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In a message dated 8/5/99 6:55:46 PM Central Daylight Time,

angehowe@... writes:

<< Is that what you meant by " new " ? >>

No I ment they were around when my mom was pregnant.

Amy

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In a message dated 8/5/99 6:55:46 PM Central Daylight Time,

angehowe@... writes:

<< I didn't take them because I didn't like the results >>

What results did you get?? I can't even tell when I take them. When I first

got pregnant the pill was pretty large but they made a new and improved

version and it is 2 pills MUCH smaller. Its a great pill it even taste good

when you put it in your mouth.

Amy

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In a message dated 8/5/99 6:58:30 PM Central Daylight Time,

angehowe@... writes:

<< Someone told me that you can spot from implantation of an embryo and

that it's bright red. I had spotting like that when I was first

pregnant with .

Wishful thoughts your way!! >>

Oh REALLY??? Hmm it's STILL going on this will be day 3 surly it wouldn't

last this long. I will have to see if I can find any information on it. I

spotted ALOT when I was pregnant with up until my 3rd month (reason I

didn't know I was pregnant) so it could be. Gosh that would be so cool. Could

also explain while I have felt sick to my tummy the last few days. (But I

also have strep throat so that coudl explain it too)

Amy

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In a message dated 8/4/99 2:15:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

vrichardson@... writes:

<< I am witness to this first hand as I lost a baby that

was 21 hours old due to a spinal cord defect. >>

I am sooo sorry to hear that. I can't think of anything harder then losing

your child.

Amy

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This was a very difficult time for my and dh. They noticed there was a

problem when I went for my u/s and couldn't get a clear pic of the head.

They had me drink more water and wait a while. When they still couldn't

get a clear pic the doc told me what she suspected it was (anencephaly),

and wanted me to go to UNC at Chapel Hill for another u/s. This was back

in 1989 when u/s machines weren't as good as they are now.

We went up there and they confirmed the diagnosis, which was caused by

spina bifida. Some children with spina bifida can lead fully productive

lives, it just depends on where it is located on the spine. Melody's was

near the very top, which didn't allow for any skull bones on the upper

portion of her head, thus resulting in the anencephaly.

I think the thing that helped me get through this was the fact that we

knew about it when I was 5 months pregnant. I didn't have to come home

to a nursery filled with baby things. I was also very young at the time,

19. The whole situation brought me and dh so much closer it's

unbelieveable.

I remember becoming very depressed about it 3 months later and telling dh

that my arms just felt so empty after going through the pregnancy and

delivery, he did something I will always remember - he took my b/c pills

and threw them in the trash and took me to bed. My son arrived a year

and a week to the day after Melody was born.

I'm sorry to rattle, I know this is a b/fing board, but sometimes it

helps to talk about her.

Vicki - USMC wife to SSgt Head 2nd LAR Camp LeJeune NC & SAHM to CJ

(2/6/91), Jaclyn (2/24/95), and (4/23/99). Also, soon to be

Party-Lite consultant - call me for all your candle needs!! (910)

326-8678

On Fri, 6 Aug 1999 09:19:57 EDT Feb98@... writes:

>From: Feb98@...

>

>In a message dated 8/4/99 2:15:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

>vrichardson@... writes:

>

><< I am witness to this first hand as I lost a baby that

> was 21 hours old due to a spinal cord defect. >>

>

>

>I am sooo sorry to hear that. I can't think of anything harder then

>losing

>your child.

>

>Amy

>

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In a message dated 8/6/99 8:47:04 AM Central Daylight Time,

vrichardson@... writes:

<< I'm sorry to rattle, I know this is a b/fing board, but sometimes it

helps to talk about her >>

Don't be sorry. Your story touched my heart. It sounds like you have a

wonderful husband I am so glad he was such a support through your horrable

ordeal. I htink it is good that you look at it that it was better at 5 months

then when her entire room was all done putting the baby stuff away would have

been WAY TO MUCH to handle.

Amy

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> << Is that what you meant by " new " ? >>

>

> No I ment they were around when my mom was pregnant.

And this is where I'm lost. I wrote about my not choosing to take

prenatal vitamins, and you write back:

>> My mom took them when she was prenant with me so they arn't that new.

What does my dislike of prenatal vitamins have to do with the

availability of prenatal vitamins when your mother was pregnant??

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In a message dated 8/6/99 6:47:12 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

vrichardson@... writes:

<<

I'm sorry to rattle, I know this is a b/fing board, but sometimes it

helps to talk about her.

>>

I, for one, am glad to listen to your story. It is so important to share

about all of our children as they affect our parenting and lives forever. I

appreciate when list members open up and share. I think we can help other's

even when we aren't trying.

My best,

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my nurse midwifes during my first pregnancy and than an obgyn I had with my

second

pregnancy.

MJplus5@... wrote:

> From: MJplus5@...

>

> In a message dated 8/4/99 2:04:14 PM !!!First Boot!!!, Randall@...

> writes:

>

> << while you are prego you really don't need prenatals untill the third

> month. >>

> Who told you this? Joan

>

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I didn't take prenatals after my kids were born.

