Comments on: Our Breastfeeding Story http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/ ...exploring the art and science of parenting Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:41:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: phdinparenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-46088 phdinparenting Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:05:38 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-46088 Thank you for your comment and for sharing your links Leah. I had seen the post on the Sufficiency Blog before, but will take a look at your interview too. Thank you for your comment and for sharing your links Leah. I had seen the post on the Sufficiency Blog before, but will take a look at your interview too.

]]> By: Leah http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-46062 Leah Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:37:52 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-46062 I know you submitted this more than a year ago, but I just read it (found it because of all the fb bf [bs?] controversy) so it is an ongoing discussion that will continue. My own son (born in September 08) was challenged in all the same ways your son was (and I too got my Christmas wish!) My success with breastfeeding also feels more hard-won than my college degree, it is also the thing I am most proud of. Our trials during that 3 months are simply beyond description, my husband [now] describes it as I got "scorched", singed, I know know what "to the bone" means, I understand the story of Inanna's descent into the Underworld, and her Return... He is 18 months old now and I am typing this one handed as he nurses. I am thankful everyday that we fought for and won our breastfeeding relationship, for a million reasons I am including 2 links, that they may be of use to anyone in need of them, one is an interview with me about our experience, the other is s a discussion about tongue-tie, which is on the rise... http://media.usm.maine.edu/~wmpg/archivefiles/SafeSpace/Safespace%20090225.mp3 http://sufficiencyblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/tongue-tie-a-second-look/ I know you submitted this more than a year ago, but I just read it (found it because of all the fb bf [bs?] controversy) so it is an ongoing discussion that will continue. My own son (born in September 08) was challenged in all the same ways your son was (and I too got my Christmas wish!) My success with breastfeeding also feels more hard-won than my college degree, it is also the thing I am most proud of. Our trials during that 3 months are simply beyond description, my husband [now] describes it as I got “scorched”, singed, I know know what “to the bone” means, I understand the story of Inanna’s descent into the Underworld, and her Return…
He is 18 months old now and I am typing this one handed as he nurses. I am thankful everyday that we fought for and won our breastfeeding relationship, for a million reasons
I am including 2 links, that they may be of use to anyone in need of them, one is an interview with me about our experience, the other is s a discussion about tongue-tie, which is on the rise…

http://media.usm.maine.edu/~wmpg/archivefiles/SafeSpace/Safespace%20090225.mp3
http://sufficiencyblog.wordpress.com/2009/07/04/tongue-tie-a-second-look/

]]> By: Does breastfeeding hurt? If it is painful, is something wrong? | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-34411 Does breastfeeding hurt? If it is painful, is something wrong? | PhD in Parenting Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:59:44 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-34411 [...] I say that because I also know how difficult breastfeeding can be and how much it can hurt (read our story). I also know how vulnerable moms can be when they are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and [...] [...] I say that because I also know how difficult breastfeeding can be and how much it can hurt (read our story). I also know how vulnerable moms can be when they are experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and [...]

]]> By: Introducing Julian and Emma | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-21926 Introducing Julian and Emma | PhD in Parenting Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:33:45 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-21926 [...] best way to relate to him and meet his needs. He had a very strong tongue tie at birth and we had a really rough start with breastfeeding. He is a very spirited and bright kid and does everything with a passion. He loves to learn and [...] [...] best way to relate to him and meet his needs. He had a very strong tongue tie at birth and we had a really rough start with breastfeeding. He is a very spirited and bright kid and does everything with a passion. He loves to learn and [...]

]]> By: Rebecca http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-15564 Rebecca Mon, 07 Sep 2009 02:07:35 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-15564 I realize my reply is a couple months late, but hopefully might still be helpful. In my opinion, Dr. Newman is a fabulous resource. His website has all kinds of information (http://www.drjacknewman.com/) and he's readily available by email for questions not addressed in the resources. He'll often reply to messages immediately (though this depends on volume of messages), even in the middle of the night. I don't think the man actually sleeps. I realize my reply is a couple months late, but hopefully might still be helpful. In my opinion, Dr. Newman is a fabulous resource. His website has all kinds of information (http://www.drjacknewman.com/) and he’s readily available by email for questions not addressed in the resources. He’ll often reply to messages immediately (though this depends on volume of messages), even in the middle of the night. I don’t think the man actually sleeps.

