tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post1417747981902832844..comments2023-10-10T21:06:42.855+10:00Comments on Accidental Wonderland: Feeding BabiesAmeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-23671687053828337982012-03-26T22:14:08.996+10:002012-03-26T22:14:08.996+10:00I so admire you not being guilty. That's brill...I so admire you not being guilty. That's brilliant, I'm in awe. <br />It's all about doing our best isn't it? That's all we want for our kids :)Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-69307210456530670122012-03-26T22:12:54.992+10:002012-03-26T22:12:54.992+10:00Thanks Veronica. I have spoken to a few friends wh...Thanks Veronica. I have spoken to a few friends who are lactation consultants and we've just discovered that sesame is tongue-tied so we'll try breast again once that gets sorted. <br />Thank you so much for your kind words, if only the dance was easier!Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-5173874289663556382012-03-26T22:11:31.366+10:002012-03-26T22:11:31.366+10:00Sounds like similar experiences! The stomach cramp...Sounds like similar experiences! The stomach cramps were almost unbearable, I hope yours have gone now and breast-feeding can be more enjoyable. I also hope bub has worked out that night time is sleep time. Sesame is yet to fully.<br /><br />Hahaha I stay up way too late on the internet when the little ones are asleep and then nap during the day. A lot of caffeine as well! Believe me it's starting to catch up on me!Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-16641815039004741552012-03-26T22:08:38.144+10:002012-03-26T22:08:38.144+10:00I'm so glad you had one wonderful breastfeedin...I'm so glad you had one wonderful breastfeeding journey :)Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-70109781846760931032012-03-26T22:07:32.875+10:002012-03-26T22:07:32.875+10:00Mastitis sucks. I was such a cow with lufflump but...Mastitis sucks. I was such a cow with lufflump but didn't have mastitis until sesame. I did express though, 2L a day at times! <br />Oh the love is so there which I guess is why we jumped to formula quickly as she was getting so distressed. You're so right and she is so adored :) Thanks Jess!Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-49893136831363060292012-03-26T22:05:58.248+10:002012-03-26T22:05:58.248+10:00Ouch that sounds painful. I'm so glad that num...Ouch that sounds painful. I'm so glad that number 2 is feeding well!<br />Thank you. Her being tongue tied definitely doesn't help with the feeding. Hopefully we can try the breast again once her tongue is sorted out.Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-4564072377553418682012-03-26T22:04:19.138+10:002012-03-26T22:04:19.138+10:00Wow what a guzzler! Such bliss :)
I don't unde...Wow what a guzzler! Such bliss :)<br />I don't understand some people's way of thinking especially professionals who are supposed to be there to help, the nurses taking that approach isn't beneficial to anyone!<br />Thank you, I'm being kinder as time goes on.Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-65387633520783640292012-03-26T22:01:44.243+10:002012-03-26T22:01:44.243+10:00Oh that sounds so traumatic for you, I'm so so...Oh that sounds so traumatic for you, I'm so sorry to hear you had to go through that. It definitely doesn't make you the world's worst mother at all!! I think you're a fantastic mum.Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-39321159102734283952012-03-26T21:46:31.895+10:002012-03-26T21:46:31.895+10:00Thanks A-M. If only there was a one size fits all ...Thanks A-M. If only there was a one size fits all for breastfeeding and it was the magnificent, no problems, wonderful stories you hear about.Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-84360536486528295772012-03-26T21:44:29.482+10:002012-03-26T21:44:29.482+10:00Thank you, it sucks but she's happy now and st...Thank you, it sucks but she's happy now and still drinking A LOT!<br />I spoke to a few friends who are lactation consultants but we just found out she's tongue tied like lufflump was and that's why they both had problems breastfeeding. Silly little tongues!Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-67925839060589168412012-03-26T21:42:26.167+10:002012-03-26T21:42:26.167+10:00Wow that is dedication! I was a cow the first time...Wow that is dedication! I was a cow the first time, could express close to 500ml four times a day. Not this time at all. <br />If only I had a nanny so I could express in peace! Maybe then I would have been more inclined to continue...Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-17693165001971971352012-03-26T21:37:48.633+10:002012-03-26T21:37:48.633+10:00Thank you so much. I hope we are doing what is bes...Thank you so much. I hope we are doing what is best and what works, it is right now so I guess it is :)Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-72314580512042936412012-03-26T21:36:48.485+10:002012-03-26T21:36:48.485+10:00It is terrible. For something so natural it should...It is terrible. For something so natural it should be easy for everyone!<br />Thank you for your kind words :)Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-15301355074074336802012-03-26T21:34:11.357+10:002012-03-26T21:34:11.357+10:00You're right happiness is what's important...You're right happiness is what's important and she is :)<br />Thank you :)Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-48357787665250442242012-03-26T21:26:56.450+10:002012-03-26T21:26:56.450+10:00Thank you so much Kel, you're so right.
