tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post6620625678991039815..comments2023-03-22T09:24:02.400-04:00Comments on Hugging the Earth, One Tree at a Time: Controversial Monday: Extended BreastfeedingCarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04960353856203224157noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post-79592301410923023742010-10-18T15:34:22.417-04:002010-10-18T15:34:22.417-04:00I made a goal when I was pregnant to nurse for a m...I made a goal when I was pregnant to nurse for a minimum of two years. It really helps me keep going when it took two months before I even felt like we were breastfeeding successfully. He's 27 months and still going!<br /><br />I love your style of writing. I'm excited because I wanted to connect with more LDS crunchy mamas, but don't often feel the right connection when I read their blogs. So, I'm sure I'll be by again!Lisa Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110779167509779880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post-78791738350666020542010-10-04T11:31:36.685-04:002010-10-04T11:31:36.685-04:00I must have had the best physicians, especially pe...I must have had the best physicians, especially pediatricians because each one told me to make sure I nursed until the baby was at least 2 years old and even longer if I wanted to. I was lucky!Laura Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677448352815744178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post-77397745729487209672010-10-03T21:35:50.771-04:002010-10-03T21:35:50.771-04:00Fenugreek is an herb. It is commonly used to flavo...Fenugreek is an herb. It is commonly used to flavor imitation maple syrup. For many women taking mass quantities of it, in addition to other measures, will increase milk production, but not for all. There are others that will help too.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960353856203224157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post-59801249618708292092010-10-03T21:11:51.458-04:002010-10-03T21:11:51.458-04:00What is fenugreek?What is fenugreek?Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00820581011156578435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post-40122599444333468332010-09-28T18:08:50.017-04:002010-09-28T18:08:50.017-04:00Thank you Carrie! I should have talked to you week...Thank you Carrie! I should have talked to you weeks ago! La Leche League is wonderful and I'm so glad there are so many resources available for people who really want to breastfeed. It seems like such a wonderful way to bond and be close to your baby, so I keep telling myself I'm getting that with the supplementer, even if it's not what I would choose. And I will look into a couple of the other things you suggested, so thank you! I hope you are doing well. I have thought about you a lot lately and like I said, I love reading your blogs. Very strong, honest, and motivational :)Lisa Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04342566284408068400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post-84148507742694687742010-09-28T14:21:14.018-04:002010-09-28T14:21:14.018-04:00Lisa, here are just a few things that came to mind...Lisa, here are just a few things that came to mind: I really needed to increase my fat intake substantially before I was able to increase my supply. I am talking saturated fats, particularly animals fats. One great way to get some good fats is Extra Virgin coconut oil. It is amazing stuff! Also, the fenugreek, are you taking it in capsules or tea? The tea won't do anything. You need to take A LOT of fenugreek to get it to work.<br /><br />Have you checked out Lila's sucking? If she has a weak suck then that could be an issue.It could also be a hormonal issue, which is why my milk dried up. <br /><br />Last of all, you are amazing! Way to go for trying so hard. What is most important is that your baby is getting nutrition and bonding with you and if feeding through a supplementer is what you have to do, don't feel guilty. It is SO frustrating, but you do what you have to do. <br /><br />I just found this: http://www.breastfeed-essentials.com/supply.html It has really good information, and if the Reglan isn't working, you may want to try the Domperidone (Motilium).Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960353856203224157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7355154204673280534.post-13479141382805358562010-09-28T12:59:18.799-04:002010-09-28T12:59:18.799-04:00I'm so glad you were able to breastfeed Ravenn...I'm so glad you were able to breastfeed Ravenna for so long! Breastfeeding is challenging for many people and I'm glad you were able to overcome the difficulties. I think support for breastfeeding is growing, even after the first year, and I found lots of resources when I looked for them. I don't know what's wrong with me, but even after pumping every 3 hours, taking fenugreek and reglan, drinking lots of water, and trying to nurse Lilah every feeding, I only have drops of milk. I have to give her formula through a tube down my breast and I hate it! I don't know what else to do though--I just can't make myself have milk. People are always telling me that if I try hard enough, it will eventually work out. I think that is the case for most people, but after crying and crying and trying and trying to breastfeed Lilah, I think I need to just accept it and try to enjoy feeding her however I can. It's nice to hear how you were able to work through problems, though, so if you have any suggestions for me, I'd love it! Btw, I love this blog :)Lisa Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04342566284408068400noreply@blogger.com