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Why Did I Release My Adult Tongue Tie?

Why Did I Release My Adult Tongue Tie?

December 3, 2013

I got my tongue tie released today.  Immediately upon stating that, I was bombarded with questions.  I felt like blogging would be the best method of answering them all.  If you have any questions remaining at the end of this blog, feel free to ask them in the comments. Why did I get my tongue tie released at 30 years… Read More

43 Comments Filed Under: Random Stuff Tagged With: Adult Tongue Tie, Ankyloglossia, Lingual Frenum, Tongue Tie, Tongue Tie Revision

Ketchup.

Ketchup.

September 12, 2011

I have intended to sit down and write every single day since we got back from Albany.  I have lots to say. First, our trip went flawlessly.  AFTER we got over the 2 hour delay in CLT on the tarmac, the rest of the trip was smooth as silk.  Dr. Kotlow and his whole staff were amazing, as usual.  They… Read More

10 Comments Filed Under: Breastfeeding Stuff, Ruby Stuff Tagged With: Albany, Breastfeeding, Dr Kotlow, IBCLC, Lactation, Ruby, Tongue Tie

A Last Hurrah.

A Last Hurrah.

September 7, 2011

Well, here we go. I’m typing this from the airport. Ruby and I are headed back to Albany to have her tongue tie re-addressed. A few weeks ago, I emailed Dr. Kotlow pictures of Ruby’s tongue, stating that I thought she ha re-adhered. He agreed and told me if we could make our way back out, he would divide the… Read More

7 Comments Filed Under: Breastfeeding Stuff, Ruby Stuff Tagged With: Breastfeeding, Ruby, Tongue Tie

A Cry For Help.

A Cry For Help.

July 24, 2011

Ok, internets.  I’m coming to you for help. I know I said I was through, that I had given up.  But I truly haven’t.  I don’t know if I will ever allow myself to REALLY give up. So I’m asking you… I’m begging you to help me.  All moms who have breastfed, all mommies who have tried to breastfeed, all… Read More

751 Comments Filed Under: Mommy Stuff Tagged With: Breastfeeding, Help, Lactation, Lip Tie, Maxillary Labial Frenum, Nursing, Nursing Problems, Ruby, Tongue Tie

Maxillary Labial Frenum and Tongue Tie

June 3, 2011

When I think of a ‘whirlwind vacation’, I imagine jetting off to Paris for a romantic weekend. Jetting off ANYWHERE is not relaxing or romantic at all. I flew with Ruby to Albany, New York yesterday… and here’s why: Ruby and I have had nursing troubles for ages, and there didn’t seem to be any real solution beyond just muscling… Read More

55 Comments Filed Under: Mommy Stuff, Ruby Stuff Tagged With: Albany, Breastfeeding, Dr Kotlow, Flying with Babies, Lip Tie, Maxillary Frenum, Surgery, Tongue Die Division, Tongue Tie

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