Comments on: Baby’s First Food: Breast Milk (Part 2) http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2 Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:31:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: dana http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-14033 dana Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:08:39 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-14033 I struggled with a supply issue with my second and lerned the hard way the it was hurting me more than it was him. This round (my 3rd child) I am going through pretty much the same things you are now. I never knew milk blisters existed...OUCH!!! But I have learned that puming is more crusial than anyone thinks, not only does it help build up your supply but it helps toughen up your dipples as well. As far as creams the lact. cons. in the hospital recomened an olive oil rather than lanolin cream which was great because it did not stain and I could use it right before I fed but it really only helped when I pumped. Therefore I did research and found a nipple butter that is lanolin free, it does not stain and is heaven in a bottle, I can use it right before I feed and I even but it on before I took a shower because because the water hurt. Basically all this is trial and error and each situation is different and renders different results, I am just hapy to see I am not the only one with THESE issues. Thanx for this series!! I struggled with a supply issue with my second and lerned the hard way the it was hurting me more than it was him. This round (my 3rd child) I am going through pretty much the same things you are now. I never knew milk blisters existed…OUCH!!! But I have learned that puming is more crusial than anyone thinks, not only does it help build up your supply but it helps toughen up your dipples as well.
As far as creams the lact. cons. in the hospital recomened an olive oil rather than lanolin cream which was great because it did not stain and I could use it right before I fed but it really only helped when I pumped. Therefore I did research and found a nipple butter that is lanolin free, it does not stain and is heaven in a bottle, I can use it right before I feed and I even but it on before I took a shower because because the water hurt.
Basically all this is trial and error and each situation is different and renders different results, I am just hapy to see I am not the only one with THESE issues.
Thanx for this series!!

]]> By: Felice http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13960 Felice Sun, 03 Jan 2010 02:30:46 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13960 I just wanted to say good job and keep up all that you can. I didn't have a lot of support while I bf'd and would have loved to hear good job a little more. Hope it continues to go well for you. I just wanted to say good job and keep up all that you can. I didn’t have a lot of support while I bf’d and would have loved to hear good job a little more. Hope it continues to go well for you.

]]> By: Teri http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13905 Teri Fri, 01 Jan 2010 14:31:28 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13905 I really appreciate this post. I had several similar experiences with my first. I like the idea of reflecting and making an attempt to correct for the second. Thank you for sharing so honestly. I really appreciate this post. I had several similar experiences with my first. I like the idea of reflecting and making an attempt to correct for the second. Thank you for sharing so honestly.

]]> By: Amy http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13828 Amy Tue, 29 Dec 2009 15:04:23 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13828 Jennifer, Not that I advise it, but my 3 year-old smashed her thumb in a door a week ago and hasn't sucked her thumb since then. The thumb is swollen and black. As a mother it's an awful experience to watch her go through since there's not much I can do to make her feel better. She'll end up losing the nail pretty soon. On a positive note, I hope she weans herself of the thumb sucking for good. However, naptime is much more difficult right now that she can't soothe herself with the thumb. I'm not a fan of pacifiers either, but we were given several as shower gifts. We offered DD them, but she really never took to the pacifier, so we gave up after a few weeks. When she discovered her hands at a few months old, that's when she started sucking the thumb. I cringed at the cost of future orthodontia, but there wasn't much I could do. Much easier to take away a pacifier than a thumb! Jennifer,

Not that I advise it, but my 3 year-old smashed her thumb in a door a week ago and hasn’t sucked her thumb since then. The thumb is swollen and black. As a mother it’s an awful experience to watch her go through since there’s not much I can do to make her feel better. She’ll end up losing the nail pretty soon. On a positive note, I hope she weans herself of the thumb sucking for good. However, naptime is much more difficult right now that she can’t soothe herself with the thumb.

