BF resource and motivational book (please help!) ---For SIL Baby Gift
I think that for my SIL I am going to create a binder of printed out resources separated by topic. I would also like to include in this anthology some real life stories of women who breastfeed, or breastfed, their children. I'd like stories from varying experiences, though I will be honest and admit that I'm going to bias it towards those that were successful (i.e. not turning to formula completely) because I want her to be motivated when she reads the book. I also want it to be something she turns to for support in the middle of the night when baby is waking for the billionth time and wants to feed and she feels like she just can't do it anymore. :) BTW, nothing against women that have to FF, there are times when it is necessary. :) I don't have a lot of money, so I thought I'd put together something for her. I'm going to annotate my own story for her along with a short letter inviting her to call me if she needs any help and that even if she does turn to formula I will never think negatively of her. Your stories would be greatly appreciated!
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I don't have a story as I am pregnant with my first but this is an awesome idea!! I would love a gift like that, it sounds very heartfelt!
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on Sep. 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM
I will share mine:) I just made it to my first big goal 1 year!
I am a third time mother but first time breastfeeder. My first son was born premature when I was 17 because of a urethral blockage. I really wanted to breastfeed so I began pumping since he was in the NICU. I only got him to breast one time because of nipple confusion and lack of professional help from a lactation consultant.
My second was born 16 months later. He was born with a uncommon physical disorder called Amyoplasia Congenital Disruptive Sequence. He had clubbed feet and clubbed hand but was otherwise perfect. I tried nursing in the hospital but he couldn't open wide enough to latch. I began pumping and bottle feeding. As soon as I could I saw an LC. When she checked his mouth she found a high palate, a thick upper ridge, and a tight jaw. After 2 weeks he latched once without a nipple shield. I pumped for 3.5 months.
When my third was born I WAS going to breastfeed. No pumping, no bottles, no pacifiers! I had a third c-section. I was able to nurse in recovery when he was 45 minutes old. He latched perfectly right away! It was amazing! I spent the next 4 days cluster feeding every hour and I seriously loved every second! When I got home things were still great then after a week something changed. His latch was off, shallow and painful. After 2 days of crying through nursing sessions I went to an LC. She checked for high palate, tongue tie, she helped me latch. He latched perfectly! I went home and it hurt again! What the heck! I just started unlatching and relatching every time it hurt. By 2 weeks his latch was perfect again!
We didn't have anymore issues until 8 months when he finally got a tooth and he bit me! I had dreaded this because of the horror stories and babies drawing blood. The first time I yelped, both out of pain and surprise. Oh he thought it was hilarious, he smiled with his newly toothy smile, and relatched fine. But after that he bit a lot so whenever he bit me I'd put him down and ignore him 5 minutes, then we retry. After a few days he didn't bite! I thought it was over until he came down with a horrible cold with horrible nasal congestion. He couldn't breath while nursing so he'd bite and after a few times I became AFRAID to nurse! I was giving him milk with a syringe and wanted to nurse but I didn't want him to bite. It took 24 hours of syringe feeding and sucking out his nose to get him back to nursing.
We just reached our first goal of one year! We are going to continue to two years! The bond is amazing, knowing that I have helped him grow strong and healthy makes any challenge we had worth it. He has been sick twice in his first year of life and that's because of my milk. Nursing has been a wonderful experience!
I am a third time mother but first time breastfeeder. My first son was born premature when I was 17 because of a urethral blockage. I really wanted to breastfeed so I began pumping since he was in the NICU. I only got him to breast one time because of nipple confusion and lack of professional help from a lactation consultant.
My second was born 16 months later. He was born with a uncommon physical disorder called Amyoplasia Congenital Disruptive Sequence. He had clubbed feet and clubbed hand but was otherwise perfect. I tried nursing in the hospital but he couldn't open wide enough to latch. I began pumping and bottle feeding. As soon as I could I saw an LC. When she checked his mouth she found a high palate, a thick upper ridge, and a tight jaw. After 2 weeks he latched once without a nipple shield. I pumped for 3.5 months.
