Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 Welcome to the list . I am sahm to 10 month old twin girls, and mackenzie whom I am breastfeeding. My girls went through nipple confusion when they were about 1 month old becuase I introduced the pacifier when I shouldn' have. My LLL leader heled me get throuhg this. For two days I fed them with an eye droppper, giving them no bottles and no pacifiers and contunuously tried to get them latched on. After 2 days they were latching on again like champions. It was very hard and we got no sleep, but in the long run it was worth it because we have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. E-mail me if you have any questions. Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 Welcome to the list . I am sahm to 10 month old twin girls, and mackenzie whom I am breastfeeding. My girls went through nipple confusion when they were about 1 month old becuase I introduced the pacifier when I shouldn' have. My LLL leader heled me get throuhg this. For two days I fed them with an eye droppper, giving them no bottles and no pacifiers and contunuously tried to get them latched on. After 2 days they were latching on again like champions. It was very hard and we got no sleep, but in the long run it was worth it because we have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. E-mail me if you have any questions. Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 Welcome to the list . I am sahm to 10 month old twin girls, and mackenzie whom I am breastfeeding. My girls went through nipple confusion when they were about 1 month old becuase I introduced the pacifier when I shouldn' have. My LLL leader heled me get throuhg this. For two days I fed them with an eye droppper, giving them no bottles and no pacifiers and contunuously tried to get them latched on. After 2 days they were latching on again like champions. It was very hard and we got no sleep, but in the long run it was worth it because we have a wonderful breastfeeding relationship. E-mail me if you have any questions. Jodi Mommy to twin girls and Mackenzie 7-11-1999 icq#70190079 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 , Welcome to the list. I have a lot of suggestions but don't want to overwhelm you with things you've already tried. I am wondering what people you have had trying to help you. Have you had an IBCLC or a La Leche League leader help you? If you haven't that would be my first and loudest suggestion. Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. Anything I can do to help please let me know. If you need help finding an IBCLC or a LLL in your area please let me know. Welcome! Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources New here... Hi All!! My name is and DH is Jeff. We are currently enjoying our first little one born 5/19/00. I am pumping right now because I can't seem to get him to latch on. He screams till he's purple. I have had a number of people poke and prod my breasts trying to help to no avail. I have recently gotten a nipple shield and managed to get him to latch on twice now using that. He will take it for about 10 mins before falling asleep then waking a little later but won't latch back on. I'm hoping in time he will come to learn and we will master this. Anyone with a similiar situation that would like to give this novice mom hope would be greatly appreciated!! Looking forward to getting to know you all! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: http://click./1/4054/0/_/410002/_/959977689/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 , Welcome to the list. I have a lot of suggestions but don't want to overwhelm you with things you've already tried. I am wondering what people you have had trying to help you. Have you had an IBCLC or a La Leche League leader help you? If you haven't that would be my first and loudest suggestion. Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. Anything I can do to help please let me know. If you need help finding an IBCLC or a LLL in your area please let me know. Welcome! Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources New here... Hi All!! My name is and DH is Jeff. We are currently enjoying our first little one born 5/19/00. I am pumping right now because I can't seem to get him to latch on. He screams till he's purple. I have had a number of people poke and prod my breasts trying to help to no avail. I have recently gotten a nipple shield and managed to get him to latch on twice now using that. He will take it for about 10 mins before falling asleep then waking a little later but won't latch back on. I'm hoping in time he will come to learn and we will master this. Anyone with a similiar situation that would like to give this novice mom hope would be greatly appreciated!! Looking forward to getting to know you all! