re: pregnancy boobies

Quoting Clk:" That's a great attitude to have, and I wish you luck.  "

Thank you <3

<blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" One thing I CANNOT do is oatmeal lol... texture *shudders*"</blockquote>




Could you blend it and put it in a fruit smoothie?

Quoting zombie.:" <blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" One thing I CANNOT do is oatmeal lol... texture *shudders*"</blockquote> Could you blend it and put it in a fruit smoothie?"

maybe?
I've never tried lol we never even buy oatmeal everything about it makes me so sick.
Doesn't hurt to try though.

<blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" I really tried hard for 6 weeks with both of my stinkers but I couldn't let them starve   even when ... [snip!] ... any medications or anything. I am REALLY going to try REALLY hard with this baby, I'm hoping so much I get some kind of supply."</blockquote>

How do u know they were starving? Pumping doesn't work well free your milk regulates. A lot of mamas give up around that time because that's when milk usually regulates and they feel like they don't have enough.

<blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" nothing at all would come out! I would have them nurse for a long while a few times a day until they ... [snip!] ... reason   Even at the hospital they made me supplement and they REALLY push for BFing at mine. They weren't pooping or peeing."</blockquote>

That can screw things up from the get go.   did u have colostrum the other times though?

Quoting lolajessup:" <blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" I really tried hard for 6 weeks with both of ... [snip!] ... A lot of mamas give up around that time because that's when milk usually regulates and they feel like they don't have enough."

they were throwing fits. even hand expressing...sleeping I never leaked through anything! It was so odd.
I never ever once dealt with breast milk leaking.
I just assumed nothing was coming out! I didn't even engorge or anything

Quoting lolajessup:" <blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" nothing at all would come out! I would have ... [snip!] ... or peeing."</blockquote> That can screw things up from the get go.   did u have colostrum the other times though?"

Nope. NOTHING. My boobs are freaks  
That's why what I saw last night got me so excited.. I am really really hoping they are finally getting their act together and doing what they are SUPPOSED to do lol

<blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" I'm going to work my booty off!   I want to BF more than anything."</blockquote>


You can do it!!! There's so much help on here  

<blockquote><b>Quoting zombie.:</b>" <blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" One thing I CANNOT do is oatmeal lol... texture *shudders*"</blockquote> Could you blend it and put it in a fruit smoothie?"</blockquote>

That's what I was thinking. Grind up the oatmeal first then there's no texture at all.

<blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" Nope. NOTHING. My boobs are freaks   That's why what I saw last night got me so excited.. I am really ... [snip!] ... so excited.. I am really really hoping they are finally getting their act together and doing what they are SUPPOSED to do lol"</blockquote>

Good I hope the colostrum is a good sign then   don't let past experiences alter your mind set or make you give up prematurely. Your body is kickin in this time and you can do this. Just get baby to breast immediately. If you do skin to skin most babies will wiggle their way to the boob on their own. You don't even have to put them on it. Just lay them on your chest.

Quoting lolajessup:" <blockquote><b>Quoting InkDMomma:</b>" Nope. NOTHING. My boobs are freaks   That's ... [snip!] ... most babies will wiggle their way to the boob on their own. You don't even have to put them on it. Just lay them on your chest."

I usually do that RIGHT away at the hospital. I do a lot of skin to skin at home too. Especially when they were in my moby. I wouldn't wear a shirt and put the moby on and shove them in that if I had stuff to get done around the house.

OP - Im due around the same time as you   I EBF my son through chemo - the nurses and doctors wanted him on a feeding tube, my emotions where out of whack and I was under more stress then I ever though imaginable....but I did it.

I will be here with you every step of the way for our next babies okay? Ill help you anyway I can.

For now I suggest reading through breastfeeding threads, see the suggestions BG mamas have given, cause I agree with 'lolajessup' BG mamas are amazingly educated and supportive about breastfeeding.
And read books about it.
Stress and thinking 'you cant do it' will be you MAJOR blockers, I noticed this first hand with my son. I would sit and think of all the things great in life, his body getting stronger and him being cured, grown and happy...I am a big believer in thoughts/imagery.

Water is your best friend. I am not big on alternatives like fenugeek and mothers milk.....but thats just me. See if you can find a LC that you like now and have her on the road with you  

Quoting Shannonsfirst:" OP - Im due around the same time as you   I EBF my son through chemo - the nurses and doctors wanted ... [snip!] ... and mothers milk.....but thats just me. See if you can find a LC that you like now and have her on the road with you  "

I was going to ask my OB if he knew of any when I see him on the 17th.
I fully plan on talking to a BUNCH of BG momma's on this journey. I've been really good about the water intake lately. I've really only had a small glass of coke once in a while lately to help with my nausea.
Thank you <3