Guest guest Posted January 10, 2000 Report Share Posted January 10, 2000 Welcome ! Congrats on your upcoming arrival! I wish you great success bfing him/her. Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93 & Keely 12-5-97 #3 EDD 3-13-00 It's a Boy! ICQ# 13092478 Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/index.html intro Hello! I am married, 31, live in Portland Oregone and am planning to try to breastfeed our expected baby who is coming to us via adoption. I've done a lot of reading and research and feel encouraged enough to at least try this for the baby coming into our lives. I am here to connect with other breastfeeding moms (whether or not they are nursing a bio baby or an adopted baby--nursing is nursing). I would love to meet other breastfeeding/planning to moms in Oregon or Washington. I am also looking for a few breastfeeding moms with extra milk who might be willing to donate some of their extras to our adopted baby (preferably a mom who already rents or has a pump). I've learned breast milk cn be frozen for a year or so safely and shipped if done so properly. So if you are interested or know anyone who would be, either post to me or email me privately. I look forward to learning and meeting you and thank you for sharing on the list! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please click above to support our sponsor ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 Louise, Welcome to the list. I am a sahm to Kaija 8yo (homeschools) and Zaid 2yo (still nursing) I am married and live in northern california. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources Intro Hi my name is Louise and I am a SAHM to 5 kiddo's and the 6th will be making her appearance within 8-10 weeks. I have breastfed all of my children and am still nursing who is 11 months old. I will be tandem nursing when the new baby is born. I look forward to getting to know everyone. Louise Mommy to 12-87, 7-89, Connor 10-91, 4-93, 2-18-99, and wee little girl EDD 3-24-2000 Oh what a zoo ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 Thanks Wendi Louise Mommy to 12-87, 7-89, Connor 10-91, 4-93, 2-18-99, and wee little girl EDD 3-24-2000 Oh what a zoo ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 >Louise- Welcome, welcome! I just know that you're going to love this >list! >My name is and I'm a happily married SAHM to 3 kids. We recently >experienced a miscarriage, but we're in the process of trying for our 4th. >I >am still nursing my 21 mo old, and if the timing was right, could also >tandem >nurse another baby. Take care and put your feet up! S. Thanks !! I am sorry about the miscarriage...that can be so hard...but good luck TTC again LOL i can easily see myself nursing between Jake and the new baby for another 3 years lol good thing I love breastfeeding huh? Putting my feet up is the easy part...getting up again is becomming not so easy lol espically since will only fall asleep while nursing so I have to stand up while trying to not unlatch him and keep my balance at the same time...I am so ready for baby!!! Louise Mommy to 12-87, 7-89, Connor 10-91, 4-93, 2-18-99, and wee little girl EDD 3-24-2000 Oh what a zoo ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 Welcome Louise and and anyone else! I am Michele, SAHM of the 2 2/3 in my sig line. Arran never bf, Keely still is at 25 months (for an hour at lunch today, she's teething) and I'm expecting #3 in 7 weeks so it looks like I'll be tandom nursing as well because there is no way Keely is ready to give it up. We are getting a king sized bed to fit dh, Keely, the new baby and I before it comes, yeah to income tax returns! We live in Edmonton and you can see more about us, including our breastfeeding story (why it didn't work with Arran etc.) at our homepage. Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93 & Keely 12-5-97 #3 EDD 3-13-00 It's a Boy! ICQ# 13092478 Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 <<an hour at lunch today, she's teething) and I'm expecting #3 in 7 weeks so it looks like I'll be tandom nursing as well because there is no way Keely is ready to give it up. We are getting a king sized bed to fit dh, Keely, the new baby and I before it comes, yeah to income tax returns>> Yeah!!! more tandemers lol it is good to know I will not be the only one. Boy march is a busy baby month. Thanks for the welcome Louise Mommy to 12-87, 7-89, Connor 10-91, 4-93, 2-18-99, and wee little girl EDD 3-24-2000 Oh what a zoo ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 I didn't even notice in your intro that you're due right after me! I haved a funny from Arran tonight, I was laying in bed with him before he went to sleep and Keely climbed up with us holding two soothers that she was playing with (got them as baby gifts) and we started talking about soothers and bfing. I told him he used to use a soother until he was 6 months old but that Keely never