Comments on: a breastfeeding update: roma

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Wed, 25 Sep 2019 14:01:42 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. This is so kind. Thank you for sharing this with us and for your support!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:38:25 +0000

Ali, I commend you on your persistence and loving dedication to breastfeeding. I know from experience how challenging it can be for a new mom ( first baby or not) to struggle with nursing issues, and many of the things you have recognized and addressed are issues that might have been part of my struggle, but were unknown in our rural setting several years ago. Many women would have given up, but you’ve persisted and I have no doubt that your blog will help Many Many women attain a successful nursing relationship with their babies!!
I am a firm believer in the value of breastfeeding. My family history included many members who had devastating allergies and I was determined to make breastfeeding work. I pumped into a bottle until 4 months until my son was old enough to have a stronger sucking ability. My children, who are now adults, are free of allergies, and although I can’t discredit my husbands genetic contribution to our sons’ health, I truly believe that breastfeeding made a big contribution.
Bravo to you, Ali!!!

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:38:23 +0000

In reply to Amanda. Hi Amanda! Thank you so much for your question. Ali's lactation consultant recommended it!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sat, 21 Sep 2019 08:37:49 +0000

How did you know that Roma was stiff and needed PT? Pediatrician recommended or Did you just feel it holding her and sought out a therapist? (Planning on a second and don’t want to miss anything!) thank you

By: Ali Maffucci

Ali Maffucci — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:20:44 +0000

In reply to Sarah. Cross cradle!! It's definitely difficult with a large chest, but I find that cross cradle is the most consistent!

By: Ali Maffucci

Ali Maffucci — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:20:12 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Thanks Aliza, you're the best!! Positioning is key!

By: Ali Maffucci

Ali Maffucci — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:19:27 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Isn't it funny how you notice things more like that?!?! Same here- I see Roma everywhere I can't escape her! Glad you used my LC, she's awesome!

By: Ali Maffucci

Ali Maffucci — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 16:11:23 +0000

In reply to Megan. Thank you so much for the kindness, Megan!

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:41:06 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. You're so sweet! We appreciate your love and support!

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:40:32 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Thank you so much! We appreciate you being here!

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:40:17 +0000

In reply to Megan. We appreciate your comment!!

By: Megan

Megan — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:36:40 +0000

Go Ali & Roma!! Thanks for sharing your story! My little guy also had to have a second tongue tie revision; and I agree those exercises and stretches with their tongue is heartbreaking! Thankfully they won’t have any memory of it. Hang in there & good luck with the bottle! Ps; we went to laser tongue tie specialist in NYC too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 19:37:40 +0000

Sounds just like my situation also! I wonder if we went to the same specialist in NYC because I used your LC! Unfortunately I waited until my baby was 4 months old for her first revision and I regret not doing it sooner! And now I wish we did PT! She was a completely different(better) baby afterwards. My daughter also got a fever afterwards and only nursed on one side for the longest time, not sure if it was due to oversupply or swallowing so much air, but I used the haakka to relieve engorgement on the other side. It worked well and helped me create a freezer stash although it was sometimes uncomfortable and I feel like it was a big contributor to stretch marks. I’m so glad Roma is doing well and thriving! It’s so funny because I keep seeing the name Roma everywhere I go. There is a pizza place, Italian deli, and street name that I’ve seen just the past few days. best of luck to your beautiful family

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:44:00 +0000

I’m so happy things have gotten so much better for you both.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:20:26 +0000

Maybe TMI, but what nursing position have you found to work best?! Sounds like have nearly identical situations / journeys and I’m still figuring out what’s best with my LO (8 weeks yesterday so a bit younger). I also have a 21 month old so it’s been fun following your journey with 2 about the same age (mine are both boys).