tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790086958673542188.post5493068792524473677..comments2023-07-12T08:14:52.703-05:00Comments on A Hope, A Wish, A Dream: Breastfeeding = Nature's Way?Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17258556199384292587noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790086958673542188.post-20949908372068744402009-12-16T21:01:33.655-06:002009-12-16T21:01:33.655-06:00Hang in there, Jenny!! You are doing everything yo...Hang in there, Jenny!! You are doing everything you can and it'll work out. Just think...maybe potty-training will be a snap?! You deserve a easier-than-normal SOMETHING ;)) xoxo!Melissa Boehning Liberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236991379859813498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790086958673542188.post-38394529614424980902009-12-16T15:44:35.316-06:002009-12-16T15:44:35.316-06:00Stumbled upon your blog through twitter and wanted...Stumbled upon your blog through twitter and wanted to send some support your way. I also struggled with conceiving my son and when I failed at breastfeeding, I totally felt the same way - like it was one more "natural" thing that did not come at all naturally to me.<br /><br />The most important thing is that your baby is healthy and thriving. Don't beat yourself up if you decide to switch to formula. This falls under the do as I say, not as I do category, b/c I tortured myself over it.. I just wish I could go back and tell my early-postpartum self what I know now...<br /><br />My son has been formula fed since he was a month old, and he is the healthiest, happiest little guy. I also started enjoying motherhood all the more once I stopped stressing about feeding him from my body and just started feeding him, you know?<br /><br />Whatever you decide... best of luck, and hang in there... the first months are the hardest!The Fearless Formula Feederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08431179746019087708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790086958673542188.post-76458842046570660922009-12-16T09:01:30.234-06:002009-12-16T09:01:30.234-06:00It was hard with a big baby!!! Nolan wanted to ea...It was hard with a big baby!!! Nolan wanted to eat every hour and a half...and at night, sometimes it was more often than that...I felt like there was nothing left in there!!! Just let him nurse and your milk will come...the more he tries, the more your body will produce to keep up with his need!!! If you decide to stop, it's not a huge thing...Babies turn out great either way! :)Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08395601935033021829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790086958673542188.post-71534911026755119822009-12-15T23:10:55.452-06:002009-12-15T23:10:55.452-06:00Yep, I had this problem and I really beat myelf up...Yep, I had this problem and I really beat myelf up over it, so don't do that because eventually you'll be OK with whatever decision you make. We ended up doing half and half (part nursing/part formula)for 8 months. I've had to stop now due to some medication I'm taking...sad to stop :(Lynn B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10429700592838131035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790086958673542188.post-54631657147835168762009-12-15T21:53:01.309-06:002009-12-15T21:53:01.309-06:00OMG Jen -- you are me 12 months ago after Jake was...OMG Jen -- you are me 12 months ago after Jake was born! Went through the EXACT same thing. I'm emailing you...Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14317593072492440471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4790086958673542188.post-74645067243957046522009-12-15T20:18:00.120-06:002009-12-15T20:18:00.120-06:00He is a big boy and will probably nurse as often a...He is a big boy and will probably nurse as often as you let him - so-o-o - if you want to breastfeed just forget about all else for a while. Nurse day and night, any time he wants/will. Sit or lie in a comfy place where he is well supported so you don't have to "hold him up", use well placed cushions,whatever it takes. Make sure you are drinking enough water - keep a bottle or glass wherever you sit. Watch TV, listen to the radio, read a book - you don't need to stare into his face the whole time! Ditch the formula for at least 24 hours. DON'T give him anything but your breasts to suck! Just make sure that he is still peeing and pooping and sucking - your milk should increase to meet his needs. I had babies that each were over 8 lbs and this was what got me "started". Hope it works for you. If it doesn't or you just don't want to go thru all this don't beat yourself up. First and foremost you are his MOM. <br />I wish you luck.nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03569520897676704102noreply@blogger.com