Gilbert & Valdez wrote:

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>

> yep same here. prescrition prenatals until done nursing. i have also

> probably the worst diet here though...

>

> >My doc always told me to stay on prenatals for as long as I was going to

> >nurse. Anyone else? Joan

>

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In a message dated 8/5/99 1:56:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

Feb98@... writes:

<< Although I am spotting bright red

yesterday and today and my period sin't due until the 13th. It kind of

scared

me cause my period never staretd out liek this. I tryed to call my Dr but I

can't get through. I am just hoping that my period is just earily and not

somthing BAD.

Amy >>

Amy,

This happen to me when I got pregnant with my first. I spotted for 2 days

sometimes bright red blood and sometimes brownish/ pinkish blood. And my

period wasn't due until 2 weeks later. I didn't really think anything of it

until 2 weeks later when my period didn't come. I took a pregnancy test and

it was positive. YEAH!!!!! After 2 long years and 1 year of Clomid I was

finally preg. Anyways back to what I was saying.... I asked my doctor about

it and got out my nursing books and we figured out that the spotting was from

the egg implanting in my uterus. It sometimes happens. SOOOOO....maybe you

are preggo?

Martha

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In a message dated 8/6/99 9:47:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

vrichardson@... writes:

<< he did something I will always remember - he took my b/c pills

and threw them in the trash and took me to bed >>

Vicki,

First of all...I am so sorry to hear about losses.

Second of all.....that sounds sooo romantic...what a WONDERFUL husband you

have!!!!

I know he is gone so when will he be back?

Martha

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Thanks Martha, for your kind words....dh will be back the middle of

September and I can't wait. He used to go all the time when we were in

CA, then he got Recruiting Duty in Mi and worked long hours but was still

home every night. I cried like a baby when he left, we all miss him so

much!

Vicki - USMC wife to SSgt Head 2nd LAR Camp LeJeune NC & SAHM to CJ

(2/6/91), Jaclyn (2/24/95), and (4/23/99). Also, soon to be

Party-Lite consultant - call me for all your candle needs!! (910)

326-8678

On Sun, 8 Aug 1999 10:38:28 EDT Fafahahema@... writes:

>From: Fafahahema@...

>

>In a message dated 8/6/99 9:47:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

>vrichardson@... writes:

>

><< he did something I will always remember - he took my b/c pills

> and threw them in the trash and took me to bed >>

>

>Vicki,

>First of all...I am so sorry to hear about losses.

>Second of all.....that sounds sooo romantic...what a WONDERFUL husband

>you

>have!!!!

>I know he is gone so when will he be back?

>Martha

>

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Hi, I am le, I was a member several months ago, but had to leave for a

while. I am a 24 yo mother to 3. Marisa is 4 and just started pre-K.

Jordan is 16 months and is still nursing. I also have Christian

who is 8 weeks and nurses also. I am interested in hearing if others

tandem nurse also. Anyway, Christian was born at home weighing 6 lbs and 13

oz and 19 in long. As of his 7th week he was up to 11 pounds and 3 oz so I

believe he is really thriving on breastmilk. Oh yeah dh is Isaac and we just

had our 4th anniversary yesterday. Anyway, I look forward to getting to know

everyone.

Dani

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hi dani. i am kimberly. i have 2 little boys andrew and jordyn. drew is 4 and

jordyn is 19 months. we will be trying for #3 soon. i live in ohio. i am also

24. my husband is a fireman and works for adelphia cable. i am not nursing

right now. but i have gotten some great ideas from this wonderful group. i

plan on nursing my 3rd child for at least a year. well welcome!!!!! kimberly

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Welcome !!

Since I just sent an email stating who I am I won't bore you all with it

again!! : )

I look forward to getting to know you!

Dana -Mommy to Philip ph 9/17/97

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In a message dated 8/15/99 8:23:15 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

cbell@... writes:

<< We live in Perth Western

Australia and at present I am a stay at home mum and love it. >>

I had a friend(pen pal) in Perth.....perhaps you know each other!

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Hi everyone and thank you for the welcome,

I'm , am 32 and mother to a five year old, and Matilda who

is 7 weeks weeks old today and wife to Tim. We live in Perth Western

Australia and at present I am a stay at home mum and love it. I am

breast feeding Matilda and hope to continue for as long as she wants

to.I breast fed until seven months old when I went back to work

and she was weaned onto formula despite my attempts at expressing which

were unsuccessful. Matilda has just been diagnosed with gastric reflux

and is on prepulsid four times a day. It has made a big different to

our feeding times and her settling and sleeping. I am finding feeding

alot easier the second time around and more confident in feeding in

public etc. Hope to be able to contribute to the list and look forward

to getting to know you all.

Have a great day,

breastfeeding-owneronelist wrote:

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> Hello,

>

> Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to review this message.

>

>

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In a message dated 8/15/99 10:23:21 PM Central Daylight Time,

cbell@... writes:

<< I'm , am 32 and mother to a five year old, and Matilda who

is 7 weeks weeks old today and wife to Tim. >>

Welcome congrats on your new baby and getting the reflux under control.