I’m not a fan of pacifiers either, but we were given several as shower gifts. We offered DD them, but she really never took to the pacifier, so we gave up after a few weeks. When she discovered her hands at a few months old, that’s when she started sucking the thumb. I cringed at the cost of future orthodontia, but there wasn’t much I could do. Much easier to take away a pacifier than a thumb!

]]> By: Meei http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13821 Meei Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:39:56 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13821 Hey. Congratulations. I am so glad the breastfeeding went smoother this time round. You did one thing that you didn't mention, that is SO SO SO important. Read up alot, line up help BEFORE baby arrives. Then the first 6 weeks is the hardest, after that I can promise you it will be smooth sailing. And I totally agree with the commenters above: no pacis, no bottles. If baby squeaks put him to the breast. If you think he's sleepy or cranky or whatever just put him to the breast. even if it was 15 mins ago that she indicated she was full. Also, whenever you are about to give up, tell yourself that you'll just do it 2 more days. One day at a time, that's why I am still breastfeeding my 2 year old and 6 month old. Write more about your mothering stories, they are a great read. Hey. Congratulations. I am so glad the breastfeeding went smoother this time round. You did one thing that you didn’t mention, that is SO SO SO important. Read up alot, line up help BEFORE baby arrives. Then the first 6 weeks is the hardest, after that I can promise you it will be smooth sailing. And I totally agree with the commenters above: no pacis, no bottles. If baby squeaks put him to the breast. If you think he’s sleepy or cranky or whatever just put him to the breast. even if it was 15 mins ago that she indicated she was full.
Also, whenever you are about to give up, tell yourself that you’ll just do it 2 more days. One day at a time, that’s why I am still breastfeeding my 2 year old and 6 month old.
Write more about your mothering stories, they are a great read.

]]> By: Marianne @TheNewFrugalMom.com http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13819 Marianne @TheNewFrugalMom.com Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:02:41 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13819 Tricia, if what you're doing is working, stick with it. I b-f*d all 3 of mine until they were almost 1. I broke all the "rules" - as well as nursing at the hospital through the night, I also pumped at the hospital (my little Medela hand pump) so I wouldn't feel like I was going to explode. We supplemented our boys with breast milk via bottle (and my first son we also supplemented w/formula - he's destined to be 6'4" like his dad, that one!) so I could sleep every rare once in a while, and all three were pacifier babies. Drink lots of fluids (I was big on sugary drinks in the first two weeks -- craved grape juice) and keep working on what works for you - the *rules* aren't set in stone, they're just guidelines. If Tessa is thriving and you're feeling ok, then that's the only rule that matters. ;-) Tricia, if what you’re doing is working, stick with it.

I b-f*d all 3 of mine until they were almost 1. I broke all the “rules” – as well as nursing at the hospital through the night, I also pumped at the hospital (my little Medela hand pump) so I wouldn’t feel like I was going to explode. We supplemented our boys with breast milk via bottle (and my first son we also supplemented w/formula – he’s destined to be 6’4″ like his dad, that one!) so I could sleep every rare once in a while, and all three were pacifier babies.

Drink lots of fluids (I was big on sugary drinks in the first two weeks — craved grape juice) and keep working on what works for you – the *rules* aren’t set in stone, they’re just guidelines. If Tessa is thriving and you’re feeling ok, then that’s the only rule that matters.

;-)

]]> By: jennifer http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13818 jennifer Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:25:43 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13818 Yay! I am so glad for you ( and her). I agree with the comments above, though, no pacifier. They do need that comfort and they need it from you. Also it will increase milk supply. I only did pacifier with my second at about 2 months when boy was fat and happy and threw up from nursing so much. Now how do I get my six year old from sucking his thumb?? Yay! I am so glad for you ( and her). I agree with the comments above, though, no pacifier. They do need that comfort and they need it from you. Also it will increase milk supply. I only did pacifier with my second at about 2 months when boy was fat and happy and threw up from nursing so much. Now how do I get my six year old from sucking his thumb??

