tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4287189154777669762.post5068933569495458069..comments2023-03-29T09:08:28.943-07:00Comments on Madeleine and Max: MigrainesNikihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06097167155829602293noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4287189154777669762.post-62503169219056207922008-09-04T00:03:00.000-07:002008-09-04T00:03:00.000-07:00Wow. With both my kids I had a similar amazement t...Wow. With both my kids I had a similar amazement that we had our last moment of nursing. It's such a bittersweet feeling. It's a connection that you can't feel any other way... <BR/><BR/>But every once and a while when I'm having a sweet moment with one of my kids, I remember again. Nursing is one of the most natural and understandable part of parenting as a mommy. It helped me learn to go with the flow with my children and relax... I'm grateful for those times.<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry you're dealing with migraines and the many hormonal challenges that come with the non-nursing body. I hope the doctors are able to offer you suggestions and comfort.Jen Lee Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856414916998968805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4287189154777669762.post-71166329803596873472008-09-02T19:56:00.000-07:002008-09-02T19:56:00.000-07:00Niki,I wish I could give you a hug! Weaning is a ...Niki,<BR/>I wish I could give you a hug! Weaning is a hard thing, much more so with older nurslings. I hope that you find something that works for your migraines!!!! I've suffered with them since I was a young child (way before puberty) and I, too, had a special break from them during pregnancy and nursing. Mine have a lot to do with blood sugar and sleep...I don't always think to care for myself and it really bites when it's too late!<BR/>WhitneyWhitneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156724404663738794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4287189154777669762.post-63995482324432093512008-09-01T12:09:00.000-07:002008-09-01T12:09:00.000-07:00Ending breastfeeding....that's such a sad time.I n...Ending breastfeeding....that's such a sad time.<BR/>I nursed Eli until he was 19 months old. He never drank a bottle (well except one night when he was a newborn and my milk wasn't quite in).<BR/>But then after 19 months of nursing my little boy, it was like one day he just decided he was done.<BR/><BR/>I wanted more. I wasn't ready to be done with him.<BR/>I miss it sooooo sooooo much.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you about the formula vs. breastmilk debate.<BR/>I just DO NOT understand why someone would choose to do that route over naturally doing what your body is made to do.<BR/>My girls weren't able to nurse because of their severe prematurity. I pumped...i tried soooo super hard. I wanted it badly for them, but did the best i could.<BR/>With Eli, there was no way i wasn't going to make it happen.<BR/>He and i bonded like no other.<BR/>What a wonderful time in a mommy's life it is to be able to cuddle and nurse your precious babies!<BR/><BR/>KUDDOS to you for sticking with it so long, and for building such a bond that you'll never forget!<BR/>Sorry about those migraines. I get them, too.<BR/>I also have struggled with PCOS.<BR/>It stinks!<BR/>I can relate to your hormonal imbalance that you type about.<BR/>Yucky, yucky.... :(twin power mommy ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/12916993512099238211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4287189154777669762.post-42499670579903714462008-09-01T11:15:00.000-07:002008-09-01T11:15:00.000-07:00Wow. I know what a big deal that is & wish I ...Wow. I know what a big deal that is & wish I could give you a big hug. And a big congratulations on a job incredibly well done! I know just what you mean about nursing your kids, (as I nurse my 17 month old twins with no weaning remotely in sight!) and I feel so good about it. It truly is one of the best things I could ever do for them & I'm really proud of myself for getting through the HUGE challenges to do it (with a lot of support from you!) <BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about your migraines. I sure hope you start feeling better soon now that you can take meds. xoxoxoLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17817355009339371593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4287189154777669762.post-88930010282719254742008-08-31T08:47:00.000-07:002008-08-31T08:47:00.000-07:00I get it, an dno you arent creepy! What a wonderf...I get it, an dno you arent creepy! What a wonderful thing you have done for your children. Let me know how the transition goes, we are in transition now. Its a tough one isnt it!Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09605537112077617762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4287189154777669762.post-67292665419154879162008-08-31T04:30:00.000-07:002008-08-31T04:30:00.000-07:00Sorry you're going thru this Niki - I know your mo...Sorry you're going thru this Niki - I know your mom gets migraines, and I used to get them quite a bit too (in fact, it was amazing that I ever got pregnant with The Princess - because right around the time I would ovulate, I'd get a 3 day migraine - that conception? Not quite sure how that all worked out!). There has been nothing that has ever worked for my migraines because by the time I realize I'm getting one - it's too late. Fortunately, I haven't had one lately.<BR/><BR/>The only headache remedy that seems to work though, is what your mom told me - one ibuprofen and one acetominophin together. I can't remember who told her that, but it works better than anything else for me.<BR/><BR/>And Kudos to you for nursing so long - not only did you give your kids the best possible start - Think of all the money you saved on formula. Can you imagine?!?!?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14095733902585151455noreply@blogger.com