tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post9018463024145286577..comments2023-10-29T05:41:34.925-05:00Comments on Nicki's Diapers: Breastfeeding - When it is not as natural as you think it will be!Nickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14919969085837299813noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-54842910885097896652010-08-03T01:54:32.315-05:002010-08-03T01:54:32.315-05:00I loved breastfeeding my first. My second, I still...I loved breastfeeding my first. My second, I still loved it... but I wasn't as dedicated. Me and my husband were having some struggling back then and the stress affected my attitude I think. I was not as patient and I didn't enjoy it quite as much. However... because of this my milk dried up at 6 months! I cried and cried. I wasn't ready to be done. My third baby was born 8 weeks early and I KNEW I wanted to breastfeed this time. They wanted to just give him the bottle but I said I'd be up to the NICU as many times as needed to breastfeed. He did need to take the bottle sometimes, as he wasn't strong enough to exclusively breastfeed. But I pumped every 2-3 hours and he got my milk in his bottle when I couldn't nurse and after 2 months I was breastfeeding and not having to pump or give the bottle anymore. It felt like such a huge accomplishment! I hated pumping, but I'm SO glad I did because I am loving every single minute of breastfeeding my baby and I am cherishing the fact that I am able to give this gift to my baby. I hope I can nursing him til he's ready for a cup and cow's milk!Karriannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10848705966158080084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-54202030217119312732009-11-21T21:57:34.141-06:002009-11-21T21:57:34.141-06:00Sharing stories, having proper and helpful supplie...Sharing stories, having proper and helpful supplies on hand or available, a good nursing bra, comfortable clothes and a supportive husband/partner/family are many of the factors in making breastfeeding work. I have breastfed all 3 of our kids; the first 2 until they were 24 months and my 3rd is now 12 months. It came so easy for us, I feel fortunate. We need to be supportive of one another, even if it is as simple as a smile when you see someone breastfeeding in public :)1busymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15653639257407175147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-82193803414818928522009-11-18T13:26:31.828-06:002009-11-18T13:26:31.828-06:00Good to hear your story! I plan on breastfeeting ...Good to hear your story! I plan on breastfeeting when this little one arrives, and its good to know there are items out there to help if needed.<br />I want to find a local Le Leche League group too and attend before and after baby arrives. Support is key, I think! Cheers1Cristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651796032978003764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-18617397442409449662009-11-18T12:31:32.030-06:002009-11-18T12:31:32.030-06:00Thanks for sharing Corey! I too thought breastfeed...Thanks for sharing Corey! I too thought breastfeeding my second would be a breeze and truth is I had the longest breastfeeding success with my first! The sucking reflex may come naturally, but the art of breastfeeding can be complicated and frustrating. Bravo to Nikki's Diapers for not only offereing merchandise but practical resourse to support this sometimes challenging decision!formdivinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523463809650783018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-57524324303698480512009-11-18T12:03:40.512-06:002009-11-18T12:03:40.512-06:00I wish I was better prepared for breastfeeding. I ...I wish I was better prepared for breastfeeding. I just didn't realize how complicated (yet simple)-but yes, complicated it can be... I ended up pumping exclusively for 8 months before finally switching to formula. I am just barely pregnant again and I am already looking into more research and people to help guide me so i can do it right this next time around! I didn't realize Nicki's has so many BFing supplies- thats great!!! Thanks for the great article- glad BFing worked for you!!!!The Baldree Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697982764064003226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-77399005655221257432009-11-18T06:10:16.422-06:002009-11-18T06:10:16.422-06:00I'm so happy breastfeeding worked out for you!...I'm so happy breastfeeding worked out for you! The one thing I wish people knew more about though is IGT or Insufficient Glandular Tissue. This is when a women lacks the sufficient breast tissue to produce enough milk or some may not produce milk at all. I wanted to breastfeed so badly with this last pregnancy but because I have breast hypoplasia and IGT, I just can't produce enough milk.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09271687423994095152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3903781551657311059.post-34064209128875161452009-11-17T22:36:38.886-06:002009-11-17T22:36:38.886-06:00Thanks for sharing your story!
I didn't know N...Thanks for sharing your story!<br />I didn't know Nicki's carried so many breastfeeding supplies. I LOVE the Medela Tender Care Lanolin....it saved my boobs! ;-)Charihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09016553715852916194noreply@blogger.com