I saw the 5 month formula question and I thought "I have no advice" and then I thought "WTF--he's going to be 5 months in a couple of weeks!" :sigh: I can't believe 6 months is looming on the horizon.
Little Man (4 years old---holy cow) He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
I don't understand all the call outs for the "lurkers". Why does anyone care if I want to lurk all day? Then to suggest that I lurk because I don't want to be flamed.Really? I don't post on every.single. thread because some things are not relevant to me. So, flame away if you feel the need
Maybe I'll be a *** stirrer for this but I think way too many women use the excuse that they have a "low milk supply" for not breastfeeding. I know there are plenty of moms who truly do have a low supply and I do not fault them at all. But, there are so many who use this as a cop out, I would respect them so much more for just saying "it was too much work," "I don't like the idea of it," or "I want to keep my perky boobs."
I have a friend from my moms group who truly had issues and still beats herself up every day for not being able to BF. I get what you are saying, but reading that would probably bring her to tears. I wish she would let go of the guilt.
I find it incredibly hard to get rid of the guilt of not being able to EBF. I've got pcos and the LC said she was impressed I could still get anything. I didn't know I was starving L because he was so complacent about not eating enough, he was losing weight like crazy. I literally can pump on a Medela PIS for 20 minutes straight and not get more than an ounce combined from both breasts. I tried fenugreek, blessed thistle, power pumping, water til I couldn't stand it---nothing.
Every time I mix a formula bottle, part of me honestly cries a little on the inside. I wanted a natural birth and to ebf until 6 months when I'd do BLW. I ended up with a scheduled C/S (scheduled on the day of my 39 week appt for that evening) and a low milk supply dx at 3 months. :-(
Little Man (4 years old---holy cow) He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
Maybe I'll be a *** stirrer for this but I think way too many women use the excuse that they have a "low milk supply" for not breastfeeding. I know there are plenty of moms who truly do have a low supply and I do not fault them at all. But, there are so many who use this as a cop out, I would respect them so much more for just saying "it was too much work," "I don't like the idea of it," or "I want to keep my perky boobs."
I have a friend from my moms group who truly had issues and still beats herself up every day for not being able to BF. I get what you are saying, but reading that would probably bring her to tears. I wish she would let go of the guilt.
And like I said, I don't judge those who tried, or those who chose not to try and admit it. I just get irritated who use low supply as an excuse for the fact that they just CHOSE not to or made no effort to bring up their supply.
I understand that BFing is not for everyone, but if it's not atleast have the backbone to admit it.
Maybe I'll be a *** stirrer for this but I think way too many women use the excuse that they have a "low milk supply" for not breastfeeding. I know there are plenty of moms who truly do have a low supply and I do not fault them at all. But, there are so many who use this as a cop out, I would respect them so much more for just saying "it was too much work," "I don't like the idea of it," or "I want to keep my perky boobs."
I have a friend from my moms group who truly had issues and still beats herself up every day for not being able to BF. I get what you are saying, but reading that would probably bring her to tears. I wish she would let go of the guilt.
I find it incredibly hard to get rid of the guilt of not being able to EBF. I've got pcos and the LC said she was impressed I could still get anything. I didn't know I was starving L because he was so complacent about not eating enough, he was losing weight like crazy. I literally can pump on a Medela PIS for 20 minutes straight and not get more than an ounce combined from both breasts. I tried fenugreek, blessed thistle, power pumping, water til I couldn't stand it---nothing.
Every time I mix a formula bottle, part of me honestly cries a little on the inside. I wanted a natural birth and to ebf until 6 months when I'd do BLW. I ended up with a scheduled C/S (scheduled on the day of my 39 week appt for that evening) and a low milk supply dx at 3 months. :-(
I'm sorry you went through this. I can totally relate, I wanted a vaginal birth and ultimately ended up with a c/s. I still feel guilty and like I missed out on the true labor experience. This UO was not geared towards people who truly have a problem bfing.
Maybe I'll be a *** stirrer for this but I think way too many women use the excuse that they have a "low milk supply" for not breastfeeding. I know there are plenty of moms who truly do have a low supply and I do not fault them at all. But, there are so many who use this as a cop out, I would respect them so much more for just saying "it was too much work," "I don't like the idea of it," or "I want to keep my perky boobs."
I have a friend from my moms group who truly had issues and still beats herself up every day for not being able to BF. I get what you are saying, but reading that would probably bring her to tears. I wish she would let go of the guilt.
And like I said, I don't judge those who tried, or those who chose not to try and admit it. I just get irritated who use low supply as an excuse for the fact that they just CHOSE not to or made no effort to bring up their supply.
I understand that BFing is not for everyone, but if it's not atleast have the backbone to admit it.
I tried but failed. Probably failed to my own stupidity.. However LC said I probably couldn't cause I actually tried the breast every 2 hours for a week and half and never got more than half ounce. Would love to maybe EP next time.
I've said it once and ill say it again. Beer is gross!
You shut your mouth when you're talking to me! I love beer.
I you McKenna (although I hate beer. But anyone that uses that quote is tops in my book.)