]]> By: Breastfeeding: Remove the Booby Traps with Best for Babes | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-11173 Breastfeeding: Remove the Booby Traps with Best for Babes | PhD in Parenting Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:38:23 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-11173 [...] Our breastfeeding story (where support makes a difference) [...] [...] Our breastfeeding story (where support makes a difference) [...]

]]> By: phdinparenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-8779 phdinparenting Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:13:16 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-8779 <strong>@Jessica:</strong> I'm sorry to hear that you are having struggles. I would strongly recommend to you, or anyone, having struggles with breastfeeding to check out the <a href="http://forum.kellymom.net/index.php" rel="nofollow">forums at kellymom</a>. There are some great experienced moderators and breastfeeding counselors there that can give you some advice. @Jessica: I’m sorry to hear that you are having struggles. I would strongly recommend to you, or anyone, having struggles with breastfeeding to check out the forums at kellymom. There are some great experienced moderators and breastfeeding counselors there that can give you some advice.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-8770 Jessica Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:26:53 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-8770 Hello, I am struggling with breastfeeding as well....she is almost 5 months and I am DETERMINED to breastfeed until she weans....but she seems to not like eating from my breast...there are times that she does really good and enjoys nursing and then there are weeks that she screams and fights to eat. She did great the first 6 weeks but then all of a sudden she was screaming while nursing and refused...I saw LC, doctors, chiropractors. The LC told me to quit dairy and soy...I have done that....the chiro said that her neck is sore so she sees the chiro 2 times a week and the LC, really has no more advice for me. It is really frustrating when I produce enough milk, her latch is great but no one seems to know what is wrong with her NOT liking to nurse. I love it and am determined to continue....but if there is any advice out there I could use. She got better after seeing the chiro, but lately she has been refusing and fussing, again. Hello,
I am struggling with breastfeeding as well….she is almost 5 months and I am DETERMINED to breastfeed until she weans….but she seems to not like eating from my breast…there are times that she does really good and enjoys nursing and then there are weeks that she screams and fights to eat. She did great the first 6 weeks but then all of a sudden she was screaming while nursing and refused…I saw LC, doctors, chiropractors. The LC told me to quit dairy and soy…I have done that….the chiro said that her neck is sore so she sees the chiro 2 times a week and the LC, really has no more advice for me. It is really frustrating when I produce enough milk, her latch is great but no one seems to know what is wrong with her NOT liking to nurse. I love it and am determined to continue….but if there is any advice out there I could use. She got better after seeing the chiro, but lately she has been refusing and fussing, again.

]]> By: Sam http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-5869 Sam Wed, 13 May 2009 03:21:10 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-5869 WOW! I don't have anything more to say than that. AND, that your son is extremely blessed to have you for a mother. I know that he knows it. Congratulations! WOW! I don’t have anything more to say than that. AND, that your son is extremely blessed to have you for a mother. I know that he knows it.
Congratulations!

]]> By: Do Over Day | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2008/12/29/our-breastfeeding-story/#comment-5835 Do Over Day | PhD in Parenting Tue, 12 May 2009 14:40:56 +0000 http://phdinparenting.com/?p=854#comment-5835 [...] time), being knowledgeable about breastfeeding to avoid problematic interventions at the start (thankfully I overcame those problems), and babywearing right from the start (I wasn’t aware of anything other than the Snugli for [...] [...] time), being knowledgeable about breastfeeding to avoid problematic interventions at the start (thankfully I overcame those problems), and babywearing right from the start (I wasn’t aware of anything other than the Snugli for [...]

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