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post #21 of 33
1/14/09 at 1:29pm
Wow I wish you were my sister. My DD had a similar slow start, but instead it took her 3 days to get the help she needed (and was in BAD shape by then). Thank you!
post #22 of 33
1/14/09 at 3:07pm
When I had ds2 he was 10 lbs. 12 oz. and just born super hungry! I nursed him constantly the first few days but he was not satisfied w/my colostrum and would fuss and cry. I was getting emotional and didn't know what to do so I called my sis who was still BF her 3 yr. old and she pumped a little for me.

It was only about a dropper full (that's all she could get bc she had recently nursed her son) but I gave it to him and he was so happy he slept for about 3 hrs. and when he woke up my milk was coming in.

I have always been thankful. It is really special.
post #23 of 33
1/14/09 at 3:14pm
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Originally Posted by Baby Makes 4 View Post
Yay!

I nursed my newborn niece for a week when my DS was 6 weeks old. My SIL had a rough labour and c-section, her nipples were in rough shape, she was having a tough time hormonally and emotionally and was wanting to quit BF'ing and go to formula to make her life easier.

They lived right next door so I begged her to let me give her daughter a week of breastmilk while she recovered. It was hard work nursing two infants but I'm so happy I did it as my SIL wound up nursing her daughter for over 2 years.
That is so awesome. I think that's beautiful. Your niece is a very lucky girl to have such a great aunt.

I start a nanny/mother's helper job next week right after she gets home from the hospital, and I would definitely help her out like that (she's having a c-section), but I don't know if she's the type that would appreciate that kind of help. It's definitely way outside of this culture's comfort zone.
post #24 of 33
1/14/09 at 3:27pm
That's awesome!

My sister and I have nursed each others' babies a few times. It's been such a bonding experience for all of us.
post #25 of 33
1/14/09 at 3:57pm
That is so sweet!!!
post #26 of 33
1/15/09 at 1:52am
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post #27 of 33
1/15/09 at 4:21am
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Originally Posted by Baby Makes 4 View Post
Yay!

I nursed my newborn niece for a week when my DS was 6 weeks old. My SIL had a rough labour and c-section, her nipples were in rough shape, she was having a tough time hormonally and emotionally and was wanting to quit BF'ing and go to formula to make her life easier.

They lived right next door so I begged her to let me give her daughter a week of breastmilk while she recovered. It was hard work nursing two infants but I'm so happy I did it as my SIL wound up nursing her daughter for over 2 years.
Awesome! I love that I can share my story here and you ladies understand.
post #28 of 33
1/15/09 at 4:57am
: That's so neat! What a great Aunt your nephew has!
post #29 of 33
1/15/09 at 5:16am
You, mama, are a ROCKSTAR :

This post made my night :
post #30 of 33
1/15/09 at 9:26am
hooray for all you generous mamas out there. I know I'd do the same for any babe that needed the help, but it's wonderful to hear of others feeling the same way. You MDC gals are the *best*!:
post #31 of 33
1/15/09 at 5:53pm
Yay! What a lovely story! :
post #32 of 33
1/15/09 at 7:38pm
Awww, that actually brought tears to my eyes!
post #33 of 33
1/16/09 at 6:16am
My 31 week preemie had a milk mama. My dear friend whose son died (also preemie) and she had a freezer full of milk. My milk was VERY delayed coming in and she brought four days of milk up for my daughter which they tube fed her until mine took over. I was sooooo grateful to have that option and even better that it was preemie milk. I hope my friend felt good about helping my baby even though she had lost hers.
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