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To be contemplating ordering a piece of 'breast milk' jewellery?

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SweetElizaRose · 29/04/2016 11:21

I mean it's ick right? And a few months a go id have pulled this face at the thought of it Hmm
However I have been exclusively expressing for dd for nearly 19 weeks having been unable to feed properly for numerous reasons (c-section, prem baby in NICU, long hospital stay, very unwell after c section) and I think I might actually be able to get her to six months. This thought seemed completely unachievable at the start but I'm beginning to think I might be able to do it. It's been bloody hard work, every three or four hours day and night expressing and I have an older child too. I kind of want something to mark it especially after I do eventually stop.
Something like this maybe. I've lost the plot haven't I?

To be contemplating ordering a piece of 'breast milk' jewellery?
OP posts:
unimagmative13 · 29/04/2016 20:24

I'm surprised at the amount of people saying it's weird.

On my breastfeeding Facebook group people post these and everyone coos over them.

I think they are weird

TheOracleAtSelfie · 29/04/2016 20:28

I love my breastmilk ring and get loads of compliments on it. Some people think it's "quirky" but after they get their heads round it most people think it's lovely. And if they don't frankly I couldn't care less!

I used Milk Diamonds and the lady running it was fabulous. Am trying to sit on my hands to avoid ordering some first curl stuff from her to go with it...

Lweji · 29/04/2016 20:30

You know MN. Vipers and hags.
Some of us haven't breastfed for a few years.

HuskyLover1 · 29/04/2016 20:31

Ew. Just No. I breast fed my 2 kids - one was very challenging, a rough feeder, I had mastitus - the other was fine. Neither experience leaves me wanting to hang some stale old milk around my neck, now that stage is over. Personally, I'd rather forget it, and be sexy again (which I did not feel when I had huge milky, leaking breasts). I don't think breast feeding is a huge achievement. Women have been doing it for thousands of years. It's what breasts are for. Confused

GipsyDanger · 29/04/2016 20:40

Off topic but seeing as folk were talking about teeth reminded me... I had several (healthy! Dentist was gutted) teeth out over the years and kept them. The plan was to get enough to make a necklace Grin
Anyhow cue several years later and me and dh sell flat to buy a house... Can't find my teeth anywhere, left them somewhere random in the flat Confused the guy we sold to must think we were serial killers!

Love the idea of the milk jewellery, love the fart locket more Grin

ALongTimeComing · 29/04/2016 23:09

HuskyLover maybe for you it's not an achievement but personally establishing feeding was one of the hardest things I've ever done especially since I had a really ill baby. We faced a lot of challenges and I am proud of myself for doing it.

icclemunchy · 29/04/2016 23:42

Well done on exclusively expressing for so long. I did it for 2 weeks (DD2 was also a NICU baby) until she could feed directly and it was brutal!!

I'm getting a charm made later in the year from tree of opals. It means a lot to me that I managed to feed her after not managing with DD1 and I'd like something that reminds ME of the time spent nursing

Vaara · 30/04/2016 07:11

It seems so random to save this stuff - why breastmilk and hair and not toe nails clippings a vial of your waters? Or the poo that accidentally slipped out whilst you were pushing? Or baby's first cheesy reflux vomit?

StuntNun · 30/04/2016 07:48

Are you seriously equating breastmilk to toenail clippings? One is food that nourishes your baby and the other is a useless waste product.

ItsLikeRainOnYourWeddingDay · 30/04/2016 07:53

Go for it! Pumping is extremely hard work - much more so than BF - if you want a wee reminder of the journey go for it!

Vaara · 30/04/2016 07:59

They are both equally useless as a memento of childhood. That's the point, they are useless random by products of childhood, and not worth fetishising.

BottleBeach · 30/04/2016 08:21

I think your child is the best possible momento of breastfeeding.

I had an idle moment browsing breastmilk jewels on Beyond the Willow Tree, and got the sense it is aimed at women who have suffered stillbirth, or their babies have died very young. In which case I think it is a lovely, healing thing to do.

Lorraine46 · 03/05/2016 15:52

OMG!!!! Breast feeding is what it is!! Why the hell would you buy a piece of jewellery to commemurate this?! I have never heard anything so ridiculous.....sick to the back teeth of hearing about 'Breast Feeding'.....just get on with it an stop boring us all!!

formerbabe · 03/05/2016 15:56

Breastfeeding was easy compared with dishing up dinner every night. Can I get a piece of chicken goujon made into a necklace?

TooLazyToWriteMyOwnFuckinPiece · 03/05/2016 18:53

Lorraine, do you need to calm down?

Booboostwo · 03/05/2016 19:44

I quite like them and I'm off to google the site. Expressing is hell, expressing over months is incredible, you are right to be proud.

Toomanyhyphons · 03/05/2016 21:27

I could've written this post! Similar to you I had a hard journey breastfeeding DD2 although it was different from yours. I had to completely cut dairy out my diet even traces, she had failure to thrive due to terrible reflux resulting in a hospital stay, back working when she was 6 weeks old so pumping at people's houses (mobile business) to keep my supply up and I managed to exclusively feed her for 5 whole months. I was so happy I'd managed it and proud of my achievement especially since I didn't manage with DD1. I looked at doing this as well but like you wasn't sure. Still thinking about it a few months later. I have expressed milk in my freezer that i can't bare to throw away Blush Confused and this seems like the answer. I finally had to stop feeding as she has more than one intolerance and I would've been living on lettuce leaves and water to keep my milk allergen free for her Sad. I'm not really into this kind of stuff normally but thought it would be a lovely reminder of my achievement although it would never be worn. Hmm

ljfarminer · 04/05/2016 00:41

How about a symbolic piece of jewellery that doesn't necessarily contain breastfeeding milk, that you love and can wear often? You do deserve a reward :-D

Terrifiedandregretful · 04/05/2016 23:30

Breast feeding was the most difficult thing I've ever done. I exclusively pumped for a few months when the pain got too much and it's hard work (though wonderfully pain free!) so well done op. I like the idea of a memento but I agree with others pick something you really like and will continue to like in the future. I wanted a breastfeeding tattoo for a while and I hate tattoos!

horseygeorgie · 04/05/2016 23:44

I personally wouldn't but I can understand people who would! Saying that, on one site you can order jewellery made with donated milk - why oh why would you wear a piece of jewellery made with SOMEONE ELSE'S MILK!?!?!?!

oldjacksscrote · 05/05/2016 08:10

Wow what an achievement! You should be so proud, if I were you I'd have a breast milk medal made and I'd wear it with pride Flowers

BarbarianMum · 05/05/2016 08:37

Weird but harmless. Grin Go for it if it makes you happy.

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