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It’s nice to see Breastfeeding featured in a Carnival. My Mum bottlefed me in the 1960s because doctors told her she didn’t have enough milk, and to add insult to injury I was quite poorly and intolerant of formula. I’m still breastfeeding my two and half years old and I was so interested in supporting breastfeeding I trained as a breastfeeding helper. I find volunteering at a breastfeeding cafe a wonderful and rewarding experience.
Your illustrations/pictures are very easy to understand. Thank you
I appreciate the comments everyone has made. It gives me hope. I’ve been struggling with the night weaning of my 18mth old son and the resulting physical exhaustion as well. It seemed that we had him down to 1 or 2 feedings a night during the summertime, then he got sick and it all went out the window. It is now October 31st and he is once again recovering from being sick and is now waking up as many as 5X a night. I am exhausted and struggling to not let frustration over take me. What has made it worse is, due to my son’s teething and the way he holds his jaw I’ve had mastitis about 5-6 times now. I have gotten so I know the signs that it is coming. I have been trying to night wean, however after prolonged crying (and comments from the landlord, who’s bedroom is directly above ours), I often end up giving in. What has helped is explaining to him to have a “gentle mouth” and not allowing him to continue nursing if he is clenching his jaw. I think if I did not have to worry about the landlord making comments everytime he cried, it would be easier. Anywayz, I could go on and on but I have to find the strength to get through this. I love sharing this time with my son, but I cannot allow him to continue nursing so many times a night.
Milk Maid
Hi all,
They say breastfeeding burns a lot of your calories. But that did not happen with me. Infact, till the time I breastfed my baby (fed him till he was 10 months old), I felt awfully hungry all the time and had become a voracious eater (my appetitite was much more than that of my hubby:(…)….results??? weight gain. Its been 2 month now that i have stopped bf n my appetite has gone much lesser than before. However, though I do yoga and pilates daily for an hour, I see no difference in my weight. If at all I loose a pound or 2, it just comes back. I agree with all u moms above that its just soooooo frustrating. I WANT MY SHAPE BACK but i dont seem to be getting it. It makes me miserable and m conscious 24*7. But i know am not the only one undergoing all this. I know its a phase and i will be out of it soon. The only thing i gotta do is…HANG IN THERE…KEEP DOING WHAT I GOTTA DO N M SURE I WILL GET THE RESULTS SOME DAY…its just a matter of time….so ladies….PLEASE DONOT GIVE UP….EXERCISE….DO YOGA….WALKING…WATEVER IT TAKES TO SHED OFF THOSE FABS…N YESS…DRINK LOTS OF WARM WATER THRUOUT THE DAY…IF U CANT LOOSE WEIGHT IT WILL ATLEAST PREVENT U FROM GAINING ANY FURTHER….TRUST ME ON THAT:)….GOOD LUCK ALL:)
apparently the mid-wifery movement is a growing one that has historically faced a lot of opposition from the medical establishment. more coverage of how mid-wives are beneficial, safe and cost-effective would help this cause of reducing runaway medical costs.
It is such a relief to hear another Mother say these words…you just have no idea!
I constantly feel the need to defend myself when people come over and there are dishes over flowing from my sink or when I have 3 loads of laundry that need to be folded or put away. But i know that in order for my child to come first, yes the housework will have to suffer.
I really think there is so much pressure out there today for women to be “perfect” and these celebrity moms make it look so easy like they’ve really got it together (no one sees photos of the nanny or maid of course). But in the real world, is it truly possible to “do it all” without compromising the time you could be spending with your child?
This is a battle that plays out in my head all day everyday… In the end all I have to do is look at my daughters sweet little face, bored to tears in her high chair as I stand at the sink, soap up to my elbows. ” Heck, these can wait,” I say. “Let’s go outside and dig in the dirt.”. She claps her hands and smiles as I unbuckle her…. having a clean house has never given me as much joy as these precious times with my child..
Amber P
It is true that it’s hard to nurse and multi-task! I enjoyed those times of just cuddling and forced relaxation. I totally agree with you–the mother being healthy and whole is much more important than having a sparkling clean household and a psychotically tired mom!
I learned this lesson while I was pregnant, too, and chose to make taking care of myself and concentrating on making a healthy baby my number one priority. When I was tired, I rested, and I made smart food and exercise choices a big goal. I realized this was a good lesson for me overall, and taught me how I should have been taking care of myself all the time. Now that our little one is here (11 days old already!) I have absolutely no illusions about what my priorities are — to keep him fed, clean, happy, and safe, and next to recover physically from the birth and feed myself well, and finally to do anything else *if* I have the energy and desire to do. Years from now we won’t remember how nicely the carpet was vacuumed or whether dishes sat in the sink for days, but the wonderful moments we’ve had with our son and the comfort we have in knowing we gave him every attentive moment he wanted and needed. I’m also learning to say an emphatic “yes, please!” when friends offer to cook or clean for us in these first few weeks!
Your nephew feels your love and support already through your excellent advice and support you’ve given his mommy about breastfeeding and baby care!
We love you! I’m thrilled to report the baby has taken to BF’ing like a champ, and was already way past his birth weight at his one-week pediatrician’s appointment, up to 8 lbs 4 oz from 7 lbs 7 oz at birth. Hooray!
i’ve a 14mnth old toddler and i was thinking about donating blood when i read the guidelines for blood donation.. but reading all the mails send by the donated mothers… i feel i should not think about it…. thank u…..
Ladies, ladies, ladies, it feels so good to know that I am not alone. Neither of my little women took the bottle. My 2 1/2 month old absolutely refuses to take the bottle. I have returned to work, and I have to leave several times to go and feed her. I have tried everything possible. I will continue to try with the sippy cup and the straw. Thanks so much, and hang in there.
Babywearing has really saved my skin in so many ways, and housework is only one of them. Oh, and look, that’s me doing it right there!
LOVE these tips, thanks!
Excellent philosophy and good tips. Keep up the superior work on this excellent, informative, well written blog.
Oh, that was funny. This was totally worth reading while I procrastinate from writing. Thank you for the laughs!
Number 11 made me laugh out loud. Thanks for the morning giggle!
I have coslept with all 3 of my little ones (and breastfed all), the eldest now being 18 years and youngest 10 months. Did not start out that way but after having a very colicky baby found it worked the best. And before anyone could tell me I was wrong, found a wealth of info out there about why bub should be close by not in ‘another room’. So slept with the other 2 even though not as difficult sleepers. It has definitely made my mothering experience more positive as I have not been in ‘conflict’ with bubies as meeting their needs. BTW your 18 yo definitely will not want to sleep with you or breastfeed (as some professionals make out will happen if you don’t force/train them otherwise) it just happens.