tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post112422408197910284..comments2023-10-12T06:35:05.725-05:00Comments on Mama C-ta: My son hates meMama C-tahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13037684490850638205noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124302183336915942005-08-17T13:09:00.000-05:002005-08-17T13:09:00.000-05:00"I was advised to pump for a couple of minutes bef..."I was advised to pump for a couple of minutes before putting the baby to the breast, that way, milk (let down) was already flowing and the baby had no choice but to lay down her tongue and begin sucking."<BR/><BR/>This is good advice, Cara. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124288762556645642005-08-17T09:26:00.000-05:002005-08-17T09:26:00.000-05:00As a mother of three, I have had many breastfeedin...As a mother of three, I have had many breastfeeding ups and downs. You're doing the right thing by staying in touch with a LC. The other thing is LLL meetings. I too blew it off for quite some time. When I finally went, I realized this was something I had been missing. Networking mothers is a tremendous help. <BR/><BR/>breastfeeding sidenote: my daughter had the same problem. I was LITTLE MISShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04634974712919727871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124281771092947042005-08-17T07:29:00.000-05:002005-08-17T07:29:00.000-05:00A big F&*@ YOU to anyone who ever said "Breastfeed...A big F&*@ YOU to anyone who ever said "Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world". It sure as hell doesn't come very naturally! It was about 8 weeks before my Ava had her latch down. I can't count the times I cried and cursed and thought I should just give it up and get the bottle. At almost 4 months, though, we're going strong and I absolutely love breastfeeding her. Hang in Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15681605230197477402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124279639010332202005-08-17T06:53:00.000-05:002005-08-17T06:53:00.000-05:00Cara, just hang in there. You can work through th...Cara, just hang in there. You can work through this. Nurse him from only one side if needed. I'm a LLL Leader & a nursing mom myself, so you won't find me supportive of formula except in the most extreme circumstances. You mentioned that you see nothing wrong with formula. Please, look into that. Did you know that the FDA allows a certain amount of trace rat and mouse droppings in infant Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124244622712313342005-08-16T21:10:00.000-05:002005-08-16T21:10:00.000-05:00I must ssy... I am so impressed that you're still ...I must ssy... I am so impressed that you're still breastfeeding. After only 5 days of PUMPING (since he was a preemie) I had cried so much I decided enough is enough. LOL. You're awesome.<BR/><BR/>Julian is such a cutie! I can't believe he's already 5 weeks old. I love the pictures of him in the tub!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10246719587614960839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124231787966271932005-08-16T17:36:00.000-05:002005-08-16T17:36:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone. I know it sounds like I don't ha...Thanks everyone. I know it sounds like I don't have the most competent LC which very well could be the case but she was a lot more competent than I make her sound in my post. I may try a breast feeding support group at my friend's hospital if they allow outsiders, they have LC's on hand there.Mama C-tahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13037684490850638205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124230497066481002005-08-16T17:14:00.000-05:002005-08-16T17:14:00.000-05:00If I were you....I'd try another LC. also what abo...If I were you....I'd try another LC. also what about those nipple guards? I knew people who used them. or pumping.<BR/>and hey there is nothing wrong with support groups although they seem kinda cheezy to an outsider they can be very helpful.Kirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04822809256031151300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11423672.post-1124224742568668312005-08-16T15:39:00.000-05:002005-08-16T15:39:00.000-05:00Sorry about the breastfeeding woes:\ I understand...Sorry about the breastfeeding woes:\ I understand you not wanting to give it up, it's really a neat experience. But pain is no fun. I hope some of the suggestions she gave you help, if not in a week or two you might want to seek out another LC and see what that one says.fuzzypeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01030322360508973938noreply@blogger.com