tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post1762297267026967669..comments2024-02-14T03:59:20.528-05:00Comments on Living the Small Town Life: A Change of Pace...Devonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16284466678871353733noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-8714503645471948912011-02-10T09:51:54.684-05:002011-02-10T09:51:54.684-05:00NEVER feel guilty about using a bottle! Honestly,...NEVER feel guilty about using a bottle! Honestly, breast feeding just doesn't work for everyone. The bottom line is you are providing that gorgeous little girl with the nutrition she needs.<br /><br />I'm glad they fit you in to be seen about PPD. This is such a big life adjustment. You do what you need to and you will get through it!Alyssa S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11674708702014878064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-90799424530403361752011-02-09T16:12:13.400-05:002011-02-09T16:12:13.400-05:00Just wanted to stop in and say that the medicine h...Just wanted to stop in and say that the medicine helps! It took me forever to convince my doctor I needed something, and after about a week on them, I felt like my "old self". Praying that your journey gets easier, and you mend quickly!JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00520560503917380003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-77492289210432480042011-02-09T14:58:44.740-05:002011-02-09T14:58:44.740-05:00When the day came close to me going back to work I...When the day came close to me going back to work I started pumping & freezing my milk so the babysitter could bottle feed my last baby. I continued to pump on my breaks at work & when I could at home. He still got his mommy milk & I was less sore. What ever works for you is right for you. Do not feel guilty. I remember thinking others said it was so easy. No two people are alike. All worked out & my baby was healthy & growing well. Prayers & Blessings!A Primitive Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06205375008312950661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-60408635485116412592011-02-09T13:43:17.112-05:002011-02-09T13:43:17.112-05:00You're doing everything that yu need to do to ...You're doing everything that yu need to do to make sure that your baby is being nourished. That makes you a wonderful mom, whether it's coming straight from you or from a bottle. She's growing, so yes, you are absolutely doing everything right. Don't get discouraged, God doesn't give you more than you can handle, and you've got this :)<br /><br />And if you need to talk to someone about post partum depression, I'm happy to lend an ear. I've been there. And it definatly does get easier. And taking meds does not make you any less of a person or a mother, it makes you human. Keep your chin up!! <br /><br />Love and prayers to you and your family!Oh Mandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573286015719253636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-41759523908595689482011-02-09T12:55:51.003-05:002011-02-09T12:55:51.003-05:00Kavi wouldn't latch on at all and I had to giv...Kavi wouldn't latch on at all and I had to give him mostly formula from early on, with a little bit of pumped milk. It's a great pressure, and I felt weird around my friends who solely breastfed, and they breastfed easily. Very frustrating. It's a shame we put so much pressure on ourselves, there is no need. The argument I have heard the most is that breastfed babies get sick less. Kavi was hardly ever sick for for the first year of his life while breastfed babies I knew were sick with ear infections often. I think genetics and exposure to germs are the real cause, not type of milk. He did get *some* breast milk so I know that was extra beneficial, but only for the first couple months, and not even as much as your daughter has gotten by now. I had to pump and didn't get a lot of milk.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14172014686424638479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-88179335066183065192011-02-09T12:38:05.666-05:002011-02-09T12:38:05.666-05:00Sending hugs sweetie! No guilt. You are doing a wo...Sending hugs sweetie! No guilt. You are doing a wonderful job and little Eloise is a sweetheart! Use whatever tools you need and don't feel guilty! Don't worry about what the books say or other people think - you know your body and your baby better than anyone. Give yourself some grace today sweet girl!Melindahttp://www.bluejeansandcottontees.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-30073724883579819942011-02-09T12:23:13.349-05:002011-02-09T12:23:13.349-05:00I'm saying prayers for you and your family to ...I'm saying prayers for you and your family to adjust into your new life with ease and comfort. <br />I know exactly how you feel and have been there myself. <br />It totally works it self out though, just keep praying!CourtneyKebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12854168181754702524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-69451554137967204522011-02-09T11:13:40.365-05:002011-02-09T11:13:40.365-05:00Eloise is beautiful! Sorry about your stress but b...Eloise is beautiful! Sorry about your stress but be a peace that God is in control and don't feel guilty. God can use bottles, pumps and medicine to bring good things!considerthelillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14845009017206509002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4942208962770408878.post-68568499577782624852011-02-09T11:13:22.582-05:002011-02-09T11:13:22.582-05:00There is nothing to feel guity about, use the bott...There is nothing to feel guity about, use the bottles and medications as you need them. My son was bottle fed and he turned out GREAT! The nurses suggested the nursing to me when he was born and I would practically scream from the pain,I don't feel it is worth being in pain over, just my opinion;) you will adjust and she sure is a cutie!!!!Carmen S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13456401188562193384noreply@blogger.com