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Twisti · 09-27-2005, 12:52 PM

AS alot of you know im in the process of building my milk supply...which is working but very slowly...

Sara cant take Regular milk based formula, and soy seems to be giving her digestive problems...I just found out that Texas medicaid will pay for "Human Milk" if doc gives you script and its medically ness...I called a bank in Austin and they confirmed what i had heard and said that shipment would be once a week and covered by Medicaid as well...for as long as Sara would need it, or until my supply is up to par... I know these places have VERY strick laws about how they must handle and sterilize the milk (or whatever its called) If it would help your child, although shes gaining weight okay (nearly 10lbs at 8 weeks) and help her digestive issues etc...would you do it???? I just want some opinions about it...TIA yall...

herc · 09-27-2005, 12:54 PM

nak in a new york min, esp if i could get it pd for

mamasky · 09-27-2005, 01:01 PM

I'd do it without thinking twice from a milkbank. They do have strict rules about who can donate and they go to great lengths to make sure that the milk is safe. I've heard that it's very expensive so if medicaid is going to pay for it I'd be all over that if it meant not giving formula.
I hope you can get your doc to prescribe it for you.

much love
-Lindsey

kas · 09-27-2005, 01:08 PM

i desperately wanted to use banked donor milk when i had supply issues, but couldn't find a ped who would recommend he needed it over abm

if i had my way, that's what he would have gotten, second to my milk, of course.

EmmalinesMom · 09-27-2005, 01:11 PM

yep, in a heartbeat

I've donated to a milk bank in NC, as well as privately, and have talked with my two closest friends about "what if's" if something happened to me, and we've all agreed that if any of us are lactating in that situation, we'd pump for each other's babies.

Good luck with your decision!

Twisti · 09-27-2005, 01:17 PM

Sara has another doc appt tomorrow, i am going to ask her ped...please say a prayer for us...I want her off the formula so badly...and im trying so hard to get my milk going good....it will just take some time....

lisabw2 · 09-27-2005, 02:05 PM

Theo has his lip surgery coming up and the LLL leader mentioned that if I was not pumping enough that the banks would fly it in if I had a prescription @ $320 an oz

tarablesue · 09-27-2005, 02:07 PM

Absolutely!!!

chicKen ScRatch · 09-27-2005, 02:12 PM

well, if it turns into where it is no longer an option, what about WIC or someone who can help paying for formula? Thomas couldnt take any soy or milk based either, he has a severa allergic reaction to mik protein so he is now on similac allimnetum
it has helped a lot
i hope it works out for you twist'

KaylieJayciesMom · 09-27-2005, 02:18 PM

Absolutely! I'd do anything to help my child. Luckily with Jaycie (who has severe milk allergies) I was able to nurse her until she was over a year old but if I had had problems, I would have definitely used banked milk for her. I actually donated milk for many many months after Jaycie was born because of my abundance.

EmmalinesMom · 09-27-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by lisabw2

Theo has his lip surgery coming up and the LLL leader mentioned that if I was not pumping enough that the banks would fly it in if I had a prescription @ $320 an oz

ouch

that is so expensive.

part of why I do private donation when possible...

JodiM · 09-27-2005, 02:35 PM

In a heartbeat... especially if it will be paid for.

Oh, and can I just say YAYYYYYYYYYYY! to your state for paying for it! How awesome is that!

miraclemom · 09-27-2005, 02:53 PM

Just make sure you receive milk that is dairy free, soy free. If she's having problems with formula, she will probably need these considerations as well. Ask me how I know.

midwesternmomma · 09-27-2005, 03:46 PM

Well, I would do it... I have a really good friend who is adopting and is desperately searching for donated breastmilk, mostly from private donors, so I know that there are people out there who need it and people who donate it. She is having a very hard time finding people this time, but, with her first child, he never had formula and "nursed" using the SNS and donated breastmilk for over 3 years. If you can get it paid for, you are SET. I would definately do it! Have you looked in to the SNS? I used it when I had supply issues and it really worked.

thrifty_sahm · 09-27-2005, 04:12 PM

I'd take it in a heart beat. I also have a friend who takes our mutual friend's frozen supply of milk. Actually, she has taken some from several friends. If I was close to someone bf'ing or pumping and I was in need and trusted them, I'd take it too!