Hi Netters,

Ruth, in regards to studies on breast milk that you posted in august (wanting
to test breast milk after infant had taken some from bottle- hope I got that
right) you can look at the set up Jan Barger and I did with testing bacteria
levels in breast milk at 10 hrs. I take it that is what you are trying to
measure.  What you have to decide is whether you want to use sterile
equipment or clean, test the bacteria levels at 0 hrs and then at what other
hrs.  Which containers will you use.  I know it is confusing, but it is well
worth it.  I am still working on testing containers and frozen milk.  Just
need a few more hrs in a day.  E-mail me if you have any questions.
Yes, Synthroid is wonderful.  Been on it for a month after I had my brain
chemical profile done after brain surgery.  Had no idea I was border line
hypothyroid.  Just thought fatique went along with living in this world.
Catching up on posts now last scrubbing with chlorox is done in sewer flooded
basement.  Wonderful chemical burns on all my fingertips.  Think breastmilk
might help heal????  Maybe staying on lactnet and using them on keyboard
might be therapeutic.  Have a good week all.
"If you do not know where you are going, you won't get there"

Pat Bull, RN, IBCLC
The Breastfeeding Connection/Medela
Naperville, IL