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Best friends, most artistic, class clown Find 'em here: http://click./1/4054/0/_/410002/_/959977689/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 In a message dated 6/2/00 5:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. >> My birth was totally not what I wanted (first timer who was to chicken to stick up for what she wanted). First I was induced being a week late, had an epidural and then after pushing for over two hours ended up with a c-section. I'm not sure if he was suctioned violently or not I was pretty out of it, but I did think it took awhile to get him to cry and DH said there were trying hard to get alot of mucus out. I'm very interested to hear what remedial cobathing is. I'm willing to try anything. I do have an electric pump that I'm renting as well as the Avent manual pump and so far have had no problem keeping up my supply. I did work with the lactation consultant at the hospital before I left with little success. I haven't tried LLL yet because I think I needed a few days to regain my composure. I was becoming a basket case everytime it was time to feed since I KNEW he would scream which my tenseness didn't help. I did successfully get him on today twice so I think my days off from trying were enough to calm mine and his nerves. Any further advice you have would be greatly appreciated!! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 In a message dated 6/2/00 5:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. >> My birth was totally not what I wanted (first timer who was to chicken to stick up for what she wanted). First I was induced being a week late, had an epidural and then after pushing for over two hours ended up with a c-section. I'm not sure if he was suctioned violently or not I was pretty out of it, but I did think it took awhile to get him to cry and DH said there were trying hard to get alot of mucus out. I'm very interested to hear what remedial cobathing is. I'm willing to try anything. I do have an electric pump that I'm renting as well as the Avent manual pump and so far have had no problem keeping up my supply. I did work with the lactation consultant at the hospital before I left with little success. I haven't tried LLL yet because I think I needed a few days to regain my composure. I was becoming a basket case everytime it was time to feed since I KNEW he would scream which my tenseness didn't help. I did successfully get him on today twice so I think my days off from trying were enough to calm mine and his nerves. Any further advice you have would be greatly appreciated!! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 In a message dated 6/2/00 5:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. >> My birth was totally not what I wanted (first timer who was to chicken to stick up for what she wanted). First I was induced being a week late, had an epidural and then after pushing for over two hours ended up with a c-section. I'm not sure if he was suctioned violently or not I was pretty out of it, but I did think it took awhile to get him to cry and DH said there were trying hard to get alot of mucus out. I'm very interested to hear what remedial cobathing is. I'm willing to try anything. I do have an electric pump that I'm renting as well as the Avent manual pump and so far have had no problem keeping up my supply. I did work with the lactation consultant at the hospital before I left with little success. I haven't tried LLL yet because I think I needed a few days to regain my composure. I was becoming a basket case everytime it was time to feed since I KNEW he would scream which my tenseness didn't help. I did successfully get him on today twice so I think my days off from trying were enough to calm mine and his nerves. Any further advice you have would be greatly appreciated!! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 Marie, Remedial cobathing is you and the baby in the bath at body temperature. Lights are dim. The idea is to simulate a rebirthing experience. Baby starts between your legs in the water (water should just be up to your waist) Allow the baby to essentially crawl up the front of you. It has been shown that when babies are allowed to they will crawl up the front of the mother and latch on the breast w/o trouble. When there are many interventions and especially c-section there is a possibility that the activation of the normal nursing system doesn't happen. Resimulating the birth process can bring the baby back to a fresh start and allow him to figure it out the way nature intended. If you have ever seen an animal give birth you will notice that the mother doesn't help the baby to the breast but will instead lay still and allow the baby to find it's way. This is what this concept is based on. I have heard it can take up to 45 minutes for a baby to crawl up your belly and get to the breast. Do not assist him, just allow him to crawl up the front of you (don't sit completely upright but get comfortable leaning back a bit, have someone assist you). Make sure you baby's face stays out of the water and keep the water at body temperature and the room warm. If the baby is upset try again later. Most babies will calm in the water between your legs. Don't be defeated if it doesn't work, it doesn't for all babies. It is worth a try though especially if your baby likes the warm water. Another suggestion I have is to get some Rescue Remedy as it can be a lifesaver in times of stress. It is available at http://www.drugstore.com Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: New here... In a message dated 6/2/00 5:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. >> My birth was totally not what I wanted (first timer who