tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post6395470847341469744..comments2023-12-02T19:25:43.016-05:00Comments on Magnolias, Marriage and Manhattan: Breastfeeding Tips NeededMMMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14682903805842220422noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-1579023570354334632009-02-22T15:33:00.000-05:002009-02-22T15:33:00.000-05:00Hi, firt, congratulation on your darling son. And ...Hi, firt, congratulation on your darling son. And I say, for heaven's sake give the pacifier! I was hesitant at first but my daughter was really fussy so I got to that point, and it never has interfered w/breastfeeding. It is a life-saver at times. I also have supplemented her eating with formula, a few oz at night before bed, when my supply is the lowest, and since we have done that from the beginning, she has never had a problem confusing the two and has always been a good breastfeeder, though it was really hard for me at first! Also, I pumped early too, in order to build up a reserve- so start now if you can. You're doing great though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-2320390842263491642009-02-20T15:21:00.000-05:002009-02-20T15:21:00.000-05:00Pump now if you can because if your baby won't tak...Pump now if you can because if your baby won't take a bottle - that is a nightmare. Give him a pacifier if needed - mine never took one - liked the real boobs instead.<BR/>I pumped with my first born, and did very little with the other ones - but probably should have.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07289751533037814721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-56075477680522199592009-02-19T09:39:00.000-05:002009-02-19T09:39:00.000-05:00I say paci can be given right away, never was a pr...I say paci can be given right away, never was a problem here. same with pumping and bottle. You have to make it easy on yourself. You are committed and it will happen! I did have glasses of wine and just made sure a couple hours went by. Also no spicy food or major veggie intake. Landon had acid reflux so previcid fixed him right up!The Mrs.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05665800276194590859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-70673305714950063832009-02-14T00:03:00.000-05:002009-02-14T00:03:00.000-05:00Hey sweetie, I randomly stumbled onto your blog, a...Hey sweetie, I randomly stumbled onto your blog, and am currently breastfeeding. Here's what I've discovered through personal experience:<BR/><BR/>*Pacifiers- I was also told sternly not to give my baby a pacifier until the first month. Around 1 month is supposed to be a great time to start introducing them to pacifiers and bottle nipples. I didn't give him a pacifier until around this time; however, he has had 1 bottle a day since about 2 weeks old. This started when I was badly engorged on one side and the other was so sore from feeding constantly it cracked). He has had no problem adjusting to fake nipples but prefers the real one. The only time he'll take a pacifier is if he's sleepy but not hungry.<BR/><BR/>*Drinking- If you do drink and are breastfeeding, wait until right after he/she eats. And obviously don't get completely wasted, or the alcohol in your system will pass on to the baby.<BR/><BR/>*Pumping- I don't know about having dad bottle feed, because my husband is in Iraq...however, the only reasons you would need to pump right now are: 1) if you need to go back to work, or 2) if you can only nurse on one side due to complications of breastfeeding.<BR/><BR/>*Foods to avoid- I was told to stay away from anything you don't tolerate well, like spicy foods. I've heard to avoid caffeine, but after about a week of all-nighters, I ditched that theory. He's had no problems with sleeping or being gassy due to caffeine!<BR/><BR/>It's all about trial and error and really what your baby likes and you're comfortable with! :)Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514923588181130361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-86168504232861207482009-02-13T15:43:00.000-05:002009-02-13T15:43:00.000-05:00Hi I am a mother of 4 little rugrats! haha jk I re...Hi I am a mother of 4 little rugrats! haha jk I really enjoy every minute I have with my kids! But I am a BIG beliver in the Binky/Pacifier! I never once had Nipple confusion with any of my 4 kids! I am sure there are some who have, but Its not that common. and by now I would think you would be out of the woods! And I dont have all the statistic on SIDS, but I have heard that an infant is much less (like 96% less) likely to die from SIDS if they have a binky/pacifier! That was enough right there to convince me to give one to my babies! It is also alot easier of a habit to break than sucking on a thumb or lip or tongue! at about the age of 9-10months I start leaving the binky in the bed and they only get it at nap/bedtime!(this makes them love going to bed and nap/bedtime so much easier) and then at about 16-18 months (its when I feel emotionally ready to deal with the crying) I take it away all together! I just took my youngest Adi's Binky away 3 weeks ago. she cried for about 2 hours the first night and hasn't cried since! It has been so nice!