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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/15/2008 11:30:06 AM
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W.O.F.
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my milk supply is getting worse.
OR...it's just taking your supply a little longer than he'd like to catch up with his appetite. That's okay. And it's okay for him to have a bottle if he needs one. What is the goal? A healthy, growing I-man? Right? Then you get to that goal however you need to get there, even if it means he doesn't nurse all the time.
You're doing great, Erin! 
AMEN!!!!!
Also...how often do you nurse him? Do you nurse him on a schedule or on demand? I am asking just because some babies need to eat more often..especially premies.
How many wet diapers does he have in a day when he only gets you and no bottle?
You are doing great.....no matter what!
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/16/2008 9:15:21 PM
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pumpkin
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childcare workers will not have any problem whatsoever with you providing breastmilk for your baby. The only concern they will have is if she has enough to eat for the day. =)
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/16/2008 9:40:20 PM
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BeeLuvsAva
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How many days or part-days is she going to be in daycare, and will you be able to pump while you are at work (presuming that's why she is going to daycare)? Because if you don't, your supply will decrease quite a lot, and you will likely end up having to give her formula then anyway because you will end up only having enough for the feeds she has from you.
I am going to be working half days for the first week, but after that it will be 9a.m-5p.m, and the daycare is about a hour away from where I work, so it will be more like 8a.m-6p.m, and she will be there 5 days a week 
I didn't think I was going to pump while at work, but if I need to I probably should.
Thanks
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/16/2008 10:11:12 PM
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manda59
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I didn't think I was going to pump while at work, but if I need to I probably should.
You will definitely need to pump while you are at work; even with doing this your supply may still drop a little, because pumping doesn't stimulate the breasts like your baby nursing does. But some here have done this, and kept being able to give their babies breastmilk for up to a year, so just try it and see how you get on. If you end up having to give some formula, it's not the end of the world, but just have a go and see how things work out. But you will need to pump during the day - or your supply may go down by half or even two-thirds.
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/16/2008 10:18:44 PM
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BeeLuvsAva
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I didn't think I was going to pump while at work, but if I need to I probably should.
You will definitely need to pump while you are at work; even with doing this your supply may still drop a little, because pumping doesn't stimulate the breasts like your baby nursing does. But some here have done this, and kept being able to give their babies breastmilk for up to a year, so just try it and see how you get on. If you end up having to give some formula, it's not the end of the world, but just have a go and see how things work out. But you will need to pump during the day - or your supply may go down by half or even two-thirds.
Okay thanks.
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/17/2008 1:46:29 AM
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Hey Erin, don't you go to a Pumping Working Moms yahoo group or something like that? Maybe you could post the link for Bee?
Bee if you can, try to pump right before starting work (like in your car or a private room), again on a morning break, lunch break, and afternoon break. If you can, that ought to really keep your supply up. And, also nursing Ava in the evenings and weekends. If your supply is really good now, maybe try to get a head start on pumping.
Well, ladies....I think Jimmy might be weaned. I haven't nursed him since naptime yesterday. I'm a little sad. He is prolly our last baby. I dunno, I might nurse him at naptime tomorrow. I like nursing, but I like the freedom too.
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/17/2008 9:42:10 AM
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Bee, if you want to continue breastfeeding you should not give Ava formula unless absolutely neccessary. Your body will start making less milk since it thinks its not needed. I was most definitely pump at work. I'm currently back and work and I dont pump the days I work from 8-12, I pump right before I leave home and then feed Isaac as soon as I get home. I live 5 minutes from my house. But since you have such a drive, I'd at least pump in the car before and after work. A good book that I found on pumping and working is "Nursing Mother Working Mother" it is an excellent resource on schedules, getting started, etc. I dont have a Yahoo group or anything I am apart of but the American Pregnancy Association has some excellent forums and resources (I know we arent supposed to recommend other forums but I hope that since this is a very specialized forum its okay). Also, workandpump.com, is a good resource. You CAN do this. You CAN work and continue to breastfeed Ava, it may not be easy, but it can be done.