The wedding had to be fun right?! Did you have a band?
You think for yourselfer! I'm gonna go ice my balls and spit up blood.
Oh get off your high horse, stop judging people.
The whole time you're just thinking, are we going to get messed up enough to make some bad decisions? Maybe play "just the tip. Just for a second, just to see how it feels." or "Ouch! Ouch, you're on my hair."
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Maybe I'll be a *** stirrer for this but I think way too many women use the excuse that they have a "low milk supply" for not breastfeeding. I know there are plenty of moms who truly do have a low supply and I do not fault them at all. But, there are so many who use this as a cop out, I would respect them so much more for just saying "it was too much work," "I don't like the idea of it," or "I want to keep my perky boobs."
I have a friend from my moms group who truly had issues and still beats herself up every day for not being able to BF. I get what you are saying, but reading that would probably bring her to tears. I wish she would let go of the guilt.
I find it incredibly hard to get rid of the guilt of not being able to EBF. I've got pcos and the LC said she was impressed I could still get anything. I didn't know I was starving L because he was so complacent about not eating enough, he was losing weight like crazy. I literally can pump on a Medela PIS for 20 minutes straight and not get more than an ounce combined from both breasts. I tried fenugreek, blessed thistle, power pumping, water til I couldn't stand it---nothing.
Every time I mix a formula bottle, part of me honestly cries a little on the inside. I wanted a natural birth and to ebf until 6 months when I'd do BLW. I ended up with a scheduled C/S (scheduled on the day of my 39 week appt for that evening) and a low milk supply dx at 3 months. :-(
I'm sorry you went through this. I can totally relate, I wanted a vaginal birth and ultimately ended up with a c/s. I still feel guilty and like I missed out on the true labor experience. This UO was not geared towards people who truly have a problem bfing.
I didn't take it that way! I was just sharing my experience. I'm working through it and he's gained so much weight, lol. We have started calling him "Tank". The LC commented what a dangerous combination it was, low-supply and a complacent starver. He'd suck for 20 minutes or so and then fall asleep in a milk coma. However, he was losing weight. It wasn't until he went a whole day without a wet diaper that I took him to the dr to get checked out and we realized he hadn't gained an oz in 3 weeks.
Little Man (4 years old---holy cow) He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
I've said it once and ill say it again. Beer is gross!
You shut your mouth when you're talking to me! I love beer.
I you McKenna (although I hate beer. But anyone that uses that quote is tops in my book.)
The wedding had to be fun right?! Did you have a band?
You think for yourselfer! I'm gonna go ice my balls and spit up blood.
Oh get off your high horse, stop judging people.
The whole time you're just thinking, are we going to get messed up enough to make some bad decisions? Maybe play "just the tip. Just for a second, just to see how it feels." or "Ouch! Ouch, you're on my hair."
Grab that net & catch that beautiful butterfly pal!
Maybe I'll be a *** stirrer for this but I think way too many women use the excuse that they have a "low milk supply" for not breastfeeding. I know there are plenty of moms who truly do have a low supply and I do not fault them at all. But, there are so many who use this as a cop out, I would respect them so much more for just saying "it was too much work," "I don't like the idea of it," or "I want to keep my perky boobs."
I have a friend from my moms group who truly had issues and still beats herself up every day for not being able to BF. I get what you are saying, but reading that would probably bring her to tears. I wish she would let go of the guilt.
And like I said, I don't judge those who tried, or those who chose not to try and admit it. I just get irritated who use low supply as an excuse for the fact that they just CHOSE not to or made no effort to bring up their supply.
I understand that BFing is not for everyone, but if it's not atleast have the backbone to admit it.
I guess my UO would be that I don't see why anyone would have to justify how they choose to feed their baby to anyone.
I don't like Grey's Anatomy.... I feel like it makes the medical profession look like they just all screw around with their coworkers
And that in order to be a good doctor you have to be super good looking. I told dh that if I'm every on death's door, to find me a hot doctor. Then I'll be sure to survive!!
I've said it once and ill say it again. Beer is gross!
You shut your mouth when you're talking to me! I love beer.
I you McKenna (although I hate beer. But anyone that uses that quote is tops in my book.)
The wedding had to be fun right?! Did you have a band?
You think for yourselfer! I'm gonna go ice my balls and spit up blood.
I take maple syrup and put a little bit in my hair when I've had a rough week. What do you think holds it up, slick?
I feel totally ridiculous. Like why do I have to be in camouflage?! So the big bad quail doesn't see me?!
OMG... I'd forgotten that one! McKenna, I'm in awe of you.
I freaking love that movie!!
I'm hanging by a thread. I'm reading don't-kill-myself books.
You said that was for a friend.
You got a problem with that?
Not nearly as much as I do with the attire that you have on or just your general point of view towards everybody. But let's go kill some birds, I'm psyched.
I don't give a baker's fvck! I just had my own sock duct taped into my mouth last night!
Not nearly as much as I do with the attire that you have on or just your general point of view towards everybody. But let's go kill some birds, I'm psyched.
