tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28262903.post116401863518946471..comments2023-11-02T05:10:06.555-07:00Comments on Homebirth Diaries: A Steady InclineLaborPaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10294812248596629837noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28262903.post-1164390434411023972006-11-24T09:47:00.000-08:002006-11-24T09:47:00.000-08:00wishing you the best in your efforts to continue b...wishing you the best in your efforts to continue breast feeding Josiah.<BR/><BR/>want to invite you to check out my blog, www.Hospitalbirthdebate.blogspot.com, a site to offer honest dialog and especially to address information posted on www.homebirthdebate.blogspot.com. The blogger there is a physician who does not support homebirth. She had used excerpts of your blog to make a recent point.<BR/><BR/>I will make a page for you on my blog for to respond. (she removes posts and bans those who disagree with her.)<BR/><BR/>Take care --- blessings to you and your babe.<BR/><BR/>Janel<BR/>www.ItstheBabysBirth.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28262903.post-1164049292718395592006-11-20T11:01:00.000-08:002006-11-20T11:01:00.000-08:00Praise the Lord for an upturn in events! I know it...Praise the Lord for an upturn in events! I know it isn't the exact outcome you were hoping for--but I am praying that you will have peace with the circumstances because you know that you are doing all that you can for Josiah.<BR/><BR/>Eating crow is never fun but I think somehow it is necessary a few times a year to keep us humble. <BR/><BR/>I had a similar experience with my first that you are having now and I can relate to the feeling of failure. I know that my experience has helped me be a better help to women who are struggling with breastfeeding. It is still sad/incredibly frustrating to me that so many women who want nothing more than to nurse their babies have SO many obstacles and some too hard to overcome. Why do women who want to do it so badly seem to have so much trouble?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28262903.post-1164041871988176082006-11-20T08:57:00.000-08:002006-11-20T08:57:00.000-08:00thanks sarah, I'll check it outthanks sarah, I'll check it outLaborPaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294812248596629837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28262903.post-1164041664615169342006-11-20T08:54:00.000-08:002006-11-20T08:54:00.000-08:00Hi. I hadn't checked your blog in a few days so ...Hi.<BR/> I hadn't checked your blog in a few days so I missed this whole thread! I'm glad to hear your little guy is perking up.<BR/> You've probably heard of this site already, but since I was at a workshop she put on with LaLecheLeage a few weeks ago, I thought I'd pass on the information just in case. The site is wwwdotbfardotorg, by Diana West. While it is about breast surgeries & feeding, there is a wealth of information on increasing milk supply - including the ayurvedic herb shatavari which she says can be more effective than fennugreek. You might also want to take a look at wwwdotemofreedotcom. It's not breastfeedig related but it can't hurt. :)<BR/><BR/>All the best. I'll be thinking of you and Josiah!<BR/><BR/>SarahthedoulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28262903.post-1164041322910200842006-11-20T08:48:00.000-08:002006-11-20T08:48:00.000-08:00Celeste,Part of the credit is mine for fighting fo...Celeste,<BR/>Part of the credit is mine for fighting for continued breastfeeding, but part also goes to a fine children's hospital for valuing the services of its nutritionist and LC and making them a valued part of the healthcare team. Even the Ped, though she clearly wanted me to supplement, did not push (too hard) and waited till I was ready. It's true that every community/breastfeeding mother would benefit from those kinds of resources, but supportive networks can make a difference as well. Thanks for your mantra, I'm adopting it as my own.LaborPaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294812248596629837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28262903.post-1164029536472395602006-11-20T05:32:00.000-08:002006-11-20T05:32:00.000-08:00I'm so happy that it's all coming together for you...I'm so happy that it's all coming together for you.<BR/><BR/>I did not have nearly the support network that you had, and I found it absolutely heartbreaking to watch my baby shrivel. Formula turned out to be our miracle.<BR/><BR/>I think it's too bad that either you bring your own network or you go without. Who really expects to need such a thing? With so many pediatricians, the answer to the problem is formula--they won't work with you to solve the LACTATION problem. It's a miserable situation to be in, and I am so glad you have been delivered from it.<BR/><BR/>Flow, milk, flow!<BR/>Grow, Josiah, grow!<BR/><BR/>This is shaping up to be a very grateful Thanksgiving for your family, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com