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mom2lillian

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I too am breastfeeding, my daughter is 5.5 months. I can see where a typical cf'er will have a hard time keeping weight on as I never have easily lost weight and it is falling off now but I agree if I you are really committed to working on your diet and calories you can do it.

I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.

I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.

I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.
 
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mom2lillian

New member
I too am breastfeeding, my daughter is 5.5 months. I can see where a typical cf'er will have a hard time keeping weight on as I never have easily lost weight and it is falling off now but I agree if I you are really committed to working on your diet and calories you can do it.

I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.

I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.

I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.
 
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mom2lillian

New member
I too am breastfeeding, my daughter is 5.5 months. I can see where a typical cf'er will have a hard time keeping weight on as I never have easily lost weight and it is falling off now but I agree if I you are really committed to working on your diet and calories you can do it.

I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.

I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.

I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.
 
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mom2lillian

New member
I too am breastfeeding, my daughter is 5.5 months. I can see where a typical cf'er will have a hard time keeping weight on as I never have easily lost weight and it is falling off now but I agree if I you are really committed to working on your diet and calories you can do it.

I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.

I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.

I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
For me Breast Feeding just want practicle. I didnt gain much weight while pregnant & lost anything I had immediately after giving birth so I could only imagine what breast feeding would have done. I will admit that making sure I had enough calories & proper health if I was breast feeding would have been a big challenge for me. There is a part of me that missed it. I totally advocate it when ever possible, but for me it wasnt just a matter of making sure I did what I needed to allow me to breastfeed. It would have had too many negative influences. Funny thing is that the main concern I originally had was my epilepsy meds. My neurologist took took all precautions & I had the clear from that aspect.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
For me Breast Feeding just want practicle. I didnt gain much weight while pregnant & lost anything I had immediately after giving birth so I could only imagine what breast feeding would have done. I will admit that making sure I had enough calories & proper health if I was breast feeding would have been a big challenge for me. There is a part of me that missed it. I totally advocate it when ever possible, but for me it wasnt just a matter of making sure I did what I needed to allow me to breastfeed. It would have had too many negative influences. Funny thing is that the main concern I originally had was my epilepsy meds. My neurologist took took all precautions & I had the clear from that aspect.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
For me Breast Feeding just want practicle. I didnt gain much weight while pregnant & lost anything I had immediately after giving birth so I could only imagine what breast feeding would have done. I will admit that making sure I had enough calories & proper health if I was breast feeding would have been a big challenge for me. There is a part of me that missed it. I totally advocate it when ever possible, but for me it wasnt just a matter of making sure I did what I needed to allow me to breastfeed. It would have had too many negative influences. Funny thing is that the main concern I originally had was my epilepsy meds. My neurologist took took all precautions & I had the clear from that aspect.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
For me Breast Feeding just want practicle. I didnt gain much weight while pregnant & lost anything I had immediately after giving birth so I could only imagine what breast feeding would have done. I will admit that making sure I had enough calories & proper health if I was breast feeding would have been a big challenge for me. There is a part of me that missed it. I totally advocate it when ever possible, but for me it wasnt just a matter of making sure I did what I needed to allow me to breastfeed. It would have had too many negative influences. Funny thing is that the main concern I originally had was my epilepsy meds. My neurologist took took all precautions & I had the clear from that aspect.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
For me Breast Feeding just want practicle. I didnt gain much weight while pregnant & lost anything I had immediately after giving birth so I could only imagine what breast feeding would have done. I will admit that making sure I had enough calories & proper health if I was breast feeding would have been a big challenge for me. There is a part of me that missed it. I totally advocate it when ever possible, but for me it wasnt just a matter of making sure I did what I needed to allow me to breastfeed. It would have had too many negative influences. Funny thing is that the main concern I originally had was my epilepsy meds. My neurologist took took all precautions & I had the clear from that aspect.
 
