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post #1 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:07pm
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Hi Mamas. Well we got Leif's tongue clipped. I guess it was pretty severe. I noticed a difference right away with nursing. He was taking in so much and gulping and swallowing. So I took his bottles. He was still having wet diapers, but SOOOO fussy. I thought maybe his tongue just hurt.

We had another LC appointment yesterday. She weighed him before and after feedings. After 45 min of nursing he got 5 grams Poor little guy. She examined my breasts and said she believes I have Insufficient glandular tissue. So that makes 3 LC's and an LLL and a Dr. I guess maybe I should believe them now huh? We fed DS some formula and he stopped crying and went to sleep. I'm going to keep nursing him even if he's only getting a tiny bit. I'm so sad by this but also happy its over. This has been such a long process of trying to figure out whats wrong, starting with my other son almost 2 years ago. I'm happy to at least finally just start focusing on our new normal around here.

She said that would explain why both my boys had such bad jaundice. I don't make enough colostrum to flush out their billirubin so they just get so sick. Which would explain why nursing nursing nursing never worked to clear up our jaundice.

Leif is up to 8lbs 4 oz. He's also very funny and handsome. I'll post some pictures when Rune tells me where he hid my camera
post #2 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:17pm
. Thanks for updating us. It's good to have answers, even if they weren't the ones you wanted. I like your phrase "new normal"; sounds like you're having a really good attitude despite all the difficulties.

Can't wait to see the pictures of your funny handsome guy !
post #3 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:28pm
I am glad you finaly got some answers, and have stuck with this so long, it must of been hard. I hope that things work out well, whatever that may be. Lots of hugs.
post #4 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:30pm
I'm glad you have answers now! and that you're at peace.

you're doing a great job Mama! can't wait to see pics.
post #5 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:33pm
I'll bet it feels better to at least have some answers. Can't wait to see your little guy!
post #6 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:47pm
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Originally Posted by *Aimee* View Post
Hi Mamas. Well we got Leif's tongue clipped. I guess it was pretty severe. I noticed a difference right away with nursing. He was taking in so much and gulping and swallowing. So I took his bottles. He was still having wet diapers, but SOOOO fussy. I thought maybe his tongue just hurt.

We had another LC appointment yesterday. She weighed him before and after feedings. After 45 min of nursing he got 5 grams Poor little guy. She examined my breasts and said she believes I have Insufficient glandular tissue. So that makes 3 LC's and an LLL and a Dr. I guess maybe I should believe them now huh? We fed DS some formula and he stopped crying and went to sleep. I'm going to keep nursing him even if he's only getting a tiny bit. I'm so sad by this but also happy its over. This has been such a long process of trying to figure out whats wrong, starting with my other son almost 2 years ago. I'm happy to at least finally just start focusing on our new normal around here.

She said that would explain why both my boys had such bad jaundice. I don't make enough colostrum to flush out their billirubin so they just get so sick. Which would explain why nursing nursing nursing never worked to clear up our jaundice.

Leif is up to 8lbs 4 oz. He's also very funny and handsome. I'll post some pictures when Rune tells me where he hid my camera
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Im an IGT mamma and its really hard. Its so confusing and its like banging your head on the wall- no matter what you do -it doesnt completely fix it.

Good luck - dont drive yourself crazy over it. The number one rule is FEED YOUR BABY. If you chose to keep baby at the breast - use an SNS/Lactaid or syringes. If you are comfortable with it -ask for donor milk. BUt remember mamma -its ok - you still love your baby and you are still an awesome mamma!
post #7 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:49pm
Hey, I'm glad to hear that you are getting some closure with that. It's also great that you have decided to still give him some breastmilk. I know it's nice that we belong to a community that supports breastfeeding, but sometimes it does feel like there is a lot of pressure to be the perfect booby.
post #8 of 15
4/30/08 at 2:54pm
You're doing a wonderful job and though the answers may not be what you were looking for, it's great that you are adapting to what is going to work for you. I think it's awesome that you are still bf'ing him, even if it's a bit of breastmilk it's better than none and the emotional aspect is good for both of you.
post #9 of 15
4/30/08 at 3:50pm
Awww you're doing so great Aimee!! I'm really glad you're getting the answers you need. It sounds like he's doing great.
post #10 of 15
4/30/08 at 4:42pm
I'm so glad you have answers!

I can't wait to see more pics!
post #11 of 15
4/30/08 at 4:59pm
I'm so sad and so happy for you at the same time.
post #12 of 15
4/30/08 at 5:20pm
You're doing an awesome job!!! Leif is a VERY lucky little babe!!!
post #13 of 15
4/30/08 at 5:40pm
I'm glad you got some answers mama. Lots of s. Maybe with his tongue clipped he'll at least get a little bit more breastmilk now .

You're doing a fantastic job!
post #14 of 15
4/30/08 at 6:03pm
Hang in there, Mama! A little breastmilk is better than no breastmilk at all... : ) LOVE!
post #15 of 15
4/30/08 at 6:17pm
It's so good to hear from you and to know that Leif is still doing well. I'm sorry things didn't go the way you'd hoped, but I can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful, healthy son.
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