When my third was born I WAS going to breastfeed. No pumping, no bottles, no pacifiers! I had a third c-section. I was able to nurse in recovery when he was 45 minutes old. He latched perfectly right away! It was amazing! I spent the next 4 days cluster feeding every hour and I seriously loved every second! When I got home things were still great then after a week something changed. His latch was off, shallow and painful. After 2 days of crying through nursing sessions I went to an LC. She checked for high palate, tongue tie, she helped me latch. He latched perfectly! I went home and it hurt again! What the heck! I just started unlatching and relatching every time it hurt. By 2 weeks his latch was perfect again!
We didn't have anymore issues until 8 months when he finally got a tooth and he bit me! I had dreaded this because of the horror stories and babies drawing blood. The first time I yelped, both out of pain and surprise. Oh he thought it was hilarious, he smiled with his newly toothy smile, and relatched fine. But after that he bit a lot so whenever he bit me I'd put him down and ignore him 5 minutes, then we retry. After a few days he didn't bite! I thought it was over until he came down with a horrible cold with horrible nasal congestion. He couldn't breath while nursing so he'd bite and after a few times I became AFRAID to nurse! I was giving him milk with a syringe and wanted to nurse but I didn't want him to bite. It took 24 hours of syringe feeding and sucking out his nose to get him back to nursing.
We just reached our first goal of one year! We are going to continue to two years! The bond is amazing, knowing that I have helped him grow strong and healthy makes any challenge we had worth it. He has been sick twice in his first year of life and that's because of my milk. Nursing has been a wonderful experience!
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Monica
on Sep. 9, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Thanks, do you mean to say he's "only been sick twice . . .?"
Quoting KylersMom8-16-7:
I will share mine:) I just made it to my first big goal 1 year!
I am a third time mother but first time breastfeeder. My first son was born premature when I was 17 because of a urethral blockage. I really wanted to breastfeed so I began pumping since he was in the NICU. I only got him to breast one time because of nipple confusion and lack of professional help from a lactation consultant.
My second was born 16 months later. He was born with a uncommon physical disorder called Amyoplasia Congenital Disruptive Sequence. He had clubbed feet and clubbed hand but was otherwise perfect. I tried nursing in the hospital but he couldn't open wide enough to latch. I began pumping and bottle feeding. As soon as I could I saw an LC. When she checked his mouth she found a high palate, a thick upper ridge, and a tight jaw. After 2 weeks he latched once without a nipple shield. I pumped for 3.5 months.
When my third was born I WAS going to breastfeed. No pumping, no bottles, no pacifiers! I had a third c-section. I was able to nurse in recovery when he was 45 minutes old. He latched perfectly right away! It was amazing! I spent the next 4 days cluster feeding every hour and I seriously loved every second! When I got home things were still great then after a week something changed. His latch was off, shallow and painful. After 2 days of crying through nursing sessions I went to an LC. She checked for high palate, tongue tie, she helped me latch. He latched perfectly! I went home and it hurt again! What the heck! I just started unlatching and relatching every time it hurt. By 2 weeks his latch was perfect again!
We didn't have anymore issues until 8 months when he finally got a tooth and he bit me! I had dreaded this because of the horror stories and babies drawing blood. The first time I yelped, both out of pain and surprise. Oh he thought it was hilarious, he smiled with his newly toothy smile, and relatched fine. But after that he bit a lot so whenever he bit me I'd put him down and ignore him 5 minutes, then we retry. After a few days he didn't bite! I thought it was over until he came down with a horrible cold with horrible nasal congestion. He couldn't breath while nursing so he'd bite and after a few times I became AFRAID to nurse! I was giving him milk with a syringe and wanted to nurse but I didn't want him to bite. It took 24 hours of syringe feeding and sucking out his nose to get him back to nursing.
We just reached our first goal of one year! We are going to continue to two years! The bond is amazing, knowing that I have helped him grow strong and healthy makes any challenge we had worth it. He has been sick twice in his first year of life and that's because of my milk. Nursing has been a wonderful experience!
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on Sep. 9, 2012 at 1:47 PM
Yes:)
Quoting MonicaV1982:Thanks, do you mean to say he's "only been sick twice . . .?"
Quoting KylersMom8-16-7:
I will share mine:) I just made it to my first big goal 1 year!
