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Re: http://downdetector.com/status/us-bank

ehcapakori — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 20:55:36 -0000

This site is down so often now it’s making up my mind that it’s time for a new bank. I’ve been considering it for years now. It’s time.

Re: Proper Latch On Technique

ehcapakori — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 03:35:13 -0000

Being an extended nurser of 4 children, I feel very confident in my ability to nourish my babies. (19 years of parenting will do that!) But it wasn't always that way. With my first 2 kids, my tiny, inverted nipples became cracked & bleeding to the point I was ready to give up. If it weren't for the knowledge & patience of 'hands on' LC's, I don't think I would've stuck with it for so long, nor would I have tried again with the next 2 babies. When THEY would position my baby, the pain would either cease totally or at least greatly improve, while every time I would position, you could've peeled me off the ceiling! I've never had a pushy or 'grabby' type of LC; only kind & extremely helpful women. I know it's awkward at first to have someone else touching your breasts, but I found that with this type of instruction, it was extremely helpful for my next 2 babies & my confidence grew. Some learn by watching or reading, apparently I had to be physically hands on SHOWN how to get it right as a young mother. I realize that a positive experience for one woman may be awful for another & am a firm believer that there is never one BEST way, only the "right for you" way.

Re: Abscess Ordeal

ehcapakori — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:12:20 -0000

You are an absolute inspiration!!! I can't believe your amazing dedication to your infant son. I had Mastitis 8 times in 1 year with my first baby and I thought I had it rough - you win!

Re: Heart To Heart: A Tale Of Sacrifice, Life And Love

ehcapakori — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:49:58 -0000

I too was a teen mom with an unplanned pregnancy; at first, I thought about adoption, then as the pregnancy progressed, my (very religious) family made the most important decision (& I cannot thank them enough!) to offer to help me raise the baby for the 1st year (he's now 17 and a great kid!) For me, no regrets, it was the best choice for us. We BF for a year & bonded very tightly. I had a friend who also was pregnant & chose adoption, again, the best choice for her. We both chose all natural childbirth; mine was over & done in 6 hrs; hers went on for days & was far worse physically & emotionally than mine, which added to my admiration for her. Watching her go through that was an amazing testiment of love.

Re: Abigail

ehcapakori — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 23:07:52 -0000

This is so good. I love this. I can relate; I'm a daily pumper too (not due to work, rather, due to medication timing - the good ol' pump & dump routine). It's such a commitment- kudos to you for making such an effort. It's great that he gets your liquid gold at the end of the day!

Re: Keri's Milk Donation

ehcapakori — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:37:48 -0000

Your story is amazing to me. Twin sisters share a close bond anyway, but the fact that the 2 of you have babies at the same time & share that breastfeeding bond with your neice/nephew is so special (not to mention convenient too!) I know the sacrifice of pumping & donating, as I've always been a mass producer & could easily feed triplets! My plans were to donate all that extra milk, but found out they won't take milk that contains daily medications (5 mg Prednisone). As fate would have it, I ended up losing over 200 oz. of pumped milk when my deep freezer went south about a month ago. I was devastated, but realistically, my 8 month old daughter could have never consumed it all within the appropriate "freezer keep" time frame anyway!