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    Jun 2009
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    Breastfeeding three

    Ok so thought since the time is nearing I'd ask for advice or for anyone who has personal experience. DD will be 2.5yrs, DS 17mths, and then of course Bub as a newborn. Obviously I tandem fed with the other two but this time I'm a little unsure how to work things lol. DD still has two feeds morning and night, and DS is still demand fed but doesnt feed overnight. When DS was born I'd feed him and then DD would get the leftovers lol from that side then next feed I'd do the same thing. It was hard as I ended up very lopsided at times. I also had a plentiful supply as usually needed to express after feeding them both due to over supply and could easily take off 300mls a side and still feel full. So Oversupply does worry me a little but then again so does not being able to keep up. This pregnancy haven't been well and my past history if an eating disorder has come back on top of me, I'm managing ok at present but with feeding three I'm wondering whether I'll be able to keep up with the demand and be healthy enough myself.

    While a small effort was made to wean DD as during pregnancy I was admitted to mother baby unit without her and She didn't feed that whole week I was there however she recommenced when we (DS and I) returned home. And she was actually asking for it more! But I only allow her twice a day.

    Anyways not sure if that makes any sense but any ideas advice appreciated.

    Oh and I'm 39weeks at present
    Last edited by Eenee; November 14th, 2013 at 07:56 PM.