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RE: Breast feeding Poll

sarahgee — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:03:23 GMT

Mastitis is possible- I never thought of that because I don't have a fever and my breast is not blotchy red. However, I have had 2 pretty bad episodes of a blocked duct. I will mention it to my physician for sure. THanks

Sarah

RE: Breast feeding Poll

mapsgirl — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:46:32 GMT

Sarahgee,

I would go see a lactation consultant or doctor as soon as possible. It's possible that its not thrush (what you use gentian violet for) it could be mastitis. And if that gets too bad they'll have to put you on an antibotic.

Please get it checked out.

RE: Breast feeding Poll

sarahgee — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:31:42 GMT

Hello, I am responding to the poll. I am a new mom, my baby is now 12 weeks. I have been breastfeeding him and it is still very painful on one side. I have this painful burning sensation even when he is not feeding. Sometimes it hurts so much I cry. The other side has never given me any trouble. I am sure my latch is ok. I have tried using gensiate violet and it does not seem to work. Does anyone have advice?

Thank you

Sarahgee

sarahg_98@yahoo.com

RE: Breast feeding Poll

rdtm — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 12:36:35 GMT

I too took 9 weeks to master BF. In the first few days I had to attach plastic hoses to my breasts with tape and feed formula so she was still stimulating my breasts and getting what little colostrum I was producing. Then when my milk came in my let down was so strong it was like being sprayed in the mouth with a garden hose. So she would slide her mouth down to the end of the nipple and try to cover my nipple with her tongue. I pumped for 1 month and then got kalli onto a nipple shield until she could handle my strong let down. The whole time I gave her slow release nipples in hopes that she would sometime appreciate not having to work as hard on the breast. It was frustrating as feeds would take and hour and a half with a slow nipple but it helped in the end. We finally got bf at 9 wks and she is 20 weeks today...now she won't take a bottle, the little turd! haha

It is great to hear everyones stories and I hope my post encourages new mothers that it is not as easy as you think it will be to get BF and if you have to pump, formula feed or whatever it takes to get through those first few months...try and hang in there and if bf just doesn't work for you then make the decision to quit and never look back without beating yourself up emotionally...the most important thing is that your baby gets fed!

Cheers to all us moms!

RE: Breast feeding Poll

rzanabria — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:09:58 GMT

In my case I don't know if I have mastered it, but it's going pretty well... but just since the last week!

When he was born, I BF him at the hospital at everything went OK, but we also supplemented because he lost quite a lot of weight during his first days, and the doctor told us that. When I arrived home, it was a nightmare! he didn't want it any more, and became fussy everytime I tried. So, for almost 2 months I pump and use the bottle. But last week I tried again and... just wonderful! He adores it and now he BF quite well I think... eventhough I still feel a little umconfortable with positions and so on... but I cannot complain too much!

RE: Breast feeding Poll

mamasophie — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 15:16:30 GMT

For me it took a really long time...I think 9 weeks. It was painful the whole time, so painful that I would cringe when she cried to bf. I couldn't have anything touching my breasts they were too sore. I sought help from midwives, a lactation consultant, and a doctor...but nothing helped except time...with time it got better. Now I am still bf and my daughter just turned nine months. I wanted to quit everyday for the first 9 weeks, but kept going despite the pain because I was convinced it was the best thing. In retrospect, I regret those first few months when I was always in pain and had trouble even holding her due to the terrible discomfort ..but glad I kept going, however I wouldn't blame anyone for not doing it now that I know how difficult it can be!

--Sophie

RE: Breast feeding Poll

mapsgirl — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:06:00 GMT

Breastfeeding Rachel was one of the best things I did! Luckily, we had a breastfeeding clinic to go to that had a lacation consultant and a doctor that you'd see at each visit. And we went frequenly until they were sastisfied that everything was okay. It was a wonderful resource to have!

http://www.birthexperience.com
-- Highly recommended for anyone near Brampton/Mississuaga!

RE: Breast feeding Poll

violet1amythest — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 21:40:17 GMT

With my first boy I had it in my head to just pump for him, right from the start. Bad idea by the way. SO with him I never really gave it much effort. Then with my second I really wanted to b/f and did really great the first week (mostly in hopspital as I had c-section), But then he got really really hungry and I was going insane. He would sleep no more then 2 hrs and usually only 20 min at a time. He fell asleep every time I feed him and would not wake up with any of the suggestions I was given. I was pumping also to try and bring up my supply to keep him going longer but I barely got anything compared to the first time. So I started supplementing so I could actually function a little more normally and then he just didn't want the breast anymore and after being in a wishy wash state of should or shouldn't I continue, I finally broke down in complete tears and realized I was becomming resentful towards my baby because he was taking up my entire day snacking and I couldn't do it any more. Once I was finally done with it I felt free, relieved and so much happier.

RE: Breast feeding Poll

tallgirl — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 16:12:34 GMT

I NEVER mastered it, but I breastfed my first for almost 11 months and my second for 2.5, then pumped half his intake for the next month and supplemented with formula before switching over completely at 3.5 months. I've marvelled at the women who seem so comfortable with it. I always found it rather awkward especially once baby got bigger, but I'm glad I did it. Wish I could have done it longer with my second.

RE: Breast feeding Poll

Danicasmum — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 14:24:35 GMT

It took me about a month with Katelyn. I'm not sure with Danica - I can't really remember. It was probably easier with Katelyn cause I knew what I was doing and what felt right or wrong. I only had to get her going. With Danica, we were both learning.

Breast feeding Poll

rdtm — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 23:39:11 GMT

Just wondering how long it took to master the most natural thing in the world besides growing and breathing...