Re: Genetian Violet

April 4, 1999

Callie,

How wonderful of you to join us! I know you will be a lot of help here. We

have such a super group here! I feel lucky to just know these ladies! I am

and I am married to . We are both 30 and live in So. Cal.

with our two boys Jake and Clay. Jake is 5 y/o and Clay is 17 m/o. Clay

nurses anywhere from 2-5 times per day. I had many problems nursing Jake, I

called him my " bottle lover. " He had medical/feeding issues galore which

made things tough. The second time around has been easier, but still

challenging...milk supply problems BIG time! I know that only %3 of the

population really have supply problems, but something was up for sure! Well,

that is us. Welcome and thanks for joining us!

April 4, 1999

In a message dated 4/4/99 10:44:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Mparker90@... writes:

<< I am

and I am married to . We are both 30 and live in So. Cal.

with our two boys Jake and Clay >>

Hi . thank you for your warm welcome. I also live in So. Cal.

Santee (San DIego) to be exact. Where are you?

Your story rminds me so much of myself with Tim my oldest son. I was not a

Lactation Consultant at the time, and fell into ALL the traps... people

telling me I had no milk, baby needed formula, etc.... I was so sad after I

weaned him to formula that I vowed then and there that I would learn as much

as I could about breastfeeding and get it right the second time around. And

I did and look where it has lead me!

I must say this sounds like such a nice supportive list. I have been

involved in groups lists before where the postings could get pretty catty and

judgemental and defensive and I have not seen that with this group. My kudos

to all for that, after all isn't that what breastfeeding support is?

Encouragment, support, compassion and understanding?

Stepping down off my soap box..... for now!

Callie Huza, CLC

April 5, 1999

Callie,

You are right this group of women is very mature and supportive. I love having

this list.

Wendi

Re: Genetian Violet

From: LactABasic@...

In a message dated 4/4/99 10:44:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Mparker90@... writes:

<< I am

and I am married to . We are both 30 and live in So. Cal.

with our two boys Jake and Clay >>

Hi . thank you for your warm welcome. I also live in So. Cal.

Santee (San DIego) to be exact. Where are you?

Your story rminds me so much of myself with Tim my oldest son. I was not a

Lactation Consultant at the time, and fell into ALL the traps... people

telling me I had no milk, baby needed formula, etc.... I was so sad after I

weaned him to formula that I vowed then and there that I would learn as much

as I could about breastfeeding and get it right the second time around. And

I did and look where it has lead me!

I must say this sounds like such a nice supportive list. I have been

involved in groups lists before where the postings could get pretty catty and

judgemental and defensive and I have not seen that with this group. My kudos

to all for that, after all isn't that what breastfeeding support is?

Encouragment, support, compassion and understanding?

Stepping down off my soap box..... for now!

Callie Huza, CLC

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April 5, 1999

Calle Nice to have ya!! We are a pretty good group, IMHO!!

I am Cristina wife to Matt, we both turn 30 this year, (YIKES) & Mom to Amber

4.5yrs & Austin 17mos. I nursed both my kids, but not without their

hurdles!! That is how & met, we went to LLL seeking out answers &

support. I am now a leader applicant & I think has just decided to

pursue leadership. Am I right ?

Anyway, welcome aboard!! Nice to have ya!!

Cristina

April 5, 1999

Callie,

Yes, we have some wonderfully supportive people here. I think there is a lot

of room here for different ideas and ways of life. I am so proud to be part

of this list! With my first son I, actually, had lots of support to bfd.

The hospital wasn't great, but I went ahead with my pumping ritual at any

rate. Unfortunately, we were in a catch 22 with him. When he was ready to

eat, they started him out bfdg on me. He seemed to do okay, but when they

weighed him after bfdg, he did not gain ANY weight...not even partial ounces.

In order for him to get to leave with us, he had to prove he could tolerate

eating 40cc's. Even though I had pumped for a whole week-REGULARLY-I still

did not have much bm for him and we ran out quickly. That began it all I

feel. They began feeding him 10cc's at first and increased it little by

little. I could not keep up,even with those small amounts. I saw a lactation

consultant who taught us to finger feed him and I kept pumping. I did this

through another surgery until he had an episode of respiratory arrest.

Then...more tests....a final diagnosis of sever GE Reflux. This was when he

was 3 mo. From 3-6 mo, I kept pumping, only getting small quantities. It

was so frustrating! I did not try the herbs, but did try reglan to increase

my supply. It helped only so mildly. Well, I gave it my best for 6 months.

I was quite determined with my second baby. Again, the supply issues

hindered us. We kept on going though, with help from a L.C. and LLL (not to

mention my dh and family members who are VERY supportive). What are some

reasons for low milk supply? How can one deal with this before it becomes a

problem? Perhaps you have some further suggestions?

April 5, 1999

Callie,

Oh, with all of my rambling, I forgot to tell you where I live. I am in

Redlands. Not too far from you really!

April 5, 1999

That's great you guys, I am considering becoming a leader too.

Wendi

Re: Genetian Violet

From: Debstmomy@...

Calle Nice to have ya!! We are a pretty good group, IMHO!!

I am Cristina wife to Matt, we both turn 30 this year, (YIKES) & Mom to Amber

4.5yrs & Austin 17mos. I nursed both my kids, but not without their

hurdles!! That is how & met, we went to LLL seeking out answers &

support. I am now a leader applicant & I think has just decided to

pursue leadership. Am I right ?

Anyway, welcome aboard!! Nice to have ya!!

Cristina

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April 5, 1999

Wendi,

You should be a LLL leader. You would be fantastic!

April 5, 1999

,

Was your son premature? Working in the nicu I found that the docs and nurses

had really unrealistic expectations of new moms and their ability to produce

milk to a pump. At the hospital I worked at we used bank milk a lot but the

nurses would switch to formula unless the parents were really adamant about

breastmilk. I found that the moms who were extemely militant about

breastfeeding got more support than people who were on the fence. Doesn't seem

right. It is so hard for mothers whose babies have to stay in the hospital for

whatever reason.

Wendi

Re: Genetian Violet

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