tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post8568385443132431238..comments2024-03-28T03:20:20.956-04:00Comments on peaceful parenting: Joshua's Story: Why I Chose Another Mother's MilkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-65669951505040015252013-07-19T15:38:37.880-04:002013-07-19T15:38:37.880-04:00My granddaughter was found, at 7 days of age, to b...My granddaughter was found, at 7 days of age, to be severely tongue-tied. Her mother flowed milk like a fountain and at age 5.5, she is still nursing just fine. She doesn't always speak correctly and can't stick out her tongue, but nursing was successful. I'm sorry that it didn't work that way with you. Jennifer H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-16866656759539360542013-07-19T12:15:57.650-04:002013-07-19T12:15:57.650-04:00Update 7/19/13
I discovered Joshua was tongue tie...Update 7/19/13<br /><br />I discovered Joshua was tongue tied around 10 months old. My midwife DID miss it. It was detrimental to my supply. <br /><br />We welcomed a third child December 2012, he was tongue and upper lip tied and my midwife (different from Joshua) did see it and we had it corrected on day 3 with scissors. He had a hidden posterior tie that the ENT missed and his lip reattachedLindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15155541827956499775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-48931664022467164872012-09-12T22:27:56.654-04:002012-09-12T22:27:56.654-04:00I know you said he was checked for tongue tie, but...I know you said he was checked for tongue tie, but again, this screams tongue tie. I had to take my daughter to three ENTs to get it diagnosed and four lactation counselors told me she wasn't tied even though she has just about every symptom. Luckily, she is managing to move enough milk to gain weight because it took 6 weeks to get it diagnosed only to find out we have to travel to get it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-88205033042925214792012-07-27T03:32:10.292-04:002012-07-27T03:32:10.292-04:00I'm so glad your baby was able to get breast m...I'm so glad your baby was able to get breast milk! You are a great mama for trying so hard for so long!!! I had an opposite problem- too much milk- leaked like crazy for months after my daughter was born- and I was so happy my midwife connected me with an adopted family and I was able to share milk with them. I am adopted and when I was born in the 70's my mom inquired about stimulating Kairihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17119612233149139089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-26771451587781967992011-10-20T20:16:00.874-04:002011-10-20T20:16:00.874-04:00Wow, I feel like I could have written this post my...Wow, I feel like I could have written this post myself. I am amazed at how similar our stories are! And with the same awesome outcome, thankfully. :) <br />Thank GOD for the amazing donor moms and their much-needed donated milk for our precious babies.Marshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789631247148864654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-54537595873707631832011-10-05T13:36:32.598-04:002011-10-05T13:36:32.598-04:00Previous Posters - I don't think "Laura&q...Previous Posters - I don't think "Laura" was saying that formula is safe, while donated milk is not - it seemed like she was just genuinely asking how you know that the donated milk from people you don't know is safe. Maybe she was interested in the option as well, and wanted to know more about it.<br /><br />Lindsey - I'm glad that your little boy got the breastmilk he Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-11403403713302036502011-09-30T20:24:03.223-04:002011-09-30T20:24:03.223-04:00just a little off topic... someone commented on th...just a little off topic... someone commented on the "safety' of donated milk... but we never question formula's safety there are no legislations in my country (australia) stating what must be in formula and the companies can change each "type" at will to make it from cheaper ingredients etc etc etc so how do we know the ingredients are good quality or that contamination simonenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-32027666570842696042011-09-29T22:01:07.699-04:002011-09-29T22:01:07.699-04:00I loved this story of milk sharing.
I wish I had...I loved this story of milk sharing. <br /><br />I wish I had known more and known this could have been an option for me with my third baby. She was 6 lbs at birth, didn't have a lot of reserves (fat), and while I was running after two other children and she slept, I thought, I finally have a 'good baby'. (my 2nd daughter BF every 1.5 hours for her first 4 months of life). <br />All Wendyrfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08181462164189472940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-46427025732304879552011-07-23T09:18:45.117-04:002011-07-23T09:18:45.117-04:00I'm sorry, but it sounds like your midwife dro...I'm sorry, but it sounds like your midwife dropped the ball in a big way. Your breastfeeding issues were identified by day 3, yet you did not get referred for help from someone who knew what they were doing. Nothing in your story leads me to believe your midwife has much knowledge of breastfeeding. Your milk supply suffered early on, leading to inadequate weight gain. Your baby's Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-36502230736697532252011-07-18T14:08:57.911-04:002011-07-18T14:08:57.911-04:00this is almost EXACTLY my story w/ my daughter (no...this is almost EXACTLY my story w/ my daughter (now 6). so heartbreaking for a new mother. wish i would have found a donor, i would have used one.adiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13222986571997116211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-3963561921244672402011-07-06T07:06:42.166-04:002011-07-06T07:06:42.166-04:00What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. I a...What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. I am now going to look into donating as I am very fortunate in that I have a strong supply xxKirstylockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499516152588677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-75282504473625730512011-07-06T06:04:28.370-04:002011-07-06T06:04:28.370-04:00Hiya
Great piece - I'm glad you could source ...Hiya <br />Great piece - I'm glad you could source human milk for your gorgeous babe.<br /><br />Reading your piece the phrase echoing repeatedly in my mind was "tongue tie". A sneaky, hidden, not obvious to the untrained eye - tongue tie...<br />http://milkmatters.org.uk/2011/04/15/tongue-tie-the-hidden-cause-of-feeding-problems-however-you-feed-your-baby/<br /><br />You "mayAnalytical Armadillo IBCLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03829027807809292649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-36021723473514223362011-06-23T12:05:15.268-04:002011-06-23T12:05:15.268-04:00Way to go mama! I am using my breast friend's ...Way to go mama! I am using my breast friend's milk to supplement as well. Breast is best. As with ANYTHING there is a risk versus benefit. Good Job!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461374188982286659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-68838130081881436932011-06-02T22:34:51.214-04:002011-06-02T22:34:51.214-04:00To answer Katherine
