Guest guest Posted May 15, 2004 Report Share Posted May 15, 2004 I think it's very clear that breastfeeding is best for the baby, and that our bodies even post-WLS can make a good quality breastmilk for our babies. However, my concerns, are that extended breastfeeding may be robbing my body of calcium....and blood tests don't accurately show calcium levels. So, until a bone density test shows that you aren't keeping enough for yourself, you wouldn't even know it. I breastfed my other two daughters for nearly a year. (before WLS). However, I'm 10 1/2 weeks pregnant now, and my plan is to breastfeed for about 4 months. I just feel like that is the 'critical' time period, with the most breastmilk benefits. Then, after those 4 months, I will cut way back to maybe only nightly nursings, and probably wean completely by 6 months. In this way, I can feel confident that I can start concentrating on my health, and HOPEFULLY, any calcium loss can be easily repaired at that point. This is not medical advise I've received, although I discussed it with my ob/gyn, and he agreed that it seemed like a logical approach...balancing the best for the baby's health with the best for my health. However, I don't think any woman should ever feel guilty for not breastfeeding....especially a woman who has had WLS--at least the type with malabsorption, because it is so hard to get the nutrients for our own bodies without using them to make lots of milk..after already putting our bodies through so much to make a little person. But I like the compromise that we have planned for after the birth of this little one. -le WLS July, 2002 pre-WLS -- 286 pounds..size 26 post WLS--150 pounds..size 8/10...........soon to change I'm sure, but SO WORTH IT for a sweet child Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 In a message dated 6/10/2004 1:15:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, shlentine@... writes: I always try to be discreet, but I don't try to hide. I get so offended at people saying I should nurse in the bathroom. Like they would want to eat in the bathroom! I am sorry, though, that there are loons in my camp Blessings to all, Sherl -------------------------- Breastfeeding IS natural.. and should NEVER be treated as offensive. Here in Florida if you BF in public.. ie resturant.. and they ask you to go elsewhere to do it... WHAM... they can get FINED big time. The patron can call the cops and file a report.. A nursling has the right to be nursing wherever the mother has a right to be. Many states have that law and fines too!!! As for Public Bathrooms.. I barely want to PP in them.. let along feed a baby? - Mommy to: Noah - 10/14/02 - 31 weeker - 3lbs 11 oz Deanna Marie or Jonah due November 18th - 2004 http://www.love-my-kids.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 I am usually criticized the other way. I am one of those " extended nursers " . My babes are usually between 18-24 months before they are totally weaned. I am all for choice though, as I wouldn't want someone cramming bottles in my face either. I always try to be discreet, but I don't try to hide. I get so offended at people saying I should nurse in the bathroom. Like they would want to eat in the bathroom! I am sorry, though, that there are loons in my camp Blessings to all, Sherl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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