tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post673300279670186086..comments2023-03-24T14:46:28.003+01:00Comments on Three Sons Later: Celebrating Breastfeeding with 5 Top TipsFionnualahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-14854486648000499512015-12-22T15:21:07.760+01:002015-12-22T15:21:07.760+01:00Oh I know, anything goes when you are trying to br...Oh I know, anything goes when you are trying to breastfeed. But having a good grounding in what should work and what will probably help if things go wrong is great to have. <br />Thanks for stopping by.Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-35652237973332982042015-12-22T04:54:48.037+01:002015-12-22T04:54:48.037+01:00A lovely ending to your practical tips ... a comfy...A lovely ending to your practical tips ... a comfy breastfeeding spot ... I definitely second that! Knowledge is definitely power with breastfeeding, though breastfeeding knowledge and breastfeeding reality don't always coincide perfectly. Thanks for sharing. <br />#CelebratingBreastfeeding (Glad to finally be getting around reading and commenting)aNovieMumhttp://adventuresofanovicemum.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-81833377611951782882015-12-05T19:24:21.758+01:002015-12-05T19:24:21.758+01:00Yeah, he has a bit of a big ego at times :)
Good o...Yeah, he has a bit of a big ego at times :)<br />Good on you for sticking with breastfeeding throughout Jessica's stay in hospital. That cannot have been easy. Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-1572092593606858652015-12-05T19:22:51.268+01:002015-12-05T19:22:51.268+01:00Thanks Samantha. I was really lucky that things wo...Thanks Samantha. I was really lucky that things worked out well for me with all three children. But yes, a better latch (and that can be near impossible to achieve at the beginning) is not the solution to all problems. Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-58152843952951973712015-12-05T01:14:58.423+01:002015-12-05T01:14:58.423+01:00Your son's comment about being like Jesus real...Your son's comment about being like Jesus really made me laugh. These are great tips for breastfeeding and I would agree with all of them. I invested in an electric pump early on as I did a lot of expressing while Jessica was in hospital and also expressed regularly with Sophie too - it was well worth the money for the amount of use it's had! Eating and drinking properly is very important - I would agree with you that you can't really stress the importance of this (and rest) enough. I had a big blip of struggling to feed when Jessica was two weeks old due to not looking after myself while she was in hospital and it made a huge difference once I did take the time to look after myself too. I'm quite certain that Mary would have breastfed too. Thanks for linking up to #ftmob :-)Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)http://littleheartsbiglove.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-56559038440927661432015-12-04T23:52:58.180+01:002015-12-04T23:52:58.180+01:00Great tips for breast feeders Fionnuala. I still r...Great tips for breast feeders Fionnuala. I still remember finding myself trapped under a feeding baby unable to reach a drink or a book! When I read something on this subject I am always just really grateful to be out of that stage of life now. I think breastfeeding my first child contributed to PND and there is too much focus on the physical mechanics of it - some people really struggle with the psychological and emotional pressures and difficulties of it and that is not really something that can be fixed by a better latch unfortunately. Thanks for linking up to #thetruthaboutAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03154503782007641805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-92004167578996837752015-12-04T21:15:12.605+01:002015-12-04T21:15:12.605+01:00What a great service. A little certainly goes a lo...What a great service. A little certainly goes a long way with lanolin. <br />Thanks for popping by Jenny.Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-24639045258409029782015-12-04T21:13:57.734+01:002015-12-04T21:13:57.734+01:00Thanks Sian. Yes, the bra - you have to have a goo...Thanks Sian. Yes, the bra - you have to have a good fit or you'll end up uncomfortable, look oddly-shaped and may even end up with blocked ducts from the pressure of wires, etc digging in where they shouldn't. Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-21035736615346239112015-12-04T17:06:47.937+01:002015-12-04T17:06:47.937+01:00Here in the US, they will give you tubes of Lanoli...Here in the US, they will give you tubes of Lanolin cream for free in the hospital and they'll last you as long as you need. Great tips - I second keeping a book right by your nursing area. I think that's the only time I really read. I often remember books by who I was nursing when I read them! (I have 5 children.)Jenny Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320766378823015885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-1311006413138682702015-12-03T22:53:53.931+01:002015-12-03T22:53:53.931+01:00This is a great post and fantastic tips too! Getti...This is a great post and fantastic tips too! Getting a good bra is so important x Sian @ QuiteFranklySheSaidhttp://www.quitefranklyshesaid.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-50958820771775479172015-12-02T20:57:43.452+01:002015-12-02T20:57:43.452+01:00I can't imagine breastfeeding twins. I know pe...I can't imagine breastfeeding twins. I know people who have done it and my God it is a lot of work, so well done you! Those little pumps are so handy to have on hand. My mum insisted on getting me one while I was still in hospital. At the time I didn't realise how useful it would be. Thank goodness for mothers (sometimes!).Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-14576563373570551842015-12-02T17:05:02.335+01:002015-12-02T17:05:02.335+01:00A little handpump was an absolute GODSEND for me w...A little handpump was an absolute GODSEND for me when my milk came through properly. The relief when I finally managed to pump the milk out was indescribable — the boys were good feeders but I needed to top up each feed too, to make sure they were getting plenty. Being able to express was brilliant and the electric one that I hired was nowhere near as good as the little handheld version!! #TwinklyTuesday Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14369715721531428928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-40192132372863250072015-12-02T15:23:28.678+01:002015-12-02T15:23:28.678+01:00Thanks Laura. Information is so important, isn'...Thanks Laura. Information is so important, isn't it? It can be scary taking everything on board, but so much better for you in the long run. <br />I'm really excited about the play. Rehersals start on Saturday.Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-22385756928786558932015-12-02T06:30:16.189+01:002015-12-02T06:30:16.189+01:00Great tips. Number 1 is always my top tip too.
Yo...Great tips. Number 1 is always my top tip too. <br />Your son's nativity play sounds brilliant!Laura Honeybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196782114283856233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-27860606925522125012015-12-01T22:23:33.024+01:002015-12-01T22:23:33.024+01:00Thanks Jess. They all worked well for me. It can b...Thanks Jess. They all worked well for me. It can be so tough getting started and sticking with feeding if things don't go right from the beginning. Fionnualahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03504461649253641010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-339021866396501274.post-39859606028443848812015-12-01T20:09:40.502+01:002015-12-01T20:09:40.502+01:00Wow superb competition and great tips for anyone g...Wow superb competition and great tips for anyone going through breast feeding :) Jess xxmummyofboygirltwinshttp://www.mummyofboygirltwins.comnoreply@blogger.com