Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Martha, Well it sounds like an interesting winter. Glad you are back with us and doing well. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: MY INTRO From: Fafahahema@... In a message dated 3/24/00 9:05:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Martha, Welcome back to the list. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I took the list over from awhile ago. The last I heard from you, you were recovering from your car accident. How are you doing? Its great to have you back on the list. Wendi >> doing great......this winter was pretty hard b/c arthritis set in the ankle, but other then that we are doing great. I stopped b/f in Sept ( i think) and found out we were expecting again in Jan. A very very nice surprise. Now we seem to be recovering from having tubes put in the ears for the second time and a hernia repair that was done at the same time. It is a never ending story here at the Horton home Martha ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click./1/975/0/_/410002/_/953954788/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Martha, Well it sounds like an interesting winter. Glad you are back with us and doing well. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: MY INTRO From: Fafahahema@... In a message dated 3/24/00 9:05:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Martha, Welcome back to the list. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I took the list over from awhile ago. The last I heard from you, you were recovering from your car accident. How are you doing? Its great to have you back on the list. Wendi >> doing great......this winter was pretty hard b/c arthritis set in the ankle, but other then that we are doing great. I stopped b/f in Sept ( i think) and found out we were expecting again in Jan. A very very nice surprise. Now we seem to be recovering from having tubes put in the ears for the second time and a hernia repair that was done at the same time. It is a never ending story here at the Horton home Martha ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click./1/975/0/_/410002/_/953954788/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 25, 2000 Report Share Posted March 25, 2000 Martha, Well it sounds like an interesting winter. Glad you are back with us and doing well. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: MY INTRO From: Fafahahema@... In a message dated 3/24/00 9:05:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, NatureBaby@... writes: << Martha, Welcome back to the list. Congratulations on your pregnancy. I took the list over from awhile ago. The last I heard from you, you were recovering from your car accident. How are you doing? Its great to have you back on the list. Wendi >> doing great......this winter was pretty hard b/c arthritis set in the ankle, but other then that we are doing great. I stopped b/f in Sept ( i think) and found out we were expecting again in Jan. A very very nice surprise. Now we seem to be recovering from having tubes put in the ears for the second time and a hernia repair that was done at the same time. It is a never ending story here at the Horton home Martha ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GET A NEXTCARD VISA, in 30 seconds! Get rates as low as 0.0% Intro APR and no hidden fees. Apply NOW! http://click./1/975/0/_/410002/_/953954788/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 In a message dated 5/15/00 2:58:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, emily.chaplin@... writes: << Hi My name is , I live in South Africa and have two girls. Hanna is 2 years 3 months and Kyra is 5 weeks. I breastfed Hanna to 18.5 months and am hoping to go longer with Kyra. Thanks to W for telling me about this list, I am looking foward to being part of it. >> Welcome ! W. Our 4th Boy!! Isaac 4/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 In a message dated 5/15/00 2:58:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, emily.chaplin@... writes: << Hi My name is , I live in South Africa and have two girls. Hanna is 2 years 3 months and Kyra is 5 weeks. I breastfed Hanna to 18.5 months and am hoping to go longer with Kyra. Thanks to W for telling me about this list, I am looking foward to being part of it. >> Welcome ! W. Our 4th Boy!! Isaac 4/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 In a message dated 5/15/00 2:58:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, emily.chaplin@... writes: << Hi My name is , I live in South Africa and have two girls. Hanna is 2 years 3 months and Kyra is 5 weeks. I breastfed Hanna to 18.5 months and am hoping to go longer with Kyra. Thanks to W for telling me about this list, I am looking foward to being part of it. >> Welcome ! W. Our 4th Boy!! Isaac 4/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 Hi ! My name is and I am new here too. I am a stay-at-home-mom to two boys, is 2 and is almost 6 months. I breastfed for only 6 months and am exclusively breastfeeding and plan to continue until he weans himself. I look forward to getting to know you and the rest of the ladies on this list as well! ~ M. Wife to Demetrios SAHMommy to Elijah (4/2/98) and (11/20/99) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources -----Original Message-----From: Chaplin Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 5:41 AMTo: breastfeedingegroupsSubject: My intro Hi My name is , I live in South Africa and have two girls. Hanna is 2 years 3 months and Kyra is 5 weeks. I breastfed Hanna to 18.5 months and am hoping to go longer with Kyra. Thanks to W for telling me about this list, I am looking foward to being part of it. http://home.worldonline.co.za/~emandsteve Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources -----Original Message-----From: Chaplin Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 5:41 AMTo: breastfeedingegroupsSubject: My intro Hi My name is , I live in South Africa and have two girls. Hanna is 2 years 3 months and Kyra is 5 weeks. I breastfed Hanna to 18.5 months and am hoping to go longer with Kyra. Thanks to W for telling me about this list, I am looking foward to being part of it. http://home.worldonline.co.za/~emandsteve Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 15, 2000 Report Share Posted May 15, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources -----Original Message-----From: Chaplin Sent: Monday, May 15, 2000 5:41 AMTo: breastfeedingegroupsSubject: My intro Hi My name is , I live in South Africa and have two girls. Hanna is 2 years 3 months and Kyra is 5 weeks. I breastfed Hanna to 18.5 months and am hoping to go longer with Kyra. Thanks to W for telling me about this list, I am looking foward to being part of it. http://home.worldonline.co.za/~emandsteve 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 1, 2000 Report Share Posted June 1, 2000 Welcome ! Congratulations on your new addition :-) I'm Michele, also a friend of W. we have toddlers the same age. Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93, Keely 12-5-97 & Rowan 3-15-00! ICQ# 13092478Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/index.htmlJoin AllAdvantage.com and get paid to surf the Web! Please use my ID (GJX196) when asked if someone referred you. Thanks! http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=GJX196 Do your eyes light up when your child walks into the room? ~ Toni on Hi My name is , I live in South Africa and have two girls. Hanna is 2 years 3 months and Kyra is 5 weeks. I breastfed Hanna to 18.5 months and am hoping to go longer with Kyra. Thanks to W for telling me about this list, I am looking foward to being part of it. http://home.worldonline.co.za/~emandsteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2000 Report Share Posted June 6, 2000 In a message dated 6/6/00 7:12:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jen@... writes: << Hello all. My name is and DH is Kenny and our 6 week old little girl is Abby. I was hell bent on bf'ing and its a long story (arent they all?) but we are just getting around to nursing. >> Welcome !! I am Rhonda (33) DH is (35) we have been married for 17 years (together for 19) and we have five daughters ages 13,11,09,06, and 9 months. congratulations on your new little one !! this is a great group of ladies, feel free to ask any questions. Rhonda <A HREF= " http://www.alladvantage.com/go.asp?refid=GVA-469 " >Join alladvantage.com and make money for surfing the net !!!!</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2000 Report Share Posted June 6, 2000 Jen, Congratulations on your sweet little Abby. Here are some helpful hints to try... If you are already expressing to give bottles, give those when you are out too. That way Abby will remain used to the same taste, and your supply will keep up, and grow with her needs. You are at the point where Abby is due for another growth spurt (or just past one). Next, if she nurses for 10 minutes on one side and wants to switch that's good. Once she nurses the second side she can go back to the first again. Sometimes babies will nurse on the second side for longer since the let-downs are lighter. Just make sure to alternate which side she starts on at each feeding. I know how frustrating it can be when the baby wants to nurse all the time and you can hardly go to the bathroom. Usually this only happens around growth spurt time, and may go on for up to 5 days, but once your milk supply is up to her demand level, it should get much better. As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. If the discomfort discourages you from wanting to nurse Abby you need to take something for it. Take (whatever) at the maximum dosage per the label, until you start to feel better, then start extending the time between dosages and see if you still feel better. It can take a few weeks or more before everything goes great on its own. Keep in touch with us, Jen, and we'll get you going like a pro. Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2000 Report Share Posted June 6, 2000 Jen, Congratulations on your sweet little Abby. Here are some helpful hints to try... If you are already expressing to give bottles, give those when you are out too. That way Abby will remain used to the same taste, and your supply will keep up, and grow with her needs. You are at the point where Abby is due for another growth spurt (or just past one). Next, if she nurses for 10 minutes on one side and wants to switch that's good. Once she nurses the second side she can go back to the first again. Sometimes babies will nurse on the second side for longer since the let-downs are lighter. Just make sure to alternate which side she starts on at each feeding. I know how frustrating it can be when the baby wants to nurse all the time and you can hardly go to the bathroom. Usually this only happens around growth spurt time, and may go on for up to 5 days, but once your milk supply is up to her demand level, it should get much better. As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. If the discomfort discourages you from wanting to nurse Abby you need to take something for it. Take (whatever) at the maximum dosage per the label, until you start to feel better, then start extending the time between dosages and see if you still feel better. It can take a few weeks or more before everything goes great on its own. Keep in touch with us, Jen, and we'll get you going like a pro. Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 6, 2000 Report Share Posted June 6, 2000 Jen, Congratulations on your sweet little Abby. Here are some helpful hints to try... If you are already expressing to give bottles, give those when you are out too. That way Abby will remain used to the same taste, and your supply will keep up, and grow with her needs. You are at the point where Abby is due for another growth spurt (or just past one). Next, if she nurses for 10 minutes on one side and wants to switch that's good. Once she nurses the second side she can go back to the first again. Sometimes babies will nurse on the second side for longer since the let-downs are lighter. Just make sure to alternate which side she starts on at each feeding. I know how frustrating it can be when the baby wants to nurse all the time and you can hardly go to the bathroom. Usually this only happens around growth spurt time, and may go on for up to 5 days, but once your milk supply is up to her demand level, it should get much better. As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. If the discomfort discourages you from wanting to nurse Abby you need to take something for it. Take (whatever) at the maximum dosage per the label, until you start to feel better, then start extending the time between dosages and see if you still feel better. It can take a few weeks or more before everything goes great on its own. Keep in touch with us, Jen, and we'll get you going like a pro. Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Margaret, I found that when my DD was teething, I did need to rinse the nipple after nursing because her saliva was so irritating to my skin. Apparently it contains an enzyme which helps 'soften' the gums to allow the tooth to break thru and this enzyme was 'eating' at my skin too. So a quick rinse and a dab of Lansinoh worked well. Jenn -----Original Message----- From: Margaret Potter [sMTP:potterkim@...] Amy and Bill wrote: > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples after feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If they are truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug stores and some grocery stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Margaret, I found that when my DD was teething, I did need to rinse the nipple after nursing because her saliva was so irritating to my skin. Apparently it contains an enzyme which helps 'soften' the gums to allow the tooth to break thru and this enzyme was 'eating' at my skin too. So a quick rinse and a dab of Lansinoh worked well. Jenn -----Original Message----- From: Margaret Potter [sMTP:potterkim@...] Amy and Bill wrote: > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples after feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If they are truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug stores and some grocery stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Margaret, I found that when my DD was teething, I did need to rinse the nipple after nursing because her saliva was so irritating to my skin. Apparently it contains an enzyme which helps 'soften' the gums to allow the tooth to break thru and this enzyme was 'eating' at my skin too. So a quick rinse and a dab of Lansinoh worked well. Jenn -----Original Message----- From: Margaret Potter [sMTP:potterkim@...] Amy and Bill wrote: > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples after feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If they are truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug stores and some grocery stores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Amy and Bill wrote: > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples after feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If they are truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug stores and some grocery stores. This cream literally saved my nursing relationships. You can put it on after every feeding and don't need to wash it off to feed. I even sometimes put a small amount on my nipple before latching on, it can really ease latch pain on a cracked nipple. It will really speed up healing too. It is very pure, made for breastfeeding mothers, so safe for baby, but some lanolin is not, so stick to the brand Lansinoh. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Amy and Bill wrote: > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples after feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If they are truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug stores and some grocery stores. This cream literally saved my nursing relationships. You can put it on after every feeding and don't need to wash it off to feed. I even sometimes put a small amount on my nipple before latching on, it can really ease latch pain on a cracked nipple. It will really speed up healing too. It is very pure, made for breastfeeding mothers, so safe for baby, but some lanolin is not, so stick to the brand Lansinoh. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Amy and Bill wrote: > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with just a > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of milk and > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take Acetaminophen > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples after feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If they are truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug stores and some grocery stores. This cream literally saved my nursing relationships. You can put it on after every feeding and don't need to wash it off to feed. I even sometimes put a small amount on my nipple before latching on, it can really ease latch pain on a cracked nipple. It will really speed up healing too. It is very pure, made for breastfeeding mothers, so safe for baby, but some lanolin is not, so stick to the brand Lansinoh. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Jenn, I've never heard of this teething/saliva issue, probably because I only ever had nipple problems when my kids were newborns, never when they were teething. It's great you figured that out. I would say that in general, many women are under the impression that they need to wash their nipples routinely, and that they shouldn't, as soap and water can be drying and can slow healing. And, as you point out, breast milk has a healing effect anyway. This reminds me that my mother (who breastfed four children) remembers being told in the hospital that she was supposed to " sanitize " her nipples before each feeding! The nurse would come in and wipe off her nipples with a gauze pad and alcohol! This makes me crazy to even think about. Margaret JMowatt wrote: > Margaret, I found that when my DD was teething, I did need to rinse > the nipple after nursing because her saliva was so irritating to my > skin. Apparently it contains an enzyme which helps 'soften' the gums > to allow the tooth to break thru and this enzyme was 'eating' at my > skin too. So a quick rinse and a dab of Lansinoh worked well. > Jenn > > -----Original Message----- > From: Margaret Potter [sMTP:potterkim@...] > > Amy and Bill wrote: > > > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with > just a > > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of > milk and > > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take > Acetaminophen > > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > > > > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples > after > feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If > they are > truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug > stores > and some grocery stores. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Jenn, I've never heard of this teething/saliva issue, probably because I only ever had nipple problems when my kids were newborns, never when they were teething. It's great you figured that out. I would say that in general, many women are under the impression that they need to wash their nipples routinely, and that they shouldn't, as soap and water can be drying and can slow healing. And, as you point out, breast milk has a healing effect anyway. This reminds me that my mother (who breastfed four children) remembers being told in the hospital that she was supposed to " sanitize " her nipples before each feeding! The nurse would come in and wipe off her nipples with a gauze pad and alcohol! This makes me crazy to even think about. Margaret JMowatt wrote: > Margaret, I found that when my DD was teething, I did need to rinse > the nipple after nursing because her saliva was so irritating to my > skin. Apparently it contains an enzyme which helps 'soften' the gums > to allow the tooth to break thru and this enzyme was 'eating' at my > skin too. So a quick rinse and a dab of Lansinoh worked well. > Jenn > > -----Original Message----- > From: Margaret Potter [sMTP:potterkim@...] > > Amy and Bill wrote: > > > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with > just a > > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of > milk and > > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take > Acetaminophen > > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > > > > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples > after > feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If > they are > truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug > stores > and some grocery stores. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Jenn, I've never heard of this teething/saliva issue, probably because I only ever had nipple problems when my kids were newborns, never when they were teething. It's great you figured that out. I would say that in general, many women are under the impression that they need to wash their nipples routinely, and that they shouldn't, as soap and water can be drying and can slow healing. And, as you point out, breast milk has a healing effect anyway. This reminds me that my mother (who breastfed four children) remembers being told in the hospital that she was supposed to " sanitize " her nipples before each feeding! The nurse would come in and wipe off her nipples with a gauze pad and alcohol! This makes me crazy to even think about. Margaret JMowatt wrote: > Margaret, I found that when my DD was teething, I did need to rinse > the nipple after nursing because her saliva was so irritating to my > skin. Apparently it contains an enzyme which helps 'soften' the gums > to allow the tooth to break thru and this enzyme was 'eating' at my > skin too. So a quick rinse and a dab of Lansinoh worked well. > Jenn > > -----Original Message----- > From: Margaret Potter [sMTP:potterkim@...] > > Amy and Bill wrote: > > > As to soreness, if your nipples are cracking try washing them with > just a > > damp/wet cloth after nursing, then gently massage in a few drops of > milk and > > let them air dry. This will help them heal. You can take > Acetaminophen > > (Tylenol) and/or Ibuprofen (Motrin) for the discomfort. > > > > Great advice, Amy. I would add that you don't need to wash nipples > after > feeding, just use the breast milk on them and let them air dry. If > they are > truly cracked, rather than just sore, try Lansinoh, available at drug > stores > and some grocery stores. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 7, 2000 Report Share Posted June 7, 2000 Jen, Welcome to the list. Sounds like you have been through a lot. As for your sore nipples you might try hot water soaks. Get a washcloth and run hot water on it as hot as you can stand on your inner wrist and then put on your nipples until the washcloth cools. This helps to increase the pain threshold. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources My Intro Hello all. My name is and DH is Kenny and our 6 week old little girl is Abby. I was hell bent on bf'ing and its a long story (arent they all?) but we are just getting around to nursing. Her glucose was 30 points too low when she was born so they gave her a bottle of glucose water (they didnt even check with me or tell me anything) and then our problems started. I was trying to nurse her but she refused. I started pumping and we were giving her EBM then we started with the Lacation Consultant. We have been 4 times so far and each time she's weighed after a milk transfer she's getting more than the time before. We moved to nipple shields and onto just the breast. She had only gained 6 oz in 2 weeks so I started letting her nurse for however long she wanted (we were still using the shield at the time). I was nursing her for 1 to 1.5 hours every 2 hours and I was miserable. Finally one night at 4:00 am she had eaten for an hour and was fighting me tooth and nail I asked DH to go and make me a bottle of formula. Wouldnt you know that that night I tried to nurse her with the shield and she nursed like a champ? Then I switched her to the other breast and tried without the shield and again she nursed like she'd known how to do it all the time! We decided to give her EBM and Formula as a supplement. She usually gets formula only when we are out and about. She has been gaining much better since we are giving her the EBM and not just nursing her. I have been pumping and just giving her the EBM most of the time. She will nurse for about 10 minutes per breast then drops me and wont re-latch on that breast. She'll switch to the other though. I have only been nursing her at night before bed then we " top her off " with EBM from the bottle. I am starting to get real sore and that's when I slack off on the nursing sessions. I have lanolin but it really doesnt help the pain...any suggestions? I must have a really low threshold for pain or something. I'd appreciate any tips you guys could give me. Thanks in advance and I hope to learn a lot from this list. If anyone is interested we have a web site and pics can be seen at http://www.TheElliotts.org -Jen -------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.TheElliotts.org CUR #153 ICQ#875060 I was born Creative, not Patient. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Old school buds here: http://click./1/4057/0/_/410002/_/960340014/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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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