Milk to Donate-Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
Re: Milk to Donate-Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
I can absolutely have a box sent right to you. We would be thrilled to have whatever you can spare! If there's a local family or someone else that has expressed interest, we can certainly share to spread the goodness among babies. Just let me know what you would be comfortable sending and I'll get the correct size box on order (and the address as well). It would be great if you wouldn't mind including dry ice (and of course, I would reimburse you that plus bags).
I talked to my mom, and since we're coming into the holiday season, shipping is probably the way to go. We fly standby and that's always iffy during the holiday months.
We have about ten days supply right now, so I think we're OK on having time to get a box to you and have it shipped.
We are so appreciative! I know you've also been working through the milk bank screening process, so I'm assuming all is OK in the smoke/drug/disease free department. I would be grateful to have a copy of any records you would be willing to provide as far as bloodwork. I always feel that's such a personal thing to ask, but I would much appreciate it.
You're also welcome to e-mail me directly at kassandra_raymond@hotmail.com, or my cell phone is 253-223-7979.
Thanks again!
Kassandra
kraymond- Posts : 41
Join date : 2011-10-04
Re: Milk to Donate-Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
There is a chance that I may be in the Minneapolis area this Sunday visiting family. I'm not sure if that is somewhere you are able to fly to or if it would work out for you, but I wanted to mention it in case it would be a possibility.
Let me know what your thoughts are. Thank YOU for the quick response as well!
k_s_02- Posts : 4
Join date : 2011-11-15
Re: Milk to Donate-Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
I'm so glad you were able to nurse both your babies! We didn't learn about MilkShare until Clara was almost five months old, but we got very lucky and were able to find a one-time donor pretty quickly. I was amazed at how much better Clara does on momma's milk versus formula. She is less gassy, hardly spits up at all, and her poots no longer clear the room I had a pretty hard time resigning myself to the fact that nursing just wasn't in the cards for us (after six lactation consultants, trying the SNS, etc.), but being able to participate in milk sharing has definitely helped me heal from the disappointment, since thanks to such generous mommas, my sweetie is still getting some "milkies".
Well, I'm in Washington State. My mom works for Alaska Airlines, so we're happy to travel to pick up milk (daddy can stay home with Clara), as long as I'm flying with my mom, we fly for no charge. We did this to Boise, and it worked great. It's also so nice to meet in person We took two empty coolers, and brought them back full But, Alaska doesn't fly to Iowa darn it! If you have family in an area that Alaska does fly, that could work, but I don't want to put any effort on you, I'm sure you've got a full plate with an infant and a toddler
For shipping, I've done it once (with a wonderful momma in Colorado). It was pretty easy. I arranged to have a heavy duty temp controlled shipping box sent to her direct from Amazon. She in turn packed it up, and let me know when it was ready to go. She did get a block of dry ice to put into the box, which I'm happy to reimburse (here, we can get dry ice at the local Fred Meyer!) With a full box, I don't even think we need the dry ice, since I use overnight shipping. She let me know when it was ready, and I arranged for FedEx to pick it up from her house. The shipping fee went right to my debit card. And of course, I'm happy to reimburse or replace bags, whichever is your preference.
Hugs!
Kassandra & Clara
kraymond- Posts : 41
Join date : 2011-10-04
Re: Milk to Donate-Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
I did want to let you know that I had mastitis and was on Keflex for 10 days. This is the only medication I have taken while breastfeeding or pumping. I was told by my daughter's doctor that this was no problem for a healthy baby (she nursed throughout this time and had no negative effects from it), but there was a slight risk of her or me developing thrush or a yeast infection. Neither of us did. While I would have no problem feeding this milk pumped to my baby, I understand that some people might. I have the dates that I was on it written down, and if you would like me to exclude this milk and any pumped within the next week to 10 days, I could do that. I do not smoke or take any over the counter medications and only occasionally have a beer or glass of wine.
Both my son (who is now 22 months) and daughter (10 weeks) have done amazingly well on my milk. My son has never had an ear infection and has had only a few very mild upper respiratory infections in his life. My daughter gained almost 2.5 pounds in a month (from 6 lbs 10 ounces to 9 pounds). I completely understand your desire to keep your daughter on breast milk and would love to help if possible. I wish I had known about this site when I was pumping for my son...I probably dumped 1000 ounces because we simply didn't need it.
k_s_02- Posts : 4
Join date : 2011-11-15
Re: Milk to Donate-Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
Are you willing to ship? I did that with a momma from Colorado and I try to make it absolutely as easy as possible (I would have a box sent to you, as well as prepay the shipping and make arrangements to have it picked up so you don't have to go anywhere). I'm also happy to reimburse bags (or have replacement bags sent to you) or any other expenses.
If you'd rather donate locally, I completely understand. Just let me know if you'd like to talk further You can reach me either on this board or directly through kassandra_raymond@hotmail.com. I am just in awe of mommas who donate, whomever they donate to. Thank you!
kraymond- Posts : 41
Join date : 2011-10-04
Milk to Donate-Iowa City/Cedar Rapids area
k_s_02- Posts : 4
Join date : 2011-11-15
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