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Richette I am not sure I would do it. As much as you might want to I actually think it isn't permitted with the system. I would however pump my milk and give that to her in a bottle.

That's what I thought, and I wanted make sure. She's not involved with the system or anything I'm doing volunteer forster care I guess you can say, per her fathers request, and chances are her mother isn't going to come back for her. She left when the baby was 3 weeks old and never returned so this whole sittuation is a mess. I have enough milk for Enrique but I'm unsure if I could pump enough for her too, but it won't hurt to try. Thanks Lalle =0)

Oh well that is a different situation. Could you ask the father if he minds? Tell him you breast feed your adopted boy and it has been so beneficial that you are sure it would be good for her too. If he has no objections then I would go for it.

Thats what I would do to.. ask if he minds you nursing this baby.

Well, he was all for it considering the cost of her formula, she is on nutramigen for colic and it's $26.00 per can at walgreens! The Doctors told him she can be put on regular Enfamil but we have to do it slowly so she is used to an entirely different taste of milk.
I tried to get her to latch on but she gets so mad just being in the cradle position. Should I try when she is somewhat tired? Is there other positions that might help? My next step is to thread the lact-aide through a nipple shield see if she latches that way? I might just stick to pumping in a bottle but with a 3 year old a crawling 9 month old and a 5 month old.. it's a little difficult finding time to pump. Enrique was a lot more cooperative with the whole nursing thing I don't know what else to try? Also, looks like dad is going to win custody which means I'll most likely help him raise her for the first few years I couldn't be happier for him =0)