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cowfarmmom
01-09-2009, 08:32 AM
Hello! My son, John, was born 8-29-08 at 41 weeks and weighed 8 lbs, 8 oz. We had a rough start with blocked ducts and mastitis the first two months because we couldn't find anyone to snip his tied tongue. He gained weight very well though and stayed at about the 70-75 percentile. I was very stubborn and kept feeding him up o 18 hours per day to ensure he got enough. Finally, the children's hospital in the nearest big city did it as an out-patient procedure. The difference was immediate and he and I are even happier now! He is a very vigorous, happy, little boy.

My husband and I are both Iraq war veterans and in our mid-30s. He works full-time as a civilian and I am taking a year off from graduate school to raise John. I also manage our cattle ranch. The BabyBjorn and our all-terrain stroller are essential for doing the outside chores with a young baby!

KatieLou
01-09-2009, 08:41 AM
Well I love your user name! Cute!

I had the same problom finding someone to clip DS's tounge. He was 4 months before we finally got it done! Everyone was wanting to put him to slepp,and I was not going for my nb to be put out just to have his tounge clipped! Finally I found a doc to do it!

Thank you for your services to our country, and thanks to your DH as well. My baby brother has done 2 tours in Iraq, but will be home in KY in less than a month!! YAY!

Welcome to bfing.com!

I am a country gal myself. Although I do not live on a farm now, I was raised on one, and miss a lot about it (but not every thing.) My parents still own the farm so we kick around on it with the DC a lot now. Some of my best memories as a child are on that farm!

whitnessforhim
01-09-2009, 09:06 AM
Welcome to the boards! And yes, thank you and your husband for your service. My BIL just made it bad from Iraq this past July.

I'm happy to hear everything worked out with your LO! Look forward to having you on the boards.

Nipple_nectar
01-09-2009, 09:20 AM
Welcome to the boards! Congrats on your baby boy and your decision to BF! I look forward to seeing you around:)

I also want to thank you and your Darling Husband (DH) for your contribution to our great country!

cowfarmmom
01-09-2009, 02:20 PM
Thank you, ladies, for making me feel welcome!