[blparent] Breast feeding

[Erin Rumer]

Hello Bridgit,

The feelings you are having is very natural.  You have a lot of hormones
pumping through you right now so it's making the sense of loss much more
intense.  You have done all you possibly can do to nurse Decklan and that's
all that matters.  You will have no problem bonding with him in a million
other ways as it sounds like you both are already closer than ever.  Allow
yourself a few good cries as this is an important process to let yourself go
through but the very fact that you're looking into getting donated breast
milk for your baby is something I applaud you on for trying to seek out the
most nutritious options for Decklan.

Best to you and your beautiful family,

Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Bridgit Pollpeter
Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 11:35 AM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Breast feeding

Amy,

Good to hear from you. Hope all is well. Know you're busy planning
convention. Wish we could make it this year, but just too much going on with
Declan. Maybe you can meet him when Omaha hosts the January board meeting,
grin.

Well, with a heavy heart, I share with my Federation friends that breast
feeding will not be an option for me. I have worked closely with the
lactation specialist at the Med Center. I've done everything advised and
recommended, and I've not been able to produce milk. I never cared if I
could actually nurse, though the few times I tried, it was an amazing
experience, but I hoped to provide my baby with breast milk. I didn't expect
to feel so upset I have this deep sense of loss. I intellectually understand
this, but emotionally, it's been a rough few days.

They think my two rounds with cellulitis of the breast along with the
seperation between Declan and me when he was born and then the constant
stress have contributed to my lack of milk. I have stumped the lactation
team including a couple of breast and lactation doctors. No one is
completely sure why I can't produce, and we've tried all the treatments.
It was just yesterday we made the decision to stop pumping. I truly am
having a difficult time with this. I've read about the possible feelings,
but I didn't expect to have it hit me so hard.

We are now looking into milk donation as a possible option. The lactation
team has been awesome, and they are continueing to work with me despite the
fact that I won't be able to produce milk myself.

Thanks for all the love and support from this list. It has meant a lot to
have people out there thinking of us.

Sincerely,
Bridgit Kuenning-Pollpeter
Read my blog at:
http://blogs.livewellnebraska.com/author/bpollpeter/
 
"History is not what happened; history is what was written down."
The Expected One- Kathleen McGowan

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Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:31:29 -0500
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Hi Bridgit,

You are all in our prayers. Hope the little man comes home soon!

You might try contacting MilkWorks here in Lincoln.

They ar a breastfeeding center exclusively. They were a God send after Noah
was born. I know some moms who have donated milk and Milkworks could help
you with this, I'm sure.

I'll paste their info below.

www.milkworks.org


For Breastfeeding Assistance
We welcome your breastfeeding questions, however, we are not able to address
concerns by email. Please call 402-423-6402 and speak to one of our
breastfeeding educators. You may also find basic breastfeeding information
in our Parent Information Center. 

E-mail: milkworks at windstream.net

Fax: 402-423-6422

Find us
5930 South 58th Street, Suite S 

Lincoln, Nebraska 68516

MilkWorks is located in the Trade Center, a cluster of one-story buildings
just south of 58th Street and Old Cheney Road in southeast Lincoln.

When you enter the Trade Center, you will pass Skeeter (a restaurant) on
your left. Continue straight ahead past a large parking lot and take the
second left turn. You will be right in front of us. The number on the
building is 5930. Parking is available in front.

Hours of Operation
We are open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; and Sunday noon-4pm.

HTH

Amy


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