Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 First let me say that I have no medical training or certification. OK, with that out of the way.... Congratulations on your pregnancy! And don't feel badly at all about formula feeding your first. Of course we listen to our doctors, and new mothers are especially susceptible. And there is nothing inherently evil about formula; if being formula feed is the worst that ever happens to your child, (s)he leads a blessed existence. There is a *very rare* condition where I baby cannot tolerate mm and has to be formula feed, it starts with a " g " , does anyone know what it is? Someone on another list I am on had it, I can probably find out if no one else knows. Other than that, the rash was probably caused by something unrelated - eg the sheets in the bassinet (sorry if I am planting paranoia) - or by something that was in your milk like dairy you had consumed, *not* your milk per se. If you are considered about allergies to something you have eaten and passing through your milk, I would try the diet typically recommended for pinpointing allergies - banana, rice, applesauce, toast (BRAT) for two weeks before you are due to get everything out of your system, then slowly add foods back in one at a time. You *can* live on that boring diet, a coworker did it to find her own food allergies. I've heard that it takes up to two weeks for all the dairy to get out of your system, dairy being one of the longest lasting, which is why I said two weeks before your due date. (Like your baby is actually going to be born on your due date - hah.) Again, like I said, I have no medical training, so you should talk to your OB before changing your eating habbits while pregnant or nursing. This is a different OB than before, right, and one who really promotes bf not just lip service? It also couldn't hurt to get in touch with an LC and/or your local LLL group in advance. Lynn ________________________________________________________________________ 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 July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 First let me say that I have no medical training or certification. OK, with that out of the way.... Congratulations on your pregnancy! And don't feel badly at all about formula feeding your first. Of course we listen to our doctors, and new mothers are especially susceptible. And there is nothing inherently evil about formula; if being formula feed is the worst that ever happens to your child, (s)he leads a blessed existence. There is a *very rare* condition where I baby cannot tolerate mm and has to be formula feed, it starts with a " g " , does anyone know what it is? Someone on another list I am on had it, I can probably find out if no one else knows. Other than that, the rash was probably caused by something unrelated - eg the sheets in the bassinet (sorry if I am planting paranoia) - or by something that was in your milk like dairy you had consumed, *not* your milk per se. If you are considered about allergies to something you have eaten and passing through your milk, I would try the diet typically recommended for pinpointing allergies - banana, rice, applesauce, toast (BRAT) for two weeks before you are due to get everything out of your system, then slowly add foods back in one at a time. You *can* live on that boring diet, a coworker did it to find her own food allergies. I've heard that it takes up to two weeks for all the dairy to get out of your system, dairy being one of the longest lasting, which is why I said two weeks before your due date. (Like your baby is actually going to be born on your due date - hah.) Again, like I said, I have no medical training, so you should talk to your OB before changing your eating habbits while pregnant or nursing. This is a different OB than before, right, and one who really promotes bf not just lip service? It also couldn't hurt to get in touch with an LC and/or your local LLL group in advance. Lynn ________________________________________________________________________ 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 July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 First let me say that I have no medical training or certification. OK, with that out of the way.... Congratulations on your pregnancy! And don't feel badly at all about formula feeding your first. Of course we listen to our doctors, and new mothers are especially susceptible. And there is nothing inherently evil about formula; if being formula feed is the worst that ever happens to your child, (s)he leads a blessed existence. There is a *very rare* condition where I baby cannot tolerate mm and has to be formula feed, it starts with a " g " , does anyone know what it is? Someone on another list I am on had it, I can probably find out if no one else knows. Other than that, the rash was probably caused by something unrelated - eg the sheets in the bassinet (sorry if I am planting paranoia) - or by something that was in your milk like dairy you had consumed, *not* your milk per se. If you are considered about allergies to something you have eaten and passing through your milk, I would try the diet typically recommended for pinpointing allergies - banana, rice, applesauce, toast (BRAT) for two weeks before you are due to get everything out of your system, then slowly add foods back in one at a