Tales from Oakbriar Farm

That sucks babe. But you tried. Remind yourself th...

2009-11-11T12:35:07.977-06:00

That sucks babe. But you tried. Remind yourself that you've done all you can do. That is just as important.

Lots of love and support from here.

I know exactly how you feel! All I could think abo...

2009-11-11T10:27:58.659-06:00

I know exactly how you feel! All I could think about during my hardest times attempting to nurse was "Why can everyone else in the world do this and not me?" I felt like the worlds biggest failure!! The only thing that got me through that awful time was telling myself that time flies so fast. When they turn one, no one will even remember how they were fed, and that year is such a drop in the bucket of their lives. You know how fast it goes. I didn't want it filled with tears, frustration and feeding struggles. I wanted it filled with snuggles, kisses, contentment. If that's what bottlefeeding gave us- so be it!
Hang in there, momma! You are a fabulous mother and feeding with love it what matters! Still, I know how you feel, and my heart aches for you! What lucky kids you have!

I'm also sorry that you've had to struggle so much...

2009-11-11T09:33:30.585-06:00

I'm also sorry that you've had to struggle so much.

But like everyone else, I think it's great that you can give Ethan a bottle and know that he'll be ok.

Iain was not terribly good at nursing, and I tried all the stuff you have tried. Then my milk just disappeared at 5 months. Bam!

You do what you have to do. Ethan is a miracle who you adore. He's getting quality nutrition and he could *not* have a more loving family. It's really, really ok.

i'm so sorry you will not be able to nurse him. i...

2009-11-10T19:34:34.748-06:00

i'm so sorry you will not be able to nurse him. i know it must be hard. BUT you have listed other wonderful bonding opportunities. you are doing the best you can for him and that's what counts!

I absolutely understand how you are feeling. I had...

2009-11-10T19:00:59.300-06:00

I absolutely understand how you are feeling. I had the same problems with my second son. I think we both cried buckets during that time when I was trying to nurse him. I eventually gave him bottles, because I, like you, was done. I couldn't do it anymore.

I'm sorry to hear that you won't be able to nurse him, but you definitely won't lack for cuddle time. I loved cuddling my son just as much with a bottle in my hand as I did when I breastfed my others.

I'll be praying for you!

I know how you feel...Macie had the hardest time l...

2009-11-10T17:54:44.213-06:00

I know how you feel...Macie had the hardest time latching on. And with her having colic, it made it that much worse and harder (on both of us!)

Do what your heart tells you too...remember the most important thing is getting him to eat. That's what I thought about and Macie ended up using bottles/formula.

Moms in your shoes would have to do the same thing so do be so hard on yourself.

We only do the best we can do!

Hang in there Mama and I am sorry this is hard for you. :)

I'm so sorry you are have had so many problems. We...

2009-11-10T17:51:35.919-06:00

I'm so sorry you are have had so many problems. We had to do the same thing when Blair got home. After two months of bottles, she latched back on, but then we had to start putting calorie supplement in her breast milk, so we went back to bottles full time, and she never went back to the breast. I pumped for 11 months. I hate you're not going to have that special time like you had with Evie. Whether you continue pumping or not, you are a great mom, and Evie and Ethan are so blessed to have you! If you ever need pumping support, email me, and I'll give you my phone number! I'd love to chat with you!

Breastfeeding is a beautiful things but yes each c...

2009-11-10T17:11:16.652-06:00

Breastfeeding is a beautiful things but yes each child is different, Praise God that we had formula available and baby do not need to starve is not nursing!!!

Praise God! So glad to hear this!

2009-11-08T18:43:41.419-06:00

Praise God! So glad to hear this!

God is so good! Glad to hear you are heading home!...

2009-11-08T15:44:36.775-06:00

God is so good! Glad to hear you are heading home! Now the fun begins! =) Enjoy these days!!

He is so handsome! :) So glad to hear he's going h...

2009-11-08T15:43:25.519-06:00

He is so handsome! :) So glad to hear he's going home!

That is awesome! I'm glad you are home now with yo...

2009-11-07T17:05:19.431-06:00

That is awesome! I'm glad you are home now with your two babies! well, 3 counting chris.

he is so beautiful!!!! and those are some mega lig...

2009-11-06T15:59:21.775-06:00

he is so beautiful!!!! and those are some mega lights!!! Sweet Pea had to sit under them when he was first born but I didn't see it because I was so out of it after my c-section. I had no clue that is what they looked like!

yeah!!!!!

2009-11-06T15:57:28.367-06:00

yeah!!!!!

What a beautiful baby! I am so happy for all of y...

2009-11-06T14:08:51.891-06:00

What a beautiful baby! I am so happy for all of you. Savor every minute...even the hard ones!

Congratulations!!

Praise the Lord! Very proud of Mr Ethan graduatin...

2009-11-06T13:58:21.737-06:00

Praise the Lord!

Very proud of Mr Ethan graduating from the NICU! He needs a cap and tassel or something!

Oh Sarah! I love him! And, be careful, he might tu...

2009-11-06T13:54:49.799-06:00

Oh Sarah! I love him! And, be careful, he might turn into whatever the boy version of a diva is. It's an untold side effect of all the tanning at such a young age!

yahoo!!

2009-11-06T12:32:35.295-06:00

yahoo!!

awww...look at him. so precious! i love the phot...

2009-11-06T12:32:16.606-06:00

awww...look at him. so precious! i love the photos of him in his tanning booth...we have the same photos of gibson.

Adorable...he is just adorable! Congrats again! H...

2009-11-06T11:32:53.534-06:00

Adorable...he is just adorable!

Congrats again! How is Little Miss Evie?

Yay! Welcome home Ethan!

2009-11-06T11:26:36.187-06:00

Yay! Welcome home Ethan!

yipeee yahoo yi yeah!

2009-11-06T11:10:11.196-06:00

yipeee yahoo yi yeah!

tears to my eyes! Oh he is so precious, sarah! Loo...

2009-11-06T11:07:05.093-06:00

tears to my eyes! Oh he is so precious, sarah! Look how alert! He knows he's going home! I can't wait for you to wrap your arms around him and hold him for A VERY LONG TIME! I love you guys!! I love the name little boy blue - these pics definitely were not what i was imagining... oh sweet sweet ethan! I'm so glad you're on your way home!! XOXOOXO

We're praying for your whole family. =( Ethan is i...

2009-11-06T09:28:24.953-06:00

We're praying for your whole family. =( Ethan is in our Ultimate Healer hands!

SO chris!! SO adorable!

2009-11-06T09:26:09.303-06:00

SO chris!! SO adorable!