was to chicken to stick up for what she wanted). First I was induced being a week late, had an epidural and then after pushing for over two hours ended up with a c-section. I'm not sure if he was suctioned violently or not I was pretty out of it, but I did think it took awhile to get him to cry and DH said there were trying hard to get alot of mucus out. I'm very interested to hear what remedial cobathing is. I'm willing to try anything. I do have an electric pump that I'm renting as well as the Avent manual pump and so far have had no problem keeping up my supply. I did work with the lactation consultant at the hospital before I left with little success. I haven't tried LLL yet because I think I needed a few days to regain my composure. I was becoming a basket case everytime it was time to feed since I KNEW he would scream which my tenseness didn't help. I did successfully get him on today twice so I think my days off from trying were enough to calm mine and his nerves. Any further advice you have would be greatly appreciated!! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old school buds here: http://click./1/4057/0/_/410002/_/960000130/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 Marie, Remedial cobathing is you and the baby in the bath at body temperature. Lights are dim. The idea is to simulate a rebirthing experience. Baby starts between your legs in the water (water should just be up to your waist) Allow the baby to essentially crawl up the front of you. It has been shown that when babies are allowed to they will crawl up the front of the mother and latch on the breast w/o trouble. When there are many interventions and especially c-section there is a possibility that the activation of the normal nursing system doesn't happen. Resimulating the birth process can bring the baby back to a fresh start and allow him to figure it out the way nature intended. If you have ever seen an animal give birth you will notice that the mother doesn't help the baby to the breast but will instead lay still and allow the baby to find it's way. This is what this concept is based on. I have heard it can take up to 45 minutes for a baby to crawl up your belly and get to the breast. Do not assist him, just allow him to crawl up the front of you (don't sit completely upright but get comfortable leaning back a bit, have someone assist you). Make sure you baby's face stays out of the water and keep the water at body temperature and the room warm. If the baby is upset try again later. Most babies will calm in the water between your legs. Don't be defeated if it doesn't work, it doesn't for all babies. It is worth a try though especially if your baby likes the warm water. Another suggestion I have is to get some Rescue Remedy as it can be a lifesaver in times of stress. It is available at http://www.drugstore.com Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: New here... In a message dated 6/2/00 5:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. >> My birth was totally not what I wanted (first timer who was to chicken to stick up for what she wanted). First I was induced being a week late, had an epidural and then after pushing for over two hours ended up with a c-section. I'm not sure if he was suctioned violently or not I was pretty out of it, but I did think it took awhile to get him to cry and DH said there were trying hard to get alot of mucus out. I'm very interested to hear what remedial cobathing is. I'm willing to try anything. I do have an electric pump that I'm renting as well as the Avent manual pump and so far have had no problem keeping up my supply. I did work with the lactation consultant at the hospital before I left with little success. I haven't tried LLL yet because I think I needed a few days to regain my composure. I was becoming a basket case everytime it was time to feed since I KNEW he would scream which my tenseness didn't help. I did successfully get him on today twice so I think my days off from trying were enough to calm mine and his nerves. Any further advice you have would be greatly appreciated!! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old school buds here: http://click./1/4057/0/_/410002/_/960000130/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2000 Report Share Posted June 2, 2000 Marie, Remedial cobathing is you and the baby in the bath at body temperature. Lights are dim. The idea is to simulate a rebirthing experience. Baby starts between your legs in the water (water should just be up to your waist) Allow the baby to essentially crawl up the front of you. It has been shown that when babies are allowed to they will crawl up the front of the mother and latch on the breast w/o trouble. When there are many interventions and especially c-section there is a possibility that the activation of the normal nursing system doesn't happen. Resimulating the birth process can bring the baby back to a fresh start and allow him to figure it out the way nature intended. If you have ever seen an animal give birth you will notice that the mother doesn't help the baby to the breast but will instead lay still and allow the baby to find it's way. This is what this concept is based on. I have heard it can take up to 45 minutes for a baby to crawl up your belly and get to