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I didn't know you did it that long too! That's great!!!
Same questions for you then...If you don't mind
Well, my 3 year old is still nursing too!
I never felt let down with her at all, even when she was little. With the baby now, I have felt it, but not all the time any more even. Some people just don't feel it. I nursed her totally on-demand until 2 years. Now she'll ask, and I'll either say yes or no depending on if I feel like it at that moment. Sometimes I say I don't want to right now, let's wait till later. She was nursing once a week there for about 6 months, and then went back up to once a day. Now she's about twice a day again, first thing in the morning when she wakes up and while we read her bedtime story (and sometimes in between). I think once I go back to work again her nursing will even back out though.
I never felt let down with her at all, even when she was little. With the baby now, I have felt it, but not all the time any more even. Some people just don't feel it. I nursed her totally on-demand until 2 years. Now she'll ask, and I'll either say yes or no depending on if I feel like it at that moment. Sometimes I say I don't want to right now, let's wait till later. She was nursing once a week there for about 6 months, and then went back up to once a day. Now she's about twice a day again, first thing in the morning when she wakes up and while we read her bedtime story (and sometimes in between). I think once I go back to work again her nursing will even back out though.
I've often wondered if it was emotionally/psychologically harmful to say "no" when they wanted to nurse.
She has pulled my shirt at times in public or at home and I have kindly told her "not right now baby."
Nope, just part of growing up. Trust me, she'll hear "no" quite a bit as she grows.
I agree. I think it's good to remember that nursing is a relationship with two people involved. Sometimes you have to put your needs in that relationship ahead of your child's.
Nope, just part of growing up. Trust me, she'll hear "no" quite a bit as she grows.
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I agree. I think it's good to remember that nursing is a relationship with two people involved. Sometimes you have to put your needs in that relationship ahead of your child's.
Thank you thank you thank you.
You guys have helped alot. It also helps to hear your first hand experience so when I start my training I have a bit more info other than what I myself have personally experienced and what I've read in books.
I tell anyone who is having trouble that by the second month it gets easier and each month after that it gets even more easy.
Me, too. I always tell new moms who are having a hard time of it that the first month is really the hardest, but it really does get easier after that.
I cried and cried the first two weeks. I worried... I didn't feel like I was producing enough milk... I HURT. It was so hard. But I'm so glad that I stuck with it.
And honestly, to me, it felt like doctors - though they may have the best intentions - are too quick to suggest supplementing with a bottle. That really makes it harder. You really need to stick to your guns and keep with the breast exclusively. That's what I learned anyway, the hard way...
I agree. I think it's good to remember that nursing is a relationship with two people involved. Sometimes you have to put your needs in that relationship ahead of your child's.
Yes, this exactly. When a baby is very small, her needs come first most of the time. But as they get bigger, you can do more to balance your needs with hers.
I nursed my first for 9 months, I wish i could have gone longer, however due to stress of a cross country move my supply did not last long.DS no. 2 will be weaned after this winter(he will be 2 in June). Due to a rather nasty bite, tonight however he will be getting pumped milk mostly. I never understood why woman would get boob jobs, now I know why he is such an avid feeder it has taken a toll on them.
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