tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post6207162390675921105..comments2023-11-05T05:10:26.723-05:00Comments on Cakerwakers: Whatever happened to wet nurses?Christyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00977781470147646616noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-14400246729977602522007-11-18T20:59:00.000-05:002007-11-18T20:59:00.000-05:00I tried the breastfeeding thing with Sara. It last...I tried the breastfeeding thing with Sara. It lasted one week and my nipples had scabbed over and would bleed. I cried the whole time she tried to eat. It was HORRIBLE. I had a c-section and I had bruising from belly button down and TERRIBLE pain and I said screw it..and bought formula. <BR/><BR/>With TC, I did try to breastfeed but he never did latch on right. So I pumped for 1 month til' I went back to work. He was waaaay more healthier than Sara was..so I guess it worked. But he has allergies, asthma and autism. So he has had his challenging moments too! <BR/><BR/>I say do what works for you. My kids are 6 years apart so I was able to pump for awhile...or til' I got ready to go back to work.kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987700142247888708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-76284376071132054822007-11-16T23:43:00.000-05:002007-11-16T23:43:00.000-05:00I wish you the best of luck with BFing this time a...I wish you the best of luck with BFing this time around. Don't stress yourself out about it and don't feel guilty with whatever you decide.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03992108051491395496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-42213868399326563922007-11-16T21:01:00.000-05:002007-11-16T21:01:00.000-05:00It sounds like you've given it a lot of thought an...It sounds like you've given it a lot of thought and have a plan in place that will be healthiest and best for all of you. Good for you! I hope it works more easily this time around but either way you will know what you plan to do and will be prepared. Good luck!Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162496719896724710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-13418512927598763202007-11-15T23:51:00.000-05:002007-11-15T23:51:00.000-05:00Hey no problem on the breast pump! I have no use f...Hey no problem on the breast pump! I have no use for it anymore :-) I hope it works well for you! And your plan sounds like a great one! Pumping is always harder when you have older children needing your attention which is why each of my kids got a little less breastmilk than the one before!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13077791191801205261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-16366478510869723122007-11-15T21:44:00.000-05:002007-11-15T21:44:00.000-05:00Neither of my kids wanted to nurse. It was HORRIB...Neither of my kids wanted to nurse. It was HORRIBLE. Latch issues, thrush, the eye-crossing pain... Although I agree that "Breast is best", you do what you have to do to feed your baby.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-24626346106984897252007-11-15T20:50:00.000-05:002007-11-15T20:50:00.000-05:00Shannon,A wet nurse is someone who nurses a baby w...Shannon,<BR/>A wet nurse is someone who nurses a baby when the mother is unable to. Its a common practice in 3rd world countries, where formula/clean water isn't readily available.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00977781470147646616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-18509346633293220802007-11-15T17:08:00.000-05:002007-11-15T17:08:00.000-05:00Oh Christy - you have to do what is best for you a...Oh Christy - you have to do what is best for you and your family. So, I expect to see NO guilt, no matter what happens. Okay? :-)<BR/><BR/>Also, I think 2 months is a good amount of time to figure it out. You are giving it an honest go and I think you will be okay with your decision at that point.<BR/><BR/>Also, the 2nd time around was TONS easier, for me at least.Cagey (Kelli Oliver George)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13691589813815058981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-14742395379913087972007-11-15T16:11:00.000-05:002007-11-15T16:11:00.000-05:00I think you have a totally great attitute about ev...I think you have a totally great attitute about everything. It sounds like you have found the perfect balance between meeting Momma, Izzy's and Porgie's needs.<BR/><BR/>Don't mom's in third world countries share breastfeeding duty with other people's kids? I thought I read that somewhere....karlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-18296877604932716122007-11-15T15:19:00.000-05:002007-11-15T15:19:00.000-05:00From what I hear..boys have an easier time nursing...From what I hear..boys have an easier time nursing. But I am shocked at how long you pumoed for. I admire your commitment to Porgie. But with a 2nd one-well I think it would be really tough. I am sure it will all be fine. Let the little guy do his work. Stay relaxed.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04900813525075540044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-23598639897475096172007-11-15T14:45:00.000-05:002007-11-15T14:45:00.000-05:00ookay i dont care how dumb i look what the fuck is...ookay i dont care how dumb i look what the fuck is a wet nursemisguidedmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512111894191254653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-44496769065911730112007-11-15T14:32:00.000-05:002007-11-15T14:32:00.000-05:00I just don't understand the great breastfeeding wa...I just don't understand the great breastfeeding war. I know I'm going to try, if it doesn't work, oh well. I was a formula baby because doctors were recommending it at the time. I turned out fine, same for my sisters. that was 35 years ago. You can't tell me that they haven't improved on the formal since then!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05415109939081901773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-80799464780362855152007-11-15T13:50:00.000-05:002007-11-15T13:50:00.000-05:00Sounds like you have a great plan mapped out! I t...Sounds like you have a great plan mapped out! I think you'll find this time around you'll be more relaxed about it. If you go in with the attitude you have now, that you are going to try but if it doesn't work out it's ok, will be good for helping you relax and be at peace with whatever happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-40177890724490960962007-11-15T13:48:00.000-05:002007-11-15T13:48:00.000-05:00im totally sure i have to shave it is my doctors p...im totally sure i have to shave it is my doctors protocall and if i dont the nurse with the dry bic will get me. i'm positive no way around the shitmisguidedmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10512111894191254653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-82089126110558785692007-11-15T11:59:00.000-05:002007-11-15T11:59:00.000-05:00I think that sounds like a great plan and a health...I think that sounds like a great plan and a healthy attitude. Good luck!Antropólogahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01720065905801369495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5641406268883173289.post-53984585370959998952007-11-15T11:43:00.000-05:002007-11-15T11:43:00.000-05:00Who could blame you for not wanting to spend a lot...Who could blame you for not wanting to spend a lot of time on breastfeeding if it is not working? We have a friend who had lots of difficulty with it as well and she only pumped for about a month after her baby was born.<BR/><BR/>If it is not working and you give it an honest try, then who cares how the baby gets its food! Just as long as it is healthy!!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12425805833646123050noreply@blogger.com