Hi Cruz! I was just getting ready to write to you! How are you? I am doing okay
today. That is great that you found your friend and that she is not too depressed,
just overwhelmed. I think the best think you can offer her is your experience. You
can tell her how hard it was to begin breastfeeding, but how wonderful it is now. You
can tell her all the facts about breasfeeding. Like how the milk she makes from her
body is specifically designed for her baby. It is free. It helps to reduce the chance
of breast cancer in her. It is a wonderful bonding experience. Many many many more
pros, too many to list. Encourage her to set small goals...like you did with yourself.
Have her promise to nurse for 3 months, then untill six months, ect. She will be
passed all the small obstacles by then and will be enjoying it (hopefully). If it is
a "boobie" thing ( i had a friend who felt like it was too sexual), then remind her
that nursing was done during biblical times and it is w!
as God intended. Maybe you could bring your daughter over and show her ways that you
hold her while you nurse. Your friend is lucky to have you. Love Kelli
----- Original Message -----
From: Concepcion Garcia
To: bfing
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 3:41 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
This is her first child as I said she is only 19 and also a newlywed.She is really a
loving caring kidand very smart i know she'llmake it threw thisiam just concerned
cause she hasn't called and usually dose when she is confused about things, So I know
i can help her through this I just have to get in touch with her
-----Original Message-----
From: kelli randolph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 2:23 PM
To: bfing
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Cruz,
Yes, I think you need to visit her. She is feeling overwhelmed. Is this her
first baby? You can remember how terrifying that is. She could be just having "baby
blues" (hormone fluctuations) which is highly normal and does go away. She needs
unconditional support right now. I would contact a La Leche League leader in your
area (call 1-847-519-7730 and follow the menu to be directd to one) to help with the
breastfeeding one on one. Sometimes, all a new mom really needs is someone to hold
her baby for her so she can shower and feel like woman again. Let me know once you
find her how serious it is. You don't want her newborn to be in danger. Kelli
----- Original Message -----
From: Concepcion Garcia
To: bfing
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:59 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Thanks i can email you once i get home. They just told me she is very depressed
can't brest feed and feels like she is not a good mother. I haven't spoken to her yet
i can't find out her knew adress and went to her apartment building at lunch and no
one knows who she is so i just have to wait till she calls someone in our circle of
friends which i hope is soon so i can take the time to show and comfort her. I am
really worried i am also going to stop by after work agin to see if i can rembeber the
# of her apartment.
-----Original Message-----
From: kelli randolph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:34 PM
To: bfing
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Cruz, how depressed is she? How is she acting? You can email me off the boards
if you want at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
----- Original Message -----
From: Concepcion Garcia
To: bfing
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 1:04 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Yes i live in van nuys ca. Where do you live? you know i am really glad that
i found this because you hace helped me feel so much comfortable about things. I
actually need a little advice or help with something. I have a girlfrien who is 19
years old and her baby is 3 weeks. I havent spoken to her since she was about 6 months
pregnant ,but through a mutual friend they called to ask if i can help her she is
being depressed
-----Original Message-----
From: kelli randolph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 9:39 AM
To: bfing
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Hi Cruz! Your children sound lovely! I think you are making your
breastfeeding work wonderfully with your schedule. That is the trick of it, after
all! She is getting the best for her---mind and body! Do you live in CA? Kelli
----- Original Message -----
From: Concepcion Garcia
To: bfing
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:34 AM
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Good Morning ,
I have and 11 year old Shawn a 10 year old Valerie and little Ericka is
9 1/2 months old. She loves to eat solid food and as soon as she is fininshed with
dinner it seems like she just needs to breast feed immediately. I mean she eats off of
me at 5 and then again at 7 then to go to bed at 10. She wakes sometimes about 1am but
i am now trying to just pat her back to sleep then feed her at 5am.. She used to sleep
straight through the nite but recently she has begun waking up especially on the days
i have to go to work early she wants to play at 2 in the morning it is hard.