<BR/>In terms of pumping.. Well I only pumped when I was gonna burst! So I am not the greatest at giving advise on this one. But If you are planning on working or leaving him for more than a few feedings a week then I would for sure start now. If not I never thought formula was that bad for those rare feedings when I was away.<BR/>I am not a drinker of any sort. I dont know much about drinking, but I would really put your baby first for the time being. Learn to relax in a different way. There will be plenty of time later to drink something. <BR/>Good Luck to you and Congrats<BR/>Sincerly, <BR/>Mom of 4 from UtahAnderson Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08893666137509994502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-29186895920889991532009-02-11T08:40:00.000-05:002009-02-11T08:40:00.000-05:00I found your blog through Kelly's....I'm assuming ...I found your blog through Kelly's....<BR/>I'm assuming you have already gotten plenty of answers on breastfeeding but if not, feel free to email or stop by my blog.<BR/><BR/>I've nursed 4 children anywhere from a year to almost 2 years each and have one more to go (womb dweller :)) so I tend to get quite a few emails and calls! :)<BR/><BR/>Hope all is well. Your baby is precious!<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>KristenGiving Love Encountershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09494941061360247994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-881028984216565242009-02-10T13:28:00.000-05:002009-02-10T13:28:00.000-05:00I started pumping while I was still in the hospita...I started pumping while I was still in the hospital for a variety of reasons, so I don't think there's such thing as too early. <BR/><BR/>And we also waited on pacifiers and bottles because of the whole "nipple confusion" issue, but he had no trouble going back and forth once we did add those things in (around 3 weeks, I think?)<BR/><BR/>good luck!!!TCPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212662019703745785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-4713314957976676582009-02-09T16:20:00.000-05:002009-02-09T16:20:00.000-05:00Hi! Congrats on the sweet little boy. Hang in ther...Hi! Congrats on the sweet little boy. Hang in there with the nursing the first few weeks are the hardest. I have been nursing for 6 months now and plan to continue until my boy is 1. I waited 2 weeks before giving my son a pacifer, but as long as he's nursing well, it probably isn't an issue. <BR/><BR/>As far as pumping goes I started pumping around day 5. I had a ridiculous supply of milk and I was very engorged I started pumping in order to avoid a breast infection, once my milk leveled out I continued to pump daily. <BR/><BR/>Can't help you on the drink issue, but as far as food goes each baby is different. My son was very irritated by milk products and products that have caffeine (including chocolate). You kind of have to figure it out for yourself. Definitely stay away from refried beans. I also stayed away from broccoli, asparagus, and cabbage. My son didn't start showing signs of irritation until 2 weeks when he develop a little reflux. I went of all the trigger foods (you can find a list on the internet) and slowly reintroduced them into my diet to find out what bothered him.<BR/><BR/>Good luckktarbell43https://www.blogger.com/profile/05500343948493962333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-89724314751146568092009-02-09T15:01:00.000-05:002009-02-09T15:01:00.000-05:00Your little man is BEAUTIFUL! Sorry I cannot offe...Your little man is BEAUTIFUL! Sorry I cannot offer advice. I tried SO hard at breast-feeding but both my boys had issues and could not latch on. It was awful.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you:)<BR/><BR/>Kim3 Peanutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124969727188599965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-71130511164413767392009-02-09T13:33:00.000-05:002009-02-09T13:33:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions!...Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions!!! I appreciate each and every one of them!!MMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804831491861558867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-41283528544018064772009-02-09T01:01:00.000-05:002009-02-09T01:01:00.000-05:00C1.My son was born 2 months early so the NICU gave...C1.My son was born 2 months early so the NICU gave him a a paci we have not had any problems and we have been BF for 9 months now.<BR/><BR/>2. I agree star pumping now it hard sometimes but it will build up your supply and its good to have if you need to take a break<BR/><BR/>3. I have had a glass of wine but I do it after he has ate or wait for about a hour before he feeds again. <BR/><BR/>4.My son does not really have issues with what I eat. I do watch how much spicy stuff I eat . I have a friend who really can not eat broccoli and all those gassy foods because her little girl will get reflex. Just watch what you eat and if you baby seems upset you can cross that food out of your diet<BR/><BR/>BF is really about determination. We have exclusively BF since the beginning and people said I would not be able to do it because my son was a preemie. A good book to read is “the womanly art of breast feeding” by La le leche league. Let your MIL know very clearly that you plan BF and not to give formula. We have not had to use any and from what I heard it can lower your supply because