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JazzysMom

New member
For me Breast Feeding just want practicle. I didnt gain much weight while pregnant & lost anything I had immediately after giving birth so I could only imagine what breast feeding would have done. I will admit that making sure I had enough calories & proper health if I was breast feeding would have been a big challenge for me. There is a part of me that missed it. I totally advocate it when ever possible, but for me it wasnt just a matter of making sure I did what I needed to allow me to breastfeed. It would have had too many negative influences. Funny thing is that the main concern I originally had was my epilepsy meds. My neurologist took took all precautions & I had the clear from that aspect.
 
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hopesiris

Guest
I will be breastfeeding. My baby may have atypical CF too (we did not know I have CF when we conceived her) so prolonged breastfeeding will be a top priority if she is diagnosed.

I'm a little overweight now (for the first time in my life!) but I know that after delivery the weight will come off. Breastfeeding will speed that up and I'm also planning to begin a rigorous exercise routine. Keeping the weight on might become a challenge but I don't mind. I see that lots of CFers supplement with shakes and I think I will do the same.
 
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hopesiris

Guest
I will be breastfeeding. My baby may have atypical CF too (we did not know I have CF when we conceived her) so prolonged breastfeeding will be a top priority if she is diagnosed.

I'm a little overweight now (for the first time in my life!) but I know that after delivery the weight will come off. Breastfeeding will speed that up and I'm also planning to begin a rigorous exercise routine. Keeping the weight on might become a challenge but I don't mind. I see that lots of CFers supplement with shakes and I think I will do the same.
 
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hopesiris

Guest
I will be breastfeeding. My baby may have atypical CF too (we did not know I have CF when we conceived her) so prolonged breastfeeding will be a top priority if she is diagnosed.

I'm a little overweight now (for the first time in my life!) but I know that after delivery the weight will come off. Breastfeeding will speed that up and I'm also planning to begin a rigorous exercise routine. Keeping the weight on might become a challenge but I don't mind. I see that lots of CFers supplement with shakes and I think I will do the same.
 
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hopesiris

Guest
I will be breastfeeding. My baby may have atypical CF too (we did not know I have CF when we conceived her) so prolonged breastfeeding will be a top priority if she is diagnosed.

I'm a little overweight now (for the first time in my life!) but I know that after delivery the weight will come off. Breastfeeding will speed that up and I'm also planning to begin a rigorous exercise routine. Keeping the weight on might become a challenge but I don't mind. I see that lots of CFers supplement with shakes and I think I will do the same.
 
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hopesiris

Guest
I will be breastfeeding. My baby may have atypical CF too (we did not know I have CF when we conceived her) so prolonged breastfeeding will be a top priority if she is diagnosed.

I'm a little overweight now (for the first time in my life!) but I know that after delivery the weight will come off. Breastfeeding will speed that up and I'm also planning to begin a rigorous exercise routine. Keeping the weight on might become a challenge but I don't mind. I see that lots of CFers supplement with shakes and I think I will do the same.
 
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hopesiris

Guest
I will be breastfeeding. My baby may have atypical CF too (we did not know I have CF when we conceived her) so prolonged breastfeeding will be a top priority if she is diagnosed.

I'm a little overweight now (for the first time in my life!) but I know that after delivery the weight will come off. Breastfeeding will speed that up and I'm also planning to begin a rigorous exercise routine. Keeping the weight on might become a challenge but I don't mind. I see that lots of CFers supplement with shakes and I think I will do the same.
 
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thefrogprincess

New member
Its good to know that breast feeding is a possibility! I don't know why, but I just always assumed that our milk would be lacking in some vital nutrient....CF effects everything else, why not breast milk? But I'm relieved now!
 
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thefrogprincess

New member
Its good to know that breast feeding is a possibility! I don't know why, but I just always assumed that our milk would be lacking in some vital nutrient....CF effects everything else, why not breast milk? But I'm relieved now!
 
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thefrogprincess

New member
Its good to know that breast feeding is a possibility! I don't know why, but I just always assumed that our milk would be lacking in some vital nutrient....CF effects everything else, why not breast milk? But I'm relieved now!
 
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thefrogprincess

New member
Its good to know that breast feeding is a possibility! I don't know why, but I just always assumed that our milk would be lacking in some vital nutrient....CF effects everything else, why not breast milk? But I'm relieved now!
 
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