time. You *can* live on that boring diet, a coworker did it to find her own food allergies. I've heard that it takes up to two weeks for all the dairy to get out of your system, dairy being one of the longest lasting, which is why I said two weeks before your due date. (Like your baby is actually going to be born on your due date - hah.) Again, like I said, I have no medical training, so you should talk to your OB before changing your eating habbits while pregnant or nursing. This is a different OB than before, right, and one who really promotes bf not just lip service? It also couldn't hurt to get in touch with an LC and/or your local LLL group in advance. Lynn ________________________________________________________________________ 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 July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Welcome to the list, ! I am so glad to see you here too. I am sure that you will find lots of support here. W. <A HREF= " http://reminisce71.tripod.com/familypages " > Family </A> Christian 8, Caleb 6 1/2, Kiernan 2 1/2 & Nick 12 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Welcome to the list, ! I am so glad to see you here too. I am sure that you will find lots of support here. W. <A HREF= " http://reminisce71.tripod.com/familypages " > Family </A> Christian 8, Caleb 6 1/2, Kiernan 2 1/2 & Nick 12 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Welcome to the list, ! I am so glad to see you here too. I am sure that you will find lots of support here. W. <A HREF= " http://reminisce71.tripod.com/familypages " > Family </A> Christian 8, Caleb 6 1/2, Kiernan 2 1/2 & Nick 12 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups>Not much time for a reply but your >friend was right. Babies are not >allergic to mothers' milk. However, they can be allergic to something in >your milk (I suspect dairy since you went with a soy formula). > What she meant was, that your baby could of been allergic to something that you ate ,that was in your milk. Beckie >IT is not easy, but you did what you could with the information that you >had at the time. Please do not continue to beat yourself up for the >inaccurate information that someone else gave to you. I have many >regrets about my nursing experiences with my first 2 children but went >on to make up for those oversights with my third. > >{{{{}}}} >Jenn > > > Just signed up > > I just wanted to say hi. My name is and I'm a SAHM to my >2 > year old son Tyler, and wife to Mike. We're expecting our >second > child on Feb. 6th 2001 (which makes me 9 weeks). The reason why >I > joined this list? Well, it's really a long story but I'll >shorten it > as much as I can. When my son was born, I had major problems > breastfeeding him. He would take the breast very well, but >always > threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around >his > neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to >my > breast milk. I refused to believe this, and they did a lot of > convincing that I was " thinking " I was doing what was best for >my > child, when in fact (in their words) I really wasn't because I >was > being " stubborn " . They made me feel guilty for not putting him >on > formula, and eventually got me, after two weeks since his birth, >I > put him on Nursoy. I was devestated but kept thinking I would >have > been hurting him if I'd of kept on with the breastfeeding. He >lost a > lot of weight until I put him on the Nursoy, he eventually >started to > gain the weight back and started looking healthier. So by then, >I was > convinced the doctors were right and I was wrong. > > It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, > Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to >be > allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors >when > she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book >the > doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I >found > nothing that supported what they had told me. Okay, so I cried >for > the longest time over this and now here I am, pregnant again, >and > might face the same difficulties. I was diagnosed with PCOS >early > this year, and from what I gathered I 'will' most likely have > problems breastfeeding again because of this. Maybe that was my > problem the first time, I don't know. Now I'm just really >confused > and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather >as > much information as I can for this baby. > > Thanks for listening. I really didn't do a good job of making it > > short did I? LOL Sorry this is so long. > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ 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 July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Not much time for a reply but your friend was right. Babies are not allergic to mothers' milk. However, they can be allergic to something in your milk (I suspect dairy since you went with a soy formula). IT is not easy, but you did what you could with the information that you had at the time. Please do not continue to beat yourself up for the inaccurate information that someone else gave to you. I have many regrets about my nursing experiences with my first 2 children but went on to make up for those oversights with my third. {{{{}}}} Jenn Just signed up I just wanted to say hi. My name is and I'm a SAHM to my 2 year old son Tyler, and