Comments on: Dealing with Breastfeeding Stress

By: miann oblea

miann oblea — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:40:31 +0000

hi! i just came across this site when i was looking for a weekly meal planning menu. then decided to look deeper if you had any entries on bfeeding.

can i post this blog in the babymama facebook page?
this page is a breastfeeding community. thanks!

miann

By: Charm | Hands Free Pumping Bra

Charm | Hands Free Pumping Bra — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:26:01 +0000

I’m impress on learning more about breastfeeding and while searching come to this post. This really is a whole package in one. I really love reading your post and I could gather some tips that really helps me as a first time mom.

Thank you for this wonderful post you’ve provided us.

Thank you for dropping by!

By: Abigael

Abigael — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:36:09 +0000

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Thanks for the helpful link, Abigael!

By: Ycel

Ycel — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:04:37 +0000

Hi, Toni. The discrimination against breastfeeding moms is everywhere, even airline companies are unsupportive. I ran into problems with the Bangkok airport authorities when I brought in 100 oz. of frozen breast milk which I kept in a Coleman cooler. I attended a 3-day meeting in Bangkok and expressed breast milk to keep my supply going. While milk per se is allowed, you have to have a baby with you for them to allow you to bring the milk inside the plane. I had to explain to them that I would not be carrying a cooler full of breast milk if my baby was with me (clearly, they do not understand this) so they told me that they had to dispose the milk. I just froze on the spot and cried a river. I did not move, I just cried (I couldn’t help it; if I knew I’d run into this problem I would have disposed the milk right from the start). Out of pity the supervisor talked to the airline manager if the cooler may be allowed to be placed in the cabin. The airline manager agreed. I had to have the cooler wrapped with a cling wrap; they did not bring it in until the air conditioning was on. By the time the whole thing was resolved it was boarding time already. I was so drained but also so relieved.

My baby is now 10 months old. The real joy of breastfeeding for me is seeing my baby thrive. It is one of the most satisfying motherly tasks there is. It is just sad that there are hindrances out there that make this most natural act stressful for the modern mom.

By: Kay

Kay — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:55:38 +0000

Don't mind them ... you know what is right for your son. .-= Kay´s last blog ..Mommy's 46th Bday =-.

Thanks Kay!

By: rain

rain — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:16:07 +0000

Hi! I came across this through Pinoy Baby at Facebook. I could relate so well with the article that I felt I could have written it myself – especially the issue of formula supplements. So kudos to you, dear!

Let’s support each other Rain!

By: Eper

Eper — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:58:37 +0000

I really applaud your efforts, patience & perseverance, Toni! I am so proud of your success and must say, quite envious as well.

I’m one of those moms who wasn’t successful with breastfeeding but definitely not for lack of trying. I felt a lot of guilt over this, in fact, I still do to this day. And it doesn’t help that a lot of overzealous breastfeeding advocates look down on mothers who give formula milk. I pay them no mind because I know I’m a good mother and breastfeeding alone does not make one a good mother.

Keep up the good work, Toni!
.-= Eper´s last blog ..Is This A Sign? =-.

Good for you Eper! Let’s continue to support each other

By: Joey

Joey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:59:37 +0000

uhhh, I hope I wasn’t one of those you alluded to when you mentioned the hate you encountered when you mentioned “mixed feeding”
.-= Joey´s last blog ..If I Were A Starbucks Drink… =-.

Nope, you weren’t one of them.

By: Joey

Joey — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:54:58 +0000

Hi, Toni!

Congratulations for being successful in your breastfeeding efforts!

All the difficulties…it was all worth it, wasn’t it?
.-= Joey´s last blog ..If I Were A Starbucks Drink… =-.

Very much so!

By: cessna

cessna — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 08:46:16 +0000

You wouldn’t believe who just discouraged me from breastfeeding Bunso. My pedia. Make that my ex-pedia She wanted me to “try more formula” (mixed feedng din ako) because it’s healthier, and when Bunso got sick, she said it was because he was allergic . Buti na lang hindi ako nakinig. It’s a long story, I’ll try to blog about it =)
.-= cessna´s last blog ..Baking Obsessed =-.

Nye! That’s ironic ‘no? Pedia pa talaga. Yeah, blog about it! It’s great learning from experiences of other Mommies