tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post4136061270685045675..comments2023-10-26T04:01:17.116-04:00Comments on My Life After Loss: Letting GoMichelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17681333723382119281noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-91552395635371498452009-12-05T22:18:02.055-05:002009-12-05T22:18:02.055-05:00You've been doing a fantastic job. Pumping fo...You've been doing a fantastic job. Pumping for and then feeding one preemie was practically a full time job. I can't imagine the juggling act going on with 2, because I remember pumping while sitting cross legged with C in my lap so I could give her a bottle.KristieMcNealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436660779077431204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-25559399519185101012009-12-05T11:25:40.638-05:002009-12-05T11:25:40.638-05:00You know I support you Michelle.
I agree with you...You know I support you Michelle.<br /><br />I agree with you that it came down to a choice. I chose to end it when I saw the huge crashing meltdown that was coming if I didn't. I couldn't afford to let it get that bad. I was afraid I might not be able to climb back up.<br /><br />I think you've done an amazing job too. Well done.<br /><br />xxSophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663682329663202706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-29575379564812910982009-12-05T01:45:09.653-05:002009-12-05T01:45:09.653-05:00You did an excellent job. I told you that both of ...You did an excellent job. I told you that both of my children had breast milk for three months. You have two babies and that in itself is work. You gave them what they needed to live, survive and come home. They are thriving because of you. Don't look back just enjoy your future loving them.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-5016112856617276522009-12-04T20:45:23.874-05:002009-12-04T20:45:23.874-05:00Michelle,
No one will ever doubt how hard you trie...Michelle,<br />No one will ever doubt how hard you tried to do everything for these two babies. I'm sorry it is not lasting as long as you hoped it would but I know they are here becasue of all that you did do and all that you will do for them. <br />And, just a thought, even if your supply is dwindling, they may both still nurse and receive both the nutrients and the bonding time with you that nursing offers. You can still supplement as you need to but maybe the nursing will be less stressful for you if you are able to do it without all of the stress surrounding it. <br /><br />The picture(s) are so sweet!!!<br />xxook@laklyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05366772609212990882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-75992647397519155322009-12-04T18:38:29.176-05:002009-12-04T18:38:29.176-05:00that picture of them made me tear right up! my gos...that picture of them made me tear right up! my gosh! you will never even have to worry about them having troubles sleeping, they have each other. :)<br /><br />i think you did such a great job pumping all this time to nourish the babies with your own breastmilk. you gave them the strength they needed to get to where they are today, and look how amazing they are doing! i think your pumping is a huge reason they are home and so healthy now.<br /><br />i am sorry you have to give up one more thing that you wanted, though. i remember the pain, the guilt, it feels like why can't this one thing that's so natural work for me? but you know what, you are a fabulous mommy because you do what is best for your babies, no matter what.<br /><br />thank you for mentioning my blog in your other post! i am so touched. i feel that connection, too. :)Rebahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739267142330427759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-13283444865213392372009-12-04T18:11:52.008-05:002009-12-04T18:11:52.008-05:00You've done an AMAZING job for your little one...You've done an AMAZING job for your little ones!<br /><br />I love the way you worded this. I love that you're letting it go and not letting it be taken from you. You are such a strong and beautiful mother!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382865901845181550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-11849515474189953002009-12-04T17:28:44.487-05:002009-12-04T17:28:44.487-05:00You did great, the first weeks and months are vita...You did great, the first weeks and months are vital ! But for letting go, won't they nurse themselves without you having to pump? We had tons of issues (I never had a baby that would just latch without issues!!) but then around 3 months I realized how much im pumping and how much time it takes and i stopped pumping all together and becuase she was already stronger, she started to nurse and we never looked back... Pumping sucks, nursing is way betterMonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922257732910859792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-43578740025667995952009-12-04T17:27:17.076-05:002009-12-04T17:27:17.076-05:00You are phenomenal. Really. And I think you gave t...You are phenomenal. Really. And I think you gave them a wonderful start. Congratulations. xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-68514948187842317352009-12-04T16:42:45.498-05:002009-12-04T16:42:45.498-05:00I'm having difficulties keeping my supply up, ...I'm having difficulties keeping my supply up, too. I'm thinking it has to do with using a pump for so long and not having much of a chance to actually breastfeed Cooper, I don't know I could be wrong...<br /><br />Would you recommend both of those products that you mentioned? I was looking for products on the internet and both of those popped up but I was worried about using them...<br /><br />You put a valiant effort into breastfeeding and you gave both of your babies breastmilk when they needed it the most and for that you should feel PROUD!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695243793883254621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-19317509482130210222009-12-04T16:31:23.618-05:002009-12-04T16:31:23.618-05:00I found you through Tammy and have been a lurker -...I found you through Tammy and have been a lurker - you did great! I gave my 33 weeker breastmilk for 3 months plus whatever I had in the freezer - one bottle a day for 3 months after. My second one - I managed to make it 6 months but I'll tell you what a job that was! And now she's getting a little a day of what I was able to freeze. I never had a supply problem, but I had babies that never developed a good routine at the breast and preferred their bottles. So I pumped 24/7 and darn it sure is hard!! You did great and you should be proud. They will be okay on formula!! My preemie is 3 now and he's doing just fine!!twomomsforushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09719188411162757569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-75273894597354911952009-12-04T16:22:27.339-05:002009-12-04T16:22:27.339-05:00Michele, you are truely amazing!!Michele, you are truely amazing!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809677799536184324.post-88407435632175366392009-12-04T16:19:10.283-05:002009-12-04T16:19:10.283-05:00Aw hon, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you're ...Aw hon, I'm so sorry. I'm glad you're handling it like you are but I know how difficult this is. If you are open to sending your things I'd be happy to take them. As you know I also have PCOS and will likely have similar issues as you. <br /><br />*hugs*khttp://www.waitingforsunflower.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com