Breastfeeding Chatter #17

[onthefly]

It doesn't change to colostrum till 2nd half of pg, but the volume can drop in 1st tri

[Cranky Kitten]

Sorry Cranky Kitten, for some reason my brain read that as early weeks of feeding, and missed seeing the pregnancy bit. I can understand how it would hurt, in first trimester my boobs are super sensitive nobody gets to touch them!

Heh, I thought that might be it - though I tell you, the early days of feeding was a walk in the park compared to turbo-suction 14 month old on preggo boobs

[little_O]

Heh, I thought that might be it - though I tell you, the early days of feeding was a walk in the park compared to turbo-suction 14 month old on preggo boobs

No no no don't tell me that!!! Lol

[Cranky Kitten]

Sorry Little O - but would it help if I told you the early days for me were a breeze other than one little tiny blister?

[Mum2twoBoys]

Yes on other hand, early days were a lot harder for me. Couldn't even dry them with a towel for 3 months.

[little_O]

Yes on other hand, early days were a lot harder for me. Couldn't even dry them with a towel for 3 months.

See this was me! Hence why the prospect of it being super painful again already has me cringing!...then again dd still loves her shields so maybe the next one will have a better mouth and it will be a different story.

[onthefly]

First things first, little o. Next time things will most likely be completely different

[Mum2twoBoys]

Yes that's what I'm thinking, easier 2nd time around. I now know what I'm doing, and have a few tips to try if it isn't working out.

[little_O]

Yeah I keep telling myself the same. The thing is I wouldn't change bfing her despite all the issues. In helping to sustain that little life and even my prosthetic attachments (as SIL calls them lol) can't diminish that

[peanutter]

DS2 didn't want any milk this evening ... he wanted to play, he wanted to kiss, he wanted to bongo-drum, he didn't want any milk

10 months is good. 10 months is good. 10 months is good. 10 months is good. 10 months is good.

I am the sad.

[HotI]

10 months of nourishing your baby with your milk is an awesome effort. Add in caring for a toddler and partner and working long hours it is an admirable feat.

Celebrate your achievements Peanutter

[onthefly]

10 months is very good!

I'm glad you hear you have a positive perspective on things little o

[peanutter]

Thanks girls.

He had a tiny slurp this morning but nothing substantial and he was more interested in getting my cup of water.

I think we're done.

I haven't made it to 12 months which was my goal, but I did get to 6 months exclusive and 10 months over all.

[OceanPrincess]

Some babies are just ready earlier, P. What can you do, force him? No. You have done wonderfully! I am constantly amazed at your efforts.

Just thing - soon you won't need to express at work anymore! That must be a relief.

it is ok to feel sad.

[peanutter]

Thanks hun.

[blessedatlast]

Peanutter could it just be a nursing strike? I have heard these are common around 9-10 months? All you can do is keep offering

[*The_Mrs.*]

Peanutter - Im having the same issue with Violet. She nurses more than that but is drastically cutting down and its just more of a struggle to get her to nurse lately. I have a feeeling she wont be a long nurser which makes me sad because I envisioned much mroe time with her like this

[Barb Glare]

10 months is fabulous. Really! But unlikely that he is weaning at this age. Stick with it (sticking with it is 90% of success!) Always offer - never be offended. Don’t vary your routine (except to offer more feeds) Don’t offer bottles (or extra bottles if he is having them already) Set your body language to “whatever, but it’s good stuff - your loss!" It can start to be a battle of wills at this age. 10-12mnths can be an age when babies are less interested, but they usually don’t wean, and come back to it in their own time