tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post5107625432674213185..comments2024-01-11T09:47:43.780-05:00Comments on Diary of a Lactation Failure (Or a tale of two titties): 10 Reasons I Still Breastfeed, Even As a Low-supply Mom.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15355486182575839930noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post-36672355538468880972011-10-08T19:49:39.000-04:002011-10-08T19:49:39.000-04:00I just bawled reading this. I've been struggli...I just bawled reading this. I've been struggling to breastfeed for the past 10 1/2 months (fighting mastitis, yeast infections, and a host of issues). We have tried many supplements - none made a huge difference despite other mom's insistence I must not be taking them correctly because Fenugreek should always work magic.We have borrowed money from family to rent a top-of-the-line hospital-grade pump. I am now a student who works and tries to pump 3-5 times a day in order to pump an ounce. <br />I don't have any diagnosed conditions to explain low supply (except a history of PCOS and hormonal irregularities). But, we really have tried everything. And, I dreaded going to large support groups at times because the other mothers can treat you as if you are a monster for supplementing. I didn't WANT my child to have to have formula. <br />But of all the things we might be, we are NOT failures. We are great moms for finding the best for our babies. Keep your head up. Thank you for sharing.Margaret Qhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03842477106977569215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post-41141009727224089542011-05-18T12:44:50.298-04:002011-05-18T12:44:50.298-04:00I only just started reading your blog from your po...I only just started reading your blog from your post on "Mama Birth" but wow, its so nice to read someone being honest about their problems, and not being all mad at people supplementing. I have had SO many problems breastfeeding. My baby and I didn't get a start on it for a week after his birth, I have to use a nipple shield, low supply, for some odd reason my boobs hate the pump? lol on and on. I have to use formula sometimes. He gets about 6ozs a day and man people act like that's giving him poison. But it works for us, and I feel like if he's getting some of the good stuff its a good thing, even if its not all the time. And I'll totally be trying the stuff on your list!!! Much love Momma!MandaRoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12779855750812151129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post-35463901647573395962011-05-11T11:03:37.890-04:002011-05-11T11:03:37.890-04:00Kudos to you! :) I always tell my friends and sist...Kudos to you! :) I always tell my friends and sisters that no mom has no milk and breast is best!<br /><br />They say that barley helps too. I think that helped my milk supply during my first month breastfeeding.Cai Siohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965673954613598523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post-24361490732127185052011-05-10T21:11:25.467-04:002011-05-10T21:11:25.467-04:00I loved this post and I understand ALL the reasons...I loved this post and I understand ALL the reasons WHY you love to Breastfeed! <3Natural Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020682334169497438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post-58765371709483209862011-05-10T13:42:07.530-04:002011-05-10T13:42:07.530-04:00I commend you for your determination to nurse desp...I commend you for your determination to nurse despite your condition. Bravo! As I mentioned in my own entry, there is no such thing as a breastfeeding failure! I even read that 99% of women are capable of breastfeeding, even at different capacities. Whether we have much milk or a little, mother's milk is STILL mother's milk, and the best for our babies. I give you props for how you've pressed on! :)Martinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515951047228352711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post-26341404956764348882011-05-08T11:58:13.307-04:002011-05-08T11:58:13.307-04:00i just heard about alfalfa too! will try virgin c...i just heard about alfalfa too! will try virgin coconut oil too (not that I have a supply problem, I just want faster pumping time, hehe)<br /><br />and i'm sure your child has benefitted with the compromise sis... :)Mechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655153874550285916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4673509264429605023.post-1490170318535404742011-05-08T07:45:22.655-04:002011-05-08T07:45:22.655-04:00wow!! with your condition, you are definitely not ...wow!! with your condition, you are definitely not a lactation failure!! kudos on continuing on despite this challenge!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18428005226096449722noreply@blogger.com