tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post28712148153108437..comments2008-07-29T12:42:34.544-05:00The Flip Flop Mamma!http://www.blogger.com/profile/11253196576053898113flipflopmamma@gmail.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-40853068210293182682008-07-29T12:42:34.544-05:002008-07-29T12:42:34.544-05:00Wow-- we share a similar journey...from being young mamas (I was 20 with my first) to adventures in nursing those who followed (now three and six months...the latter, of course, is still latched on as I type:))....great blog, always nice to read the lives of those who are living green and God-- but not on the creepy ends of either spectrum:)Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02408630005976395741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-61037981217064397392007-02-07T20:44:53.808-06:002007-02-07T20:44:53.808-06:00I also read everything I could before nursing my 1st baby. And I also thought it was pretty gross before babyhood actually became a reality. Nothing I read could actually have prepared me for it!Peanut Butter and Jelly Boatshttp://www.peanutbutterandjellyboats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-56632174235928573982007-02-07T19:47:10.679-06:002007-02-07T19:47:10.679-06:00In my case, I have always wanted breastfeeding but the hospitals here are not too concerned about it. But in a way, it's good too. When I first tried, my baby didn't latch at all like you for the whole day..so the nurses just feed him with bottle without consulting me. I thought..there goes my breastfeeding dreams. But at home about 2 days later, my mom encouraged me to try again since my breast was already swollen. At first the baby still refuse to latch..but after many times trying and not giving bottle..she sucked. So, I ended up feeding her till 1 1/2 year! So, never give up even after the first day.Hlizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501423875033391870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-16694972927244827532007-02-07T19:47:10.765-06:002007-02-07T19:47:10.765-06:00Thank you for sharing your story. I had a hard time with my son. I am already praying it goes well with this baby.jsqPaulahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13949947593401348031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-41551803707207063602007-02-07T17:04:59.277-06:002007-02-07T17:04:59.277-06:00still thinking about you for #3. Love and hugs,Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057109543060200713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-49123455270752138192007-02-07T16:58:35.435-06:002007-02-07T16:58:35.435-06:00LLL are good<br />interesting postJenhttp://jenz.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-87853338989791085702007-02-07T14:52:09.721-06:002007-02-07T14:52:09.721-06:00I look forward to tomorrows post..I breastfed Madison until she turned 1...and Miller until 13 months....I loved it...and wished more women would do it...all my friends didn't do it...thought it was gross...I have 2 friends who did it for a year...I think its what God wanted us to do. Cant wait until Thursday.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14341970243162181712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-46974412250062059042007-02-07T14:46:35.130-06:002007-02-07T14:46:35.130-06:00Bring on the breastfeeding stories, even though I know how this one ends. ;) We all have our journeys & its awesome to hear them!<br />I loved our nursing journey & can't wait for the next one to begin.<br />I'll be praying for you, girl!O Mama Miahttp://omamamia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-56704093856363831062007-02-07T14:25:24.135-06:002007-02-07T14:25:24.135-06:00That was long, but very interesting. I am so sorry about all that. It sounds like you did EVERYTHING right. And that is all you can do, right? Go LLL!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14644291489793513637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-56236476116077980382007-02-07T13:32:17.332-06:002007-02-07T13:32:17.332-06:00I can't wait to read more. My little guy took to nursing with the help of a nipple shield from being a premie. We had our problems with it but it eventually worked out.<br /><br />I'm so sorry that you had some problems with it early on. It really is so hard when you want to do something really bad and its just not working out.Nikkiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09303386226747294887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-36521261519274270732007-02-07T12:48:01.958-06:002007-02-07T12:48:01.958-06:00Wow, I want to hear more too. I was able to nurse my son but if I hadn't I would have tried and tried jsut like you and just thinking about it is really painful. Goodness that must have been difficult. I'm hoping that this baby will be an easy latch for ya!Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15233857663564199322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-90237318977288790712007-02-07T12:33:57.488-06:002007-02-07T12:33:57.488-06:00My boys approached nursing differently. Matt latched on immediately without a problem, but Mark needed time and I remember at each feeding it was frustrating getting him on for the first week. Eventually he got the hang of it, but I understand how it pains a mom's mind and body to keep trying and trying. Do not feel guilty about your past decisions! You did what you thought was right and that's ok. With your third try again and see what happens -- you may be surprised this time around!Glass Half Fullhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06249761942882830003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-23797772145111626012007-02-07T12:26:43.501-06:002007-02-07T12:26:43.501-06:00I loved that book, so that's what they are for! good for you for trying and I think it is great that you are writing it all out!Lala's worldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14888227099123265114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-15676186240609818462007-02-07T12:23:57.764-06:002007-02-07T12:23:57.764-06:00Great post! I am too whacked out on a million other things to post my own story... but good for you!DraMahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06410488991709695078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-17160515370032137112007-02-07T10:45:12.511-06:002007-02-07T10:45:12.511-06:00I want to hear more, I was really getting into it. It wasn't long at all (it's only long if it's boring).