it is more filing . Try finding a la leche group neer you they have helped me out a lot or other BF moms. In the beginning to make nursing at night easier we co slept but now he sleep in hi own crib with out any problems. <BR/>Here are some web sites that have helped me<BR/>http://www.askdrsears.com/<BR/>http://www.attachmentparenting.org/<BR/>http://www.lli.org/<BR/><BR/>Enjoy BF its the best feeling in the world!!!!Lilymm04https://www.blogger.com/profile/08247474689411228957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-44880593758165978002009-02-08T18:36:00.000-05:002009-02-08T18:36:00.000-05:00Hey there! I'm a random "blog stalker" that just ...Hey there! I'm a random "blog stalker" that just popped in and read this post! I just finished breastfeeding my second baby and I can tell you that every baby is different! I allowed both of mine a pacifier and a bottle at the hospital right after they were born, and neither have had any problems with "nipple confusion". Babies need to suck a lot, and your baby might need more sucking time than nursing allows. I was a big proponent of parent-directed feeding, meaning that I basically went by the clock, but was happy to comply if baby was obviously hungry at an odd time. I did not demand feed, as I think it messes with baby's digestive system and really doesn't promote full feedings and getting the hind milk that is rich and filling. As for wine, my dr. told me that when it leaves your body via the potty, it's out of your breast milk as well, so have a glass! It will help you relax! : ) And as for pumping, if baby is happy after feedings, then your supply is probably fine and I wouldn't worry about it. I did get the advice to give 1 bottle a day, and I think it really is good advice. I didn't do it with my first and she had a terrible time taking to the bottle when I was through bf-ing. My second had no problems at all, and also had 1 bottle a day from birth. So there is 2 cents from a total stranger! Your baby is precious! Sounds like you are doing a great job!MindyMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958311007567957787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-10917945920084391732009-02-08T09:38:00.000-05:002009-02-08T09:38:00.000-05:00First of all, this is great that you are bfeeding,...First of all, this is great that you are bfeeding, because it is a commitment you make to your baby AND it is the ultimate bonding experience. My babies are now 30 and 19 with their own children, but some things never change...this is as old as time, after all. I nursed both of them until they were ready to wean themselves (one at 21 mos. the other at 26 months). I tried a paci with both, one liked it, and the other found her thumb and was a thumb-sucker (no problems with nursing resulted).<BR/><BR/>Basically, I pumped from the early days, yes, it is frustrating at first, but it became much easier as I became used to the routine, was not sore, and generally felt better from my C-section. I also think that as your milk supply builds, the process becomes much quicker. <BR/><BR/>Finally, your instinct as a mama is your guide. You may be new to the game, but your baby knows and responds to you and your lead. I am honest when I say that I nursed my babies everywhere unbeknownst to anyone...the grocery store, the movies, numerous restaurants, the park, shopping malls, sporting events...and this was 30 years ago! That is the beauty of nursing-it can be done anywhere, anytime. I never made a big deal out of it, never exposed myself, and only my closest friends knew what I was doing. But, boy my babies did. And they are happy, healthy adults today.<BR/>You can do this, and you don't need to worry about anything but enjoying your baby. PS All 4 of my grandchildren were bfed too, and they are thriving toddlers!<BR/>Best wishes! GaleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-17487632158770750342009-02-07T11:35:00.000-05:002009-02-07T11:35:00.000-05:00I wandered onto your blog fom Kelly's and have nev...I wandered onto your blog fom Kelly's and have never commented but breastfeeding is something I feel very strongly about encouraging! I have an almost 22 month old daughter who still nurses and would have it no other way! As for your questions, there are really no right or wrong answers on the pacis. As many have already commented, it just depends on the baby. My daughter began taking one alomost immediately after arriving home (my mom who was a la leche league leader for years and years was actually the one who thought she needed it). Even with my daughter needing extra training on latching and me using a nipple shield for the first few weeks to help her learn, she managed just fine! As for pumping, do it whenever you want. Babies are much more adaptable than we give them credit for. Although I rarely pumped (I have always had a hard time with it and I stay at home with her so it is just much easier) I did let my husband be the one to first introduce the bottle to her. Have yours hold her close to his chest in a similar position as you nursing and that helps a lot. Skin to skin contact encourages this even further if he is willing. I found it easiest to pump very firt thing in the morning when my supply was the highest or right after a feeding when the flow was good. <BR/><BR/>The alcohol question is of great debate. The best advice is if you are feeding them on a "demand" schedule, it really is best just to abstain or feed stored milk. If you are feeding on a schedule, this makes it a bit easier. Check out this link for more detailed info. http://www.llli.org/FAQ/alcohol.html<BR/><BR/>La Leche League leaders used to encourage women to sip a glass of wine to help with let down; many people have survived this! You have to decide what you think is best.