liked them (until recently, she's facinated with them now that she's two) he said " and then I started using a bottle? " and I said " no, you used a bottle from when you were born because you wouldn't breastfeed " and he says " feeding babies from bottles must be lots more work! " Even though he wasn't bf, he's learning :-) Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93 & Keely 12-5-97 #3 EDD 3-13-00 It's a Boy! ICQ# 13092478 Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/index.html <<an hour at lunch today, she's teething) and I'm expecting #3 in 7 weeks so it looks like I'll be tandom nursing as well because there is no way Keely is ready to give it up. We are getting a king sized bed to fit dh, Keely, the new baby and I before it comes, yeah to income tax returns>> Yeah!!! more tandemers lol it is good to know I will not be the only one. Boy march is a busy baby month. Thanks for the welcome Louise Mommy to 12-87, 7-89, Connor 10-91, 4-93, 2-18-99, and wee little girl EDD 3-24-2000 Oh what a zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2000 Report Share Posted January 26, 2000 Even though he wasn't bf, he's learning :-) > >Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93 & Keely 12-5-97 #3 EDD 3-13-00 It's a Boy! >ICQ# 13092478 LOL I loved that little story...here is one of mine. The lady across the street has 2 kids. A 10 yr old and a baby a month younger than Jake. The 10 yr old copmes and plays with my kids all the time and one day he saw me nursing Jake when he was only a couple of months old. He started telling me that his mom gives his baby brother formula in a bottle and how much he loves it and that i should do that too. It just totally irritated me that a 10 yr old was trying to convince me to use formula!!! I had to get up and leave the room because I did not want to hurt his feelings...he is after all just a kid... I was so surprised though when my 12 yr old son told him that his baby brother only liked the nasty formula because he did not know any better...that a Moms milk is always better for a baby than anything else. I was so proud and overwhelmed. I just went in my room and cried. This was comming from a 12 yr old who was only BF'd for a month. One day he will make a very good Dad and a very supportive DH ) Louise Mommy to 12-87, 7-89, Connor 10-91, 4-93, 2-18-99, and wee little girl EDD 3-24-2000 Oh what a zoo ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2000 Report Share Posted January 27, 2000 That's a good one! Arran knows how much Keely likes to nurse. Ever since she was about one he figured out how to get rid of her if she was bugging him, he'd say " Keely want mummy-nummies? " and off she'd run looking for mommy. It would really irritate me when I was in the middle of cleaning the bathroom or something lol Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93 & Keely 12-5-97 #3 EDD 3-13-00 It's a Boy! ICQ# 13092478 Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/index.html LOL I loved that little story...here is one of mine. The lady across the street has 2 kids. A 10 yr old and a baby a month younger than Jake. The 10 yr old copmes and plays with my kids all the time and one day he saw me nursing Jake when he was only a couple of months old. He started telling me that his mom gives his baby brother formula in a bottle and how much he loves it and that i should do that too. It just totally irritated me that a 10 yr old was trying to convince me to use formula!!! I had to get up and leave the room because I did not want to hurt his feelings...he is after all just a kid... I was so surprised though when my 12 yr old son told him that his baby brother only liked the nasty formula because he did not know any better...that a Moms milk is always better for a baby than anything else. I was so proud and overwhelmed. I just went in my room and cried. This was comming from a 12 yr old who was only BF'd for a month. One day he will make a very good Dad and a very supportive DH ) Louise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 27, 2000 Report Share Posted January 27, 2000 Aaran sounds like a very clever kid lol!!! Louise Mommy to 12-87, 7-89, Connor 10-91, 4-93, 2-18-99, and wee little girl EDD 3-24-2000 Oh what a zoo > > >That's a good one! Arran knows how much Keely likes to nurse. Ever since >she was about one he figured out how to get rid of her if she was bugging >him, he'd say " Keely want mummy-nummies? " and off she'd run looking for >mommy. It would really irritate me when I was in the middle of cleaning >the bathroom or something lol > >Michele, mom of Arran 12-27-93 & Keely 12-5-97 #3 EDD 3-13-00 It's a Boy! >ICQ# 13092478 >Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/index.html > > LOL I loved that little story...here is one of mine. > > The lady across the street has 2 kids. A 10 yr old and a baby a month > younger than Jake. The 10 yr old copmes and plays with my