tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post6842064193496880189..comments2024-03-18T12:39:32.868+00:00Comments on The Adventure of Parenthood: Our Feeding JourneyBexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13738510607514798820noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-19798365398019983432015-06-16T23:10:12.307+01:002015-06-16T23:10:12.307+01:00Though it may have been only for a short while, it...Though it may have been only for a short while, it’s great that you were able to breastfeed him, and that he responded well to it. It might not have ended the way you wanted it to, but what’s important is that he’s now on his way to being a healthy baby boy. Anyway, thank you for sharing your experience on the matter. I hope you’re all doing well these days.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.medcarepediatric.com/" rel="nofollow">Angela Gibbs @ MedCare Pediatric</a> Angela Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15405695622849700183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-86309393807257401312015-06-12T06:13:41.179+01:002015-06-12T06:13:41.179+01:00I am so happy to read that Finn is now thriving an...I am so happy to read that Finn is now thriving and you have an answer. Nothing worse than your baby not gaining weight and you do all in your power to help establish a healthy weight and breastfeeding. The decision to breast feed is such a personal one. I was desperate to feed my LG but complications meant I had to give up after a week. She lost a dangerous amount of weight and just wasnt working. Once on formula it took a while to regain birth weight but once she did she really thrived and was a different baby. I struggled with feeling guilty and angry that my choice was taken away for a long time, if I am honest probably still now when I think back to that time. But in the end if they are healthy and happy that the main thing and really hope that Finn continues on this path. Good luck, but you did a great job and your great mummy putting his needs first. Kelly xxKelly Jacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-34179791521365890422015-06-11T19:55:37.244+01:002015-06-11T19:55:37.244+01:00This post has really touched me. I expressed for P...This post has really touched me. I expressed for P1 but with her prematurity she just couldn't master it and she stopped. I wasn't worried back then as I was so young and felt so self conscious anyway. But I breastfed P2 for 6 months. No issues at all until I had a migraine that got me admitted to hospital and that's when she decided she no longer wanted to feed. I was adamant to reach a year with P3, but we had weight issues too and by 9 weeks I think I gave up. Feeling like a failure. But she's thriving now and it turns out she had s tongue tie and that was most likely the cause in our problems.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513229337190307371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-77724994247261613652015-06-11T19:27:36.779+01:002015-06-11T19:27:36.779+01:00Oh Becky you've been through so mum together a...Oh Becky you've been through so mum together already: I had to stop breastfeeding luka at 4 months and for similar reasons. Like you I was completely gutted but it really didn't affect my relationship with him. You do what you need to for your baby at the end of the day and you made the right decision. Can't wait to have a cuddle with Finn next week x x x xGhostwritermummyhttp://ghostwritermummy.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-28708177208904124172015-06-11T09:35:49.537+01:002015-06-11T09:35:49.537+01:00Oh! My heart goes out to you xxxOh! My heart goes out to you xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312064634014246805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-18349551102326691882015-06-11T09:24:41.642+01:002015-06-11T09:24:41.642+01:00I sat here feeding my 18 week old girl, in tears r...I sat here feeding my 18 week old girl, in tears reading this. <br />What a wonderful mummy you are, you are so gentle to his needs.<br />Be proud because at every stage I have just read through, you have been the best a parent can be, you have listened to his needs. And he is thriving!<br />I totally understand why this all must be so upsetting for you, try and focus on all you two have achieved between you though, so many hurdles, and you have carried him over every one of them. <br />So as emotional as this has been, me and baby Annabelle are sending you high fives, in salute to you being a top mummy! Be proud of yourself and Fin! XXXX Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09492095415381787250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-41562433286398011442015-06-11T09:16:43.683+01:002015-06-11T09:16:43.683+01:00Such a difficult time you've been through. I&#...Such a difficult time you've been through. I'm sorry you can't breastfeed the way you wanted to, I do know what you mean about wanting to be the one, and it must be even more difficult when your baby is struggling. I hope that now you've got to the bottom of his dietary problems life gets easier. Jax Blunt (@liveotherwise)http://liveotherwise.co.uk/makingitupnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-28839817080184277072015-06-11T09:16:41.315+01:002015-06-11T09:16:41.315+01:00You did your best and that it is what matters, Fin...You did your best and that it is what matters, Finn is growing now and that's the important thing so please don't be hard on yourself! Lots of love xLauren - Scrapbook Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13765315349290974852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-49251699599807007832015-06-11T08:58:01.272+01:002015-06-11T08:58:01.272+01:00It sounds as though the two of you have been throu...It sounds as though the two of you have been through so much in such a short amount of time, and I can only imagine the emotions you are experiencing. Having had to eventually opt for bottle for each of mine for various reasons I know it can be a decision which is difficult to rationalise, especially when it's not what you have wanted, but I guess it demonstrates the unique people we become as parents in putting our little ones needs ahead of our own ideals. I am so glad to read that Finn is thriving and you and he are content together. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280116587173953049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-11073947732723868392015-06-10T23:24:11.542+01:002015-06-10T23:24:11.542+01:00Oh Bex, you have been through so much, you and Fin...Oh Bex, you have been through so much, you and Finn. You have done so much for him and I'm glad now you have an answer to the growth issues. I'm so sorry your bfing journey ended so soon but sometimes it just isn't the best option - and I am so pro bfing and I know there are times where alternatives are better. It wasn't that you didn't do enough, try enough or anything else - it wasn't you xDonnahttp://whattheredheadsaid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3272181942422526971.post-54494046154961399132015-06-10T22:53:32.200+01:002015-06-10T22:53:32.200+01:00Oh Becky.... breastfeeding is such an emotional an...Oh Becky.... breastfeeding is such an emotional and unique thing. And I think once you've had that relationship and understand it, it's only natural to want to do the same for subsequent children. <br />And you have!!!! <br />It may have ended sooner than you wanted, but he got the good stuff when it really mattered (those first days). At the end of the day, Finn's early life has hardly been the average has it, and I completely understand why at a time when you felt so powerless, you felt so strongly that you wanted to be breastfeeding him. And I understand why you feel so sad that it was all over when you weren't ready. But as you say a happy healthy Finn is the most important thing, and it sounds like he is flourishing now and getting what is best for him. <br />Big hugs lovely. xlucy at dear beautifulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389965251370657029noreply@blogger.com