[blparent] Experience in the hospital

Tue Feb 24 02:08:54 UTC 2009

Tammi, remember to drink your fluids. Ok, just say, "yes mom." V
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:55 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Experience in the hospital


> 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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