It'...Thank you so much Kel, you're so right.<br />It's so weird that to adequately feed our children we need courage - that's insane. The same as the pressure. I'm sure formula is full of good nutrients and not full of sugar yet we act like it is. I've done it and still do it now as the pressure is ingrained in my head. Insane.<br />All we want is to feed our babies and for them to be healthy :)Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-15737043255679181092012-03-26T21:20:44.239+10:002012-03-26T21:20:44.239+10:00Thanks Beck. I hate the pressure too, if no one el...Thanks Beck. I hate the pressure too, if no one else is putting it on us it's ourselves. Not fair or helpful.Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06277489399865186227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-87702085251663698762012-03-26T12:51:58.821+10:002012-03-26T12:51:58.821+10:00It's really hard, Ames and every baby is a new...It's really hard, Ames and every baby is a new breast feeding journey. I wasnt successful with The Badoo. I expressed for 8 weeks, but she never took the breast. I was disappointed, but not guilty. We do the best we can and some things are not meant t be. xMaxabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15761220164069379437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-4512188159690688612012-03-23T20:58:40.028+10:002012-03-23T20:58:40.028+10:00I'm sorry things aren't going as smoothly ...I'm sorry things aren't going as smoothly as you'd hoped in the feeding area. Have you spoken to a lactation consultant for advice? I had trouble with Miss T latching for the first 3 months and we used a nipple shield till she got it. Such a relief to find a solution. But having said that, you need to do what is necessary for Sesame to thrive. You are a loving mum and there's no need to beat yourself up about it. Breastfeeding is like a dance and it takes two to get it right. Sometimes it's just harder than at other times. Take care, Ames.Veronica @ Mixed Gemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05012569571281223678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-21933816227952548562012-03-23T14:52:11.682+10:002012-03-23T14:52:11.682+10:00Are you me? It's 5.30am and I'm looking do...Are you me? It's 5.30am and I'm looking down at my baby who just won't go past 2 hour intervals at night. During the day she's fine, but at night, oh man. It also feels like she's not getting enough from the breast. And then there's the stomach cramps. Nobody told me how bad they might be, it's awful.<br /><br />Meanwhile, I can't believe you can find the time to post, I can hardly have a shower! What's your secret, I need to know!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180263907562765057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-18155385715773536012012-03-21T07:19:35.113+10:002012-03-21T07:19:35.113+10:00My first baby was a nightmare to feed. She would k...My first baby was a nightmare to feed. She would keep changing her little mind about what she wanted. I would always try breast first then expressed in a bottle and then formula. She was tough. My second was a little breast feeding angel. RachelRedcliffe Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00781939430745328713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-52362288287945168772012-03-20T20:55:51.975+10:002012-03-20T20:55:51.975+10:00I'm very blessed in that I was an awesome cow,...I'm very blessed in that I was an awesome cow, and never had a problem, but I did have multiple bouts of mastitis and I know that wasn't fun. <br />We can't expect everything to be even for each child; life doesn't work like that. What does need to be consistent though, is how much you love them, and if putting her on formula is love then do it and don't feel guilty. It's much better for her to be well fed, healthy and in a much calmer environment, than hungry, with tired stressed out parents who are snapping at everyone (which would happen eventually.) Love looks different with each little person, and it's obvious that you adore this little princess. XxxEssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-1221794690266313662012-03-20T20:54:28.770+10:002012-03-20T20:54:28.770+10:00I had huge dramas with nipple thrush with number 1...I had huge dramas with nipple thrush with number 1, (major ow!) but number 2 has been a really good feeder so far. I hope things improve for you with sesame... but like others have said, there is no shame in doing the best you can- even if it does mean formula. Circumstances are different, and so are your children, we can't expect ourselves to do everything the same for each of them. Just do your best and don't be so hard on yourself. But it will get easier- I found I came up for air and found 'normal' (whatever that is) much quicker the second time around than the first.robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351462075778087291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-28583561625052136452012-03-20T20:41:11.179+10:002012-03-20T20:41:11.179+10:00big hugs Ames - my experiences were mixed. I had t...big hugs Ames - my experiences were mixed. I had terrible trouble working it out in hospital etc but Alice was a very efficient feeder so could take a whole feed in 5-10 minutes (15 was a long feed) and always in the top of the charts for growth so was definitely eating well. with some bottles when she finally accepted them we managed to make it to 13 months <br /><br />with lulu we had problems right from the word go and the nurses dismissed me as i was a "2nd time mom" - it was one of the contributing factors in my PND as I struggled. finally at 3 mo in i switched fully to the bottle and felt horrible about it at the time. I hope you can be kind to yourself - each child and situation is different and there is so much pressure on parents to stick with breastfeeding.Deb @ home life simplifiedhttp://www.homelifesimplified.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-62520132215369974852012-03-20T17:16:45.561+10:002012-03-20T17:16:45.561+10:00My breastfeeding efforts with both boys were so ho...My breastfeeding efforts with both boys were so horrific they both ended in hospital stays for me. It turns out breastfeeding and I are a disaster. I struggle with severe PND, and somehow breastfeeding sparks things off much worse. I border on Post partum psychosis. <br /><br />My shrink speculates it is a result of the trauma of abuse as a child. I hate conceding that. Never, ever did I connect my children and my abuse in my head. There was nothing sexual about breastfeeding. I never consciously thought about it while I was feeding. But the overwhelming panic and "Get him off me" was too overwhelming to rule it out. <br /><br />I feel like the world's worst mother admitting this. But for you, sweet girl. <3 I'm a huge proponent of breastfeeding. I believe it to be far superior. But I also know that sometimes it really just doesn't work out. As long as she is happy and thriving and you are staying sane and enjoying her, let noone make you feel bad. That includes your own voices.TheThingsIdTellYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864291645372635512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5521948518439771988.post-15299569830067577972012-03-20T14:19:12.734+10:002012-03-20T14:19:12.734+10:00Don't feel guilty. You are doing a wonderful j...Don't feel guilty. You are doing a wonderful job loving her, nurturing her. What works for some doesn't work for others. Hey, I was Paediatric Dietitian (breast is best we all know) but I ended up working for a nastrogastric feed and baby formula company ...during which I saw the whole gamut of feeding problems. You are doing marvellously and she is content and thriving. Nuff said. Hey, I made it to three months with my 2nd and I was ready to jump out the window after persisting beyond sanity. A-M xxThe House That A-M Builthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870752194541203656noreply@blogger.com