<BR/><BR/>You should be able to eat whatever you like unless baby shows signs of needing to make diet changes. I was pretty fortunate in that very little bothered my daughter. <BR/><BR/>A great manual to read is the Womanly Art of Breastfeeding- it's a La Leche League manual. Also the La Leche League website <BR/>http://www.lalecheleague.net/public<BR/>offers many answers, people to call, as well as breastfeeding support groups you can join. The majority of my mom's best friends all met while attending these meetings 33 plus years ago when my sister was born. It is also a great way to connect with others who have kids even if you aren't having nursing problems, etc. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-16223299728097729452009-02-06T17:45:00.000-05:002009-02-06T17:45:00.000-05:00Okay you asked here goes!!! We did not give Tay a ...Okay you asked here goes!!! We did not give Tay a paci until she was 1month old...Advice from her pediatrician! I counted down the seconds! Truth be told I will give my 2nd child the Paci immediatley!<BR/>I started pumping right away!! My boobs were huge and hard she was not eating a lot...so we saved a ton! Which came in handy when I had an adult beverage! One or two drinks is not going to effect your little one at all. If you decided to tie one on...."pumping and dumping" is the best advice....When it is time for a bottle and you want Daddy to do it, I suggest not being in the room so she doesn't smell all your deliciousness ie..breastmilk!<BR/>My daughter had a VERY sensitive stomach...so I did not eat spicy or gassey foods ie...crawfish-(im from the south) red beans,etc. When we did start on the formula we used the Gentle-ease it worked for us! Tay had COLIC and I swear by Colic-ease....just in case...colicease.com....It is the BEST stuff ever!!!<BR/>Relax and enjoy this bonding time with your son, no matter how long it lasts!!!! I promise you will miss it when it is over!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596693338479508118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-50302144224105050972009-02-06T17:37:00.000-05:002009-02-06T17:37:00.000-05:00I would try the paci- you have been breastfeeding ...I would try the paci- you have been breastfeeding for three weeks, so it shouldn't be a huge issue yet. <BR/><BR/>I would also suggest pumping now,I started right about 3 weeks- mostly so that my husband could get up in the middle of the night to give a bottle.<BR/><BR/>I had my first glass of wine about 4 weeks after the baby (we had a baby party, and I thought that I deserved just one) I was able to have it right after he nursed to go down for bed, and since I was pumping I was able to pump and dump one time and had enough reserved to get him a bottle in the middle of the night.<BR/><BR/>Good luck, don't let your MIL get you down- both my mom and my MIL didn't understand the issues- just do what you are most comfortable with!The George Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187529165465228643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-84727669554651768872009-02-06T16:31:00.000-05:002009-02-06T16:31:00.000-05:00Definitely give the binky! It is so soothing to ba...Definitely give the binky! It is so soothing to babies. :)<BR/><BR/>The best advice my daughter's pediatrician gave me when I was nursing was to give her ten-fifteen minutes on each side and then give her the pacificer. Originally, she was spending thirty minutes on each side and it was killing me! Her ped informed me that she was getting her full nutrition in the first few minutes and using the rest of the time as a pacifier. Hope this helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-582098955233594522009-02-06T15:25:00.000-05:002009-02-06T15:25:00.000-05:00Congrats on your new baby. I breastfeed my first c...Congrats on your new baby. I breastfeed my first child for 20 months and am currently breastfeeding my second who is 16 months. If you still have any questions, email me at leadawareness@yahoo.com<BR/>Hope it has gotten easier!CRICKEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768871508564894127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-88845126499681212622009-02-06T14:55:00.000-05:002009-02-06T14:55:00.000-05:00I had to avoid drinking milk and eating lettuce wi...I had to avoid drinking milk and eating lettuce with my son. I started pumping when he was 2 wks old. He had the pacifier but didn't fully like it until I was weaning him.The Jarrell'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10687449862747491596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-26367769921927347702009-02-06T14:22:00.000-05:002009-02-06T14:22:00.000-05:00I asked the nurse to get my son a pacifer in the h...I asked the nurse to get my son a pacifer in the hospital. He loves it and still does (he is one now). He never had any problems with breastfeeding or bottlefeeding because of a pacifier. They really just help soothe them - espically at night. <BR/><BR/>As for pumping- I started after two weeks. You can also just feed on one boob completely and then pump the other side to store some up. Trust me there will be a time when you don't want to get up and it is nice to have someone else give him a bottle (and know that it is breastmilk). I also think that you want to get your child used to both- what are you going to do if they never want to take a bottle and you have to go back to work? I have found that little boys like to eat and dont really care how they get it!