I am a third time mother but first time breastfeeder. My first son was born premature when I was 17 because of a urethral blockage. I really wanted to breastfeed so I began pumping since he was in the NICU. I only got him to breast one time because of nipple confusion and lack of professional help from a lactation consultant.
My second was born 16 months later. He was born with a uncommon physical disorder called Amyoplasia Congenital Disruptive Sequence. He had clubbed feet and clubbed hand but was otherwise perfect. I tried nursing in the hospital but he couldn't open wide enough to latch. I began pumping and bottle feeding. As soon as I could I saw an LC. When she checked his mouth she found a high palate, a thick upper ridge, and a tight jaw. After 2 weeks he latched once without a nipple shield. I pumped for 3.5 months.
When my third was born I WAS going to breastfeed. No pumping, no bottles, no pacifiers! I had a third c-section. I was able to nurse in recovery when he was 45 minutes old. He latched perfectly right away! It was amazing! I spent the next 4 days cluster feeding every hour and I seriously loved every second! When I got home things were still great then after a week something changed. His latch was off, shallow and painful. After 2 days of crying through nursing sessions I went to an LC. She checked for high palate, tongue tie, she helped me latch. He latched perfectly! I went home and it hurt again! What the heck! I just started unlatching and relatching every time it hurt. By 2 weeks his latch was perfect again!
We didn't have anymore issues until 8 months when he finally got a tooth and he bit me! I had dreaded this because of the horror stories and babies drawing blood. The first time I yelped, both out of pain and surprise. Oh he thought it was hilarious, he smiled with his newly toothy smile, and relatched fine. But after that he bit a lot so whenever he bit me I'd put him down and ignore him 5 minutes, then we retry. After a few days he didn't bite! I thought it was over until he came down with a horrible cold with horrible nasal congestion. He couldn't breath while nursing so he'd bite and after a few times I became AFRAID to nurse! I was giving him milk with a syringe and wanted to nurse but I didn't want him to bite. It took 24 hours of syringe feeding and sucking out his nose to get him back to nursing.
We just reached our first goal of one year! We are going to continue to two years! The bond is amazing, knowing that I have helped him grow strong and healthy makes any challenge we had worth it. He has been sick twice in his first year of life and that's because of my milk. Nursing has been a wonderful experience!
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Jen
on Sep. 9, 2012 at 2:09 PM
My story isn't much of a story.
Breastfeeding was never a choice for me; I just knew I would. Formula feeding never crossed my mind. I had Eleanor at exactly 42 weeks. There was meconium, so she was not immediately placed on my chest. Once she was looked over by the NICU nurses, they laid her on my bare chest. She didn't immediately start nursing. She just sort of played with my nipple. When we got into our room, the lactation consultant came and helped me with latching. I kept Eleanor in my room the entire time. I remember feeling incredibly calm, and unbelievably happy.
I ran into an oversupply issue, which was resolved rather quickly with block feeding. Aside from that issue, there have been no substantial problems. Unless you count the three week growth spurt. ;)
Nursing has been enjoyable for me. The first month can be trying and painful, but once you get past that, it's an amazing experience.
I'd share the, "Never quit on a bad day," quote, too. :) I think this is a really great idea, Monica!
Breastfeeding was never a choice for me; I just knew I would. Formula feeding never crossed my mind. I had Eleanor at exactly 42 weeks. There was meconium, so she was not immediately placed on my chest. Once she was looked over by the NICU nurses, they laid her on my bare chest. She didn't immediately start nursing. She just sort of played with my nipple. When we got into our room, the lactation consultant came and helped me with latching. I kept Eleanor in my room the entire time. I remember feeling incredibly calm, and unbelievably happy.
I ran into an oversupply issue, which was resolved rather quickly with block feeding. Aside from that issue, there have been no substantial problems. Unless you count the three week growth spurt. ;)
Nursing has been enjoyable for me. The first month can be trying and painful, but once you get past that, it's an amazing experience.
I'd share the, "Never quit on a bad day," quote, too. :) I think this is a really great idea, Monica!
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on Sep. 9, 2012 at 3:14 AM