Saturday, 21 January 2012

Milk

As part of this whole NICU experience, I have been having a lot of dates with my breast pump.

I feel as though I have spent a ridiculous portion of the last 7 weeks with machinery attached to my breasts, pumping milk for my boys. I don`t mind, because I know it is one of the best things I can do for them, and really, it`s one of the ONLY things I can do for them while they are in the hospital.

Proof that I have been spending alot of time doing this, is Rylen`s knowledge of pumping. He could be a lactation consultant by now.

The other day, I stepped out of the room to grab some milk containers and came back to see this:

The pump was turned on and everything. I asked him what he was doing, and he very seriously replied ``pumping milk for my brothers!``

If only this was possible! :-)

Truthfully, I am getting a bit tired of the pumping, and look forward to the day that I can just breastfeed the boys. My mom is also looking forward to the day that she can resume putting food in her deep freeze (which is currently jam packed with milk).

P.S. Thank you to everyone who have made milk runs back to Brandon and are storing milk for me!
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4 comments:

  1. Carol22 January 2012 at 06:00

    Hang in there Chelsea. That little Rylan is one cute dude. He makes a great big brother.( even if he can't breast feed LOL)

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  2. Anonymous22 January 2012 at 08:45

    I love the things kids say!! I just baby sat a very informed 2 and 4 yo. I heard lots of things like: My Daddy has a penis, you have a vagina." Yes M that's true! HA!
    ~deanna

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  3. Anonymous22 January 2012 at 10:07

    Hi Chelsea,

    I am friends with Tammy and Jared Blair and thought I'd check in to see how you and your family are doing. We went through the NICU experience and can relate to the love/hate affair with the breast pump! I promise, the extra milk will come in handy once your babies are home. I am so sorry for your loss but happy to hear your survivors are doing great.

    Hang in there,
    Nicole Berube

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  4. Anonymous23 January 2012 at 15:21

    Dear Chelsea,Mark and BIG Brother,Rylen
    When you put your heads down for another nights sleep,may you take great courage and pride in knowing that you have given your all,for your boys and each other.
    You are one very special set of parents,for the Good Lord only chooses those who can handle the task.
    Dear Rhys,keep on fighting.Garrett ,keep up with the success.Rylen,keep surprising Mom and Dad,with all your thoughtful little stunts.
    Love and Prayers,
    Memere and Pepere.

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