the breast. Do not assist him, just allow him to crawl up the front of you (don't sit completely upright but get comfortable leaning back a bit, have someone assist you). Make sure you baby's face stays out of the water and keep the water at body temperature and the room warm. If the baby is upset try again later. Most babies will calm in the water between your legs. Don't be defeated if it doesn't work, it doesn't for all babies. It is worth a try though especially if your baby likes the warm water. Another suggestion I have is to get some Rescue Remedy as it can be a lifesaver in times of stress. It is available at http://www.drugstore.com Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: New here... In a message dated 6/2/00 5:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't latching. >> My birth was totally not what I wanted (first timer who was to chicken to stick up for what she wanted). First I was induced being a week late, had an epidural and then after pushing for over two hours ended up with a c-section. I'm not sure if he was suctioned violently or not I was pretty out of it, but I did think it took awhile to get him to cry and DH said there were trying hard to get alot of mucus out. I'm very interested to hear what remedial cobathing is. I'm willing to try anything. I do have an electric pump that I'm renting as well as the Avent manual pump and so far have had no problem keeping up my supply. I did work with the lactation consultant at the hospital before I left with little success. I haven't tried LLL yet because I think I needed a few days to regain my composure. I was becoming a basket case everytime it was time to feed since I KNEW he would scream which my tenseness didn't help. I did successfully get him on today twice so I think my days off from trying were enough to calm mine and his nerves. Any further advice you have would be greatly appreciated!! MC Mommy to 5/19/00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old school buds here: http://click./1/4057/0/_/410002/_/960000130/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 Clair, I went through the exact same thing, and the biggest mistake I made was to use the nippple sheild, my baby got nipple confused for one, and then my supply dimished to almost nothing, my baby got weak, and quit wetting hardly, and only stained her diapers when she pooped. she was getting into big trouble. I know how frusterating it is to try and get them to latch, my DD would not latch on at all at first, and I had prior breastfeeding experience, my DS for 16 months, and my older DS for 5 months, but I could nto get ehr to latch at first, it took a lot of work,and patience, and now we ahve a great breastfeeding experience, she is 3 1/2 months old now. I got my supply back up now, and she nurses very well. just dont give up, and maybe call a Lactation consultant to help you. Your baby will catch on evidentially. it will just take a lot of patience, and try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. Beckie and Mikayla 2/17/00 >From: mclairesd@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: New here... >Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:27:26 EDT > >Hi All!! My name is and DH is Jeff. We are currently enjoying >our first little one born 5/19/00. I am pumping right now because I can't >seem to get him to latch on. He screams till he's purple. I have had a >number of people poke and prod my breasts trying to help to no avail. I >have >recently gotten a nipple shield and managed to get him to latch on twice >now >using that. He will take it for about 10 mins before falling asleep then >waking a little later but won't latch back on. I'm hoping in time he will >come to learn and we will master this. Anyone with a similiar situation >that >would like to give this novice mom hope would be greatly appreciated!! >Looking forward to getting to know you all! > >MC >Mommy to >5/19/00 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 Clair, I went through the exact same thing, and the biggest mistake I made was to use the nippple sheild, my baby got nipple confused for one, and then my supply dimished to almost nothing, my baby got weak, and quit wetting hardly, and only stained her diapers when she pooped. she was getting into big trouble. I know how frusterating it is to try and get them to latch, my DD would not latch on at all at first, and I had prior breastfeeding experience, my DS for 16 months, and my older DS for 5 months, but I could nto get ehr to latch at first, it took a lot of work,and patience, and now we ahve a great breastfeeding experience, she is 3 1/2 months old now. I got my supply back up now, and she nurses very well. just dont give up, and maybe call a Lactation consultant to help you. Your baby will catch on evidentially. it will just take a lot of patience, and try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. Beckie and Mikayla 2/17/00 >From: mclairesd@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: New here... >Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:27:26 EDT > >Hi All!! My name is and DH is Jeff. We are currently enjoying >our first little one born 5/19/00. I am pumping right now because I can't >seem to get him to latch on. He screams till he's purple. I have had a >number of people poke and prod my breasts trying to help to no avail. I >have >recently gotten a nipple shield and managed to get him to latch on twice >now >using that. He will take it for about 10 mins before falling asleep then >waking a little later but won't latch back on. I'm hoping in time he will >come to learn and we will master this. Anyone with a similiar situation >that >would like to give this novice mom hope would be greatly appreciated!! >Looking forward to getting to know you all! > >MC >Mommy to >5/19/00 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 Clair, I went through the exact same thing, and the biggest mistake I made was to use the nippple sheild, my baby got nipple confused for one, and then my supply dimished to almost nothing, my baby got weak, and quit wetting hardly, and only stained her diapers when she pooped. she was getting into big trouble. I know how frusterating it is to try and get them to latch, my DD would not latch on at all at first, and I had prior breastfeeding experience, my DS for 16 months, and my older DS for 5 months, but I could nto get ehr to latch at first, it took a lot of work,and patience, and now we ahve a great breastfeeding experience, she is 3 1/2 months old now. I got my supply back up now, and she nurses very well. just dont give up, and maybe call a Lactation consultant to help you. Your baby will catch on evidentially. it will just take a lot of patience, and try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. Beckie and Mikayla 2/17/00 >From: mclairesd@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: New here... >Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 16:27:26 EDT > >Hi All!! My name is and DH is Jeff. We are currently enjoying >our first little one born 5/19/00. I am pumping right now because I can't >seem to get him to latch on. He screams till he's purple. I have had a >number of people poke and prod my breasts trying to help to no avail. I >have >recently gotten a nipple shield and managed to get him to latch on twice >now >using that. He will take it for about 10 mins before falling asleep then >waking a little later but won't latch back on. I'm hoping in time he will >come to learn and we will master this. Anyone with a similiar situation >that >would like to give this novice mom hope would be greatly appreciated!! >Looking forward to getting to know you all! > >MC >Mommy to >5/19/00 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 that is great Mclair, that is how Mikayla was, she would slowly start latching on to me, here and there, and then before I knew it she latched on everytime. I also ahd a c-section. Beckie and Mikayla >From: mclairesd@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: Re: New here... >Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 22:41:59 EDT > >In a message dated 6/2/00 5:06:55 PM Central Daylight Time, >NatureBaby@... writes: > ><< Did you have a lot of birth interventions or was he suctioned > violently at birth? What type of birth did you have. Remedial cobathing > often works well with babies that don't want to latch. I can give a full > description if you are interested. Getting him on the nipple shield is a > great first start. Are you pumping with a double electric hospital grade > pump? It is important that you maintain your supply while he isn't > latching. >> > >My birth was totally not what I wanted (first timer who was to chicken to >stick up for what she wanted). First I was induced being a week late, had >an >epidural and then after pushing for over two hours ended up with a >c-section. > I'm not sure if he was suctioned violently or not I was pretty out of it, >but I did think it took awhile to get him to cry and DH said there were >trying hard to get alot of mucus out. I'm very interested to hear what >remedial cobathing is. I'm willing to try anything. I do have an electric >pump that I'm renting as well as the Avent manual pump and so far have had >no >problem keeping up my supply. I did work with the lactation consultant at >the hospital before I left with little success. I haven't tried LLL yet >because I think I needed a few days to regain my composure. I was becoming >a >basket case everytime it was time to feed since I KNEW he would scream >which >my tenseness didn't help. I did successfully get him on today twice so I >think my days off from trying were enough to calm mine and his nerves. Any >further advice you have would be greatly appreciated!! > >MC >Mommy to >5/19/00 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 In a message dated 6/3/00 2:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time, beckiebuler@... writes: << it will just take a lot of patience, and try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. >> It's too late for the bottles. That is what we have been feeding him with. The lactation consultant in the hospital showed me how to use the cup and we did for the first day home, but I found it only made it worse for him. He got it even faster then the nipple with no real effort so I switched to the bottle. Then I got the nipple shield and it worked I guess since he was used to the bottle nipple. Then I finally tried just the breast after I had pumped a little and the milk was flowing really well