My adopted baby is breastfeeding!!!! picts! - Cloth Diapers & Parenting Community

YnotBhappy · 08-21-2008, 09:57 AM

I can't believe it!

The story:
I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant in the middle of our adoption knowing that I would be able to feed both. Well, right before we went to pick up Noah (adopted baby) my milk supply practically left me. (I was having to supplement with Oliver (bio)).

I took all the things that make your supply come back and it did. When we got Noah, he had NO interest in nursing. He latched on, arched his back and bit down...followed by a scream.

Well, we have turned a corner in our bonding...he is recognizing me and happy to see me. I tried again and he loves it!!! I don't know how much he is getting, but he seems to simply like the closeness of it.

I am SO thrilled that he gets this if only for a short time.

BTW: Noah is from Ethiopia and is seven months old

mama z · 08-21-2008, 09:59 AM

OMG, mama! I'm in tears over here. How beautiful!! Looks like your determination has paid off.

Mommi3130 · 08-21-2008, 10:01 AM

butter07 · 08-21-2008, 10:04 AM

Praise, Praise, Praise!!! That is SO wonderful! Keep at it, he is probably getting more milk than you think. We have a Noah, too!

Sweet_Fantasy_Fox · 08-21-2008, 10:03 AM

Thats beautiful! Congrats to both you and Baby Noah, he is such a beautiful baby!!

frankelmama · 08-21-2008, 10:05 AM

Oh my goodness! How beautiful! Great news! So happy for you both - well your whole family!

lissa~K · 08-21-2008, 10:16 AM

That wonderful! You are such an inspiration mama, we are planning on adopting internationally in the future as well and I am so excited to see an "older" baby catch on to nursing! And by the way you have a beautiful son.

iKim · 08-21-2008, 10:13 AM

That's beautiful, and I bet you have your milk supply back in no time with two little ones nursing.

knoxmama81 · 08-21-2008, 10:14 AM

That is so wonderful and beautiful! Way to go mama!

Jenney17 · 08-21-2008, 10:18 AM

I am so proud of you Mama! What a wonderful thing for you all.

08-21-2008, 09:57 AM	#1
YnotBhappy Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 764 Ratings: 9 Feedback: 100%	My adopted baby is breastfeeding!!!! picts! I can't believe it! The story: I was thrilled when I found out I was pregnant in the middle of our adoption knowing that I would be able to feed both. Well, right before we went to pick up Noah (adopted baby) my milk supply practically left me. (I was having to supplement with Oliver (bio)). I took all the things that make your supply come back and it did. When we got Noah, he had NO interest in nursing. He latched on, arched his back and bit down...followed by a scream. Well, we have turned a corner in our bonding...he is recognizing me and happy to see me. I tried again and he loves it!!! I don't know how much he is getting, but he seems to simply like the closeness of it. I am SO thrilled that he gets this if only for a short time. BTW: Noah is from Ethiopia and is seven months old __________________ Jodi - holding the titles of "My Love" to Josh and "mommy" to Jake (7-03), Maxwell (9-05), Noah (1-08) Oliver (3-08). PM for knit toys OR for info/help with international adoption! www.highchairtheology.blogspot.com Last edited by YnotBhappy; 08-21-2008 at 05:06 PM.

08-21-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
mama z Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 1,153 Ratings: 10 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My adopted baby is breastfeeding!!!! picts! OMG, mama! I'm in tears over here. How beautiful!! Looks like your determination has paid off. __________________ AP Mama to Isadora 9/30/3 and Graeme 4/9/8 Kvetch My Drift

08-21-2008, 10:01 AM	#3
Mommi3130 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,740 Ratings: 325 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My adopted baby is breastfeeding!!!! picts! __________________ Swagbucks! I don't have a website yet, so take a look at the website and PM your order! I can help!! Contact me for all of your Pampered Chef needs!

08-21-2008, 10:04 AM	#4
butter07 Registered Users Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 391 Ratings: 60 Feedback: 100%	Re: My adopted baby is breastfeeding!!!! picts! Praise, Praise, Praise!!! That is SO wonderful! Keep at it, he is probably getting more milk than you think. We have a Noah, too! __________________ Love my DH, my 2 boys and Jesus! Here is a link to my Private Quarters website: http://www.bliss.privatequarters.net

08-21-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
Sweet_Fantasy_Fox No Longer Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: ~West Coast~ Posts: 61,874 Ratings: 614 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My adopted baby is breastfeeding!!!! picts! Thats beautiful! Congrats to both you and Baby Noah, he is such a beautiful baby!!

08-21-2008, 10:05 AM	#6
frankelmama Registered Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,669 Ratings: 135 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: My adopted baby is breastfeeding!!!! picts! Oh my goodness! How beautiful! Great news! So happy for you both - well your whole family! __________________ Hug from the Heart SALE wahm products / retail products / Custom knits GreenOps JT, Frontier, Natural Nail Polish, WCW - Wild Child Woolies, SMJAE, Enwrapture, Addi Turbo, WAHM's, Green Products, & MORE!