Amy

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Hello and welcome! Congratulations on your new baby and a successful job at

breastfeeding.

My name is and I'm a SAHM to Davian Luciano who is currently eight

months old. I went back to work when Davian was 2 months old and worked til

he was six months then quit! YEAH! As for how long you can go without

pumping...you must pump to keep up your supply. The longer you go between

pumpings your supply will begin to decrease. HTH

In a message dated 8/16/99 9:54:22 AM Central Daylight Time,

michelle.varona@... writes:

<< Dear All,

My name is and gave birth to my first child ( Lorenzo) on May

11th. Breastfeeding came quite naturally, and I have not experienced any

problems other than have a really healthy appetite and wanting to

feed every 2-3 hours! He's 3 months now and seems to gain an average of 3lbs

a month.

I've just returned to work and have begun pumping, but it seems one breast

pumps about 5-6oz. whereas the other only puts out 2-3oz. Is there any way

to increase my milk supply in the latter? Also, how long can I go without

pumping? I currently pump twice in an 8 hour work day.

Sincerely,

>>

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In a message dated 8/16/99 9:54:29 AM Central Daylight Time,

michelle.varona@... writes:

<< Also, how long can I go without

pumping? I currently pump twice in an 8 hour work day.

>>

First off welcome to the list and congrats on your son. Sounds like he is

very good eater and growing very well. pumping every 4 hours during your work

day is good I wouldn't go any less then that. When I was working I pumped

every 2 hours. As for getting more milk out of the less producing breast you

would need to stimulate it more. If your pumping for 15 mionutes on both

sides atart pumping 20 minutes on the weaker side. Or you may try pumping

that breast on your breaks also so your pumping it every 2 hours and the

other every 4 until it catches up and just go back to every 4 hours for both.

Good luck there is also herbs and teas you can take to help produce more milk

in general. Fennell and Fenugreek are good the teas seem to be less effective

(for me anyway) so I will stick with the pill format easier to take anyway

Amy

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Dear All,

My name is and gave birth to my first child ( Lorenzo) on May

11th. Breastfeeding came quite naturally, and I have not experienced any

problems other than have a really healthy appetite and wanting to

feed every 2-3 hours! He's 3 months now and seems to gain an average of 3lbs

a month.

I've just returned to work and have begun pumping, but it seems one breast

pumps about 5-6oz. whereas the other only puts out 2-3oz. Is there any way

to increase my milk supply in the latter? Also, how long can I go without

pumping? I currently pump twice in an 8 hour work day.

Sincerely,

Welcome to breastfeedingonelist

Hello,

Welcome to the list. Please take a moment to review this message.

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Hi ,

Thanks for the tip! I wish I were a SAHM, but New York City is getting the

most of my hubby & I financially. I miss terribly while I'm at work,

and as soon as I walk through the door we are both ready for breastfeeding

and bonding.

Re: Welcome to breastfeedingonelist

From: LilNukie@...

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Hello and welcome! Congratulations on your new baby and a successful job at

breastfeeding.

My name is and I'm a SAHM to Davian Luciano who is currently eight

months old. I went back to work when Davian was 2 months old and worked til

he was six months then quit! YEAH! As for how long you can go without

pumping...you must pump to keep up your supply. The longer you go between

pumpings your supply will begin to decrease. HTH

In a message dated 8/16/99 9:54:22 AM Central Daylight Time,

michelle.varona@... writes:

<< Dear All,

My name is and gave birth to my first child ( Lorenzo) on

May

11th. Breastfeeding came quite naturally, and I have not experienced any

problems other than have a really healthy appetite and wanting to

feed every 2-3 hours! He's 3 months now and seems to gain an average of

3lbs

a month.

I've just returned to work and have begun pumping, but it seems one breast

pumps about 5-6oz. whereas the other only puts out 2-3oz. Is there any way

to increase my milk supply in the latter? Also, how long can I go without

pumping? I currently pump twice in an 8 hour work day.

Sincerely,

>>

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Hi Amy,

Thanks for the suggestions! I will try to sneak in a few extra pumps.

Re: Welcome to breastfeedingonelist

From: Feb98@...

In a message dated 8/16/99 9:54:29 AM Central Daylight Time,

michelle.varona@... writes:

<< Also, how long can I go without

pumping? I currently pump twice in an 8 hour work day.

>>

First off welcome to the list and congrats on your son. Sounds like he is

very good eater and growing very well. pumping every 4 hours during your

work

day is good I wouldn't go any less then that. When I was working I pumped

every 2 hours. As for getting more milk out of the less producing breast you

would need to stimulate it more. If your pumping for 15 mionutes on both

sides atart pumping 20 minutes on the weaker side. Or you may try pumping

that breast on your breaks also so your pumping it every 2 hours and the

other every 4 until it catches up and just go back to every 4 hours for

both.

Good luck there is also herbs and teas you can take to help produce more

milk

in general. Fennell and Fenugreek are good the teas seem to be less

effective

(for me anyway) so I will stick with the pill format easier to take anyway

Amy

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