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Post by love on Jan 31, 2012 21:24:48 GMT -6
Was there one started? I didn't intend to start one. I was replying to HER original post. Nothing else. It wasn't meant as a branch off thread.
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Post by supermommy on Jan 31, 2012 23:32:13 GMT -6
I think her husband being upset is part of the problem...it alters her state of mind that allows her to make a sound decision for her and the baby.
Don't let what your husband thinks get in the way of what you feel is right for you. Men have no clue what it is like...no freakin clue. Try your best, give it your all and in the end if you want to quit that is your choice and NOBODY else. Your body, your breasts, your breast milk, your choice.
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Post by jessijo on Feb 1, 2012 14:45:34 GMT -6
I breastfed my first baby for about 4 months and my second for 12 mos. I think I gave up too easily the first time around - so the second time I stuck with it and it went well. BUT it does not go well for everyone. I would get some help. Your milk supply is still trying to regulate at this point. And your baby may be trying to use you as a pacifier sometimes too. You learn to tell the difference over time. Try to keep it up for 4 to 6 weeks if you can - after that it gets much easier, usually. Your OB or hospital should have lacatation consultants for you to talk with so please take advantage of that. And if you find you can't make enough milk to satisfy your baby after getting help - don't feel bad. Being a good mom doesn't depend on breastfeeding!
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Post by sarahisis on Feb 1, 2012 15:45:19 GMT -6
I breastfed for 5 months, but had to start supplementing with formula at 6 weeks, he was just so hungry! My lactation consultant came to my house twice the first week, and once the second and third weeks just to check on the bf'ing, my emotional state and to see how see how baby was growing. If you're husband is upset, then talk to him.. tell him it is emotional for you too but that you have to do what's best for baby! And as my LC once said, that is not ALWAYS bfing.
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Post by lilmermaid on Feb 17, 2012 17:38:14 GMT -6
How are you doing now?
DD3 is done BFing now and she just turned 6 months. I wasn't producing enough for her with pumping so she's on formula now.
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Post by gwensmama9206 on Feb 17, 2012 22:14:27 GMT -6
Right now I'm doing bottles during the day and BFing at night and I'm pretty much just going to do that until I can't anymore. It's working out really good for myself & DS. Both emotionally & physically. Even though he's not getting breastmilk all day he's still getting some and that's better than nothing. IMO
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Post by sharon on Feb 18, 2012 11:09:23 GMT -6
I'm glad you have something figured out that is working well.
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Post by bschneid on Aug 17, 2012 20:20:52 GMT -6
I nursed for almost 2 years. I slowly weaned down, and then he just stopped asking for it. For most of the 2nd year, he was nursing 3 times a day. Then, we went to 2 times for a few months. The last 3 months he only nursed before bed.
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Post by bschneid on Aug 17, 2012 20:21:13 GMT -6
I nursed for almost 2 years. I slowly weaned down, and then he just stopped asking for it. For most of the 2nd year, he was nursing 3 times a day. Then, we went to 2 times for a few months. The last 3 months he only nursed before bed.
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