wife to Mike. We're expecting our second child on Feb. 6th 2001 (which makes me 9 weeks). The reason why I joined this list? Well, it's really a long story but I'll shorten it as much as I can. When my son was born, I had major problems breastfeeding him. He would take the breast very well, but always threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my breast milk. I refused to believe this, and they did a lot of convincing that I was " thinking " I was doing what was best for my child, when in fact (in their words) I really wasn't because I was being " stubborn " . They made me feel guilty for not putting him on formula, and eventually got me, after two weeks since his birth, I put him on Nursoy. I was devestated but kept thinking I would have been hurting him if I'd of kept on with the breastfeeding. He lost a lot of weight until I put him on the Nursoy, he eventually started to gain the weight back and started looking healthier. So by then, I was convinced the doctors were right and I was wrong. It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found nothing that supported what they had told me. Okay, so I cried for the longest time over this and now here I am, pregnant again, and might face the same difficulties. I was diagnosed with PCOS early this year, and from what I gathered I 'will' most likely have problems breastfeeding again because of this. Maybe that was my problem the first time, I don't know. Now I'm just really confused and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as much information as I can for this baby. Thanks for listening. I really didn't do a good job of making it short did I? LOL Sorry this is so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Not much time for a reply but your friend was right. Babies are not allergic to mothers' milk. However, they can be allergic to something in your milk (I suspect dairy since you went with a soy formula). IT is not easy, but you did what you could with the information that you had at the time. Please do not continue to beat yourself up for the inaccurate information that someone else gave to you. I have many regrets about my nursing experiences with my first 2 children but went on to make up for those oversights with my third. {{{{}}}} Jenn Just signed up I just wanted to say hi. My name is and I'm a SAHM to my 2 year old son Tyler, and wife to Mike. We're expecting our second child on Feb. 6th 2001 (which makes me 9 weeks). The reason why I joined this list? Well, it's really a long story but I'll shorten it as much as I can. When my son was born, I had major problems breastfeeding him. He would take the breast very well, but always threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my breast milk. I refused to believe this, and they did a lot of convincing that I was " thinking " I was doing what was best for my child, when in fact (in their words) I really wasn't because I was being " stubborn " . They made me feel guilty for not putting him on formula, and eventually got me, after two weeks since his birth, I put him on Nursoy. I was devestated but kept thinking I would have been hurting him if I'd of kept on with the breastfeeding. He lost a lot of weight until I put him on the Nursoy, he eventually started to gain the weight back and started looking healthier. So by then, I was convinced the doctors were right and I was wrong. It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found nothing that supported what they had told me. Okay, so I cried for the longest time over this and now here I am, pregnant again, and might face the same difficulties. I was diagnosed with PCOS early this year, and from what I gathered I 'will' most likely have problems breastfeeding again because of this. Maybe that was my problem the first time, I don't know. Now I'm just really confused and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as much information as I can for this baby. Thanks for listening. I really didn't do a good job of making it short did I? LOL Sorry this is so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Not much time for a reply but your friend was right. Babies are not allergic to mothers' milk. However, they can be allergic to something in your milk (I suspect dairy since you went with a soy formula). IT is not easy, but you did what you could with the information that you had at the time. Please do not continue to beat yourself up for the inaccurate information that someone else gave to you. I have many regrets about my nursing experiences with my first 2 children but went on to make up for those oversights with my third. {{{{}}}} Jenn Just signed up I just wanted to say hi. My name is and I'm a SAHM to my 2 year old son Tyler, and wife to Mike. We're expecting our second child on Feb. 6th 2001 (which makes me 9 weeks). The reason why I joined this list? Well, it's really a long story but I'll shorten it as much as I can. When my son was born, I had major problems breastfeeding him. He would take the breast very well, but always threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my breast milk. I refused to believe this, and they did a lot of convincing that I was " thinking " I was doing what was best for my child, when in fact (in their words) I really wasn't because I was being " stubborn " . They made me feel guilty for not putting him on formula, and eventually got