]]> By: DeAna Boren http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13817 DeAna Boren Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:24:24 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13817 My first was born prematurely due to a medical condition I developed, and he just did not get a good opportunity for breastfeeding. Since he was under 5 lbs at birth, the nurses whisked him away and did not bring him to me to breastfeed until about 5 hours or so later. He had such a hard time lathcing on. I had to supplement with formula, and I pumped, pumped, pumped, but finally gave up completely when he was 5 weeks old. My second child was born full-term, so the nurses had me feed her immediately after she was born. She latched on like a pro! And it was easy-going from then on. I gave her a paci, and hubs fed her with a bottle, using milk I expressed. After going back to work, I supplemented with formula because I wasn't able to spend a lot of time pumping during the day. She had no problems switching from the breast to the bottle during the day. I weaned her when she was 5 months old. I learned that there are a LOT of circumstances that contribute to successful breastfeeding. You certainly have tried to get all your "ducks in a row". Good luck, and I hope it goes well! My first was born prematurely due to a medical condition I developed, and he just did not get a good opportunity for breastfeeding. Since he was under 5 lbs at birth, the nurses whisked him away and did not bring him to me to breastfeed until about 5 hours or so later. He had such a hard time lathcing on. I had to supplement with formula, and I pumped, pumped, pumped, but finally gave up completely when he was 5 weeks old. My second child was born full-term, so the nurses had me feed her immediately after she was born. She latched on like a pro! And it was easy-going from then on. I gave her a paci, and hubs fed her with a bottle, using milk I expressed. After going back to work, I supplemented with formula because I wasn’t able to spend a lot of time pumping during the day. She had no problems switching from the breast to the bottle during the day. I weaned her when she was 5 months old. I learned that there are a LOT of circumstances that contribute to successful breastfeeding. You certainly have tried to get all your “ducks in a row”. Good luck, and I hope it goes well!

]]> By: Grammy Blick http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13814 Grammy Blick Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:54:56 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13814 I missed checking yesterday, so I read both today. With my first, I caught a cold virus just as I filled with milk. My breasts became infected. It's been 47 years and I still do not wish to discuss the pain for my baby and I. There are many reasons, many different reasons, just as not all pregnancies/births are the same. Thank you for sharing your experiences! I missed checking yesterday, so I read both today. With my first, I caught a cold virus just as I filled with milk. My breasts became infected. It’s been 47 years and I still do not wish to discuss the pain for my baby and I. There are many reasons, many different reasons, just as not all pregnancies/births are the same. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

]]> By: Lorie http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13813 Lorie Mon, 28 Dec 2009 23:26:20 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13813 I used Lasinoh with my first but have heard that rubbing breastmilk on your nipple is very effective. I did that with my second & didn't have much soreness at all. I used Lasinoh with my first but have heard that rubbing breastmilk on your nipple is very effective. I did that with my second & didn’t have much soreness at all.

]]> By: Anne http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13809 Anne Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:30:30 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13809 I would be careful in offering a bottle to a newborn that you are trying to breastfeed. The baby could decide she likes the faster speed of the nipple on the bottle, rather than Mama. Remember, demand creates the supply. The more baby nurses, the more milk you will produce. Especially in these first weeks. Good luck. I posted my story on your other thread. I would be careful in offering a bottle to a newborn that you are trying to breastfeed. The baby could decide she likes the faster speed of the nipple on the bottle, rather than Mama.

Remember, demand creates the supply. The more baby nurses, the more milk you will produce. Especially in these first weeks.

Good luck. I posted my story on your other thread.

