Comments on: I’m Already Breaking My Promise Not to Whine

By: 2xA+r0n

2xA+r0n — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 15:40:00 +0000

I’m a little behind the times still (courtesy of a vacation), but I wanted to let you know I’ve said a prayer for poor Shel + parents.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:16:00 +0000

My thoughts are with you today.

Heather S.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:24:00 +0000

Sorry you and the babe are going through this. Keeping you all in my thoughts, and hoping for the outcome that erases Shel’s pain.

By: In the Trenches of Mommyhood

In the Trenches of Mommyhood — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:17:00 +0000

Fingers, toes, arms crossed for you and baby girl. Keep us updated!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:17:00 +0000

I’ll have you both in my thoughts and hope it’s not anything bad or requiring surgery.
Regarding the breastfeeding as being a cause, I know that all too well (as does my sister). My 3 months preemie was on breastmilk for the first 4 months of his life. Finally I couldn’t maintain and he couldn’t latch so we had to switch to formula. I was so… hurt… when I realized (instantly) that the formula worked so much better for his digestion. He instantly transformed into a much happier baby. #2 was full term but also had latch problems so I pumped again for him. He got one month before the downfall and, again, the instant I switched to formula… the hurt… the guilt… the frustration.

I found out my sister, with her son, had a similar situation when she had to switch him to formula. Knowing that it wasn’t just me helped. Some babies just don’t do as well on breastmilk. Yes they miss out on so much but if that’s what they need…

I hope, for you two, that whatever the solution is you can face it together, with lots of love.

By: Queen Heather

Queen Heather — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:33:00 +0000

OMG…calling you RIGHT now!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:17:00 +0000

Good thoughts…good thoughts….

By: Her Grace

Her Grace — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:42:00 +0000

Oh, I’m so sorry. I’m sorry she’s hurting and I’m sorry you’re scared and I’m sorry you all have to go through this.

I hope whatever it is is a simple fix and that you can all find relief.

Good thoughts coming your way.

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:17:00 +0000

It’s not whining if it’s because you’re worried (for good reason) about your baby.

Happy, good wishes and healthy vibes go out to you. Keep us posted.

By: Janet a.k.a. "Wonder Mom"

Janet a.k.a. "Wonder Mom" — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:11:00 +0000

OK I’ve been out o the loop for a while…I’ve been sicky.

I hope little girl is all better soon. My stinks had colic for months and the only thing that helped whas changing her formula.

From a mother who couldn’t breastfeed and was devastated by the lack of “mothering” I was giving my child…plus a huge case of postpartum…I understand. I really do. You are not doing wrong by your daughter if you can not breast feed. She needs to eat and strive and grow…if formula will help her, than so be it. I know it’s hard. I know. I know how you are feeling about it…I felt like a huge failure and my kid wasn’t even a month old yet…

But, The formula and some other helpful add ons..quieted my very loud and crying child…

I know it is hard. But if it will help. That is the path you must take.

I send you hugs and prayers and all the stuff you need…I wish I was there to hug you.