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Even through all the problems we've encounter, my precious angel has recieved momma's milk for 6mo. now. Through God's grace I was able to get my DD back on the breast after 4mo. of EPing. We have the best BFing relationship now!!
I remember when I was planning her arrival I was thinking and planning on only BF for 6mo. tops!! I had no idea that this relationship would be as rewarding as it has been. I am so excited to say that we've made it this far and I plan on continuing far beyond a year or until my DD self weans. I'm so blessed that I have been allowed to share such a special relationship with my DD.

Feeling accomplished and looking forward to the next 6 months! :D 

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When I was having some milk supply issues my LC helped me work on a plan to increase my supply. It worked great so I thought I'd blog this info just in case it could help another mom out there struggling with supply issues.

Here is the plan that worked for me:

- Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle; 3 pills, 3x day
- Used smaller flange when pumping (I didn't know this but your breast go back down to almost normal size after a while)
- Pumped after BF for 20 mins (did this for a 48hr period)
- Take calcium/magnesium supplement if menstrual cycle returns (I haven't had this problem yet so I don't know for sure if this works)

I was told I should see a 1/2oz difference in 48hrs. I BF on demand but documented my daily output when I pumped (I pump at work, once before bed and once in the middle of the night). My milk increased by 5oz. I was pumping 14oz per 24hrs now its up to 20oz. 

Don't know if this info will be useful to anyone but there it is!
 

Tags: Milk Supply

"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16

Once again He comes through in my time of need. In my previous blog I mentioned my milk supply struggle. For weeks my supply continued to decrease. I believe a lot of it was due to the fact that my baby never learned to BF and seemed to impatient to try when offered. I was left with no other choice besides EPing. But this weekend something of a miracle happened! My goal was to stay home, relax and spend some time with my little one. As I sat on the bed looking at her hungry face I offered my breast. To my suprise she latch to it quickly but soon became fussy and would turn away. Usually at this point the rejection hurt to deeply to continue. I'd give in with a bottle. But I sat there on that bed and I literally cried out to the Lord..."help me father, hear my cry"...tears running down my cheeks. I just knew that the one thing that would help my milk supply the most was getting that baby to BF!! Once I calmed down, I tried offering it again and again and again. Each time she would latch on. Sometimes only for a few minutes. I couldn't believe she was being so patient...NEVER before had she been. As the day went by she got better and less fussier. Before I knew it the day was almost over and she had only had a couple of bottle feedings the whole day...
I found an LC in my area to talk to for encouragement and help. She was wonderful!!! She helped encouage me to keep trying to BF. She gave me tips on how to increase my supply and we put a plan down on paper. Now it is Tuesday and the Lord truly heard my cry. It took my baby and I 4 months to learn how to BF and we're far from being experts but I think we've begun a new journey...My milk supply is almost back to where it was in the beginning and another day goes by where I can confidently say that I filled my baby's tummy with the best!!

As in everything in my life Baruch Haba BaShem Adonai!!!

P.S. Dawell79, Mexi and Karetas I still keep you in my prayers.

Tags: Milk Supply

Little did my husband and I know that on November 12, 2007 we'd meet the love or our lives. Our beautiful baby girl is close to 4 months now and is the apple of my husband's eye. I knew that breastfeeding was the only way to go for me. I'm an organic food junkie and how could I feed my baby anything less than the best? Breastfeeding was a challenge from the start for me. My milk did not come in for 9 days! I pray that this gives a little bit of hope to that woman out there who has been waiting 5 or 6 days. My advice is to be patient and persistent, it will come!!
I started pumping like crazy early on and my milk supply was more than sufficient. I was able to freeze gobs of milk and still have enough to feed my little angel. Now, almost 4 months later and like a lot of other women on the forums, my milk supply is diminishing. I now understand the panicky undertones within every one of your messages. The thought of not being able to provide even the bare essentials for your precious baby can send a mother into a depressive state. I've tried thinking logically, convincing myself that if worse comes to worse I can always switch to formula. Many babies, inlcuding my husband, have been raised on that stuff. It won't kill her, right? But as the idea of a formula fed baby comes closer and closer to reality, my stomach churns and the depression sets in. I just can't accept it!! So I have made up my mind. I WILL NOT GIVE UP!! I will try every SAFE herb on this earth if I have to, to give my precious gift from God the best she deserves!
So if you happen to read this blog and believe in the power of prayer take a moment to stop and say a prayer. Not for me specifically but for women every where whose faced with the same feelings of inadequacy and If you are someone who specifically needs prayer leave me a message and I'll specifically pray for you. 

Tags: Milk Supply