[blparent] Experience in the hospital

[Anjelina]

The staff was helpful, but it was difficult to get them to show me how to
breast feed. I'm now having a hard time. My mother never breast feed, and
she's been trying to convince me to switch to formula. I need to find
someone in my area or some way to get the hang of it. I've been pumping milk
and thankfully she still will take to my Brest, but I don't think my
positioning is correct because she gets so frustrated.
Any suggestions?


-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Deborah Kent Stein
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 12:03 PM
To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
Subject: Re: [blparent] Kloei is here



Hi, Angelina,

Please feel free to ask questions on-list if they're in any way related to
handling parenting issues as a blind person.  The discussions can be helpful
to other parents of infants now and in future, as all posts are saved in the
list archives.

How was your experience in the hospital?  How did the nurses and staff treat
you?  Did they seem comfortable teaching you techniques for breastfeeding,
diapering, bathing, etc.?

Debbie


----- Original Message -----
From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 7:53 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Kloei is here


> I'm doing ok. Definitely trying my best to adjust to everything. I'm 
> trying
> to breastfeed and it's a bit challenging, but I'm not going to give up 
> quit
> just yet.
> If anyone could contact me off list I'd appreciate it. I've got lots of
> questions and don't want to clutter up the list.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
> Behalf Of Veronica Smith
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 5:25 PM
> To: NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [blparent] Kloei is here
>
> Yippee! Congratulations, How are you feeling?  how is cloei? Veronica
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2009 3:04 PM
> Subject: [blparent] Kloei is here
>
>
>>
>> Due Date: 02/26/2009
>> Arrival Date:02-12-09 11:37 PM
>> Weight:6.74
>> Height:18.5
>> Name: Kloei Aliana
>>
>> I went into L&D at eight in the morning on the 12th. Since I was having
>> contractions on my own the docs decided to use the folly bulb rather than
>> the jell to dilate my cervix. I was only at 1cm for the longest time.
>> At four O'clock I was four cm along and they had me walk for a while 
>> after
>> breaking my water. Contractions were getting stronger and closer together
>> so
>> I got an epidural and they started the pitosin it around eight. Kloei
>> Aliana
>> was born at 11:37 PM and weighed in at 6.74 and 18.5 inches. I'm so
>> blessed
>> to have this little miracle. I can't explain how I felt when they placed
>> her
>> on my belly. We had some scary moments. He was breathing so they had to
>> take
>> her away for a while. She's doing better regulating her temp. My family
>> has
>> been so supportive.
>> She is sleeping in her bassinet and has been feeding like a champ. I'll
>> write more later.
>>
>>
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