[blparent] Experience in the hospital

Tammy, Paul and Colyn tcl189 at rogers.com
Mon Feb 23 23:55:02 UTC 2009 

Hi,

I agree with all of these except for number five.  I had troubles breast 
feeding this time and the hospital told me not to give a bottle first.  Try 
latching her on the breast before giving her a bottle because you don't want 
her thinking that just because she cries you'll give in and give her one. 
The bottle is less work to eat from then a breast, and there's no let down 
phase to wait through before getting food, so it seems like an easier option 
to a baby.  Do you have a breast pump?  If so, try pumping a little before 
feeding.  This will cause your nipple to stand out and will also cause it to 
already be stimulated before the baby tries to latch on.  This way the baby 
will not have to wait so long for food, and she may have an easier time 
latching on if she can find the nipple easily.  Feel free to get in touch 
off list if you'd like.  I can't promise I'll be any help, but I know what 
you're going through because I'm going through it myself.  Remember to keep 
very calm when trying to feed Cloei.  If she senses you're frustration 
she'll get stressed and nothing's worse then a stressed out crying baby when 
you're trying to work soemthing important out.

Tammy
----- 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 8:19 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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