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post #1 of 12
12/31/07 at 8:15am
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So in my stubborness to breastfeed-I've decided to give BFAR a try. I had breast reduction surgery in 1990-and that apparently left me with very little milk. So I am pumping and giving my LO the little ounces that I pump. I am also trying (again) to nurse with a supplemental nursing system.

I figured out a way to pump hands free-so I jump on the net when I am pumping. However if my posts are short-it's because, I'm pumping.

Anyway that's what's up with me!
post #2 of 12
12/31/07 at 11:07am
Go for it girl. Your perseverence is inspiring. I don't know if I would have it in me.

Pump away!
post #3 of 12
12/31/07 at 12:43pm
Karen, get the book Mother Food if you haven't already. It has great recipes and lists all the herbs you should be using with the proper dosage. I love that book.


Keep us updated on how it goes! How much are you able to pump? Every single drop counts!
post #4 of 12
12/31/07 at 1:09pm
I have a friend who nursed her baby after a breast reduction. She did have to supplement some until after the baby started solids but she is still nursing her daughter at 2yo. It can be done. I wish you the best with it. Oh, and she ate alot of oatmeal and oatmeal recipes to help with production. Keep up the good work!!
post #5 of 12
12/31/07 at 5:20pm
your dedication is so inspiring! most people wouldnt even try i'm sure.

way to go mama!
post #6 of 12
12/31/07 at 7:52pm
WTG Karen! Good luck and as a pp said- every drop counts!
post #7 of 12
12/31/07 at 11:19pm
That's just awesome - you rock!!
post #8 of 12
12/31/07 at 11:20pm
You are an amazing mama for even trying!
post #9 of 12
1/1/08 at 12:57am
Thread Starter 
Thank you! I'm really trying to boost supply, I'm taking herbs and pumping like crazy. Of course DS doesn't want to latch-but we are working on that-at the very least he is getting formula spiked with breastmilk-I don't have much but I am finding that the more I pump the more I get.

I really appreciate the encouragement. I have quit so many times-and encouraging words really help me continue to try to latch my son and pump patiently.
post #10 of 12
1/1/08 at 1:10am
Awwwww...
This was the most inspiring post- kudos to you Mama! You RAWK for what you are doing for your little one...
post #11 of 12
1/1/08 at 1:26am
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Originally Posted by VickV View Post
That's just awesome - you rock!!
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And even if the latch continues to be an issue, the actual milk intake is SO GREAT!! I EP'd for quite some time with DS before we finally got our latch going right.

Good job, mama!
post #12 of 12
1/1/08 at 2:57pm
Are you taking Goat's Rue and alfalfa? Both are supposed to help grow glandular tissue.

Man, I am sooooooo rooting for u! Update us again soon!
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