#WeAreMayoClinic
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Hello! My name is Desiree Ahrens and I am a new moderator to this group. I am the Employee Well-Being Advisor for the DAHLC in Rochester, MN where I also lead pregnancy and postnatal programs. Outside of my role at Mayo Clinic, I am a Board Certified Lactation Consultant and current Chair-Elect of the MN Breastfeeding Coalition. My husband, twin 8 year old boys, and 6 year old daughter live in Rochester. I had the WORST time breastfeeding my twins and the BEST time breastfeeding my daughter. This is what led me to become an IBCLC! I look forward to connecting with all of you as you navigate breastfeeding, work, and family! Please introduce yourselves below. Glad to have you!
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I am past the breastfeeding stage, but I enjoy hearing the stories of others. I have four children (9, 7, 6 and 18 mo). With my first two I tried and struggled with breastfeeding. I don't know if it was schedules or not feeling like I produced enough or what, but it didn't go well and we quit between 3-6 months with them. I was disappointed to say the least. With the arrival of my 3rd babe I was bound and determined. We never quite got feedings down so at about 6 weeks I switched to be an exclusive pumper, day and night every 3 hours... scheduled! It really helped us monitor supply, etc. It worked so well that I ended up having to purchase a second freezer and eventually donated over 300 ounces. My last babe was a whole different story and was breastfed until almost 15 months.
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