[blparent] Experience in the hospital

Thu Feb 19 02:25:33 UTC 2009

Angelina,
Sometimes pediatricians work with lactation consultants.  My daughter's 
pediatrician works with a breastfeeding clinic at children's hospital.  You 
could check with the doctor.  Also, have you heard of La Leche? It was 
reccomended to me and I heard it was a good resource.  I know it's hard.  It 
was hard for me at the beginning too, and now nursing is one of my 
daughter's favorite things.  I hope this helps.
    Nikki
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Anjelina" <cruz.anjelina at mchsi.com>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Experience in the hospital


> 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 
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> 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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