[blparent] Experience in the hospital

Thu Feb 26 22:27:48 UTC 2009

Smile! V
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tammy, Paul and Colyn" <tcl189 at rogers.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2009 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: [blparent] Experience in the hospital


> 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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