Thanks so much to all you hlepful mamas out there! [I got your post Sarah.]
I have been on the max dose of Fenugreek for over a month now,with no results.[I AM now a tasty treat for all flying insects though!] I will try the Fenugreek/Blessed Thistle combo though,just to make sure I'm not missing anything.I'll see if I can find some Goat's Rue locally also.
Unfortunately,internet shopping is not an option for me,no credit card/bank account.If I can by chance convince a family member to purchase some things for me online though,I definately will!
As for the beer idea,glad to hear that's not a good option.I can't stand the taste of beer!
As for the mom aspect of my situation.I don't see it as her being lucky to have me,I see it as me being lucky to have her.Even if it means taking care of her,and dealing with all the conflicting parenting ideas,she's still my mom;and I'm still going to be here for her when she needs me.She wiped my butt and fed me in the beginning,now I'll wipe her butt and feed her in the end [when it comes to that level].My mom is a retired nursing home assistant,and she's done private duty nursing most of her 17 yrs. of retirement. I've learned alot from her over the years on how to properly care for an elderly person [physically and mentally].And now it comes that time for me to take care of her like she's cared for so many others.I even took care of my DP's dying grandmother for the last 3 months before she passed away.I just bare in mind that one day that'll be me needing the care,and I hope I have a loved one around to help me like I've helped others.
I thank you all for all of your care,support,understanding,and links! I am doing everything in my power to stick it out and make this work. I've decided to set a time limit for myself,so that I don't spend too much time devoted to one part of my baby's life. I've set a limit,and if this isn't successful [I define successful as re-lactating]by the time he's 6months old,then I'll just resign myself to the fact that I tried my hardest with what I had to work with,and I am nourishing my son with ME,even if it's not in the form of BM. I may not be able to feed him with this body,but I sure can love him with it!
I'll keep updating and let you all know how it's going.And no matter how this turns out,I just want you all to understand that I am eternally grateful for every bit of support and advice I've gotten on this.
Blessings to ALL!
I have been on the max dose of Fenugreek for over a month now,with no results.[I AM now a tasty treat for all flying insects though!] I will try the Fenugreek/Blessed Thistle combo though,just to make sure I'm not missing anything.I'll see if I can find some Goat's Rue locally also.
Unfortunately,internet shopping is not an option for me,no credit card/bank account.If I can by chance convince a family member to purchase some things for me online though,I definately will!
As for the beer idea,glad to hear that's not a good option.I can't stand the taste of beer!
As for the mom aspect of my situation.I don't see it as her being lucky to have me,I see it as me being lucky to have her.Even if it means taking care of her,and dealing with all the conflicting parenting ideas,she's still my mom;and I'm still going to be here for her when she needs me.She wiped my butt and fed me in the beginning,now I'll wipe her butt and feed her in the end [when it comes to that level].My mom is a retired nursing home assistant,and she's done private duty nursing most of her 17 yrs. of retirement. I've learned alot from her over the years on how to properly care for an elderly person [physically and mentally].And now it comes that time for me to take care of her like she's cared for so many others.I even took care of my DP's dying grandmother for the last 3 months before she passed away.I just bare in mind that one day that'll be me needing the care,and I hope I have a loved one around to help me like I've helped others.
I thank you all for all of your care,support,understanding,and links! I am doing everything in my power to stick it out and make this work. I've decided to set a time limit for myself,so that I don't spend too much time devoted to one part of my baby's life. I've set a limit,and if this isn't successful [I define successful as re-lactating]by the time he's 6months old,then I'll just resign myself to the fact that I tried my hardest with what I had to work with,and I am nourishing my son with ME,even if it's not in the form of BM. I may not be able to feed him with this body,but I sure can love him with it!
I'll keep updating and let you all know how it's going.And no matter how this turns out,I just want you all to understand that I am eternally grateful for every bit of support and advice I've gotten on this.
Blessings to ALL!
