tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964306509127960396.post4687845460166214693..comments2023-07-14T04:10:37.029-07:00Comments on It's the little things: The struggles continue...Nadinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05868417027680286193noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964306509127960396.post-36236602074467965352011-01-03T17:56:00.170-08:002011-01-03T17:56:00.170-08:00You are def not a fool for still trying! Props to ...You are def not a fool for still trying! Props to you for not giving up! I agree with Ashlie... eating is important and hydrating. Also, have you tried pumping just until your let down and then putting Jaden on the breast that way he gets the 'reward' right away. He might not get as frustrated. <br /><br />To keep this from being a way too long post, I'm gonna email you. :)Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576458639034760657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964306509127960396.post-48782204187320631352011-01-03T13:49:16.888-08:002011-01-03T13:49:16.888-08:00Nadine, I'm seriously inspired and so impresse...Nadine, I'm seriously inspired and so impressed by how devoted you are to doing this. I was about to throw in the towel after one week! It's such a painful and long process for some of us! Even after my milk came in, Giada wanted nothing to do with my boobs, so I just gave up on that and decided to just pump. I randomly decided to try again a few days later and just like that she decided that she was going to start breastfeeding. We still struggle with it most days because she is not patient and gets annoyed if she has to work too hard, or if she gets too much milk at once. But I guess that perseverance does pay off after all. So I say keep doing it until you get some results or until you believe that it's better and more productive to go with another alternative. It's all about how much you can handle and what works best for you and Jaden. <br />I don't understand why your midwife won't help you out with some meds. You've been trying for two months! I will keep on praying for you hun. <br />PS: I added you on facebook :-)Tatianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12499818862831336384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964306509127960396.post-39316639991315231292011-01-03T08:14:40.906-08:002011-01-03T08:14:40.906-08:00First let me start off by saying that I enjoy read...First let me start off by saying that I enjoy reading your blog. I came across it through another friends. <br /><br />Second you are doing a great job Mama! Good for you to keep working at it. I seem to have the same problem. I'm lucky if I can get 2 oz out of one side when I pump. Just know that the baby gets more out of his sucking than you will get out of the breast pump. I've also noticed when I eat a real heavy meal, I tend to produce a better supply. Is eating more helping you at all? <br /><br />I also tried the Fenugreek and Mothers Milk Tea, not so sure they really help but it can't hurt. It always upset me when people would say you must nurse and that if you are having a difficult time then you are doing something wrong. I believe that everyone's body is different and it just doesn't come as easy to some (like us). <br /><br />Keep working at it and I pray that things will go smoother for you and baby. And know that there isn't anything wrong with supplementing. Don't let others guilt you that there is.Ashliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08667038258787810539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8964306509127960396.post-23585104399340504292011-01-03T07:15:33.344-08:002011-01-03T07:15:33.344-08:00Hang in there, hopefully your supply is just going...Hang in there, hopefully your supply is just going through a spurt and it will be back soon!Megan Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12313793270602636734noreply@blogger.com