<BR/><BR/>As for foods you shouldn't eat. Green stuff gives them gas, caffeine gives them gas(I drank one a day anyway- you have to have it when you are so tired) and cheese or milk products. They say if you notice they are really gassy- watch what you just ate and try to eliminate something for a week and see if it helps. <BR/><BR/>Good luck! It is the hardest thing you will ever do but the most rewarding!CLuthrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346474998328308663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-61661246568011601222009-02-06T14:01:00.000-05:002009-02-06T14:01:00.000-05:00My MIL was the same way, as she did not brfeed her...My MIL was the same way, as she did not brfeed her children. Mine never took a paci really, so I can't help there. I had a VERY fussy baby but after a few weeks we figured out that my prenatal vitamin was giving him SO much gas. I still can't take it. My lactation consultant had never heard of this but I eventually DID find it in THE bible for breastfeeding: La Leche League's "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding". I still use it for information and my son is 9 mos old.<BR/>Also, I had to cut out ALL milk products and anything tomato based. This was hard to do b/c it was summer and I wanted tomato sandwiches so badly! It just made him gassy and no amount of mylicon would help. We found that Gripe Water helped more than Mylicon. It DID help me lose massive amounts of weight to cut all that out!<BR/>Stick with it! It's so rewarding. I've fed through mastities, low supply, a baby that fed almost every hour for months, and a fussy baby that cried for 14 weeks. You're giving him so many antibodies and nutrients that no formula can compare to! You'll find what works best for you and your baby and that's what will work at the end of the day! Roll Tide!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-82186032529388031742009-02-06T13:06:00.000-05:002009-02-06T13:06:00.000-05:00I strictly breastfed for (no bottles) for at least...I strictly breastfed for (no bottles) for at least a month, but then immediately introduced them so that they would not reject a bottle either. Paci's came pretty much right away and did not affect nursing. I had good nursers. Every baby is different so do what works for you and your little one.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580415273853360647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-5802244819527004462009-02-06T11:11:00.000-05:002009-02-06T11:11:00.000-05:00Hi there! First of all, Baby J is just adorable! ...Hi there! First of all, Baby J is just adorable! I had a baby last year (acutally, it will be one year next weekend!) and breastfed for 11 months. I gave Jeb our baby a pacifier almost immediately after bringing him home. It satisfied him in between feedings (or else I think he would have nursed for hours on end!) and definitely did not affect him negatively as far as nursing was concerned. I started pumping when he was about two weeks old, and honestly, I wish I had done it sooner! I was able to pump enough so that my husband was able to give the baby a bottle during one of his night-time feedings, therefore giving me a good 4-5 hour stretch of uninterrupted sleep! I was confused at first as to when to pump; I soon realized that if I pumped about a 1/2 hour after the baby's morning nursing session (when I seemed to have the most milk), that would give me at least a couple of ounces. Then I would pump one more time right before bed so that I wouldn't get engorged (sorry if that's TMI) since my husband would be giving him a bottle at around midnight. <BR/>With regards to drinking - I waited until the baby was about a month old, and I was told to have a glass of wine right after he nursed, so that it would be out of my system by the time he wanted to eat again (2-3 hours later). Hope that helps!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-56591035775946685762009-02-06T10:08:00.000-05:002009-02-06T10:08:00.000-05:00can;t help you there but i think the little one ke...can;t help you there but i think the little one keeps getting cuter and cuter with every picture i see!Leilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397572022300385478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112948848251367407.post-77915174119728036062009-02-06T09:27:00.000-05:002009-02-06T09:27:00.000-05:00I am going to bookmark this page and come back to ...I am going to bookmark this page and come back to it in a couple weeks when I am probably about to pull my hair out... Hopefully they give you some good advice / tips / suggestions.<BR/><BR/>Also, I love that last pic of J. He looks so grown up there.Mrs.Preppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07417716598795374874noreply@blogger.com