I still nurse Allyson (20 months old). I know I know, you don't have to say it out loud because I have heard it already. "You still do that?" I wish I could proudly proclaim yes, but instead I am embarrassed. I've seen the raised eyebrows and the disaproving grimaces. (Even from the nurse at our doctors office.) We don't even breastfeed in public, it's a quiet time shared at home, and I usually don't discuss it unless asked. Yet, I am writing this to get it out in the open. I am sick of feeling this way.
Sweet Allyson is struggling to gain weight. In fact, she recently had an endoscopy to confirm a diagnosis of Celiac disease. But instead of an answer, we have questions. (She has many of the "markers" but she doesn't have Celiac.) Why is she anemic? Why isn't she gaining weight? Why is she low in a particiular anit-body?
So for now, we are back on a dairy free diet. Hopefully she will improve, but until then I will breastfeed her. It's my insurance policy, and it's her comfort, as well as extra fat and calories.
I feel better now, I just hope that my sweet girl does too.
3 comments:
(((((Kelly))))
That isn't something you need to confess. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. In fact, you are doing what is best for Allyson! I wish I had nursed my children longer!
I'm sorry you are still struggling with her weight. You keep on nursing that little girl. There is nothing better than mommy's milk!
Kelly,
She is still a baby! No need to confess, it is not like those people on 20/20 who breastfeed their 8 year olds. To those who are giving you shite: it is their problem....Has she been tested for a wheat allegy (separate from celiac disease) Also has she had a blood test for celiac? We just went through this with colm, while he doesn't have celiac, he has the genetic marker for it. THe blood test caught this, not the endoscopy.
I really appreciate your support.
Elena, I would love to talk about this with you. Call me sometime when you have a moment okay?
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