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March 26th, 2009, 09:11 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: So. California
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To stop Breastfeeding....Ive been try and trying everything to continue but My body is just done....Cambria was Exclusivley BF till she was 6 month's after that I still nursed on demand and pumped to bottle feed. At that time I started Introducing Formula little by little. Ive Benn taking 12 Fenugreek and day and eating Oatmeal everyday since January to try and Increase my supply since It has never been good. She hasn't nursed from me In about a month and am now out of my freezer supply. In the last week Ive barely been able to pump 1 bottle a day. So I think It's safe to say my time has come to an end. Im ok with It...I know Ive done my best and she's been very healthy since. She's Never had a cold, fever, Diareaha, Rash, anything....It'll just be weird not having to pump everyday..For those who know do you think Ill get engorged at all? I rarely ever was and haven't been since December. I dont know what to expect??
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March 26th, 2009, 09:17 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Canada
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I am sorry that it wasn't on your terms (or I guess Cambria's I should say) but I think you gave it a great shot and you did really wonderfully! You did something so amazing for her 
I didn't work on my supply but I had the same thing happen where it dwindled away. I intruduced formula and didn't pump or anything so I slowly just adjusted ya know? Anyways I had one night where I didn't nurse at all as I was out with James. I didn't nurse for the whole day, whole night, and then the next day. I didn't wake up engorged and that's what really made me realize that my supply was dwindling. So I never had engorgement or any discomfort.. it just sorta stopped.
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March 26th, 2009, 09:41 PM
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March 26th, 2009, 09:53 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Frozendesire
I am sorry that it wasn't on your terms (or I guess Cambria's I should say) but I think you gave it a great shot and you did really wonderfully! You did something so amazing for her
I didn't work on my supply but I had the same thing happen where it dwindled away. I intruduced formula and didn't pump or anything so I slowly just adjusted ya know? Anyways I had one night where I didn't nurse at all as I was out with James. I didn't nurse for the whole day, whole night, and then the next day. I didn't wake up engorged and that's what really made me realize that my supply was dwindling. So I never had engorgement or any discomfort.. it just sorta stopped. |
Ive had problems since day 1 with my supply. And I pump ALL day. Everytime I would feed her I would pump. Im pumping right now, haha...
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March 26th, 2009, 09:58 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
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You probably will not have engorgement issues since you don't get much anymore. If you do cold cabbage leaves placed under the bra should help.
And you know what Good for you for EBF for 6 months---thats my first main goal! And you kept Bf till 9 months---feel proud honey!
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March 26th, 2009, 11:53 PM
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<-- Just do it.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: The Tar Heel State
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You probably will not feel engorged at all but in case you do, cool cabbage leaves feel wonderful as does a quick breast massage in a warm shower. Awesome job for going as long as you did, mama - you rock!! 
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March 27th, 2009, 12:44 AM
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Well done Ams! You've done fabulous!
I'm trying to get Kirsty used to taking a bottle with BM in it but OMGosh it's so difficult, she is struggling to take the bottle 
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March 27th, 2009, 02:31 AM
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A Prince And 2 Princess's
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Location: Dorset, UK
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Aww Well done for going as long as you could hun !!!!
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March 27th, 2009, 03:58 AM
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<-- Just do it.
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: The Tar Heel State
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Well done Ams! You've done fabulous!
I'm trying to get Kirsty used to taking a bottle with BM in it but OMGosh it's so difficult, she is struggling to take the bottle |
Have you tried having someone else give her the bottle? Vivi won't take one from me, she thrashes about and roots for my breast, but she takes a bottle just fine from Lee or anyone else.
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March 27th, 2009, 04:15 AM
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little miss needs a nap
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Minnesota
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Amy, seriously, you have done an amazing job sticking with this for as long as you have. Lots of people would have thrown in the towel (myself included, probably!), so kudos to you!!!
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March 27th, 2009, 06:51 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Awww you did an awesome job! I think 9 months is awesome
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March 27th, 2009, 06:55 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: St. Louis, MO
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Obviously I have no advice, but like the other girls I just wanted to say GREAT JOB and you gave Cambria the best gift a mother can give for 9 whole months!!!!!!!
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Cycle #1-9 - All Natural....5BFN's, 4BFP's (all ended in miscarriage) Cycle #10-11 - Met with first RE, diagnosed with heterzygeous MTHFR mutation & slightly low SA on all counts. -BFN, Cycle #12 - First IUI+Trigger - BFN, Cycle #13 - BFN Cycle #14-15 - Met with new RE, diagnosed with a blocked right tube that previous RE completely overlooked or didnt care to mention. Soy (120mg) - BFN Cycle #16 - Clomid (100mg) - BFN, Cycle #17 - Clomid (100mg)+Trigger+IUI - BFN Cycle #18 - Acupuncture+Clomid (100mg) - BFN Cycle #19-27 - 2 Soy (160mg) cycles, the rest all natural also 30lbs lost!! - BFN's Cycle #28 - New RE is GREAT! Put on bcp 7/6/11, Lap surgery 8/1/11- Tubal cyst (5cm) found and removed, Uterine Septum removed, and Stage II-III endo removed. Cycle #29 - All Natural - BFN, Cycle #30 - All Natural - BFN, Cycle#31 - All Natural - BFN, DONE TTC FOR NOW
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March 27th, 2009, 07:11 AM
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Kate - thanks for the advice, we read this online last night after I posted this. So we plan to get DH to try her!
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March 27th, 2009, 08:01 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Western Illinois
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I'm sorry things aren't ending on your terms, but you've done an amazing job!! 
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March 27th, 2009, 08:06 AM
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Mega Super Mommy
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Massachusetts
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You did a great job Amy!
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March 27th, 2009, 08:41 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: So. California
Posts: 12,651
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Thanks girls....And Fi Cambria wouldn't take a bottle from anyone till she was a little over 3 months. She would gag everytime...It was very frustrating... Hope she will take It from DH...
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March 27th, 2009, 08:49 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Sorry!
I bf'ed for almost 3 years, quit cold turkey and neer got engorged at all. Try varying nipples to ease the gagging bit. Brayden used the old school playtext ones and that's the only ones he could use. We tried everything from avent to dr browns and even preemie nipples.
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March 27th, 2009, 08:54 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Amy, You did a fantastic job at breastfeeding Cambria. Many Moms would have given up a long time ago if they had the same troubles with BF. You did wonderful! I can understand how it can be bittersweet for you.
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March 27th, 2009, 09:30 AM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Diego, CA
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You did an awesome job! Don't feel bad. You went through a lot more trouble to keep your supply going than most women would.
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March 27th, 2009, 12:14 PM
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Platinum Supermommy
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Barbados
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I think you did AWESOME!! Way to go!
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