and he took it!! I really wasn't expecting it but he did and stayed on for 10 mins. I was so excited. I think the pumping first helped bring my nipple out well enough for him to grab it. Also I think him getting bigger and stronger has helped a lot. MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 In a message dated 6/3/00 2:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time, beckiebuler@... writes: << it will just take a lot of patience, and try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. >> It's too late for the bottles. That is what we have been feeding him with. The lactation consultant in the hospital showed me how to use the cup and we did for the first day home, but I found it only made it worse for him. He got it even faster then the nipple with no real effort so I switched to the bottle. Then I got the nipple shield and it worked I guess since he was used to the bottle nipple. Then I finally tried just the breast after I had pumped a little and the milk was flowing really well and he took it!! I really wasn't expecting it but he did and stayed on for 10 mins. I was so excited. I think the pumping first helped bring my nipple out well enough for him to grab it. Also I think him getting bigger and stronger has helped a lot. MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 In a message dated 6/3/00 2:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time, beckiebuler@... writes: << it will just take a lot of patience, and try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. >> It's too late for the bottles. That is what we have been feeding him with. The lactation consultant in the hospital showed me how to use the cup and we did for the first day home, but I found it only made it worse for him. He got it even faster then the nipple with no real effort so I switched to the bottle. Then I got the nipple shield and it worked I guess since he was used to the bottle nipple. Then I finally tried just the breast after I had pumped a little and the milk was flowing really well and he took it!! I really wasn't expecting it but he did and stayed on for 10 mins. I was so excited. I think the pumping first helped bring my nipple out well enough for him to grab it. Also I think him getting bigger and stronger has helped a lot. MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 MC, sounds like it is getting beter for you, I am glad. That is how Mikayla started latching on, especially after I pumped she could get it a lot easier too. keep up the good work. Beckie and Mikayla 2/17/00 >From: mclairesd@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: Re: New here... >Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 12:03:58 EDT > >In a message dated 6/3/00 2:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time, >beckiebuler@... writes: > ><< it will just take a lot of patience, and > try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple > shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. > >> > >It's too late for the bottles. That is what we have been feeding him with. >The lactation consultant in the hospital showed me how to use the cup and >we >did for the first day home, but I found it only made it worse for him. He >got it even faster then the nipple with no real effort so I switched to the >bottle. Then I got the nipple shield and it worked I guess since he was >used >to the bottle nipple. Then I finally tried just the breast after I had >pumped a little and the milk was flowing really well and he took it!! I >really wasn't expecting it but he did and stayed on for 10 mins. I was so >excited. I think the pumping first helped bring my nipple out well enough >for him to grab it. Also I think him getting bigger and stronger has >helped >a lot. > >MC >Mommy to >5/19/00 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 MC, sounds like it is getting beter for you, I am glad. That is how Mikayla started latching on, especially after I pumped she could get it a lot easier too. keep up the good work. Beckie and Mikayla 2/17/00 >From: mclairesd@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: Re: New here... >Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 12:03:58 EDT > >In a message dated 6/3/00 2:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time, >beckiebuler@... writes: > ><< it will just take a lot of patience, and > try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple > shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. > >> > >It's too late for the bottles. That is what we have been feeding him with. >The lactation consultant in the hospital showed me how to use the cup and >we >did for the first day home, but I found it only made it worse for him. He >got it even faster then the nipple with no real effort so I switched to the >bottle. Then I got the nipple shield and it worked I guess since he was >used >to the bottle nipple. Then I finally tried just the breast after I had >pumped a little and the milk was flowing really well and he took it!! I >really wasn't expecting it but he did and stayed on for 10 mins. I was so >excited. I think the pumping first helped bring my nipple out well enough >for him to grab it. Also I think him getting bigger and stronger has >helped >a lot. > >MC >Mommy to >5/19/00 