tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862776383795576061.post7825851586186726110..comments2023-10-17T05:54:53.038-05:00Comments on Throne of Thornes: The EndLauren Thornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04303152640490381911noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862776383795576061.post-67141988251369196722010-06-18T22:23:37.312-05:002010-06-18T22:23:37.312-05:00You are awesome for doing what you've been doi...You are awesome for doing what you've been doing for as long as you have! Toots is a healthy, happy little boy, and lucky to have you as his momma!<br /><br />PS We use Similac Organic and it's completely eliminated all the gas M had from the breastmilk... maybe a switch to a formula within the same brand would be easier on his little tummy!? Who knows, I guess.LEMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02472261615745935225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862776383795576061.post-24586401026459995632010-06-18T20:50:29.936-05:002010-06-18T20:50:29.936-05:00I definitely get how hard it is to pump when home ...I definitely get how hard it is to pump when home along with your LO! I tried pumping in between nursing sessions before heading back to work to build up a freezer supply but it never seemed to help. I ended up "giving up" because pumping could not maintain my supply.<br /><br />One thing that made me feel better was something my pediatrician said & it has really stuck with me: she encourages women to nurse for at least that 1st week, because there are studies out there that show the benefits to the immune system for just that little bit! So KUDOS mama! You did something so amazing and self-sacrificing for your son... do not feel bad about that!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16225189765230401639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862776383795576061.post-23320243526581725112010-06-18T20:49:01.931-05:002010-06-18T20:49:01.931-05:00I'm kind of coming to terms with the same thin...I'm kind of coming to terms with the same thing right now. Aiden's had so many issues related to being 4 weeks early that he can't breastfeed properly and I have no help at home, so pumping is impossible. Through lots of tears and self-inflicted agony, I decided to switch him to formula exclusively yesterday. It's really hard to feel okay with your decision, but you made the best decision you could for your baby. A happy mommy makes a happy baby, and you will be much happier if you're not having to be a 24/7 milk machine. No judgement here - I totally understand!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06721201358788338499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862776383795576061.post-7113341721497694532010-06-18T17:11:47.105-05:002010-06-18T17:11:47.105-05:00You have to do what is best for YOU and TOOTS.You have to do what is best for YOU and TOOTS.TexasBobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129020693107952808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862776383795576061.post-76006613294974005512010-06-18T17:10:46.305-05:002010-06-18T17:10:46.305-05:00I'm right there with ya with the pump - it'...I'm right there with ya with the pump - it's annoying! We attempted to switch Emily to foluma around 5 months but she REFUSED the formula. She's now 10 months old and I'm still pumping away.<br />By the way - you are right about being easier to pump at work vs. at home.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11394211541454528905noreply@blogger.com