kids all the >time > and one day he saw me nursing Jake when he was only a couple of months >old. > He started telling me that his mom gives his baby brother formula in a > bottle and how much he loves it and that i should do that too. It just > totally irritated me that a 10 yr old was trying to convince me to use > formula!!! I had to get up and leave the room because I did not want to >hurt > his feelings...he is after all just a kid... I was so surprised though >when > my 12 yr old son told him that his baby brother only liked the nasty >formula > because he did not know any better...that a Moms milk is always better >for > a baby than anything else. I was so proud and overwhelmed. I just went >in my > room and cried. This was comming from a 12 yr old who was only BF'd for >a > month. One day he will make a very good Dad and a very supportive DH ) > > Louise > > >Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! >http://www.lactivist.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Hi .. I have Dr Reines too... My date is 4/17/01 ...I can't wait ... I know what you mean about playing with your children..Mine ae re 14 and 7 and I want to go rollerblading and bike riding and all that stuff with them... Congrats on making a positive life changing choice... Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Congratulations on your decision. Welcome aboard, you have picked a wonderful support group. Any question, concern or idea you could possibly have can be answered here. The people in this group are wonderful and always looking to help each other. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago tomorrow. Like you I did a lot of research, met with a few different doctors before I met and decided Dr. Thayer was the man for me. I never met Dr. Reines but I have heard wonderful things about him. I also have 2 daughters and they were a major reason for me doing this surgery. I wanted to participate in activities with them without being a bother. I wanted to walk next to my husband without him having to slow down. I want to be able to walk down the street and be proud of what I look like and I want to remember what it feels like to feel healthy. I have learned one thing being a member of this group, we all have the same thoughts and feelings. Don't be ashamed of anything you may feel or have done, we all have believe it or not. Post-op 3/1/01 Dr. Thayer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Welcome to the group ! You will meet some of the nicest people here! We are all here for one another in good times and in bad. We talk about a little of everything! Ask away with all your questions and I am POSITIVE someone will have a answer or suggestion for you! Again, Welcome to the group! Kim in Methuen koneill@... wrote: > > Hi Everyone! > > I am a new member. I thought I would drop a note to introduce myself. > I am pre-op awaiting a surgery date with Dr. Reines @ NWH. I had my > consultation last week and that appointment confirmed my belief that > this surgery will really help me. I have done quite a bit of research > on WLS and I cannot wait to be " on the other side. " > > I am doing this for health reasons as well as for my children. I have > 2 daughters, 4 and 1, both of whom dserve to have a mother who can > play with them and be around for a very long time. My husband and > family a very supportive. I would love to hear from anyone, at any > stage in this journey. There is always more to learn! > > - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 14, 2001 Report Share Posted March 14, 2001 Hi , Welcome to the group. I had Dr R last March 21 and am down by 105 i think. You will like this group. They are a chatty bunch (not me of course) Beth Peluso ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 15, 2001 Report Share Posted March 15, 2001 Welcome ! I had an Open RNY on 8/9/99 with Dr. Randall of Lawrence Memorial Hosp., Medford. It was the best choice I've ever makde for me to make this decision, to acquire my life back. I have gained self confidence, " attitude " lol, as well as my health. I thank Dr. Randall for giving me this opportunity. Dawn intro Hi Everyone! I am a new member. I thought I would drop a note to introduce myself. I am pre-op awaiting a surgery date with Dr. Reines @ NWH. I had my consultation last week and that appointment confirmed my belief that this surgery will really help me. I have done quite a bit of research on WLS and I cannot wait to be " on the other side. " I am doing this for health reasons as well as for my children. I have 2 daughters, 4 and 1, both of whom dserve to have a mother who can play with them and be around for a very long time. My husband and family a very supportive. I would love to hear from anyone, at any stage in this journey. There is always more to learn! - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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