tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post8103653926381539314..comments2023-10-18T11:10:01.761-04:00Comments on RealNewMom: Formula = Not Unicorn TearsEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-54384978649868024512013-12-14T17:06:36.007-05:002013-12-14T17:06:36.007-05:00This was amazing! Thanks for posting this! With my...This was amazing! Thanks for posting this! With my first I pumped for two months and then went back to work and said "I'm done".She had no problems with the first formula I gave her. And with my second, she didn't latch either and so she got formula from day 1 basically. However, we went through at least 4 different types of formula before we discovered the stuff that worked best for her! Talk about money down the drain and not having nice things EVER! She of course decided that she could ONLY have (what seems like) the most expensive! Enfamil Gentlese but the liquid only! No powder in this house! UGH! Good luck to all the new moms out there! You are doing what is best for you and your child! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-76182815322948983342013-06-09T19:55:23.222-04:002013-06-09T19:55:23.222-04:00unicorn tears. Love it! Love your blog as well!unicorn tears. Love it! Love your blog as well!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06894000068897324947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-89477059306559577952013-05-24T19:56:22.403-04:002013-05-24T19:56:22.403-04:00Congrats on your 3 month old! I know you are in t...Congrats on your 3 month old! I know you are in the thick of it now, I wish you the best. Although this period does start to get better when they 'hopefully' start sleeping more! Congratulations on being a successful breast feeder! That is a wonderful accomplishment and you should give yourself a pat in the back for it, or a bottle of wine :) Ha, just remember to pump and dump :). Thanks for stopping by, I hope you keep coming back, although I fear m posts are becoming far and few between due to my own children :) Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-74711885165707100152013-05-24T02:29:51.604-04:002013-05-24T02:29:51.604-04:00I, like many others, found your blog through the u...I, like many others, found your blog through the undie sunday. I had my first this past February the 13th and unfortunately ended up needing a c-section, but was interested in the post anyways.. :P I was led to this page and even though I breastfeed, I wanted to read about this in case she weans earlier than I expect and we need to give her formula. Lots of good information and I'm sure you have many more but that would take a whoooooole lot more paragraphs (not that it's a bad thing) because you're like me and go on and on about this and that. Well back to what I was gonna say, I want to follow your blog and look forward to having more laughs with your posts. Have a wonderful day/night/whatever-it-is-when-you-read-this! :DCrystal Doomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17513220891457266310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-68921099115417937392013-05-21T17:19:37.851-04:002013-05-21T17:19:37.851-04:00I accidently deleted a reader's comment regard...I accidently deleted a reader's comment regarding the amount of calories in breastmilk, and how she thought what I said was misleading as breastmilk can contain more than 20 calories/oz. I wrote a response to that comment and then deleted it because there was a grammatical error (and I couldn't live with it, as crazy as I am). I managed to accidently delete her comment as well. <br /><br />I am very sorry and I hope if she comes back she will write again. I welcome people to correct me if they think I am in the wrong. I don't want people to just comment if they think I am awesome (which is also awesome, so please keep doing that.) <br /><br />So I'm sorry "S" I did not purposely delete your comment, please come again. And here is the response that I wrote to your comment (minus the damn grammatical error!.):<br /><br />(And as you can see above I had to do this twice because the first time I forgot to fix my grammer before submitting it. It is amazing I manage to get through the day.)<br /><br />(OMG 3 times! There is something wrong with me.)<br /><br />I apologize for the "misleading snippet." I realize that breastmilk can have differing caloric values. 20 calories/oz is simply an estimate, and I believe it would be better to estimate your breastmilk's calories on the low side rather than the high side; by doing this you would ensure that your premature infant was always getting at least the recommended amount of calories for optimal weight gain (based on doctor's recommendations). Any calories that your breastmilk would contain over that number would then simply be bonus for your baby, and would not dilute 22 calorie formula. One of the things we make our mother's aware of upon discharge is that their pumped breastmilk can sometimes lack more of the fatty hindmilk that baby would get nursing (just depending on pumping habits). For this reason I, personally, wouldn't count on pumped breastmilk having at least 22 calories. <br /><br />In no way did I mean to diminish how beneficial breastfeeding is; we can all agree that it is wonderful. However, I don't think that formula was designed for the "worst case scenario." I think formula was designed for loving, caring parents that, for one reason or another, could not or chose not to breastfeed and wanted to nourish their infant as healthfully as possible in the absence of breastmilk.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-28661269684129707672013-05-21T17:14:12.305-04:002013-05-21T17:14:12.305-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-32104923016171679112013-05-21T17:09:28.740-04:002013-05-21T17:09:28.740-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-3597528819977658092013-05-06T14:23:51.769-04:002013-05-06T14:23:51.769-04:00I found your blog from the Undie Sundae post! An...I found your blog from the Undie Sundae post! And, OMG, what a REFRESHING take on motherhood!!! <br /><br />Something much closer to my crass, loud mouthed, rough-around-the edges law enforcement life that I worry will impact my ability to be a good mom one day. So THANK YOU. Thanks for making me realize I can still be ME but also be a great mom as well!