]]> By: lara http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13807 lara Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:17:33 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13807 i had a horrible time with soreness and my lactation consultant also got me Ameda Comfort Gel pads (after about 4 weeks). They were amazing, and I will be sure to have stock on hand before I have another! I only wish I'd had them from the start. I am sensitive to wool, and knew to turn down any offers from the nurses for anything containing lanolin. i cried just about every time i fed my daughter, and after about 10 weeks, it was finally tolerable! i also used Fenugreek suppliments to help w/ my milk supply when i went back to work. it helped, but made my sweat smell like maple syrup. good luck to you, and keep it up! i had a horrible time with soreness and my lactation consultant also got me Ameda Comfort Gel pads (after about 4 weeks). They were amazing, and I will be sure to have stock on hand before I have another! I only wish I’d had them from the start. I am sensitive to wool, and knew to turn down any offers from the nurses for anything containing lanolin. i cried just about every time i fed my daughter, and after about 10 weeks, it was finally tolerable!

i also used Fenugreek suppliments to help w/ my milk supply when i went back to work. it helped, but made my sweat smell like maple syrup.

good luck to you, and keep it up!

]]> By: Celina http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13806 Celina Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:06:33 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13806 Good luck with #2. Fortunately, BF worked well for us--could've been my stubborn decision that "I WILL DO THIS" or my girl was just a natural. After a long labor which ended with a c-section and 8.5lb healthy baby girl...we were stuck in the hospital for 4 days. They let us "room in" and my hubby stayed with us, too. Formula never touched her lips because as soon as she started squirming I'd whip out the boob. She started on solids (runny cereal) at 3.5 months and was up to stage 3 by 7 months. At ~10 mos she started weaning herself and would only settle down to nurse 1-2 times (at night). Everything else was pumped breastmilk. 2 weeks before her 1st birthday (12/8/09) I pumped for the last time. It was a bit sad, but a huge relief. She is a happy, healthy, almost-walking girl and I am so thankful that I was able to provide for her! I had such a huge supply that I even donated over 700 oz to the "Mother's Milk Bank" which provides breastmilk to preemie or other at-risk babies! I hope all the best for you and your girl! Good luck with #2.
Fortunately, BF worked well for us–could’ve been my stubborn decision that “I WILL DO THIS” or my girl was just a natural. After a long labor which ended with a c-section and 8.5lb healthy baby girl…we were stuck in the hospital for 4 days. They let us “room in” and my hubby stayed with us, too. Formula never touched her lips because as soon as she started squirming I’d whip out the boob. She started on solids (runny cereal) at 3.5 months and was up to stage 3 by 7 months. At ~10 mos she started weaning herself and would only settle down to nurse 1-2 times (at night). Everything else was pumped breastmilk. 2 weeks before her 1st birthday (12/8/09) I pumped for the last time. It was a bit sad, but a huge relief. She is a happy, healthy, almost-walking girl and I am so thankful that I was able to provide for her! I had such a huge supply that I even donated over 700 oz to the “Mother’s Milk Bank” which provides breastmilk to preemie or other at-risk babies!
I hope all the best for you and your girl!

]]> By: Jennifer http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13805 Jennifer Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:58:19 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13805 Some unsolicited advice, I agree with Amanda, and I would stay away from the pacifier at all costs and secondly, consider going to a two hour feeding schedule. It really pumps up the milk supply! Jennifer (breastfed six so far!) Some unsolicited advice, I agree with Amanda, and I would stay away from the pacifier at all costs and secondly, consider going to a two hour feeding schedule. It really pumps up the milk supply!

Jennifer (breastfed six so far!)

]]> By: Stephanie http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13803 Stephanie Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:47:49 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13803 Good luck tomorrow. You've got quite a plan going and I know you'll be able to make whatever new plan you might need in order to keep going. I did pump while bfing daughter #2, even though she never took a bottle. At one point I figured I had enough milk stored up to start my own Dairy Queen. Even though I didn't use it for feeding I did use it when I got ready to make my own baby food. Just a hint in case you have breast milk still around at some point in the future. Good luck! Good luck tomorrow. You’ve got quite a plan going and I know you’ll be able to make whatever new plan you might need in order to keep going.

I did pump while bfing daughter #2, even though she never took a bottle. At one point I figured I had enough milk stored up to start my own Dairy Queen. Even though I didn’t use it for feeding I did use it when I got ready to make my own baby food. Just a hint in case you have breast milk still around at some point in the future.

