Mama of Octuplets is Breastfeeding All of Them :) - Page 2

[Llyra]

I think it's so fabulous that she's even TRYING. So many mamas of many would have just given up, and the fact that the news is buzzing about it might be a good thing too. Some mama about to have two or three or even four out there might be thinking wow, if she can breastfeed EIGHT, maybe I really CAN nurse my 2/3/4!

[MissMommyNiceNice]

Well, with as little as they are, she should be able to build up a good freezer stash! My boss and his wife had a super preemie (about 1 lb 6 oz) and by the time he came home, they had enough milk in the freezer for 8 babies! I hope she reaches out to the community to get all the support she needs!

[shanniesue2]

I'm just so stoked about all the positive press it gives to breastfeeding...

Especially since her doc is saying she can do it... maybe all those women who get told, "your babe is too big, you probably won't make enough milk" will stop and say, "now wait a minute, if that woman can make enough for 8 babies, then I can make enough for my one."

[ErikaS57]

Yeah, I think the fact that the doctor is supporting her effort is key. That is just amazing to hear about.

[Mama~Love]

That was short-lived: 5 of CA's Octuplets start bottlefeeding with formula

Five of the octuplets born to a Southern California woman have begun bottle feeding on formula.

Kaiser Permanente Bellflower Medical Center spokeswoman Socorro Serrano says bottle feeding of the other three babies is expected to begin later Wednesday.

At least she's still pumping!

[~Charlie's~Angel~]

Originally Posted by mama~to~my~bunch

That was short-lived: 5 of CA's Octuplets start bottlefeeding with formula



At least she's still pumping!

My girlfriend told me she heard this this morning. Bummer.

[LaughingHyena]

There is a correction here, they are bottlefeeding with donated breastmilk :

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090128/...us/octuplets_5

[umsami]

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/30...ets/index.html

Wow...that Mama is now a Mom to 14 and her husband is going back to Iraq.

Lots of prayers for her!

The woman declined to have the number of embryos reduced when she discovered she was carrying multiples, the Times reported. The six older siblings range from ages 7 to 2, according to the newspaper.

Suleman said she was concerned about her daughter's homecoming because her husband, a contract worker, is due to return to Iraq.

[michelle123]

Wow...glad she's getting support from her dr.!

[spirit4ever]

Originally Posted by VOBetz

That is so freaking awesome! I'm thrilled for her.

Diddo that!!!

[JessasMilkMama]

Originally Posted by umsami

http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/30...ets/index.html

Wow...that Mama is now a Mom to 14 and her husband is going back to Iraq.

Lots of prayers for her!

her father is going back to Iraq, the babies grandfather.
The mother herself is single/unmarried.

[Mommy2Liz]

That's amazing! Good for her! I can't imagine nursing that many babies. She'll be busy, that's for sure....

[*MamaJen*]

That's great, according to the latest correction she's pumping in anticipation of breastfeeding and they're being bottle fed with donated breast milk.
I, for one, am dying to know what she's planning on naming them.

[OGirlieMama]

Originally Posted by TinkerBelle

I wish her well, but cannot help but notice that when Michelle Duggar has a baby, people criticize and say nasty things, but this mother is getting only praise.

I don't think it is my place to tell people how many kids to have and again, I wish this lady well and hope her children grow up strong and healthy, but the contrast between the reactions to the different scenarios is really noticeable, IMHO.

I think that's because with MDC's new rules about news and issues, there's not much people can say.

[Hesperia]

I'm very glad they are all going well, and having some human milk.

While I might not agree with all her choices, those are hers, not mine. Can't wait to hear their names their.

[momtoS]

I don't really know what to say. Just interesting....

[inkedmamajama]

i hope someone tells them about milkshare, so they can supplement if need be.

[MegBoz]

Originally Posted by meowee

There are foster families that have MANY more kids and other larger families are celebrated-- look at the Duggars . So why everyone is naysaying her when there are much larger families about perplexes me

Well, it's one thing to have 14 kids... but quite another to have 14 kids all under age 8 (or so, not sure) & 8 newborns simultaneously. I only have one DC myself, but I would imagine it's a night & day difference.

ITA with Theoretica

[BrooklynDoula]

For anyone who wants to thank the doctor for the great pro-breastfeeding comments, here is the address I found:

3816 Woodruff Avenue Suite 204
Long Beach, CA 90808

[cak1207]

Ummm...I'm watching a clip on the view about this. And they are laughing at the thought and saying "baby bottles". Did anyone see this. You can watch it at the view then parenting section. It made me sad. I'm disappointed.