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />jokesBYjenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11063561952509492792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-75329090129948038892013-03-24T20:46:20.204-04:002013-03-24T20:46:20.204-04:00Another tip from a not so new mom - we used to mix...Another tip from a not so new mom - we used to mix up a large batch of formula and make several bottles at once. Usually just 32 oz. cuz that's how big our measuring cup was. I stored the sealed bottles in the fridge and they were all drunk within the day. I believe that the problem with storing half drunk bottles (and leaving them out and letting baby nibble later) is more with the bacteria that have been introduced from baby's mouth that will grow if left untended. So - having several bottles prepared in clean bottles in the fridge just might help save a new mama's sanity!<br /><br />p.s. Shared your Undie Sundae post with a soon to be mama friend. I was trying to figure out how to delicately broach the healing process with her (b/c no one shared with me!) and was happy to stumble across your blog. Thanks for helping me out!Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05289998853329973234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-72050269067424648862013-03-12T20:36:54.577-04:002013-03-12T20:36:54.577-04:00I hear ya , there's some things I find that I ...I hear ya , there's some things I find that I have to keep to myself in fear that someone may lock me up !!! Tanya Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-55072432736460964552013-03-11T22:37:43.388-04:002013-03-11T22:37:43.388-04:00Well, I certainly am glad that you enjoy this craz...Well, I certainly am glad that you enjoy this crazy little blog. I really enjoy writing here when I get a minute! I can see what I can come with as far as "baby blues". But I think I might scare y'all with my brand of crazy!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-15179323369412269022013-03-11T22:34:57.456-04:002013-03-11T22:34:57.456-04:00Love you <3Love you <3Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-34969253704272389642013-03-11T22:34:18.399-04:002013-03-11T22:34:18.399-04:00Thanks for visiting Sylvia! I totally agree baby ...Thanks for visiting Sylvia! I totally agree baby shit is very confusing.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-57838561689008667822013-03-11T22:32:25.486-04:002013-03-11T22:32:25.486-04:00I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for readin...I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for reading, my broken-boobed sister. You could mortgage your house paying for formula, new parents need to know their options :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-21802795320692708192013-03-08T23:26:39.433-05:002013-03-08T23:26:39.433-05:00Oh Lou!! You are amazing!!Oh Lou!! You are amazing!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-10628083010333927722013-03-08T22:50:27.851-05:002013-03-08T22:50:27.851-05:00I freaking love you , I stumbled across your undie...I freaking love you , I stumbled across your undie sundae post on pinterest and after reading it just had to come read your other posts !! I can tell you I will definatley be checking out your posts all the time so keep them coming !! I became a new mom February 5th and oh how my life has changed ( for the better of course ) but I so wish I would have stumbled upon your blog before labor !!!! Just for shits and giggles what's your take if any on the baby blues because people definatley don't warn you that your body will be taken over by tears for an undetermined amount of time lol !! Thank heavens mine only lasted about two weeks !! Anyways i'll quit rambling and say once more thanks again for your wisdom and keep it coming , oh and I think your hilarious too !!! Tanya Rnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-33413291049733663262013-03-08T13:35:26.663-05:002013-03-08T13:35:26.663-05:00Holy Crap J! Congratulations!! What a blessing, Go...Holy Crap J! Congratulations!! What a blessing, God must know that you are a strong, brave soul. You must be feeling pretty nervous now, but I can tell you have a heart of gold and lots of love to give. Just the recipe for a good mommy :) I will give you one warning...if you keep dolling yourself up like you do everyday you're going to have 4 kids in no time flat. I find sweatpants and greasy hair to be great birth control. Once again, congrats!! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345721302169745251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-82072814968887791502013-03-07T21:48:33.280-05:002013-03-07T21:48:33.280-05:00Of course I'll keep reading this blog should b...Of course I'll keep reading this blog should be made into a book and given to every single pregnant woman, as a mommyhood bible. You are very sweet btw. Classy porn star? I'll take it. Well, looks like this life of mine got a lot more complicated than formula. I found out yesterday I have baby #2 on the way. "J"noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-38091210420544661172013-03-06T16:49:04.509-05:002013-03-06T16:49:04.509-05:00We use the Costco brand and it is way more economi...We use the Costco brand and it is way more economical but again some babies will just not have it! Like Angelina said if you read about it they have all the same ingredients mostly in the same quanities. I also mix bottles and feed him from the same one for hours, however he is 6 months old and is perfect, in my opinion. Oh baby shit is so confusing and so many options. sylviamyounghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17965502583171617871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3829108846468741828.post-43091199086133530162013-03-06T15:17:43.139-05:002013-03-06T15:17:43.139-05:00I love this post. More than life itself. We used w...I love this post. More than life itself. We used whatever brand the free samples were that our doctor gave us. Because were cheap like that and I have broken boobs. <br /><br />Our doctor also told us that the costco brand and enfamil is the exact same, look it up. I can't remember which it is but one of them has more water than the other.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060724827533415192noreply@blogger.com