1)was an IBCLC involved? No...To answer Katherine<br /><br /><br /><br />1)was an IBCLC involved? No they weren't, my midwife has a lot of experience with breastfeeding being a former LLL leader and LC that I trusted her knowledge. <br /><br />2)was a properly applied nipple shield tried (turned almost inside out then applied so as to pull as much nipple as possible into the shield) with a supplementer at breast?<br /><brLindsey Wardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-55629504076984991162011-05-29T15:38:07.565-04:002011-05-29T15:38:07.565-04:00Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering about a f...Just out of curiosity, I'm wondering about a few things just so I can better understand what went wrong and how to better help the moms I work with:<br /><br />1)was an IBCLC involved?<br /><br />2)was a properly applied nipple shield tried (turned almost inside out then applied so as to pull as much nipple as possible into the shield) with a supplementer at breast?<br /><br />3)was he Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14467976631871356999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-57138396101308783182011-05-29T15:24:58.144-04:002011-05-29T15:24:58.144-04:00What A Wonderful Story....The heavenly Father Is a...What A Wonderful Story....The heavenly Father Is a blessing to this family as well to many other families...Praise Him..HalleluYah!JeniYah Bat Yahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-6410492012247716432011-05-29T15:24:19.281-04:002011-05-29T15:24:19.281-04:00Thank you so much for sharing. I need to blog abo...Thank you so much for sharing. I need to blog about my experience on my blog. I don't know what I would have done without HM4HB. My little guy is sooooo healthy and I owe so much of that to my milk mommas.<br /><br />I would do almost anything to be able to breastfeed my own baby, but for some reason my body just won't produce enough. May the Lord richly bless all the moms who are so Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10689159388778616060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-87307575675205364392011-05-24T12:04:19.595-04:002011-05-24T12:04:19.595-04:00Thank you all for the support and information from...Thank you all for the support and information from your own personal experiences! <br /><br />We are now over 6 months without needing formula! Joshua has grown so much with donor milk! 9 months old and weighs 20.4lbs! That is a 14lb weight gain in 8 months, which to me is outstanding! It IS working just fine for him! He is still EBF, he prefers his boobie milk over food :D Milk Sharing is Lindsey Wardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-43420163231326861502011-05-23T23:34:17.915-04:002011-05-23T23:34:17.915-04:00I had the same situation with latch problems with ...I had the same situation with latch problems with my 2nd, who turned a year old yesterday. He would not stay latched and popped off and on. The best advice I got was from my chiropractor who does a lot of alternative therapies. He told me to TURN IN PLACE, my baby was in a sling at my breast. Spinning is supposed to stimulate the baby's brain stem, which causes them to suck- and it WORKEDTammy B.http://www.readandgrow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-29021981763518593532011-05-23T23:05:17.707-04:002011-05-23T23:05:17.707-04:00I love this too! And Mrs. Chastain - your comment ...I love this too! And Mrs. Chastain - your comment made me smile because I completely understand... We are still nursing at 34 months despite not being able to nurse for the first 2 weeks due to latch issues from a traumatic birth and ONE of the reasons is because of my very negative MIL who constantly told us we couldn't/shouldn't... She's also the reason my husband and I are now Natnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-54700088642737226762011-05-23T21:49:04.204-04:002011-05-23T21:49:04.204-04:00I love reading these stories. I'm so blessed t...I love reading these stories. I'm so blessed to have been able to breastfeed my baby. And everyday I thank my MIL because if it wasn't for her LACK of support and stubbornness to prove her wrong we would not have just passed our 5 month EBF milestone! :DDiana Chastainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00086646559106752986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-45096532980271199072011-04-12T02:11:36.909-04:002011-04-12T02:11:36.909-04:00It does sound like posterior tongue tie could'...It does sound like posterior tongue tie could've been an issue, and for those dealing with similar situations, I highly recommending reading up on this more subtle form of tongue tie. <br /><br />http://www.aap.org/breastfeeding/files/pdf/BBM-8-27%20Newsletter.pdf<br /><br />http://www.lowmilksupply.org/tonguetie.shtml<br /><br />http://books.google.com/books?id=Z9Xw3-pkz1YC&pg=PA227&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-9225394947439467202011-04-11T13:25:40.351-04:002011-04-11T13:25:40.351-04:00that is PHENOMENAL!!! i have been donating on HM4B...that is PHENOMENAL!!! i have been donating on HM4B for a while now (maybe 4 months?)when the name used to be "eats on feets" and i love it! it makes me feel so good that im able to help out not only expense wise with another family, but more importantly help out and pave the way for ANOTHER HUMAN LIFE. there are positives and negatives to formula let alone the BPA that the can is lined Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-55998819268081525402011-04-11T12:56:19.012-04:002011-04-11T12:56:19.012-04:00The initial group that Lindsey found and obtained ...The initial group that Lindsey found and obtained donor milk through is now "Human Milk 4 Human Babies" (HM4HB) reflecting a more global name for milk sharing between moms. Their site and all the local chapters around the world is here: <br /><br />http://www.hm4hb.org/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31180029.post-79380052256239281222011-04-11T09:21:18.783-04:002011-04-11T09:21:18.783-04:00I went through similar problems with poor latch wh...I went through similar problems with poor latch when my twins were born. One twin just wasn't latching and nursing properly. I never heard her swallow while she nursed. The other twin nursed well and the one with latch issue would get some residual let down when I tandem nursed. We tried everything and worked for weeks and weeks to try and get her to nurse but I ended up exclusively Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com