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I am desperately looking for help in this community. Is there anyone out here that has breastfed and has Bipolar. We are six months in to this and I know I need to go on my meds but my heart is torn in two for thinking about having to wean.  Amanda- Premature Babies Board Leader
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zinnia
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i had to do it, too. i had a baby who loved to nurse more than anything. i loved it too, but knew i was getting sicker. i made it to 11 months but when i look back on it, i know i should have stopped way sooner because it made life so difficult for my other child, having me always breastfeeding and not feeling well. my mom came and slept with me in the basement with earplugs in and made my ex husband stay up all night with the baby while he cried (he had never once taken a bottle). it was hard as hell, but i needed my meds. i'm sorry you're faced with this choice. i really do remember the feeling like it was yesterday. peace, love and hugs. z Well behaved women rarely make history.
Thou canst not disturb a flower without the troubling of a star...from "Troubling a Star", by Madelaine L'Engle...we all affect one another by our words and actions...it is our choice whether to do so purposefully and positively, or carelessly and hurtfully...may we all bring to one another the peace that we seek...
"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" the Dahli Laama
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mommyto4
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Thank you so much for giving me your personal story. It helps me knowing I am finding other people out there in or have been in this situation. When I wean we are going to also have a hard time because he is so high need and does a lot of comfort nursing. I know going back on my meds is what I need to do but it is so hard putting myself first. Something I have never been able to do. Amanda- Premature Babies Board Leader
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i used to say my baby used me as a binky. he never slept and he basically used nursing for his rest time. when we finally weaned, he was nursing for 20 minutes, dozing off for 20 minutes, switching sides and nursing for 20 more minutes, etc. and on and on. amazingly, i really loved it. try to remember that when you get back on your meds, you're not only putting yourself first, you're putting your other children and your family and even your baby first, too. if you're not healthy, who will be the mommy? let me know if you need to talk. this is really tough and i understand. Well behaved women rarely make history.
Thou canst not disturb a flower without the troubling of a star...from "Troubling a Star", by Madelaine L'Engle...we all affect one another by our words and actions...it is our choice whether to do so purposefully and positively, or carelessly and hurtfully...may we all bring to one another the peace that we seek...
"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" the Dahli Laama
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I breast fed my kids and i am bipolar...I was lucky and the breast feeding helped my symptoms because the whole time I nursed I was ok...Did you contact La Leche League...I used to be a leader in my area...they are a good resource for breast feeding moms... "In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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If you have made it to 6 mos...you might be able to wean to a cup instead of a bottle...and some meds are ok to breast feed and still take them...this is an issue dear to my heart...I know it must be difficult for you...but, you have nursed a long while and that is great. You do need to take care of yourself... "In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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mine went right to a cup. i think it's easier for some of them that are so into the nursing. near and dear to my heart, too, norma but you're right. our mom here has to be healthy or she's not going to be feeding anyone anything! Well behaved women rarely make history.
Thou canst not disturb a flower without the troubling of a star...from "Troubling a Star", by Madelaine L'Engle...we all affect one another by our words and actions...it is our choice whether to do so purposefully and positively, or carelessly and hurtfully...may we all bring to one another the peace that we seek...
"if you want others to be happy, practice compassion. if you want to be happy, practice compassion" the Dahli Laama
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Call your doctor and tell him how important it is to nurse...and have your pediatrician informed about it. Some doctors are great at trying to help nursing mothers. LA LECHE used to have a doctor consultant that I worked with that helped if there was a medical question like this...sometimes a doctor talks better to another doctor...so I would get the two doctor's together to help the Mom...and encourage her that there were other ways to nurture...like always holding the baby if they are having to go on the bottle as a last resort...they get fussy...and need reassurance. In my opinion...and through a hell of a lot of reading it does not spoil a child to hold them when they cry if they are under 9 mos. Teaching them to sleep on their own is at your discretion...if that is what you want. "In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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Hi there Mommy24, I have 4 kids, and have breastfed all of them. You ladies rock, by the way. I wasn't medicated until last year, and was still breast feeding. I had to wean my daughter to continue with meds. When my pdoc found out, she got mad at me. I found out that Buspar is safe for mothers who are breast feeding.It's an anxiety med. There a few other ones, too. They gave me welbutrin when, I was pregnant one time, but, I have bipolar 1, and antidepressants make me manic. I also weaned my daughter on to a cup. I weaned her completely at 18 mos. I think ignorance was bliss, though , because, I thought my problem was postpartum depression. I was a very moody pregnant lady. My couragious partners made it through it with me...LOL You made it to 6 mos, maybe to could find out if there are any meds, that are safe. Maybe, hold out until she is at least a year. I would go with your heart, and talk to your doctor. God Bless,Gypsy |
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Breast-feeding releases hormones that give a sense of well-being...that is why when you start nursing you feel that calming effect...most moms feel that...and Gypsy is right...talk to the doctors and they very possibly may have a solution for the meds....I am going to get on my soap box now...if you want to breast feed...it is the best food possible for your baby. Breast milk has properties in it that cannot be reproduced by pharmacutical companies. Only you can do that for your baby. Now, if you don't want to continue nursing that is ok...and the baby will be fine. Either way...and of course, you need to take care of yourself. You can PM me if you want anytime...hugs, Norma "In the time of your life, live-so that in that wondrous time you shall not add to the misery and sorrow of the world, but, shall smile to the infinite variety and mystery of it." William Saroyan
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