tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post7594160513159412521..comments2023-10-29T05:44:47.413-04:00Comments on Bouncing Buckeye Baby: StrugglingAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16231356497182904172noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-71076200851630838002009-09-02T03:56:20.021-04:002009-09-02T03:56:20.021-04:00***hugs******hugs***Sarah Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06325571958796520506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-80102752964773674262009-08-27T23:06:30.849-04:002009-08-27T23:06:30.849-04:00For the first few weeks I remember chanting "...For the first few weeks I remember chanting "it will get easier, it will get easier"<br />and you know what, it does. Hang in there, it will get easier.crrvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211332163708698415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-84767909891687621512009-08-26T20:39:58.100-04:002009-08-26T20:39:58.100-04:00{{HUGS}} You are not just a milk factory. Your l...{{HUGS}} You are not just a milk factory. Your little girl is bonding with you in a way that DH will never be able to nor anyone else. Being held close to you every day, knowing that you give her satisfaction, calming effects, that her mommy is there for her all the time to meet her every need. That is a trust and bond like no other It's really hard in the begining because her tummy is so small but as she begins to grow in the next few weeks it will improve. If you are still having latch issues I might hold off on the bottle a bit longer than the LC is suggesting. <br /><br />You might want to look into visiting a La Leche League group in the area for support and time out of the house. Their website is: http://www.lllohio.org/groups/columbus.htmlMrs. Hammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987757347063640562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-1943548596940808762009-08-26T12:27:53.876-04:002009-08-26T12:27:53.876-04:00I have no momma advice but just wanted to send hug...I have no momma advice but just wanted to send hugs. And you ARE more than a milk factory! You are a beautiful, wonderful mother who is caring for a darling little girl. Hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-75259408591877491912009-08-26T09:40:13.924-04:002009-08-26T09:40:13.924-04:00I think the "trapped" feeling happens re...I think the "trapped" feeling happens regardless of BF or FF. Because there's a great deal of self-induced commitment to being "on-call" because you're the mom. We feel it's our duty to be the primary care-giver. Hell I still feel like that somedays and Tyler is 2! You just need to take charge and venture out a couple hours a day. Go to a park, go to the mall, go somewhere and let people oogle over your beautiful baby.<br /><br />Don't give up the breast, it's something you want badly. And Congrats for your commitment to that!<br /><br />But I would consider offering the bottle at least at nights (Chris can feed) to at least allow you several hours of uninterrupted sleep. Which I think you are in desperate need of :)<br /><br />(((HUGS))) girlie, hang in there. It will get easier. I promise :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05964347077493435586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-35670030757567768212009-08-26T00:18:08.706-04:002009-08-26T00:18:08.706-04:00I felt trapped too, and wish I'd gone to a BFi...I felt trapped too, and wish I'd gone to a BFing support group like Kenzie suggested just to get out and meet some other moms. After a little while, we started getting into a more predictable feeding schedule, and I would try to time one visit every few days to somewhere close like the grocery store or the library, just to get the heck out of the house and save my sanity.<br /><br />We are weaning now (@8 mos), but sometimes I still feel resentful that DH gets more sleep and can do a bunch of other things while I'm "stuck" feeding the baby. I have loved BFing and spending time with DS, but sometimes it was just a little too much pressure and I wished that he would've offered more frequently to take over feedings (w/expressed BM) when he was home so I could get a break. <br /><br />Hang in there, and know that you will eventually figure out what the best decision is for you and your family.Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01761761890362825805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-43707325017465294802009-08-25T22:34:25.050-04:002009-08-25T22:34:25.050-04:00I felt that same "trapped" feeling for a...I felt that same "trapped" feeling for awhile. But then I started going to a breastfeeding support group run through the hospital. I went once a week while on maturity leave. After the support group we would all go to lunch. It was really helpful to learn how to feed in public. After a couple times of that, I was totally comfortable doing it while walking, eating, shopping, etc. It really really helped with that trapped feeling. I was able to be out and about and feed at the same time. <br /><br />Hang in there it's good that you are trying so hard. You are an excellent mommy and you are doing such a good job.ladybugDZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885209083445558371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-816994953092029218.post-53230688714644812582009-08-25T21:44:28.236-04:002009-08-25T21:44:28.236-04:00((HUGS))
I really feel for you. As jealous as I a...((HUGS))<br /><br />I really feel for you. As jealous as I am that my body doesn't produce enough milk to solely BF, I completely understand that by mostly FFing, I've enjoyed some benefits (like an entire night of sleep) that you haven't. <br /><br />I think you are doing an awesome job and you should be proud. I'm not going to tell you that you should give up because I want to slug people when they tell me that because I'm BFing only twice or so a day. <br /><br />I know what you mean about the bottle fears. The boy did get worse at latching when we introduced the bottle, but that was weeks ago and he still takes the breast, so it doesn't totally kill the ability to latch. (The nipple shield helps, and you already have one, so you should be good.)<br /><br />Finally, we'd love to come visit if you want some company, if that would help with you feeling trapped. Let us know! Sorry for the novel here!Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07777748341599981655noreply@blogger.com