me, after two weeks since his birth, I put him on Nursoy. I was devestated but kept thinking I would have been hurting him if I'd of kept on with the breastfeeding. He lost a lot of weight until I put him on the Nursoy, he eventually started to gain the weight back and started looking healthier. So by then, I was convinced the doctors were right and I was wrong. It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found nothing that supported what they had told me. Okay, so I cried for the longest time over this and now here I am, pregnant again, and might face the same difficulties. I was diagnosed with PCOS early this year, and from what I gathered I 'will' most likely have problems breastfeeding again because of this. Maybe that was my problem the first time, I don't know. Now I'm just really confused and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as much information as I can for this baby. Thanks for listening. I really didn't do a good job of making it short did I? LOL Sorry this is so long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Michele was right about babies not being allergic to mom's milk, but your baby could have been allergic to something that was passing through your milk. It is great that you are starting early this time. Informing yourself will go so far in having a positive breastfeeding experience. Many women with PCOS fully nurse their children although it can be a factor. Keep informing yourself and as you get closer to your due date you can formulate a plan and get in touch with a Lactation Consultant so that you don't get off to a problem start this time. I would also suggest you attend La Leche League meetings while still pregnant. They are a source of wonderful breastfeeding information and support. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Just signed up I just wanted to say hi. My name is and I'm a SAHM to my 2 year old son Tyler, and wife to Mike. We're expecting our second child on Feb. 6th 2001 (which makes me 9 weeks). The reason why I joined this list? Well, it's really a long story but I'll shorten it as much as I can. When my son was born, I had major problems breastfeeding him. He would take the breast very well, but always threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my breast milk. I refused to believe this, and they did a lot of convincing that I was " thinking " I was doing what was best for my child, when in fact (in their words) I really wasn't because I was being " stubborn " . They made me feel guilty for not putting him on formula, and eventually got me, after two weeks since his birth, I put him on Nursoy. I was devestated but kept thinking I would have been hurting him if I'd of kept on with the breastfeeding. He lost a lot of weight until I put him on the Nursoy, he eventually started to gain the weight back and started looking healthier. So by then, I was convinced the doctors were right and I was wrong. It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found nothing that supported what they had told me. Okay, so I cried for the longest time over this and now here I am, pregnant again, and might face the same difficulties. I was diagnosed with PCOS early this year, and from what I gathered I 'will' most likely have problems breastfeeding again because of this. Maybe that was my problem the first time, I don't know. Now I'm just really confused and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as much information as I can for this baby. Thanks for listening. I really didn't do a good job of making it short did I? LOL Sorry this is so long. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Who invented Gatorade -- and what part did it play in winning the1967 Orange Bowl? Find out the true facts at http://click./1/6212/0/_/410002/_/962828941/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Michele was right about babies not being allergic to mom's milk, but your baby could have been allergic to something that was passing through your milk. It is great that you are starting early this time. Informing yourself will go so far in having a positive breastfeeding experience. Many women with PCOS fully nurse their children although it can be a factor. Keep informing yourself and as you get closer to your due date you can formulate a plan and get in touch with a Lactation Consultant so that you don't get off to a problem start this time. I would also suggest you attend La Leche League meetings while still pregnant. They are a source of wonderful breastfeeding information and support. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Just signed up I just wanted to say hi. My name is and I'm a SAHM to my 2 year old son Tyler, and wife to Mike. We're expecting our second child on Feb. 6th 2001 (which makes me 9 weeks). The reason why I joined this list? Well, it's really a long story but I'll shorten it as much as I can. When my son was born, I had major problems breastfeeding him. He would take the breast very well, but always threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my breast milk. I refused to believe this, and they did a lot of convincing that I was " thinking " I was doing what was best for my child, when in fact (in their words) I really wasn't because I was being " stubborn " . They made me feel guilty for not putting him on formula, and eventually got me, after two weeks