-----Original Message-----
From: kelli randolph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 4:49 PM
To: bfing
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
I have 2 children, Becca is 2 and Clay is 5 months. Both were/are
stickly breastfed. Throw out your bottles, you don't need them! As long as she is
growing properly, let her have her water from a cup during the day along with her
solid foods ( pump once or twice during the day to keep up your milk supply) and nurse
her during the night. You sound like a loving mommy! What are your childrens names?
Isn't breastfeeding the BEST? Love Kelli
----- Original Message -----
From: Concepcion Garcia
To: bfing
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 4:13 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
The only thing i am determined about at this time is her not being
on a bottle.. I really enjoy our quiality time feeding her when i get home and she is
a valid excuse for not wanting to get out of bed in the morning after feeding she just
looks so comfortable i don't want to move her.I do use the cup that is made by nuk
with a soft nipple but she just pulls on it and the others she uses as long as you
hold it for her. I haven't seen one by gerber yet . I really don't mind if she waits
till three to begin weening because that will just give us mor shared time. How many
children do You have/
-----Original Message-----
From: kelli randolph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 3:46 PM
To: bfing
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Cruz-she will wean herself when she is ready, she could do that at
any time, or wait until she is 3, it varies from child to child. If you are anxious
to wean her, I encourage you to wait until she turns 1, rather then having to start
with formula. There is nothing wrong with a bottle filled with breastmilk and pumping
and sending her with that to daycare/babysitter is fantastic. Good for you! Don't
worry about her getting stuck on the bottle at this point, she is old enough now to
understand when you are there it's breast, when you are not there it's your milk in a
bottle. If you are completley against the bottle still, they do make sippy cups with
a rubber tip (Gerber) in wich you could pour your pumped breastmilk into. She will
not prefer those to you. If you are serious about weaning her now, it should be done
at a very slow pace, let me know and I will help. Love Kelli
----- Original Message -----
From: Concepcion Garcia
To: bfing
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 3:07 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
hELLO KELLI.
SO YOU ARE SAYING THAT SHE WILL WING HERSELF? i ALREADY PUMP 2
4 OZ BOTTLES A DAY AND SHE DRINKS FROM A CUP WATER I STOPPED SENDING HER BREST MILK IN
A BOTTLE BECAUSE I AM AFRAID SHE'L GET STUCK ON A BOTTLE.
-----Original Message-----
From: kelli randolph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 1:34 PM
To: bfing
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
Hi Cruz! If you absolutly can, let her breastfeed until she
weens herself. If that seems too much, then atleast wait two more months until she is
one and can have regular cows milk. You are so awesome to try breastfeeding with your
third child! Good for you!! Kelli
----- Original Message -----
From: Concepcion Garcia
To: bfing
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 12:53 PM
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
HELLO THIS IS MY FIRST TIME ON THIS SITE. MY FRIENDS CALL ME
cruz,
i am wondering about what age to start weeining from brest
feeding this is my third child but first in brestfeeding. I told my self i would begin
to ween her as soon as she got teeth and now she is 10 months old and i am still
brestfeeding her.
-----Original Message-----
From: Julie Michaelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2004 6:50 AM
To: bfing
Subject: [bfing] Re: weaning
That's wonderful! My DD was only BF'd until 3 months and
after I quit she seemed to get sick non stop. I don't know if it is coincidence or
not. The daycare Brenden just started going to has hand food mouth going around and
so far *knock on wood* he has not gotten it. I'm hoping the fact that he is still
BFing will help! Another perk of BFing!! :-)
ML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
With thought Briana was going to wean herself at about
11 - 12 months, but then at 12 months she got started again, and nurses almost as much
as her sister. Whenever she is sick or teething, she nurses nonstop. Daddy is proud
how fast they get over being sick, we all got the flu, Briana first, but she got over,
all 3 boys, and Anabelle never got sick, I was sick too, and dh thinks my antibodies
were in Anabelle that is why she never got it, and sister barely had it. All my kids
were over it in 24-48 hours, where lots of people had it for 4 days. And 2 of my boys
had not been sick in several years before last week. ml
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