I had posted earlier about having issues with my supply due to my kidney infection and pneumonia. Unfortunately I ended up back in urgent care again today with heart complications (my heart was beating so fast that they had to re-start it with meds). I am just falling apart. But anyways, the medication they gave me to take shouldn't be used while breastfeeding because it is excreted in the milk. We tried to find others meds that would do the same job and the same issue arose. So tonight was my last time bf the girls. I knew it was going to happen eventually, but not this way. I was hoping to bf until they were 9-12months and then wean them slowly. I know I shouldn't complain because 7 months is nothing to be disappointed about and they have gotten a great start nutritionally. I really enjoyed bf my girls, and I wish you all good luck with your little ones. But thanks for all your help in this forum I'm sure I'll be back in here when I feel like my boobs are about to explode. MJ
I'm so sorry that you are going through this... I hope you will get better very quickly, as that is definitely the priority! And you are right to know that you did an awesome thing by bf'ing for 7 months! Since you sound like you are not happy about weaning, have you considered pumping and dumping while you are on the meds, so that you would maintain your supply? I'm not sure if that is even possible based on what your days are like while recovering? At least it would give you an option when you are feeling better if you wanted to continue. Hopefully you'll be getting better very quickly!!
You did such a great job nursing this long. Those babies need a healthy mom more than anything. Our families prayers are with you that the medication helps make you strong and healthy!
Good job mama! Yes-you have to get healthy for your kiddos first and foremost! How long do you have take your meds? I agree with pp-maybe you could pump and dump if it is a temporary thing. I am sure you already thought of that. I hope you are all better soon!
You should be very proud of yourself... 7 months is great! Hope you start to feel better very soon. :hug99:
You did an AWESOME job... don't feel bad because they need you more than they could ever need breast milk!!
Bless your heart, you are going through so much right now. You did an awesome job for your little girls. I hope you get to feeling better soon.
:hug99: how scary, I'm glad you are okay. BF'ing 7 months is fantastic! Good for you! Don't beat yourself up over it, you did an amazing job!!! You need to take care of yourself first. I'm glad you are getting better. May your boobs deflate soon!! (But not too much!)
QUOTE(mrs.jellybelly @ Apr 14 2008, 11:18 PM) [snapback]722149[/snapback] I had posted earlier about having issues with my supply due to my kidney infection and pneumonia. Unfortunately I ended up back in urgent care again today with heart complications (my heart was beating so fast that they had to re-start it with meds). I am just falling apart. But anyways, the medication they gave me to take shouldn't be used while breastfeeding because it is excreted in the milk. We tried to find others meds that would do the same job and the same issue arose. So tonight was my last time bf the girls. I knew it was going to happen eventually, but not this way. I was hoping to bf until they were 9-12months and then wean them slowly. I know I shouldn't complain because 7 months is nothing to be disappointed about and they have gotten a great start nutritionally. I really enjoyed bf my girls, and I wish you all good luck with your little ones. But thanks for all your help in this forum I'm sure I'll be back in here when I feel like my boobs are about to explode. MJ Make sure you wean slowly by pumping, you don't want to add mastitis to your list of health worries!!!! You did a fantastic job bfing, give your self a BIG pat on the back....and get well soon!!!
You should definately feel proud of what you have accomplished, but I can imagine it must be difficult given the situation. Hang in there. :hug99:
I didn't realize how hard this was going to be. After our first day of bottle feeding I have decided to resume breast feeding atleast part time. Yesterday was hard for me and the girls and just in so many ways and it didn't feel right. I am going to stop the medication and speak to a dr. on friday and see if he can give me a different rx that can be taken while bf. I just can't do this cold turkey thing, it has added way more stress to my life and that's the last thing my heart needs right now. I'll probably nurse for 3/5 of their feedings and give them bottles for the other two because my supply is low. If we end up weaning them in the next month, then so be it, but atleast it will be on our terms. I'm not sure how this is going to work out, but I feel better about it so that's what I need to do. Thanks so much for the advice and support! MJ
I am so sorry for all that you are going through. I would like to mention to get with your Pedi's office and they can hook you up with some supply of formula when you need it. I opened our door the other morning and there sat a case of the high calorie stuff that my guys are on. we only give them one bottle a day of it, but it still adds up! Take care of yourself. You have done a wonderful job with your girls!
Wow, you have been through the wringer lately! I'm so sorry. How are you feeling now? Any news on finding a BF-compatible rx? I really hope that works out. If you do wind up weaning now or soon, I just want to say a great big CONGRATS on 7 months of nursing. That is an awesome accomplishment. :bow2: And please keep us posted on how you're doing!
I'm back again. I resumed bf as much as I could after deciding not to take the medication anymore. Since my supply is low I am only able to nurse them 3/5 of the feedings and give bottles the other two. It's better than nothing, but it's frustrating to me as well. I wasn't planning on weaning them at this point and I wasn't ready to be bottle feeding. It's a whole new ball court and it has made things a lot harder for me. The most frustrating thing is that I went to have a follow up with my new family physician today and he said that I am totally fine bf on that medication. WHAT!????!!! So why did the pharmacy tell me it wasn't ok and to wait 48hrs. before resuming bf?? My Dr. looked it up on the ADA website right in front of me and it said there was no harm in bf while taking it. So all of that weaning cold turkey was for nothing! I could have come home and resumed bf and built back my supply, but instead I attempted to wean and then changed my mind, felt I had to wait atleast 24 hrs. before resuming bf and now I'm concerned of the supply that I do have. Why can't the pharmacy and the ADA be on the same page on these sorts of things????? It would have saved me a lot of stress and grief and potentially my milk supply. I'm going to attempt to build my supply back up. I've been taking fenugreek and trying to eat and drink well so hopefully it works. Sorry for the vent... Wish me luck! MJ
AAARRRGGGHHH! You must have steam shooting out of your ears! I would be SO furious at a blunder like that. Maybe once things have settled a bit and life is back to normal, you can write a letter to whoever's responsible (and to their supervisor, of course) about this major screw-up. They shouldn't get away with that. What a relief that you can get back to nursing, though!
Oh no! Take care of yourself and get better quickly! You did a great job BF your girls for 7 months!!! :hug99:
