ML - Sorry, I am just getting back to you... we were on vacation.
And no, you are not being too nosey... In a nutshell... I am exhausted. I had a very
difficult pregnancy and have not slept through the night since she was born. So add it
all together I haven't slept through the night in over a year and a half. About every
two weeks, I think I just have a break down and the exhaustion and sleep deprivation
takes over and I think "that's it' we're weaning". My daughter still feeds about 4-6
times a night. And while I do treasure the entire BF experience and the bonding and
the benefits for her, I know there are days when I am a lousy Mommy, because I am so
tired. That's not fair to her either. I also know that getting her weaned is not a
guarantee that she will sleep through the night. And as far as DH doing night duty...
he is self employed, works about 16 hours a day, gone by 4am everyday and is not fair
to him to stay up all night either. We have discussed picking a week and trying him
with night duty and/or CIO. But in my heart I!
know I will not be able to do CIO. And for the most part, she wakes and want to
eat, we get latched and I usually fall right back to sleep. But oh, what I wouldn't
do for 6 hours in a row. I know this is a short phase. It has been inspiring to read
all of the posts - that this to shall, pass and that I am not the only one not
sleeping. I am told often that we have "ruined her" or "spoiled her" - she sleeps
with us, doesn't nap well, if at all and doesn't sleep through the night. I have just
learned to reply we are doing what feels right to us and what works for us - and
right now this feels right and is working.
Also, part of my weaning panic/crisis last month was DH and I are taking a 4 day trip,
sans baby. I am leaving her with my mom. And began to panic, because I have two extra
bags of milk frozen, other than that she eats pretty much all I can pump. I have
always been able to pump a bottle a day extra, have never had a problem with pumping
or let down. But suddenly last month, I was no longer able to get any surplus bottles
and Emma wouldn't take any formula. Any formula - any brand, pre-mixed, powder it
didn't matter. My ped said it was OK to try milk early, just watch for reactions. But
she loves yogurt and cheese and so far we have been doing fine. So I can feel
comfortable with leaving her, now that she will take something other than breast milk.
I'll just freeze what I can and my mom can supplement. My Mom just won't sleep for a
few nights! I also was not wanting to drag my pump to Mexico, but you do what you got
to do!
I know this is rambling, but I have to hurry, while I have a few napping minutes....
Jennifer
----- Original Message -----
From: ML
To: bfing
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 3:45 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: New to the Group
Welcome! One of my sons birthdays is sept 18th. How come you already want to wean?
(sorry if I am being nosey!) ml
----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer Buys
To: bfing
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 5:00 PM
Subject: [bfing] New to the Group
Kelli - Your welcome! Happy to be able to help.
To Everyone Else.... I feel awful, I have never actually "introducing" myself. I
have never joined any chat groups or email lists before and stumbled into/across your
list through ibreastfeeding.com, while having a weaning crisis. Still trying to wean,
but it has become more of a ongoing issue rather than full blown crisis. I have been
"lurking" for some time now. I really enjoy reading everyone's correspondence. Sad,
but it helps to know that I am not the only one in a particular situation - teeth,
weaning, pumping, supply, blah, blah, blah.
I am 31 and live in California with my husband and our baby girl, Emma Isabel,
born Sept 18, 2003. She is our first and we hope to have one more. But ask me on the
days when I am sooo overwhelmed, I haven't showered or cleaned the house and I think
"one is plenty"!. I have no idea how'd I handle one more. I had been working as a
Labor & Delivery nurse, but am now on the world's longest maternity leave. I had a
crappy, difficult pregnancy along with some crappy, difficult health problems during
my pregnancy. So, I figured there will always be work and I am trying to treasure the
luxury of being able to stay at home. Which, by the way, can be much more difficult
that my hardest day at work in the hospital.
Anyway, sorry to just eavesdrop! And hopefully I will have more to actually
contribute than fashion tips!
Also, someone was having difficulty with supply. I know "Mother's Milk" tea was
mentioned - you may also want to try Fenugreek and Brewer's Yeast available at any
health food store. Both are good for production.
Jennifer
----- Original Message -----
From: kelli randolph
To: bfing
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 2:26 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: Haba
jennifer---thank you thank you thank you! I have scoured the net looking for it
for an hour! You made my day! kelli
----- Original Message -----
From: Jennifer Buys
To: bfing
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 12:31 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: Haba
Not to butt in... I haven't seen the catalog, but this site may have the shirt
you are talking about. If not, it's worth a peek - some cute things!
http://www.babyknowsbreast.com/designs.html
Jennifer
----- Original Message -----
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: bfing
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 11:51 AM
Subject: [bfing] Re: Haba
In a message dated 8/12/2004 11:19:08 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL
PROTECTED] writes:
hi kim and thank you for the ubb catalog. i have just one question...in
the front cover with the family pictures, the shirt on the baby boy that says, "nice
legs but i am a boob man myself" 100% breastfed. Where did you get that??? my
husband and i love and want one for our newborn son. can you help? love kelli
sorry kelli .. we do not sell that t shirt but i DO love it :)
hugs, kim
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