I have been reading when I get the chance but things here are ***** and I just feel like cr*p.....marital stuff still, I really don't know whats going to happen . But onwards....
Bec - I have repaired your nappy and will post tomorrow with some others. Hey - yay for your little Jake taking to the boob and solids!! I agree the boob and small amounts of food is great in your situation. Oh and I think your little Jake is probably bigger then Ari now!!.
Mel - Hip hip horay!!!! So glad James is sleeping in the day, you have done so well to get through the last 5mths. Hows your foot?
Jo - Holy Cr*p!!! So glad bubs is OK now - so scary for you both, glad you weren't alone. I can only imagine.
Luey - A tooth, cheeky little monkey how clever, lol. Heres hoping the others come through with no dramas. If I were you I would just feed on demand and forget the bottles - bubs know what he wants and by feeding him you will increase your supply to meet his needs.
Laura - When I get on to FB I will be your friend (lol) - it is playing up for me at the moment Be warned I am about to rave a little about breastfeeding *blush*...
I just want to say it is perfectly normal for you to have concerns about breastfeeding (all mums do I am sure) BUT your milk grew him to 8.75kgs and will continue to be the normal, healthy, perfect food for Sam. Some great sites are the ABA site and also Kelly Mom, they have heaps of information about breastfeeding.
It is normal also for babies weights to plateau (but some don't), especially as they stop sleeping , become more active and take more of the world in. Ari's weight has already plateaued and he is not quiet 5mths.....I know that with my kids this has happened each time and is normal, even my 1st who was FF from 7mths had the same weight gains. You are doing a great job breastfeeding!!!
It is a shame that BF doesn't make more people (corporate/business) rich as there would be much more positive promotion if that were the case and it is a shame that many people think that FF is a equally comparable, or even superior, way to feed. I have lost count of the number of times I have been told "isn't it time they stopped that" or "put them on the bottle then you can have a break" when my babies were only little (ie under 1) let alone when I have been feeding an older baby (ie 20mths) while pregnant . Breastfeeding is a great way to get lots of cuddles because before you know it they grow up and you get less and less.
The World Health Organization recommends breast feeding till 24mths now which is great as many people took the 12mth recommendation as an indication BF had no benefits after that age. Considering the world average age of weaning is 4 years I think us "developed" countries are going backwards.
*disclaimer I love breastfeeding and think its many benefits are often forgotten and will do my best to encourage people to continue breastfeeding...I don't mean to sound like a fanatic or put down those that don't bf its just something I am passionate about*
Hi to everyone else.....I have typed so much Ari is now awake.
Sorry I havent been in here as much - i do think about you and read but life is bloody hard and I just need to focus on the kids...
. But onwards....
Be warned I am about to rave a little about breastfeeding *blush*...
and it is a shame that many people think that FF is a equally comparable, or even superior, way to feed. I have lost count of the number of times I have been told "isn't it time they stopped that" or "put them on the bottle then you can have a break" when my babies were only little (ie under 1) let alone when I have been feeding an older baby (ie 20mths) while pregnant
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