tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post7534850573075840229..comments2022-12-26T07:09:18.877-05:00Comments on Et Cetera: Humble pie.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14721423997215748747noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-63153118009817470792010-04-24T12:01:53.345-04:002010-04-24T12:01:53.345-04:00Thanks for this post. I've struggled very hard...Thanks for this post. I've struggled very hard to produce enough milk for my my now four-month-old daughter, and I've had to supplement with formula since she was four weeks old. <br /><br />It absolutely killed me to give her formula when I so strongly believe that breastmilk is the way to go. Before I gave birth I looked harshly on women who fed formula. But no amount of pumping or downing galactagogues by the bottle-full has ever brought me to a full supply. <br /><br />This experience has taught me that there's no way I can know why other mothers make the decision not to breastfeed. I continue to give my daughter all the breastmilk I can produce and supplement to fill in the gap. It breaks my heart to think that others might judge me when they don't know how hard I've worked to be able to make the milk that I do. <br /><br />So thanks for reminder to be careful about judging other mothers for their decisions.julesbrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064729426585412751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-10831390603003368122010-04-21T08:03:32.136-04:002010-04-21T08:03:32.136-04:00You are doing an outstanding job Momma! Keep it up...You are doing an outstanding job Momma! Keep it up.Ida Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03721610854758015326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-35746302949307563872010-04-20T14:20:32.988-04:002010-04-20T14:20:32.988-04:00I've learned that motherhood has provided me t...I've learned that motherhood has provided me the opportunity to eat every word I've ever uttered. <br /><br />You did a good thing donating your milk. Yes, the timing is crazy. And sucks. But you've made excellent choices. <br /><br />I totally understand though. I proudly nurse Cedar in public with what little milk I make and then usually go hide somewhere to give her a bottle of donated milk.<br /><br />Hugs to you, mama as you grow a new life while feeding another. What a big job!Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14542848995175621970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-88126549620444750892010-04-19T23:07:43.477-04:002010-04-19T23:07:43.477-04:00Don't beat yourself up! You did a great job! ...Don't beat yourself up! You did a great job! Be thankful that you were able to pump and it didn't effect your supply. Lucy is THRIVING!! :) She is sooo cute! I know the feeling of slowly declining in what you are producing and it hurts, but I promise that you will take it harder than Lucy. She will be fine. Just know that your body is getting ready for the new baby and that is a lot of work. Take it easy and take care of yourself.<br /><br />PS - What kind of formula are you using??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14793104454656632375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-43932652482663150152010-04-19T22:50:14.911-04:002010-04-19T22:50:14.911-04:00GREAT post! You're right -- we can't know ...GREAT post! You're right -- we can't know what another mother is going through.<br /><br />Maybe the mama holding a bottle is holding her adopted baby? Or maybe she tried her darndest and it just didn't work.<br /><br />It's so hard to say.<br /><br />I have to admit too, I feel weird when I see a tiny baby being fed a bottle. It's like an instant reaction -- my mind isn't really processing it. When I see an artificial nipple, it just makes me feel so strange and I can't for sure explain why.<br /><br />I hope your mama's milk tea helps and you're able to keep on nursing for as long as the pair of you like, and if you aren't, then I'm glad you made it as long as you did.Kaciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068520824047487960noreply@blogger.com