Re: Jeannie Brady-breastfeeding

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I think that's what I used as well. My husband's aunt loaned me the pump,

I got my own bottles and those cone things I can't think of the name of. It

worked just fine. Only reason I stopped was because they put me on morphine and

then later some other pain meds after my kidney stone...couldn't breastfeed on

that stuff, I'd have had a stoned little baby.

Shanna

mom of Triana, age 2 wcf

About to have sweat test in UK

>

>

> My 5 month old son is to have a 'sweat test' for cystic fibrosis. My

> question is..

>

> Could the fact that he is breastfed and taking a low dose antibiotic

> mean that symptoms he'd have had otherwise, are absent? e.g.

> respiritory infections, more extreme weight probs. These are his

> symptoms:

>

> He has never lost weight, but his weight gain slowed at 8 weeks after

> a urine infection for which he is still taking antibiotics (the

> infection is gone but he must continue on a low dose until his

> kidneys are tested - I don't think this could be CF related - correct

> me if I'm wrong). His weight is increasing but is not recovering to

> it's original level as expected.

> He had 'breastfeeding jaundice' i.e. prolongued to about 6/7 weeks.

> I think he feeds a lot (at least 4 times in the night and lots during

> the day) and he is taking solids (baby rice and veg) v well. He does

> taste a little salty though I may be exaggerating this - is some

> level of saltiness normal? .. I only checked after the test was

> suggested and reading that it was a symptom.

> He also poos quite frequently - though again I'm not really sure

> what's normal in that respect.

> There's no family history that we're aware of.

>

> My immediate concern is that I am due to return to work (full time)

> on monday (tomorrow) and therefore the level of breastfeeding will

> decrease. I don't want to do this if it could affect his health.

> Since posting this on another list (cystic-l) I have decided to go to

> work and express milk.

>

> Also, does anyone know how long I might expect to wait for this test

> (UK NHS)?

>

> Any opinions or suggestions very much appreciated.

>

> Jeannie.

> 's mum in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

> jeanniebrady@...

>

>

>

>

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>

>

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>

>

> The opinions and information exchanged on this list should

> IN NO WAY

> be construed as medical advice.

>

> PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

>

> --------------------------------------------------

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I think that's what I used as well. My husband's aunt loaned me the pump,

I got my own bottles and those cone things I can't think of the name of. It

worked just fine. Only reason I stopped was because they put me on morphine and

then later some other pain meds after my kidney stone...couldn't breastfeed on

that stuff, I'd have had a stoned little baby.

Shanna

mom of Triana, age 2 wcf

About to have sweat test in UK

>

>

> My 5 month old son is to have a 'sweat test' for cystic fibrosis. My

> question is..

>

> Could the fact that he is breastfed and taking a low dose antibiotic

> mean that symptoms he'd have had otherwise, are absent? e.g.

> respiritory infections, more extreme weight probs. These are his

> symptoms:

>

> He has never lost weight, but his weight gain slowed at 8 weeks after

> a urine infection for which he is still taking antibiotics (the

> infection is gone but he must continue on a low dose until his

> kidneys are tested - I don't think this could be CF related - correct

> me if I'm wrong). His weight is increasing but is not recovering to

> it's original level as expected.

> He had 'breastfeeding jaundice' i.e. prolongued to about 6/7 weeks.

> I think he feeds a lot (at least 4 times in the night and lots during

> the day) and he is taking solids (baby rice and veg) v well. He does

> taste a little salty though I may be exaggerating this - is some

> level of saltiness normal? .. I only checked after the test was

> suggested and reading that it was a symptom.

> He also poos quite frequently - though again I'm not really sure

> what's normal in that respect.

> There's no family history that we're aware of.

>

> My immediate concern is that I am due to return to work (full time)

> on monday (tomorrow) and therefore the level of breastfeeding will

> decrease. I don't want to do this if it could affect his health.

> Since posting this on another list (cystic-l) I have decided to go to

> work and express milk.

>

> Also, does anyone know how long I might expect to wait for this test

> (UK NHS)?

>

> Any opinions or suggestions very much appreciated.

>

> Jeannie.

> 's mum in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

> jeanniebrady@...

>

>

>

>

> PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list.

>

>

> -------------------------------------------

>

>

> The opinions and information exchanged on this list should

> IN NO WAY

> be construed as medical advice.

>

> PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

>

> --------------------------------------------------

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I think that's what I used as well. My husband's aunt loaned me the pump,

I got my own bottles and those cone things I can't think of the name of. It

worked just fine. Only reason I stopped was because they put me on morphine and

then later some other pain meds after my kidney stone...couldn't breastfeed on

that stuff, I'd have had a stoned little baby.

Shanna

mom of Triana, age 2 wcf

About to have sweat test in UK

>

>

> My 5 month old son is to have a 'sweat test' for cystic fibrosis. My

> question is..

>

> Could the fact that he is breastfed and taking a low dose antibiotic

> mean that symptoms he'd have had otherwise, are absent? e.g.

> respiritory infections, more extreme weight probs. These are his

> symptoms:

>

> He has never lost weight, but his weight gain slowed at 8 weeks after

> a urine infection for which he is still taking antibiotics (the

> infection is gone but he must continue on a low dose until his

> kidneys are tested - I don't think this could be CF related - correct

> me if I'm wrong). His weight is increasing but is not recovering to

> it's original level as expected.

> He had 'breastfeeding jaundice' i.e. prolongued to about 6/7 weeks.

> I think he feeds a lot (at least 4 times in the night and lots during

> the day) and he is taking solids (baby rice and veg) v well. He does

> taste a little salty though I may be exaggerating this - is some

> level of saltiness normal? .. I only checked after the test was

> suggested and reading that it was a symptom.

> He also poos quite frequently - though again I'm not really sure

> what's normal in that respect.

> There's no family history that we're aware of.

>

> My immediate concern is that I am due to return to work (full time)

> on monday (tomorrow) and therefore the level of breastfeeding will

> decrease. I don't want to do this if it could affect his health.

> Since posting this on another list (cystic-l) I have decided to go to

> work and express milk.

>

> Also, does anyone know how long I might expect to wait for this test

> (UK NHS)?

>

> Any opinions or suggestions very much appreciated.

>

> Jeannie.

> 's mum in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

> jeanniebrady@...

>

>

>

>

> PLEASE do not post religious emails to the list.

>

>

> -------------------------------------------

>

>

> The opinions and information exchanged on this list should

> IN NO WAY

> be construed as medical advice.

>

> PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CHANGING ANY MEDICATIONS OR

TREATMENTS.

>

> --------------------------------------------------

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I pumped for an entire year and would only recommend the Medela Pump

In Style. Any other electric or hand pump just can't match the

(pardon the expression) sucking power. It is easily portable and

looks like a briefcase. You can also rent really nice pumps from a

women's hospital or hospital that has maternity wards. Those are

even better than the Medela ones. If you are planning on pumping a

long time, I would suggest buying the Medela. If it is for a short

time, rent one from the hospital or La Leche league.

My 2 cents!