[blparent] Experience in the hospital

Fri Feb 20 17:01:19 UTC 2009

My mother had to bottle feed as her nipples were inverted.  she pushed me to 
nurse though and i was glad for her support. V
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pickrell, Rebecca M (IT)" <REBECCA.PICKRELL at ngc.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2009 6:19 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Experience in the hospital


>A couple things.
> 1. Ask a mom who nurses in your area to show you, someone who loves
> nursing as anybody who loves an activity, whatever it is, will be happy
> to convey their knowledge to you.
> 2. Ask your peditritian for a referal to a lactationconsultant.
> 3. Contact La Leche League.
> 4. Don't engage in a discussion with your mom if it will turn into a
> power struggle. Information exchange is good, power struggles are not.
> Her perspective will be different from yours based on her own
> experiences and what was going on in her life when she had you, and
> while her experience is useful, you need to make your own decitions
> based on your circumstances.
> 5. Give hera little bit in the bottle to take the edge off hunger and
> try nursing when the initial hunger is gone.
> 6. Cuddle up with a talking book or whatever helps you relax and see
> what happens.
> Btw, I tried to email you per your request and my email bounced. Get in
> touch if you'd like to talk off-list.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org]
> On Behalf Of Anjelina
> Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2009 7:46 PM
> To: 'NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List'
> 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
> 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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