Hey ladies, anyone heard from Beth(egoldber)?

[mamalou]

I have been thinking about her and Adam and their 3 girls. Wondering if Amy is home from the hospital?

Hope all is well.

[trumansmom]

I've been wondering as well. If anyone could post an update, we would love to hear it!!


Jeanne
Mom to Truman 11/01 and Eleanor 4/04

[Moneypenny]

Yes, me too. Hope they are doing well!!
Susan
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[tarynsmum]

bumpity to the top!

[egoldber]

Hi! We're here, just exhausted and settling in. Amy came home from the hospital on Sunday, so she was in the NICU for 11 days. We are still struggling with weight gain, but she nurses well for a 34 weeker, she just doesn't have a lot of stamina, and isn't gaining weight on nursing alone. So we are offering bottle supplements (of breastmilk) after each nursing session. So I am still pumping after every nursing session and its just incredibly draining.

Maybe some day I'll be up for a real update and pictures, LOL!

[Puddy73]

Glad to hear that Amy is home! I hope that she starts gaining like a champ and that you are able to get some rest!

Jennifer
Mommy to Annabelle 9/08/03 & Finn 10/31/05

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[Karenn]

Beth,
I'm so glad to hear that both you and Amy are home from the hospital. I can't imagin doing all of that pumping on top of nursing a newborn. Hopefully soon you'll move to more nursing and less pumping. I look forward to seeing pictures once you've got some energy!

[JulieL]

Keep your chin up, she'll start gaining! Can't wait to hear the update.

[daniele_ut]

Congratulations again Beth! Kudos to you for keeping up the pumping and nursing. I remember how exhausting it was and the struggle to keep Logan gaining weight. It's great that she's nursing so well, though!! I just wanted you to know that I've been thinking about you and I'm glad to hear that all is well!

[Katia]

So glad to hear more good news from you! I hope you'll be able to cut back on the pumping sessions soon -- that must be exhausting. Just think how easy bfing may seem once you do!

Best wishes to you and your family!

Katia
DS 2003

[lizajane]

so great to hear from you! i am glad Amy didn't have to stay longer, i know it is SO tough to go back and forth and worry about your older kiddo. i hope she starts to pack on those pounds soon!

[mik8]

Congratulations to you Beth and your family! Didn't even know you had another one. But then again, I only log in here once in a blue moon. Happy to hear about the news!

[tarahsolazy]

YAY on bringing her home! Hopefully she'll wake up soon and start acting like a term baby. Hang in there.

[brittone2]

I've been wondering too! Congratulations on having Amy home with you!

I'm sure her stamina will pick up soon! You are such a devoted mama :)
I'm sure pumping, etc. is exhausting, but how wonderful that Amy is doing well overall! :)

[starrynight]

Congrats Beth!! Wonderful news that Amy is home now and she is nursing well.

[kimbe]

Good to hear from you Beth! Hang in there! I'm thinking about you! Just tell Amy to think heavy when she gets on the scale!

[carrie_geiger]

Hi Beth - Congratulations! As someone who's BTDT, I just wanted to remind you that you will get through this! I also had to nurse and pump for my two preemies (34 weeker and a 33 weeker). My DH is a champ for getting me through the times when I was so ready to give in. It takes so much time, you *really* feel like breastmilk is the only thing you're focused on, and you're sick and tired of cleaning the pump supplies. And, you may get frustrated that she's not strong enough to nurse yet as well as taking breastmilk from the bottle. It's so frustrating, but it will happen!

I'm so glad to hear Amy's nursing well... that's GREAT for a 34 weeker! Right around 40 weeks gestational age is when I was able to stop pumping in addition to nursing. It seemed like an eternity then, but now it's such a distant memory.

The bonus is that I also have a freezer FULL of milk for DD, which is worth its weight in gold. So, hang in there and know you're doing an incredible thing for Amy!

[Roleysmom]

Congratulations, Beth! It's so good to hear an update. I'm glad that Amy is nursing well and hope her stamina increases and that she begins to add more weight. I'm sure it is exhausting.

Best wishes to all!

Paula
Mom to Roley Julia, January '02

[kozachka]

So glad Amy is home with you and nursing well :).

[Lovingliv]

Was just thinking about you....glad she is home with the family where she belongs! Good job nursing Mama!!!

[stefani]

Congratulations to you and your family, Beth!

Best wishes for a good weight gain and rests.

[calebsmama03]

Hugs and lots of prayers that AMy continues to do well and starts to grow and gain faster!
Mommy to C 3/03
And Miss P 5/05

[mamalou]

Beth, Good to hear from you. That does sounds incredibly gruelling! Hope she starts gaining from nursing soon. Take care.

[mary b]

Hi Beth,

great to hear the update! I am so glad Amy is home. Hang in there and please take care.

Mary

[mudder17]

Beth, it's great to hear that she's home! I pray that she will soon start to gain weight so that you don't have to do double duty with the nursing and the pumping! I look forward to when you actually feel rested enough to post an update with pictures.

Hugs!


Eileen

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[mommyoftwo]

So glad to hear that Amy is home from the hospital and things seem to be going well. I'll be praying that she is able to stop getting supplementation soon so you can get a break from pumping. Thanks for stopping in and updating us.

[ErinMC]

Beth, so glad you and Amy are home and doing well!


Erin

Mom to Chase 2/2004 and Logan 5/2006

[writermama]

Glad to hear that you're all home now and that Amy is getting bigger and stronger each day. Here's hoping that you manage to rest in between all of the nursing and pumping.

[RwnMayfair]

Glad that you all are home and doing pretty well. :) Hope that things settle down and you all get rested up some more soon! I'm glad that amy is doing well with the nursing so far, though!

-Melissa

Taran, November 20
Elowen, August 20

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[denna]

I cant wait for that update ;). Im so happy that Amy is home and nursing well. Congratulations, and hang in there mamma!

(HUGS)

[maestramommy]

Oh wow Beth, I just saw your post. So great that you're able to pump for the bottle supplements, but it MUST be exhausting, esp. with another kid to take care of. Hang in there!

[karolyp]

Congrats on bringing Amy home - that's wonderful news! I can't wait to hear updates (and maybe see a pic!!!)