about
nursing. My other child probably didn't
get the attention he needed. I was on here
reading while nursing...
Good luck. you are doing great.
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pixma
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Posted: 02-15-08 23:14pm
i had all intension of keeping graces
stump but i dont know what happened to
it!!! it was on her dresser but it must
have been knocked off and now i cant find
it!!
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It will get better.
Just keep it up!! In two months, you'll be
soooooo thankful you are breast feeding.
No lugging bottles around. No getting up
in the middle of the night and fixing
heating bottles, no sterilizing water
and/or nipples. I'm telling you, breast
feeding is the best after you get over the
hard part!
