This thread has been created as a general chatter thread for those who are breastfeeding their babies. It's designed for those who want to support each other in their breastfeeding journey, however long that may be. So let's start a cheersquad for all those who would like to support one another, for as long as they decide to breastfeed.
When I was breastfeeding DS, he actually didn't go all night without a breastfeed until he started weaning (at around 20+ months). He generally woke 1-3 times a night - just for a very quick comfort feed. It was always very quick so I didn't mind doing it.
I night weaned at 14 months, but DS couldn't go all night without eating somthing till over 18 months. And he still drank water in the night till well after 2 (and maybe still does but doesn't wake us up to help)
I think every baby is different - dd who is 4 months has slept from 8:30pm until 7am with no waking for the last week. (she sleeps in a cradle beside our bed) But then ds2 who was bottlefed was still wanting milk in the night until 2 months ago. ds1 never had a night feed from 8 weeks on. So with all 3 of them it's been different.
Just wanted to say we have got officially to 4 months breastfeeding today. I know it doesn't seem like a big deal for some people but it's a huge deal for us. Especially with all the trouble we have had and are still having. I'm feeling very positive about our journey today and for now we are going to keep going.
i bf my son for 18 months when he self weaned. he stopped night feeding at 12 months. that was a long couple of weeks. but he was ok with it in the end. he still gets in bed with me almost every night.
Nice to meet you all X
I'm breastfeeding my first baby, she is also 4 months old.
AF returned 16wks exactly after giving birth, while full time Bfeeding, does this mean I can fall pg again, would I have to stop feeding if I did?
DD is an IVF bubba, but I know so many women have fallen naturally after their first.
Have checked out the ABF website but didn't help me very much.
Cheers X
Dd does that to me too murraycod. It really hurts. Mostly she just likes to stroke the breast but every know and then she thinks pinching is the way to go lol. I find that sometimes if I have a shirt or a cloth or a soft blankie she'll pull and tug and pinch on that instead. Doesn't always work but it does mostly.
Just went and looked at a sleeping dd before hopping into bed myself and just looking at her made my boobs let down. Man I seem to have a crazy over eager let down lol.
Remind me why I am breastfeeding?! Everything is against us at the moment, I have people telling me left right and centre to chuck it in and little miss has gnawed one of my nipples. Just having an off day, soooooo tired!!
We have many days and nights like the one you are having Isadora X
Have had my fair share this week.
It does get easier though, well, when we think we have our little munchkins figured out, they go and change the rules on us!
just be patient with what works for you and bub, don't stress over what everyone else is suggesting, keep in the advise needed and just put the rest to the back of your head.
When I have a crazy off day, I start back at the basics and work my way through. Basic is always good XXX
Hope your day getts better hun X 'MWAH'
Oh Isadora, Im sorry I didnt see this earlier This will pass, hun. Try your best to ignore those so called well meaning people, you are giving your DD such a special gift that noone else can provide her with. Its a hurdle in the journey and I am sure that you will give it everything you have to get past it! Just remember all those wonderful things that your baby girl is getting from you. Hang in there
How are you doing today Is? How's that nipple?
Why on earth does anyone else care? Has your DD asked you to quit? Because aside from you, hers is really the only opinion that counts.
Breastfeeding General Chatter #14
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