I have no idea what you guys are talking about, but I've been lol'ing over here.
Little Man (4 years old---holy cow) He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
Maybe I'll be a *** stirrer for this but I think way too many women use the excuse that they have a "low milk supply" for not breastfeeding. I know there are plenty of moms who truly do have a low supply and I do not fault them at all. But, there are so many who use this as a cop out, I would respect them so much more for just saying "it was too much work," "I don't like the idea of it," or "I want to keep my perky boobs."
I have a friend from my moms group who truly had issues and still beats herself up every day for not being able to BF. I get what you are saying, but reading that would probably bring her to tears. I wish she would let go of the guilt.
And like I said, I don't judge those who tried, or those who chose not to try and admit it. I just get irritated who use low supply as an excuse for the fact that they just CHOSE not to or made no effort to bring up their supply.
I understand that BFing is not for everyone, but if it's not atleast have the backbone to admit it.
Why do you care?
"Seriously, mommy forum people are some crazy ass bitches." New Year New You
Re: UO Thursday : take two
He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
hahaha
Crocs are on the same level as this
YWIA
Oh get off your high horse, stop judging people.
I take maple syrup and put a little bit in my hair when I've had a rough week. What do you think holds it up, slick?
I find it incredibly hard to get rid of the guilt of not being able to EBF. I've got pcos and the LC said she was impressed I could still get anything. I didn't know I was starving L because he was so complacent about not eating enough, he was losing weight like crazy. I literally can pump on a Medela PIS for 20 minutes straight and not get more than an ounce combined from both breasts. I tried fenugreek, blessed thistle, power pumping, water til I couldn't stand it---nothing.
Every time I mix a formula bottle, part of me honestly cries a little on the inside. I wanted a natural birth and to ebf until 6 months when I'd do BLW. I ended up with a scheduled C/S (scheduled on the day of my 39 week appt for that evening) and a low milk supply dx at 3 months. :-(
He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
And like I said, I don't judge those who tried, or those who chose not to try and admit it. I just get irritated who use low supply as an excuse for the fact that they just CHOSE not to or made no effort to bring up their supply.
I understand that BFing is not for everyone, but if it's not atleast have the backbone to admit it.
I'm sorry you went through this. I can totally relate, I wanted a vaginal birth and ultimately ended up with a c/s. I still feel guilty and like I missed out on the true labor experience. This UO was not geared towards people who truly have a problem bfing.
ZOMG Which one of you bishes snuck into the delivery room with me?
I feel totally ridiculous. Like why do I have to be in camouflage?! So the big bad quail doesn't see me?!
haha this made me literally laugh out loud.
It wasn't the exact pink arsed monkey I was looking for but I guess this still shows my disapporval of crocs.
I tried but failed. Probably failed to my own stupidity.. However LC said I probably couldn't cause I actually tried the breast every 2 hours for a week and half and never got more than half ounce. Would love to maybe EP next time.
The whole time you're just thinking, are we going to get messed up enough to make some bad decisions? Maybe play "just the tip. Just for a second, just to see how it feels." or "Ouch! Ouch, you're on my hair."
I didn't take it that way! I was just sharing my experience. I'm working through it and he's gained so much weight, lol. We have started calling him "Tank". The LC commented what a dangerous combination it was, low-supply and a complacent starver. He'd suck for 20 minutes or so and then fall asleep in a milk coma. However, he was losing weight. It wasn't until he went a whole day without a wet diaper that I took him to the dr to get checked out and we realized he hadn't gained an oz in 3 weeks.
He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
Grab that net & catch that beautiful butterfly pal!
I guess my UO would be that I don't see why anyone would have to justify how they choose to feed their baby to anyone.
OMG... I'd forgotten that one! McKenna, I'm in awe of you.
I can't stop laughing at "pink-arsed monkeys" and then you went and did this! I'm dying over here!
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This too. I seriously gag whenever I hear a grown woman using this term.
Erm, nevermind. ballsox rhyme with mainerocks. I wuz confused
My UO: I think the fact the government can tell me how to take care of my child is bogus. To me it's very George Orwell & 1984.
I freaking love that movie!!
I'm hanging by a thread. I'm reading don't-kill-myself books.
I made you a painting. I call it "Celebration." It's sexual and violent. I thought you might like it.
MOM! MEATLOAF!!
I don't give a baker's fvck! I just had my own sock duct taped into my mouth last night!
I can see how you would think that
*Ding ding*! This is my favourite WC quote.
Re: Pink monkey butt - I was eating.
Re: All these wonderful Wedding Crashers quotes are making my night right now.
Her name is CHASTITY. She's WHITE TRASH!
He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
haha!
She was a stripper for God's sake!
What's the rule about walking away? Never walk away from a crasher in a funny jacket. Rule number hundred and fifteen, you're an ***.
Crab cakes and football. That's what Maryland does! Nom nom nom.
Best UO post ever!
It drives me crazy when people say "on accident" instead of "by accident".
Could you elaborate?
Francesca Pearl is here! Josephine Hope is almost 3!