Bite Me Thread

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Registered: 11-05-2004
Bite Me Thread
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Tue, 11-22-2005 - 12:22pm
OK...We were talking about this in chat and I didnt see anyone post about it..hehe. Anyway, the lactation consultant from the hospital just called me about breastfeeding. I tried to breastfeed Vincent, and he couldn't latch on. The nurse told me he is "tongue tied", which means his tongue is attached too much underneath. The dr. said it usualy stretches, they don't like ot snip it anymore due to complications. I tried to nurse him several times, and it just didn't work and the lactation consultant said he won't be able to nurse because he can't stick his tongue out. Tehn the lactation consultant kept coming in my room in the hospital and was telling me how expensive formula is and breastmilk is the best and I need to give him breastmilk. I just did what I felt right, and gave Vincent formula and hes very content and happy with it.
I was FINE with this, even though I felt some guilt not being able to give my baby breastmilk, he did wonderful on formula and tolerates it soo well. I had a hard time nursing Dom due to his size and it turned out to be a disaster, both for Dom and I. ANYWAY, the lactation consultant just calls me and asks if im breastfeeding! IM like what the heck?? I wasn't even thinking about it and she calls and asks if I'm pumping, etc..and if he has gotten any breastmilk, and I said no. Ok, I just wanted to tell her to BITE ME AND LEAVE ME ALONE! ;-)

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 12:34pm
I am so sorry you are having this problem. Hannah was tongue tied. She had to have an operation to fix hers because it was so bad. I would suggest you have the doctor snip it now because it could cause trouble in the future. Hannah couldn't breastfeed either. She went from 7 lbs to 5.5 in a week because she couldn't suck. I feel your pain with the lacation consultant. I had to see one when Hannah lost all that weight. She should know that you can't breastfeed if Vincent is tongue-tied. Some people are so natural zelous that it is crazy. Huge hugs to you for doing what is best for you and Vincent!!!
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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 12:41pm

Kate,


Sorry i forgot to do this.

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Registered: 11-13-2003
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 1:14pm

sorry to hear that shes being such a nag Kate. Tell her I said Bite me too lol!

As long as Vincent is happy and healthy and so are you, thats all that matters.

My bite me goes out to my neighbour across the road who has started working at 3am and whos dog howls until about 6am every moring!

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Registered: 08-05-2004
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 1:16pm

Kate, I can sympathize with you.

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Registered: 09-21-2004
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 1:46pm

Kate, what a rude lady! I would have asked her if she would like to breastfeed vincent for you..lol


Okay I have alot so don't read if you are faint of heart..lol


To the lady in line at the grocery store with five THOUSAND coupons....can't you shop early or really late and not subject the rest of us in a hurry to having to wait in line for 20 minutes while you make sure you got all your discounts!! Yeah lady BITE ME!!


To the receptionist at my doctors office who keeps trying to give me advice and gets mad when I want the doctors opinion...You are NOT A DOCTOR, I am pregnant and I ain't taking your advice!!! BITE ME LADY!!!


To my Dh who is actually complaining because my hormones are raging and I want to "go bowling" all the time and he can't keep up...well just BITE ME!!


To my mother who keeps calling me to ask stupid questions about my two year old nephew

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Registered: 11-13-2003
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 1:57pm
lol Traci!!! you made me laugh this morning lol!!!

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Registered: 11-13-2003
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 2:50pm
To the 4 telemarketers who have called me in the last 20 minutes...BITE ME!!!! I have had enough of people calling begging for money. I keep saying that I am a SAHM who doesnt have a job and donesnt have extra money, and one of them said to me "dont you care about the kids enough to donate?" ....BITE ME

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 3:26pm

To the nurse at the clinic, who doesn't think I need a flu shot (I've had surgery 2x, but I am not on any medications - this makes me 100% healthy?) BITE ME!!

To the clowns at U.S. Cellular, who somehow got our address from our old house (from 2 yrs. ago), even tho all of our paperwork shows our current address. They made us pay right away, over the phone, because our bill was 8 days past due! DUH! We never got a bill - they wouldn't send us a new one, just pay over the phone. I don't WANT to pay over the phone, BITE ME!!

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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 3:34pm
i want to say bite me to my mother who keeps changing her thanksgiving plans.
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Registered: 11-26-2004
In reply to: kate923
Tue, 11-22-2005 - 3:44pm
((((Hugs)))) Kate! Some women are fanatical about breastfeeding and I guess they're too focused on their view to realize there are exceptions. If she ever calls again you go ahead and tell her to bite you, lol!
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