tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410417290487588545.post6877213638668516559..comments2023-06-07T04:27:26.379-04:00Comments on beauty for ashes: breastfeeding: frustrating and fulfillingtryna*http://www.blogger.com/profile/01570395599472008551noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410417290487588545.post-55540267074157019132011-06-04T16:26:29.871-04:002011-06-04T16:26:29.871-04:00I found your blog from the Healthy Mama, Healthy B...I found your blog from the Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby Carnival link up and I was exactly like you. I had borderline gestational diabetes and had to have a C section after 72 hours of cervadil and pitocin...my milk took forever to come in and when it id it was meager to say the least. My daughter lost almost 2 lbs. her first week and we were saved by Vicky and Molly at Best Beginnings! (how do I miss that store...) Keep pumping, take whatever herbs you use regularly and try so hard not to feel bad about supplementing. I had to use the SNS as well and we supplemented all the way through, I was never able to go it alone on just my Mama's milk...my daughter is 16 months old now and just fine! Your's will be too! God Bless your family!Courtneybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04595925442076021841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410417290487588545.post-21950920097719930292011-06-04T16:19:53.183-04:002011-06-04T16:19:53.183-04:00Thanks so much for sharing. I feel your pain, I r...Thanks so much for sharing. I feel your pain, I really do. Have you read all my breastfeeding posts? They would be good to read. It is not too late to get to exclusive nursing.<br /><br />I prefer the Lact Aid much better, it is much, much easier for both baby and child. I will have to send Layla and Alice an email about recommending it versus the Lact Aid.<br /><br />Also, have you thought about taking Domperidone. I know its expensive, but you can find some online for a fraction of the cost at a compounding pharmacy. I highly recommend Domperidone. It is an amazing, amazing drug!<br /><br />Please email me if you need anything.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05889839060285842444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410417290487588545.post-30978121021270589352011-05-21T10:39:12.150-04:002011-05-21T10:39:12.150-04:00I'm so sorry to hear how hard it's been fo...I'm so sorry to hear how hard it's been for you and Jonah! Good for you for working so hard at it and for sharing your story. Hearing other women admit their trials can be such a blessing to other struggling moms. I nursed two babies... both had different challenges... and I feel like I got robbed of a fully satisfying experience both times due to different medical things that came up. My first was 13 months and still EBF when I started miscarrying and was advised to stop in order to maybe save the pregnancy. We got to 13 months but it started out rough when he would latch, so I am familiar with the SNS and a nipple shield. My second was only 7 months old when severe MSPI and GERD, low weight gain, and a dwindling supply from all the stress and no sleep and restrictive diet made it neccessary to put her on an elemental formula. Ugh. It still saddens, frustrates, angers, and pains me to this day... nursing is such a beautiful way to bond with your child... the emotions are so real and so hard to describe to someone who hasn't been in your shoes. I just want you to know I feel for you and I will be praying for an abundant supply!!!! *At least your little cutie has a great latch- that's a blessing!!!Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977941821213307837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-410417290487588545.post-89999166406773070532011-05-21T09:28:29.136-04:002011-05-21T09:28:29.136-04:00My milk never came in either. I just resolved tha...My milk never came in either. I just resolved that it wasn't meant to be and I was thankful that there was good formula out there that would give her what I couldn't. I know every Mom is different, but I definitely don't think it's the end of the world if you can't breasfeed. It's not like you (or I) didn't at least try. I'm pretty sure when our kids are 16, it won't matter whether they were nursed or bottle fed! :) As long as they are healthy and happy, that's all that matters! I admire your determination!Ashleigh-Anne:https://www.blogger.com/profile/01873983229230280878noreply@blogger.com