Looking for adoptive nursing success stories

[SundayCrepes]

We got "the" call Aug. 10 about a just born baby. I started nursing her at 6 hours of age. She did great. No sore nipples here!

She was up to birth weight before 2 weeks (when they want them to have regained birthweight.) She has gained 9 ounces in the last 6 days. (4 to 8 a week is desired.)

I only supplement one or two ounces of frozen milk a day.

I am tandem nursing my 32 month bio-son.

It would seem all is well, but I know someone who was not able to make a full supply of milk for her adopted babies and she keeps being a Debbie Downer. I get so upset after I talk with her.

Aside from stopping talking to her, I emailed Jack Newman. He says to increase the domperidone, continue tandem nursing, and feels positive I could get a full supply.

We all know a full supply isn't the most important part of adoptive nursing, but it sure ain't bad either.

I'd love stories from people who were successful at adoptive nursing. I've read a few from time to time, but I'd love more. I'm sure others would love to hear the good stories too.

I've cross posted in adoption.

Thanks

[CathMac]

Congrats, sounds like you are doing great.

Check out the Induced Lactation thread:http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=952031

I have posted a list of resources and articles with links, including a New Beginnings (LLL publication) article with one adoptive mother's story: Phoebe's Journey.

Also, try using the Advanced Search feature and search the terms Relactation (or Re-lactation) or Induced Lactation. The tribe is new but I'm sure there are some success stories scattered throughout the BF'ing boards. Of course, success can be relative but I think your odds are very good where you were already BF'ing.

Good luck and please keep us posted.
~Cath