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 MC, sounds like it is getting beter for you, I am glad. That is how Mikayla started latching on, especially after I pumped she could get it a lot easier too. keep up the good work. Beckie and Mikayla 2/17/00 >From: mclairesd@... >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups >To: breastfeedingegroups >Subject: Re: New here... >Date: Sun, 4 Jun 2000 12:03:58 EDT > >In a message dated 6/3/00 2:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time, >beckiebuler@... writes: > ><< it will just take a lot of patience, and > try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple > shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. > >> > >It's too late for the bottles. That is what we have been feeding him with. >The lactation consultant in the hospital showed me how to use the cup and >we >did for the first day home, but I found it only made it worse for him. He >got it even faster then the nipple with no real effort so I switched to the >bottle. Then I got the nipple shield and it worked I guess since he was >used >to the bottle nipple. Then I finally tried just the breast after I had >pumped a little and the milk was flowing really well and he took it!! I >really wasn't expecting it but he did and stayed on for 10 mins. I was so >excited. I think the pumping first helped bring my nipple out well enough >for him to grab it. Also I think him getting bigger and stronger has >helped >a lot. > >MC >Mommy to >5/19/00 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 In a message dated 6/4/00 12:47:15 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << It is great that you are following your baby's lead and using what works for you both. Having milk there and flowing is a great trick to get babies on the breast. You are doing so well! >> Thank you so much for the encouragement, Wendi. It really means alot and keeps my hopes up!! I'm really looking forward to where I can be feeding mainly from the breast and put my pump away for a while!! We have gotten waayyyy to close over the past two weeks. LOL MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 In a message dated 6/4/00 12:47:15 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << It is great that you are following your baby's lead and using what works for you both. Having milk there and flowing is a great trick to get babies on the breast. You are doing so well! >> Thank you so much for the encouragement, Wendi. It really means alot and keeps my hopes up!! I'm really looking forward to where I can be feeding mainly from the breast and put my pump away for a while!! We have gotten waayyyy to close over the past two weeks. LOL MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 In a message dated 6/4/00 12:47:15 PM Central Daylight Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << It is great that you are following your baby's lead and using what works for you both. Having milk there and flowing is a great trick to get babies on the breast. You are doing so well! >> Thank you so much for the encouragement, Wendi. It really means alot and keeps my hopes up!! I'm really looking forward to where I can be feeding mainly from the breast and put my pump away for a while!! We have gotten waayyyy to close over the past two weeks. LOL MC Mommy to 5/19/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2000 Report Share Posted June 4, 2000 Marie, That is great news. You are well on your way to fully nursing your baby. Keep up the great work! Ultimately everybaby is different and those that don't latch do so for different reasons. It is great that you are following your baby's lead and using what works for you both. Having milk there and flowing is a great trick to get babies on the breast. You are doing so well! Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: New here... In a message dated 6/3/00 2:44:28 PM Central Daylight Time, beckiebuler@... writes: << it will just take a lot of patience, and try not to give him any bottles, or try really hard not to use the nipple shield, you can use a medicine dropper, or a cup. >> It's too late for the bottles. That is what we have been feeding him with. The lactation consultant in the hospital showed me how to use the cup and we did for the first day home, but I found it only made it worse for him. He got it even faster then the nipple with no real effort so I switched to the bottle. Then I got the nipple shield and it worked I guess since he was used to the bottle nipple. Then I finally tried just the breast after I had pumped a little and the milk was flowing really well and he took it!! I really wasn't expecting it but he did and stayed on for 10 mins. I was so excited. I think the pumping first helped bring my nipple out well enough for him to grab it. Also I think him getting bigger and stronger has helped a lot. MC Mommy to 5/19/00 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Would you like to save big on your phone bill -- and keep on saving more each month? Join beMANY! Our huge buying group gives you Long Distance rates which fall monthly, plus an extra $60 in FREE calls! http://click./1/2567/0/_/410002/_/960134649/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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