colostrum discovery

[Alicia Elliott]

About a week or two ago I posted asking about colostrum and what it looked
like/when it came in. I was very curious and somewhat anxious because I've
had a breast reduction, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to produce milk.
Well, tonight, after a gruelling day of painful contractions and a near
accident in the car this evening, I was absolutely elated to see liquid
proof that my parts are working the way they should. Not only am I
releasing colostrum, but it is coming from a number of places on both
nipples, so I have a lot of confidence that I'll be okay with breast
feeding. After so many disappointments this pregnancy, this is a real
treat. Just thought I'd share my happiness. : )
-Alicia

[Truffles]

Plissken wrote:

> Yay Alicia!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so glad you will be able to breastfeed your baby.
> We have lots of great resources in Victoria for breastfeeding moms, there is
> tons of help should you need it.

And don't forget misc.kids.breastfeeding. I believe there are a few
BFAR moms there.

--
Brigitte aa #2145
edd #3 February 15, 2004
http://www.babiesonline.com/babies/j/joshuaandkaterina/

"Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare."
~ Harriet Martineau

[Em]

"Alicia Elliott" > wrote in message
> About a week or two ago I posted asking about colostrum and what it looked
> like/when it came in. I was very curious and somewhat anxious because
I've
> had a breast reduction, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to produce milk.
> Well, tonight, after a gruelling day of painful contractions and a near
> accident in the car this evening, I was absolutely elated to see liquid
> proof that my parts are working the way they should. Not only am I
> releasing colostrum, but it is coming from a number of places on both
> nipples, so I have a lot of confidence that I'll be okay with breast
> feeding. After so many disappointments this pregnancy, this is a real
> treat. Just thought I'd share my happiness. : )

Well, that is a bright spot for you at least! Sounds like you'll be all set
for the baby :-)

--
Em
edd 9/23/03
(33 weeks)

[H Schinske]

>"Alicia Elliott" > wrote in message
>> About a week or two ago I posted asking about colostrum and what it looked
>> like/when it came in. I was very curious and somewhat anxious because
>I've
>> had a breast reduction, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to produce milk.

Great news! Have you checked out http://www.bfar.org ?

--Helen

[Elly]

OK - a question for the *other side* - is it normal NOT to produce any
colostrum before the childbirth?
I haven't had any breast surgeries, my nipples are normal, etc.
Plenty of women told me they *leaked* colostrum when they were in the 7th
month of the pregnancy. Well, I am almost week 32, and so far no colostrum
yet - is that normal?

Elly
31 weeks + 6 days
EDD October 6th


"Alicia Elliott" > ha scritto nel messaggio
. ca...
> About a week or two ago I posted asking about colostrum and what it looked
> like/when it came in. I was very curious and somewhat anxious because
I've
> had a breast reduction, and I wasn't sure I'd be able to produce milk.
> Well, tonight, after a gruelling day of painful contractions and a near
> accident in the car this evening, I was absolutely elated to see liquid
> proof that my parts are working the way they should. Not only am I
> releasing colostrum, but it is coming from a number of places on both
> nipples, so I have a lot of confidence that I'll be okay with breast
> feeding. After so many disappointments this pregnancy, this is a real
> treat. Just thought I'd share my happiness. : )
> -Alicia

[Tracey]

Elly wrote:

> OK - a question for the *other side* - is it normal NOT to produce any
> colostrum before the childbirth?
> I haven't had any breast surgeries, my nipples are normal, etc.
> Plenty of women told me they *leaked* colostrum when they were in the 7th
> month of the pregnancy. Well, I am almost week 32, and so far no colostrum
> yet - is that normal?
`

I wouldn't worry about it. I have two children, and never leaked any
colostrum with either pregnancy.

[Cheryl S.]

Elly > wrote in message
...
> OK - a question for the *other side* - is it normal NOT to
> produce any colostrum before the childbirth?

I never saw any while pregnant with Julie, and haven't yet with this one
either. Had (more than) enough milk and nursed Julie for 14 months.
Don't worry. ;-)
--
Cheryl S.
Mom to Julie, 2 yr., 4 mo.
And a boy, EDD 4.Sept

Cleaning the house while your children are small is like
shoveling the sidewalk while it's still snowing.

[newfy]

"Elly" > wrote in message
...
> OK - a question for the *other side* - is it normal NOT to produce any
> colostrum before the childbirth?


As many have said I'm sure, totally normal. I didn't leak a drop while
pregnant with ds. Milk production was fine, too.
--
JennP.
mom to matthew 10/11/00
EDD 4/4/04

[Daye]

On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 08:20:47 +0200, "Elly" >
wrote:

>Plenty of women told me they *leaked* colostrum when they were in the 7th
>month of the pregnancy. Well, I am almost week 32, and so far no colostrum
>yet - is that normal?

Yep. Last pregnancy I didn't leak colostrum.

--
Daye
Momma to Jayan
EDD 11 Jan 2004