[blparent] Holding a bottle independently?

[Tammy, Paul and Colyn]

Hi,

 I never thought of this before reading the below post, but you  could just 
give her formula for another 6 months,  or you could get organic cow's milk 
if you'd like.  Giving her soy or other types of milk doesn't make sense 
unless she has a sensativity to cow's milk.

Tammy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
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Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 1:41 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Holding a bottle independently?


>I agree with not giving her cow's milk at this time of her life.  Look for 
>something more natural, even if its more formula.  Cow's milk these days 
>are filled with so many drugs to keep the cow healthy.  I think evaporated 
>milk is even a better choice. Of course, if your willing to spend the 
>money, you could always get organic cow's milk from the health food stores, 
>but it cost about $5 a gallon. At least wait for another r6 months or so. V
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Amber Boggs" <amberboggs at socal.rr.com>
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> Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2009 12:16 AM
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>> Joe, I think that your should be commended for all of your effert. So 
>> many
>> moms would not have faught this hard to give her as much breastmilk as 
>> you
>> can. A year is a perfictally respectible stopping point, and you should 
>> be
>> proud. I think many moms get far to much crap for giving some formiula 
>> along
>> with breast milk, and do not get enough credit for fighting as hard as 
>> they
>> do. I am a huge huge breastfeeding supporter, but There are times in 
>> witch a
>> mom just has to give some other means of neutrition to the baby. And 
>> those
>> moms have it alot harder then those of us who can latch baby on with 
>> little
>> problems, and have enough milk. Agai nI commend you. And do not let 
>> anyone
>> make you feel dafencive etc.
>> One thing, I personally would not wean her on to Cows Milk. I would give
>> rice milk or almond milk instead. I verymuch do not agree with babies 
>> beign
>> on cows milk that yong it has alot of crud in it, and not to mentio nit 
>> is
>> hard to digest.
>> Well must chase down my crazy man.
>> Hugs to you
>> Amber Boggs
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 9:51 PM
>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Holding a bottle independently?
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Tammy.  I enjoy the close time of giving Sarah's bottle to her, so I
>>> don't mind it at all.  I've just had a few people, including her dad,
>>> comment that it seems odd she hasn't tried to hold the bottle herself.
>>>
>>> As to nursing, I've struggled to maintain my milk supply for a year now,
>>> and managed to give Sarah half my own milk and half formula for the last
>>> six months.  The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that if
>>> possible, moms nurse for the first year and then as long as it is 
>>> mutually
>>> satisfying after that.  I know it's optimal to go even longer than a 
>>> year,
>>> but to be completely honest, I'm tired of the battle to keep the milk
>>> flowing.  It has taken a lot of time and effort, not to mention herbal
>>> teas, supplements, medications, you name it.  I think that finishing out
>>> the first year is a good milestone, and it's time to move on and take up
>>> other challenges.
>>>
>>> Jo Elizabeth
>>>
>>> "Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one 
>>> holds
>>> water."--Swedish proverb
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
>>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2009 2:34 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [blparent] Holding a bottle independently?
>>>
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> If she's eating finger food and using a spoon well, then I don't see 
>>>> the
>>>> problem here.  I know what all the books say and what kids should be
>>>> doing at 1 or 2, but sometimes I think they worry parents 
>>>> unnecessarily.
>>>> If she won't hold the bottle or use a sippy cup, hold the bottle for 
>>>> her,
>>>> and don't worry about a sippy cup at all right now.  It might be a
>>>> security thing for her, and she might like the close time with you.
>>>> Also, you can tell me to mind my own business if you want, but why stop
>>>> feeding breast milk?  Why not just continue offering it to her and
>>>> letting her wean herself when she's ready?
>>>>
>>>> Tammy
>>>
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