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[lauras]

With Isabella I had to pump for the first 10 weeks. It took me 3 visits to 2 different lactation consultants but she finally started nursing. The pumping was uncomfortable and exhausting and I hated it. I thought about quitting so many times but we finally got things clicking. She nursed till she was 20 months [:I] and even then it was a struggle to get her to stop.

Hang in there! I hope it will get easier for you.

Laura 32
DH 32
Isabella 11/25/01 - 30 wks -severe pe
Hoping for another girl 8/24/04

[paljane8]

Amy,

I bet Tristan looks huge considering he started out at 3 lbs! Talk about having your hands full-you have been through a lot! Does insurance pay for "liquid platinum"? Yikes-I had no idea that it cost so much. I hope he sleeps through the night from now on. It makes such a difference in your shear existance doesn't it?! Infact, a friend that I told I wasn't going to get up to feed Janie in the night had the nerve to say-I would do anything for my baby. I said-I am doing something for her. I am a better mom when I have slept!

Keep updating about Tristan-I would love to hear how he does! Here's to sleeping at night and hopefully dumping the pumping!

Nancy-35
dh-34
ds-8yrs
dd-7yrs
Scott-born 05-14-99 @38 weeks-PE
Janie-born 05-12-03 @37 weeks-PIH, small for gestational age (oligo and low blood flow)
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/4/4lbs/

[paljane8]

To all you ladies who stuck it out,

You are amazing! There is certainly no shame in formula feeding. But, wow!

Nancy-35
dh-34
ds-8yrs
dd-7yrs
Scott-born 05-14-99 @38 weeks-PE
Janie-born 05-12-03 @37 weeks-PIH, small for gestational age (oligo and low blood flow)
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/4/4lbs/