since his birth, I put him on Nursoy. I was devestated but kept thinking I would have been hurting him if I'd of kept on with the breastfeeding. He lost a lot of weight until I put him on the Nursoy, he eventually started to gain the weight back and started looking healthier. So by then, I was convinced the doctors were right and I was wrong. It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found nothing that supported what they had told me. Okay, so I cried for the longest time over this and now here I am, pregnant again, and might face the same difficulties. I was diagnosed with PCOS early this year, and from what I gathered I 'will' most likely have problems breastfeeding again because of this. Maybe that was my problem the first time, I don't know. Now I'm just really confused and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as much information as I can for this baby. Thanks for listening. I really didn't do a good job of making it short did I? LOL Sorry this is so long. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Who invented Gatorade -- and what part did it play in winning the1967 Orange Bowl? Find out the true facts at http://click./1/6212/0/_/410002/_/962828941/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Michele was right about babies not being allergic to mom's milk, but your baby could have been allergic to something that was passing through your milk. It is great that you are starting early this time. Informing yourself will go so far in having a positive breastfeeding experience. Many women with PCOS fully nurse their children although it can be a factor. Keep informing yourself and as you get closer to your due date you can formulate a plan and get in touch with a Lactation Consultant so that you don't get off to a problem start this time. I would also suggest you attend La Leche League meetings while still pregnant. They are a source of wonderful breastfeeding information and support. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Just signed up I just wanted to say hi. My name is and I'm a SAHM to my 2 year old son Tyler, and wife to Mike. We're expecting our second child on Feb. 6th 2001 (which makes me 9 weeks). The reason why I joined this list? Well, it's really a long story but I'll shorten it as much as I can. When my son was born, I had major problems breastfeeding him. He would take the breast very well, but always threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my breast milk. I refused to believe this, and they did a lot of convincing that I was " thinking " I was doing what was best for my child, when in fact (in their words) I really wasn't because I was being " stubborn " . They made me feel guilty for not putting him on formula, and eventually got me, after two weeks since his birth, I put him on Nursoy. I was devestated but kept thinking I would have been hurting him if I'd of kept on with the breastfeeding. He lost a lot of weight until I put him on the Nursoy, he eventually started to gain the weight back and started looking healthier. So by then, I was convinced the doctors were right and I was wrong. It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found nothing that supported what they had told me. Okay, so I cried for the longest time over this and now here I am, pregnant again, and might face the same difficulties. I was diagnosed with PCOS early this year, and from what I gathered I 'will' most likely have problems breastfeeding again because of this. Maybe that was my problem the first time, I don't know. Now I'm just really confused and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as much information as I can for this baby. Thanks for listening. I really didn't do a good job of making it short did I? LOL Sorry this is so long. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Who invented Gatorade -- and what part did it play in winning the1967 Orange Bowl? Find out the true facts at http://click./1/6212/0/_/410002/_/962828941/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Lynn, The metabolic disorder is Galactosemia and I have even heard some success with using modified breastmilk to give these babies. It is one of the few reasons a baby shouldn't nurse. It isn't a milk allergy though it is a metabolic disorder where a particular substance is missing in the child, making it impossible to digest the breastmilk. This is tested when they do the Newborn Screen, usually referred to as a PKU test, but it is actually three different tests. This should be done on a baby that is already nursing so that the test is accurate. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: Just signed up First let me say that I have no medical training or certification. OK, with that out of the way.... Congratulations on your pregnancy! And don't feel badly at all about formula feeding your first. Of course we listen to our doctors, and new mothers are especially susceptible. And there is nothing inherently evil about formula; if being formula feed is the worst that ever happens to your child, (s)he leads a blessed existence. There is a *very rare* condition where I baby cannot tolerate mm and has to be formula feed, it starts with a " g " , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Lynn, The metabolic disorder is Galactosemia and I have even heard some success with using modified breastmilk to give these babies. It is one of the few reasons a baby shouldn't nurse. It isn't a milk allergy though it is a metabolic disorder where a particular substance is missing in the child, making it impossible to digest the breastmilk. This is tested when they do the Newborn Screen, usually referred to as a PKU test, but it is actually three different tests. This should be done on a baby that is already nursing so that the test is accurate. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: Just signed up First let me say that I have no medical training or certification. OK, with that out of the way.... Congratulations on your pregnancy! And don't feel badly at all about formula feeding your first. Of course we listen to our doctors, and new mothers are especially susceptible. And there is nothing inherently evil about formula; if being formula feed is the worst that ever happens to your child, (s)he leads a blessed existence. There is a *very rare* condition where I baby cannot tolerate mm and has to be formula feed, it starts with a " g " , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Lynn, The metabolic disorder is Galactosemia and I have even heard some success with using modified breastmilk to give these babies. It is one of the few reasons a baby shouldn't nurse. It isn't a milk allergy though it is a metabolic disorder where a particular substance is missing in the child, making it impossible to digest the breastmilk. This is tested when they do the Newborn Screen, usually referred to as a PKU test, but it is actually three different tests. This should be done on a baby that is already nursing so that the test is accurate. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Re: Just signed up First let me say that I have no medical training or certification. OK, with that out of the way.... Congratulations on your pregnancy! And don't feel badly at all about formula feeding your first. Of course we listen to our doctors, and new mothers are especially susceptible. And there is nothing inherently evil about formula; if being formula feed is the worst that ever happens to your child, (s)he leads a blessed existence. There is a *very rare* condition where I baby cannot tolerate mm and has to be formula feed, it starts with a " g " , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , Welcome! The people here are great, and it is really helpful to get all the information you can before you initiate bfing again, so I for one am so glad you've joined us. He would take the breast very well, but always > threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his > neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my > breast milk. My son had petichiae (sp) when he was born. He didn't look like a rash, but rather like bad acne. This condition cleared up within a week or two. Rashes can be do to sensitive skin--and as a baby myself, I was allergic to hospital soap in my diapers and sheets!! Some babies pretty much throw up in general too. This doesn't even have to relate to sensitivity to anything. DS never spit up, and ran the 50th percentile on the charts once he (slowly) regained birth weight. DD spits up all the time and runs the 50th percentile on the charts since she made up the difference between actual birth weight and what she should have weighed (she wasn't doing so hot in-utero). > It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, > Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be > allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when > she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the > doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found > nothing that supported what they had told me. As mentioned by someone else, you did the best you could with the information you had. This time you are better educated and ready to take a fresh stand in your war against (sometimes adversarial) medical professionals. >Now I'm just really confused > and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as > much information as I can for this baby. Great, I'm glad that this is your attitude, you are well on your way to success! You will find that we all get windy from time to time so don't apologize for your own notes getting long. Amy Lynn M. mother to 1/25/98 and 2/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , Welcome! The people here are great, and it is really helpful to get all the information you can before you initiate bfing again, so I for one am so glad you've joined us. He would take the breast very well, but always > threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his > neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my > breast milk. My son had petichiae (sp) when he was born. He didn't look like a rash, but rather like bad acne. This condition cleared up within a week or two. Rashes can be do to sensitive skin--and as a baby myself, I was allergic to hospital soap in my diapers and sheets!! Some babies pretty much throw up in general too. This doesn't even have to relate to sensitivity to anything. DS never spit up, and ran the 50th percentile on the charts once he (slowly) regained birth weight. DD spits up all the time and runs the 50th percentile on the charts since she made up the difference between actual birth weight and what she should have weighed (she wasn't doing so hot