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Comment on Spoke too soon by Becky Milne

Becky Milne — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:47:12 +0000

Hello,
It made me really sad to read how disappointed you were at having to go back to using breast shields, so I just wanted to drop you an encouraging word. You ARE the perfect Mummy for Owen (I know this; he told me!). There are many many very well-intentioned people out there who would ALREADY have given up on breastfeeding given how difficult you found it at the beginning. We had it much easier, but even so there was a definite learning process (for both me and Rudi), and the way we ended up doing it wasn’t initially the “recommended” way that the midwives had been encouraging us towards. I reckon it’s different for every mother-baby pair, and that’s fine. We each do what we have to do to make things as good as they possibly can be. There is no “perfect”, really, so please please don’t beat yourself up for not measuring up to some airbrushed ideal mother-figure. You’re amazing just as you are, and I know Owen thinks so too.
We’re now well into the weaning phase here, with food being smeared EVERYWHERE, and I’m amazed at how glad I am to have some breasfeeding still going on. There are 2 main reasons for this. Firstly, the food thing takes a while to get going, and knowing that he’s getting a regular dose of breastmilk nutrition/antibodies/etc stops me panicking about how much/how little/what he’s eating, so we can get on and enjoy trying all the new tasty things (sometimes!). The second reason is not something I expected at all. I found being on-call 24/7 really difficult emotionally, and couldn’t wait for this stage to arrive. Now that I’m back at work, and not on-call 24/7, however, these feeds give us a rare quiet time in the day, just for us. The days are flying past terrifyingly quickly, and the breastfeeds and snuggles are becoming increasingly precious. I know this phase will end, probably sooner rather than later, and it’s funny to see how I’ve done a complete turnaround from (literally) counting the days till that 6 month milestone, to treasuring every feed for its special me-and-my-Rudi-ness.
Whatever you do you’ll do it out of love for Owen and in an attitude of caring, and that’s what matters most to him, so Bravo for everything you’ve done so far, and keep enjoying all your moments together, whatever you’re doing.
Hope this isn’t too crazy!
Love from Becky xxx

Comment on Hip specialist report by geeklawyer

geeklawyer — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:59:33 +0000

I am so pleased to hear this. Glad he’s doing well

Comment on Hip specialist report by Beangirl

Beangirl — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:54:43 +0000

Kids are wonderfully resilient. Your little man is a gem.

Comment on The breastfeeding thing - possible TMI warning! by stupidgirl

stupidgirl — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 04:37:06 +0000

Sling is the Premaxx from here - http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/detailfash.php?type=FASH&code=A7245&proddesc=Premaxx+Sling-Style+Carrier&supercategory=&branch=&wcategory=&catdesc=&treecode=TRE00009
We’re not that keen on it though, bends his neck a lot and we’re sure we’re following the instructions right.

Comment on The breastfeeding thing - possible TMI warning! by Lyn Drummond

Lyn Drummond — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:08:53 +0000

It’s all coming back to me now! I found breastfeeding hard last time round, and I’m going to give it a go again this time. What was interesting is that my midwife told me the other week that I did well perservering for the amount of time I did because Daniel was born a)prematurely b) by c-section, so your milk doesn’t come in automatically in quite the same way as if you’d given birth ‘normally’. It sounds as if you’ve been doing brilliantly. Don’t beat yourself up about it. You’ve already given Owen the best start possible!
On a separate note Maria - can you tell me the make of sling you’ve got - I noticed Bryan wearing it in one of your photos and it looks exactly what I’m after this time round…..35 weeks today for me!

Comment on The breastfeeding thing - possible TMI warning! by Shirley

Shirley — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:57:32 +0000

Breast shields are an invention because there was a need!
I thnk you’ve done brilliantly, and I know lots of women who have given up long before. I had problems with son born on the 97th centie and dropping way below, however having had a child already, I knew nothing was wrong and told health visitor to bog off! He never did regain his ‘line’ but was happy and healthy and walking at 8 months.Some so called ‘professionals need lessons in shutting up and listening! You do it your way sweetie and blow everyone else!

Comment on Baby Owen is born! by stupidgirl

stupidgirl — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:55:35 +0000

Geeklawyer - sure, come on up!!

Comment on More Owen! by stupidgirl

stupidgirl — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:34:31 +0000

Thanks guys!!

Comment on More Owen! by alicia

alicia — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:17:21 +0000

congratulations from spain! all of you look terrific! hugs and kisses

Comment on Baby Owen is born! by Lyn Drummond

Lyn Drummond — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:21:45 +0000

Welcome to the world Owen! Huge Congratulations Maria & Bryan. You look so proud! If I wasn’t already pregnant, I would be broody!
Love, Lyn, Peter & Daniel