Good luck!

]]> By: Kelleigh http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13802 Kelleigh Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:25:30 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13802 I'm so glad you are doing this post!! I was paranoid about nursing #1, so I read up like crazy before he was born. Things were still tough (ouch!), but after a couple of months we had it figured out. NOT natural, though. I totally agree with that. THEN, God blessed me with a kid who came out knowing how to nurse (my #2) and I finally understood why people thought it was natural. It was HARD work (and lots of tears) with #1, so I'm super glad you are sharing your experiences!! VERY valuable stuff!! I’m so glad you are doing this post!! I was paranoid about nursing #1, so I read up like crazy before he was born. Things were still tough (ouch!), but after a couple of months we had it figured out. NOT natural, though. I totally agree with that. THEN, God blessed me with a kid who came out knowing how to nurse (my #2) and I finally understood why people thought it was natural. It was HARD work (and lots of tears) with #1, so I’m super glad you are sharing your experiences!! VERY valuable stuff!!

]]> By: Amanda http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13801 Amanda Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:19:31 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13801 Thanks for posting this! I had a lot of trouble with breastfeeding at first with Amelia so I'm a little nervous about this second time. So thanks for the tips! I'm definitely going to try pumping more this time. And I feel for you and the dairy thing! It was a huge sacrifice for me too. If it's any consolation, Amelia outgrew her allergy to dairy by ten or eleven months. So hopefully, if that is it, it won't last too long! I hope you figure out what's causing the problems...Good luck! Thanks for posting this! I had a lot of trouble with breastfeeding at first with Amelia so I’m a little nervous about this second time. So thanks for the tips! I’m definitely going to try pumping more this time. And I feel for you and the dairy thing! It was a huge sacrifice for me too. If it’s any consolation, Amelia outgrew her allergy to dairy by ten or eleven months. So hopefully, if that is it, it won’t last too long! I hope you figure out what’s causing the problems…Good luck!

]]> By: Amanda http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13800 Amanda Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:21:40 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13800 I'm glad things are going smoother this time around. I just want to mention though, that pacifier use early on can have negative effects on supply. In the first few weeks, it can be dangerous to try to separate "food" sucking from "comfort" sucking. Both are needs for newborns and both are helpful in building a steady supply. I wish you continued success in breastfeeding your newest addition :) I’m glad things are going smoother this time around. I just want to mention though, that pacifier use early on can have negative effects on supply. In the first few weeks, it can be dangerous to try to separate “food” sucking from “comfort” sucking. Both are needs for newborns and both are helpful in building a steady supply.
I wish you continued success in breastfeeding your newest addition :)

]]> By: Cathy @ Chief Family Officer http://onceamonthmom.com/babys-first-food-breast-milk-part-2/#comment-13799 Cathy @ Chief Family Officer Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:11:41 +0000 http://onceamonthmom.com/?p=5158#comment-13799 My hat's off to you, Tricia! I struggled with supply issues with both of my kids, so I know how hard it can be. The only product that worked for me to increase my supply was More Milk Special Blend from Motherlove. It's fenugreek, goat's rue and other herbs - the goat's rue is what really does the trick, or did for me. I had to use it all the way to the end, and it's not cheap, but was totally worth it for me because I was determined to breastfeed. I couldn't have done it w/out the Special Blend. Of course, no matter what you do, you're going to be a great mom to both of your kids - congratulations again! My hat’s off to you, Tricia! I struggled with supply issues with both of my kids, so I know how hard it can be. The only product that worked for me to increase my supply was More Milk Special Blend from Motherlove. It’s fenugreek, goat’s rue and other herbs – the goat’s rue is what really does the trick, or did for me. I had to use it all the way to the end, and it’s not cheap, but was totally worth it for me because I was determined to breastfeed. I couldn’t have done it w/out the Special Blend. Of course, no matter what you do, you’re going to be a great mom to both of your kids – congratulations again!

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