in-utero). > It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, > Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be > allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when > she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the > doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found > nothing that supported what they had told me. As mentioned by someone else, you did the best you could with the information you had. This time you are better educated and ready to take a fresh stand in your war against (sometimes adversarial) medical professionals. >Now I'm just really confused > and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as > much information as I can for this baby. Great, I'm glad that this is your attitude, you are well on your way to success! You will find that we all get windy from time to time so don't apologize for your own notes getting long. Amy Lynn M. mother to 1/25/98 and 2/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , Welcome! The people here are great, and it is really helpful to get all the information you can before you initiate bfing again, so I for one am so glad you've joined us. He would take the breast very well, but always > threw it up. He had a bad rash from head to toe, worst around his > neck and chest and my doctors kept telling me he was allergic to my > breast milk. My son had petichiae (sp) when he was born. He didn't look like a rash, but rather like bad acne. This condition cleared up within a week or two. Rashes can be do to sensitive skin--and as a baby myself, I was allergic to hospital soap in my diapers and sheets!! Some babies pretty much throw up in general too. This doesn't even have to relate to sensitivity to anything. DS never spit up, and ran the 50th percentile on the charts once he (slowly) regained birth weight. DD spits up all the time and runs the 50th percentile on the charts since she made up the difference between actual birth weight and what she should have weighed (she wasn't doing so hot in-utero). > It wasn't until a friend mentioned (I think she's on this list, > Michele? Are you here? LOL) that it was impossible for a baby to be > allergic to his mothers milk, and I still defended my doctors when > she mentioned it. I went to the library, tried to find that book the > doctor showed me back then, and couldn't find it. In fact, I found > nothing that supported what they had told me. As mentioned by someone else, you did the best you could with the information you had. This time you are better educated and ready to take a fresh stand in your war against (sometimes adversarial) medical professionals. >Now I'm just really confused > and would really like to just listen in on this group and gather as > much information as I can for this baby. Great, I'm glad that this is your attitude, you are well on your way to success! You will find that we all get windy from time to time so don't apologize for your own notes getting long. Amy Lynn M. mother to 1/25/98 and 2/10/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2000 Report Share Posted July 6, 2000 Exactly, sorry. Like I said, I was in a hurry and should have proofed that one again. Thanks for clarifying! Jenn -----Original Message----- From: Beckie [sMTP:beckiebuler@...] > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups>Not much time for a reply but your >friend was right. Babies are not >allergic to mothers' milk. However, they can be allergic to something in >your milk (I suspect dairy since you went with a soy formula). > What she meant was, that your baby could of been allergic to something that you ate ,that was in your milk. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2000 Report Share Posted July 6, 2000 Exactly, sorry. Like I said, I was in a hurry and should have proofed that one again. Thanks for clarifying! Jenn -----Original Message----- From: Beckie [sMTP:beckiebuler@...] > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups>Not much time for a reply but your >friend was right. Babies are not >allergic to mothers' milk. However, they can be allergic to something in >your milk (I suspect dairy since you went with a soy formula). > What she meant was, that your baby could of been allergic to something that you ate ,that was in your milk. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2000 Report Share Posted July 6, 2000 Exactly, sorry. Like I said, I was in a hurry and should have proofed that one again. Thanks for clarifying! Jenn -----Original Message----- From: Beckie [sMTP:beckiebuler@...] > >Reply-To: breastfeedingegroups>Not much time for a reply but your >friend was right. Babies are not >allergic to mothers' milk. However, they can be allergic to something in >your milk (I suspect dairy since you went with a soy formula). > What she meant was, that your baby could of been allergic to something that you ate ,that was in your milk. Beckie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2000 Report Share Posted July 6, 2000 Hello ! I'm here lol Glad you made it :-) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2000 Report Share Posted July 6, 2000 Hello ! I'm here lol Glad you made it :-) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 6, 2000 Report Share Posted July 6, 2000 Hello ! I'm here lol Glad you made it :-) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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