[blparent] Experience in the hospital

Tammy, Paul and Colyn tcl189 at rogers.com
Wed Feb 25 16:13:00 UTC 2009 

Hi,

Yes Mom!  lol   Actually, your advice is greatly needed and much 
appreciated, because it's the thing I often forget to do.  Then I wonder why 
I feel bad.

Tammy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Veronica Smith" <madison_tewe at spinn.net>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 9:08 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Experience in the hospital


> 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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