<br /><br />The first couple of week (with each) I wanted to quit, it hurt so much and felt wierd every time I "let down" but I'm thankful in the end I stuck with it and it went well. I've had friends that tried so hard and it didn't work. We're all different with different bodies and different babies.Shashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01916769172354299912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-36752992767303558202007-02-07T09:17:21.703-06:002007-02-07T09:17:21.703-06:00That sounds like such a hard time! We have to make the best desicions that we can at the time with the resources we have, and it sounds like you did that. I hope everything works out with this baby!Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-47300082464092269052007-02-07T07:24:28.685-06:002007-02-07T07:24:28.685-06:00i want to hear the rest of the story!<br />i thought breast feeding was gross, then i tried it with my first , mostly becuase my mother in law forced me too, and he lost three lbs in three weeks on breastmilk. considering he was only 6 lbs at birth this wasnt very good and he spent soem time inthe hospital. after t hat, i didnt even attempt breastfeeding with the last two!Bluepaintredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09049030161558766505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-29163377007347187442007-02-07T07:08:41.757-06:002007-02-07T07:08:41.757-06:00I'm so excited you went to that meeting. :) you know I'm here. K?Reesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14851442588125929205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-45619220239584801602007-02-07T06:26:59.249-06:002007-02-07T06:26:59.249-06:00Wow - I can't wait to hear the rest of the story --- and congrats on trying to nurse again. I nursed my oldest for 8 weeks (quit due to bad advice from a Dr. during a bout with mastitis) and my youngest until he was 2. I intend to nurse again! :)Deehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08823299523766089383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-75839706864823476782007-02-07T01:07:44.499-06:002007-02-07T01:07:44.499-06:00I am a breastfeeding mom of 2, I also have experience as a breastfeeding peer counselor with WIC. I am so glad to hear that you are going to try breastfeeding again. I know it can be rough at first and especially if you have already had one bad experience. I applaud you for wanting to try again, you are very brave. I wish you the best of luck, and I will keep you in my prayers.ACostlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01519755062482609931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-38143289447469283502007-02-07T00:30:55.905-06:002007-02-07T00:30:55.905-06:00It breaks my heart to read how hard you tried... and I keep praying every day that this new baby is going to latch on and NEVER LET GO! Ha! Just kidding... he or she will be a nursing champ. You'll love it. <br /><br />I was planning on doing another Mom Vs. Mom post regarding breastfeeding tomorrow... I might link you if you don't mind.Adventures In Babywearinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-88678704656932859962007-02-07T00:28:21.631-06:002007-02-07T00:28:21.631-06:00J, you know I nursed all 3 of mine for different lengths (5 months, 1 year, 14 months). I didn't have any problems with the latch, however... I'm afraid I won't be able to offer you any advice that anyone hasn't already told you a million times, but I will say that I understand what it is to want something so badly, and not be able to achieve it. Just remember with this next baby: YOU didn't FAIL at breastfeeding the Beast. It just didn't work out. That's all. I have a good feeling for the newest peanut. :)Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-12976979902320815142007-02-06T23:55:25.077-06:002007-02-06T23:55:25.077-06:00I didn't nurse my two kids (23 & 21 now). I was really sick after the birth of my first child and was so out of it. With my second child I thought about it but it wasn't that popular back then and he looked he would bite me. :)Just Being Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480908026387066960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-54836921484081292022007-02-06T23:23:07.679-06:002007-02-06T23:23:07.679-06:00I want to hear more ;) Hooray for LLL! Xavier and I went to our first 'toddler' meeting a couple weeks ago. I hadn't been exposed to bfing at ALL growing up and the older I got only had a few experiences with friends (no one in my family has nursed since formula was invented) and recently realized I hadn't seen anyone really seen anyone nurse a toddler! It was wonderfully encouraging -anywho, I'm babbling! Can't wait to hear part two!New Mama's Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09167615287745107631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26345665.post-75853055379181826192007-02-06T22:54:56.301-06:002007-02-06T22:54:56.301-06:00Wow! I didn't realize how long this actually was until I published it and came to check it out!! Sorry!The Flip Flop Mamma!http://www.blogger.com/profile/11253196576053898113noreply@blogger.com