tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post375129823832010418..comments2023-04-19T11:46:37.766-07:00Comments on Nurture Your Hopes: Coffe Ain't Cuttin' ItFaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03064955747540959696noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-62134233246706826292011-12-15T08:20:49.512-08:002011-12-15T08:20:49.512-08:00Good to hear from you! I hope she doesn't giv...Good to hear from you! I hope she doesn't give up the nursing!! ((hugs)) for you!! <br />and very exciting about the piece you are writing! I can't wait to read it!BumbersBumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15804403640550027122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-43823877474305286862011-12-14T20:50:31.129-08:002011-12-14T20:50:31.129-08:00I was really devastated when the time came (at 10 ...I was really devastated when the time came (at 10 months) to stop nursing Paisley. She had bigger needs than I could feel and our pediatrician wanted her on whole milk for some weight gain. But honestly, it was kind-of a relief after about 2 days. I realized how much it freed me up to do other things and sleep more and be ME again. You've done amazing and you'll still be just as close. :)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777400850337711004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-55076059471680038852011-12-13T20:41:46.716-08:002011-12-13T20:41:46.716-08:00Hang in there Faith, I know you will get through t...Hang in there Faith, I know you will get through this. I agree, our babies are growing up WAY too fast!!!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06923140764291523902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-23119544908350935212011-12-13T19:14:15.158-08:002011-12-13T19:14:15.158-08:00First of all, I am sorry you are having a tough ti...First of all, I am sorry you are having a tough time. That all sounds really frustrating and you are doing a great job! It is rare for milk supply to suddenly drastically drop from what I know but there can be hormonal drops. Women often experience a drop right before they get their period. I don't know if that could be the case with you. I think it would be worth talking to a lactation consultant about the problems you are having. They know how to troubleshoot and may be able to think of something that you or someone on the outside wouldn't. I will say your pumping output is not a reflection of your supply so don't think that. As our bodies adjust our breasts get "smarter" and often do not perform for a pump. I was never able to pump more than an ounce or two but I know my son is/was getting more than that. Also, if you start giving a bottle regularly at night, it may negatively impact your supply because your body will adjust to the change and stop making milk at those times. I really hope you can figure out something that works for you because it sounds like you are not ready to stop breastfeeding, which I completely understand. I plan on continuing to nurse my son for quite a while and I know I will be sad when it ends. If you want to continue, I really do recommend talking to a professional. It can be costly but it is worth it in my opinion.Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598474520659168419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-7139806090988760242011-12-13T16:19:39.851-08:002011-12-13T16:19:39.851-08:00Sorry your having a hard time. I hope you can get ...Sorry your having a hard time. I hope you can get some rest asap.birthmothertalkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17690158739622745922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-48870571294263252672011-12-13T14:40:00.972-08:002011-12-13T14:40:00.972-08:00I'm still here! :) You poor girl(s). You both ...I'm still here! :) You poor girl(s). You both need some sleep! How about just breastfeeding during the day and then bottle/cereal at night...so maybe she's fuller and sleeps longer? Plus, I think your mental and physical health could benefit for a few more hours of sleep. So I dont think that means you have to end nursing, just maybe do it during the day? Obviously, I'm talking from experience, but just thought I'd throw my 2 cents in haha Wow, a lot of great stuff coming up! Can't wait to read your article. My friend E from the blog manymanymoons is adopting a baby boy! She might be interested in it :) I'm sure xmas is going to be AMAZING with your lil ones :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10364801556842061320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-88579137895591240342011-12-13T14:22:12.676-08:002011-12-13T14:22:12.676-08:00Ok I had to test because I wrote you this long res...Ok I had to test because I wrote you this long response and it wouldn't let me post. Anyway I said I feel you on the sickness. I have been battling a cold for about a month. It's hard to take care of yourself when your babies come first. As far as the milk supply I have no advice. I'm just thinking about you. I remember crying for weeks when making the decision to stop. I still sometimes tear up now knowing I could still be having that experience with them. I hope things turn out your way. You deserve it.Kandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386053746471510050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-5265097096574795892011-12-13T14:17:45.628-08:002011-12-13T14:17:45.628-08:00TestTestKandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06386053746471510050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6176819118574225816.post-30051913813582971162011-12-13T12:54:36.328-08:002011-12-13T12:54:36.328-08:00Oh man, I can relate to being tired! I am sure it ...Oh man, I can relate to being tired! I am sure it will only get worse once I have the second sweetie pie! You are a fabulous mommy for what you are doing. Your babies are lucky to have you!<br /><br />Is there anyone who could take care of the babies for a night? A grandma, husband, sister, etc? I had my husband get up with Jason on Sat. night and it did me a world of good to get a solid nights sleep. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com