Comments on: Breastfeeding Is Green – Tips Too

By: casual friday everyday

casual friday everyday — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:45:46 +0000

I had problems … lots and lots. I wrote about them here: http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/2008/08/01/guest-post-from-my-belly-to-my-chest but I am sooooo excited and determined to nurse long term this time…to get it right…to beat the problems I’ve had before. I know I can do it with the help of professionals.

By: Mrs. Domino

Mrs. Domino — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:12:38 +0000

Wow, you bf’d while pregnant and then nursed TWO kids at once! That’s amazing! Please continue to share your story with all those nay-sayers out there who don’t ever even try bf’ing!

By: Amberlynn

Amberlynn — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:39:29 +0000

Yes. And, hurray. And, Yes!
I feel bad for folks who can’t breastfeed and/or give up too early, but can’t judge everyone I see using a bottle, ya know?

I LOVE breastfeeding my baby. It took TWO months worth of constant battles with my first, but then I had good support and knew breast was best (and least expensive, on top of all the other reasons you gave!). I love living in Oregon, too, where the highest percentage of women in the U.S. breastfeed for the longest amount of time. It’s sooooo acceptable here, it’s great.

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:28:34 +0000

I hope my post didn’t make you feel badly. Perhaps I wasn’t clear about it but I did have to use formula myself after I was diagnosed with cancer. My breastmilk would have had to many nasty chemicals from Chemo in it. Yes, breastfeeding ins’t always possible.

By: Cortney

Cortney — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:37:45 +0000

While I agree that breastfeeding is probably best, I have to say that my son was and is still on formula and he is a happy, healthy 20 lb. young boy. I appreciate the point that breastfeeding is both green and great for baby, but I hate that so many people who are pro-breastfeeding are anti-formula. Not all mothers can breastfeed, and it would be nice to hear some eco-friendly non-breastfeeding options every once in a while.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 03:38:49 +0000

I LOVE nursing! I nursed our oldest until he was about a year and I am nursing our twins exclusively. It is amazing!! The girls both latched on great (even after such a long and challenging labor) and we have been doing well ever since!! There is nothing better than nursing twins and watching them watch each other then look at you. It is a slice of heaven!!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:13:17 +0000

I think this article is great. Just so other mom’s don’t get discouraged, I just wanted to add the following: Even with an emergency c-section, 3 days without being able to Breastfeed my daughter while she was in the NICU and then the NICU Staff thinking it was ok to disregard my instructions regarding formula and bottles, my daughter and I still had a wonderful breastfeeding relationship that lasted almost 18 months (when my supply gave up and she decided to self wean). In addition, it may not be as green, but I also worked full time and pumped for my daughter to be in daycare, so she was bottle fed and still was a great relationship and a cornerstone to her health and well being.

By: Kristen's Raw

Kristen's Raw — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:30:33 +0000

I completely agree and look forward to breastfeeding my future babies I plan on doing so in public as well, to help increase awareness.

Cheers!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:13:47 +0000

Your post was right on, especially point number 4. I am tandem nursing my almost 3 year old and my 14 month old. At times I get frustrated how often my older one nurses but then I remember how much it reconnects us.

By: Elena

Elena — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 20:10:19 +0000

Love your post! My son never latched on so I pumped for 13 month nonstop. That pump went every where with me:) it was my BFF ! He did get a bottle but it was filled with the best stuff there is Breast Milk. So for all those moms who think it can’t be done it can. It just takes a lot of commitment and love.