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/17/2008 1:22:59 PM
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BeeLuvsAva
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Bee, if you want to continue breastfeeding you should not give Ava formula unless absolutely neccessary. Your body will start making less milk since it thinks its not needed. I was most definitely pump at work. I'm currently back and work and I dont pump the days I work from 8-12, I pump right before I leave home and then feed Isaac as soon as I get home. I live 5 minutes from my house. But since you have such a drive, I'd at least pump in the car before and after work. A good book that I found on pumping and working is "Nursing Mother Working Mother" it is an excellent resource on schedules, getting started, etc. I dont have a Yahoo group or anything I am apart of but the American Pregnancy Association has some excellent forums and resources (I know we arent supposed to recommend other forums but I hope that since this is a very specialized forum its okay). Also, workandpump.com, is a good resource. You CAN do this. You CAN work and continue to breastfeed Ava, it may not be easy, but it can be done.
Okay thank you so much Erin, I do really want to avoid give her formula.
Will it be enough to pump right before I go into work, and then right after? I know I probably would be getting a hour lunch during the day, but I am not for certian, I will know when I actually start.
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/17/2008 3:08:22 PM
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That's right, thanks Kat. I knew one of you ladies went to that Yahoo group.
Bee, anything you can pump is great. I had a bad schedule at work, but I was still able to pump and nurse for 7 months, supplementing with formula from about 4 months. You can always do that too. Just leave the can of formula with the daycare, and if they run out of your breastmilk, they can give her that. Not being able to take breaks and lunch will probably make it hard to keep your supply up. But, just pump what you can for as long as you can, and you have formula to fall back on.
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/17/2008 3:26:34 PM
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Will it be enough to pump right before I go into work, and then right after? I know I probably would be getting a hour lunch during the day, but I am not for certian, I will know when I actually start.
I'd say when you work all day it might be a bit too long to just pump before and after, I was actually referring to the 1/2 days (didnt you say you were doing half days for a bit?). But I would say whatever you can do would be better than nothing. When I work all day I pump before work, and at an early lunch, then mid afternoon. That gets me three pumpings in in a work day with only taking one unscheduled break. (Small office, no actual "breaks"). Since you have the drive you do I'd also pump before I left maybe? I only drive 5 minutes and Isaac eats as soon as I get home usually. Do you have a good pump?
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/18/2008 2:20:56 PM
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Mrs.X
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I signed up for that Army of Women, and they're doing a study right now, but I don't know if I qualify. It said quote:
Are you a breastfeeding mom who may need a breast biopsy? What's a breast biopsy, and how do I know if I need one?
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/18/2008 3:18:06 PM
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Tammy I totally know what you mean, I thought I wanted to do child led weaning but then I was really really sad when Mary weaned herself! I felt rejected too. 
We are actually doing really well with it though, her face absolutely lights up when she sees me without a bra. She doesn't ask to nurse or anything but when she sees her milkies she smiles really big like she is remembering something really happy; it melts my heart.
I have a question though... I haven't nursed in probably three or four weeks now (total guess, I really don't remember) but in the last few days I am starting to feel really full. Not engorged full, it isn't uncomfortable it just feels like it's time for a feeding. Is that normal? Will it go away at some point?
I thought this was funny. Yesterday I finally got some well fitting nursing bras in the mail, (oh the joys of clothes that fit!) and was trying them on. Rhys couldn't take his eyes off of me!! He was like staring me down! I thought it was funny. I had just nursed him too. I guess I can't take my eyes off of food I like either.
Speaking of bras, I have a ton of nursing bras that don't fit, won't ever fit and I want to get rid of them. They are in super good condition, some are practically new. I have two bravado's one is a L++ and the other is a L+. I have some 38DD's, 36DD's and one 36F. If anyone can use them all I ask is for the cost of shipping them out. They are clean and washed (actually they are hang drying right now). The one Bravado has some lanolin staining in the front, but it is clean. I've washed them all in the washer on the hand wash cycle. Just PM me.
Bravado sizing
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/18/2008 6:27:26 PM
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Sideways - I am usually happy to be done nursing too. But that's probably for 2 reasons - I decided when we were done with our 1st 3 babies, not them. And 2nd - this is my last baby, so I will be a bit sad to be done as I know it's the last time I'll ever nurse.
So far he's been doing better. He's not thrilled about it, but he's not totally rejecting it either. I am worried that once I start weaning he'll be totally done instantly and won't wean gradually.
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RE: Got Mommy's Milk, Take 7 - 11/18/2008 8:38:48 PM
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BeeLuvsAva
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Erin- I will be working half days for the first week, but after that it's back to normal 40+ hours a week, I will try and pump on all my breaks.
Tammy- I am sorry that he is trying to ween himself, I hope he does not continue to want a bottle
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