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Shannon Victor <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 25 May 2000 21:30:53 EDT
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I'd like to start by thanking the many of you who sent me some very
encouraging and positive support for this family.  I wanted to share the
successes thus far.

The baby finally took to fingerfeeding from dad at the hospital using the
Hazelbaker, but only when his cousin's breastmilk was used.  He was able to
bring the baby home last night at which time the "mom" spent considerable
time skin to skin with the 4 mos. old.  He was finger fed through the night
but in the wee hours of the morning accepted and nursed from his stand in!!!
Since 6:30am he has already had 6 wet diapers and 1 stool.  He has continued
to nurse at each feeding the rest of the day.  Dad finally feels some peace,
and the baby is beginning to smile again!   He actually paused in mid feed
today come off the breast and smile at the new face who was offering him his
greatest comfort and latch back on and continue nursing! :) The pediatricians
for both babies are keeping in close contact with both of the babies'
progress and both adults.  At this point it seems as though encouragement is
the greatest need.  The baby had lost 1lb. 2ozs. at last check but giving his
current feeding change, is expected to begin to gain back.

Mom is currently feeding the 6 wk old first and following the feed with the 4
mos. old as they seem to be on similar feeding schedules.  They are both
feeding from both breasts.  Any input on foremilk/ hindmilk balance for each
baby at this point?  The stool the 4 mos. old gave was green which could have
possibly been from the bili count elevating, or the previously frozen
breastmilk or whatever little he did manage to take in while they were trying
to feed him in the hospital before the breastmilk was supplied.

Sincerely,

Shannon Victor, BS, CLE, WIC, LLL
mother of  a 3 1/2year old, 2 year old, and 4 mos old ( the last two
currently nursing!)
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