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 May 27, 200899 bottles of milk in the freezerA fridge full with little Avent cups of extracted milk. + An upcoming overnight hospital stay. + General anesthesia with a 24-hour ban on breastfeeding. + A 4 - month old baby who refuses to drink from a bottle. = Correct! 99 bottles of milk in the freezer. To say I'm worried is a major understatement. Don't tell me yet again "If she's hungry, she'll take the bottle", because so far she's able to thrive perfectly well when missing two feedings, but will scream her head of when she sees a bottle within one 10 feet of her. And after the horror we put her through, she'll attack my breasts like she hasn't eaten in a week. We've already been practicing for a month now. I am hope this week will be turn around week. I've asked the hospital for the possibility of changing the anesthesia. But the hospital says the only way they'll do it, is with general anesthesia. I feel sorry for little Roo, for my husband and MIL who will take care of 'little miss nursing only' and little Monkey who will miss out on his normal daily fun because people are trying to get his little sister to take the bottle already. And I feel sorry for ME, having to extract milk 24 hours in a room full of men. And your comments made me think of something. Though my health insurance (I did not get an extra care program) doesn't pay for a solitary room... I am going to find out if there are possibilities to pay the extra fee myself. It's probably just one night. On yesterday's post, some of you commented on the topic of health insurance. Basic health insurance is the same for everyone who lives here. I believe (but I am not responsible for the finances around here) you pay about 200 dollars a month to be granted all the medical help you need. The basic health insurance is mandatory for every Dutch citizen. However, every insurance company has optional extra care insurances. Posted at 12:14 PM
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Maybe if Roo can't sense or smell you it will go easier. I know you are stressed out, and I pray that it all goes quickly and easily for both you and your family!
Hey, good luck with everything. And any chance you can supplement the milk with store-bought formula? It may stretch out the amount you have..just a thought. I've never had a baby but I remember that when my sister was little, she wouldn't take the nipple so my mom used a breast pump but also supplemented with formula.
Anyway, I hope your hospital stay goes smoothly..I'll light a candle for you. I'm sure all will be fine, and before you know it, you'll be home safe in your own bed with your family around you!
I'm sorry for you, too! You'll get through it though. Just hang in there.
Heidi
My first one was a boobs-only girl. Very frustrating. It caused me no end of stress, so I know exactly what you're describing. She turned the corner at six months, thankfully. Good luck -- to you and to those who will be trying to convince the little ones that bottles aren't evil.
One thing you don't need is stress before you go into the hospital. What a lot to deal with!
Believe that all will be fine. You have done all that you can.
I look forward to your post of how your family dealt with this situation. (I'm hoping that humor plays a big part!)
Doesn't sound like a lot of fun there, for anyone involved. But I know you'll make it through okay!