We are back to breastfeeding.
I haven't talked much about breastfeeding lately, mostly because I'm so very disappointed with my abilities this time. Let me catch you up ...
Due to the surgeries and sicknesses, I wasn't able to keep up with karl's demand of breastmilk. I still was nursing everyday and night, I had to supplement with formula. Of course I would rather him have 100% breastmilk, but I do what I have to do to keep my son healthy. I pump at work and nurse him whenever I'm around him (and not on any medications). We were making due.
So this stepback in him wanting to nurse when I got back from my trip really freaked me out. No way would I be ready to stop breastfeeding at just 5 months. No. Fucking. Way.
But, as of last night and this morning, I'd say we are back at 100%. I think my milk supply is even in better than it was before I left. I'm eating a lot, drinking a lot and nursing a lot. It was frustrating him at first to suck without much of a reward, so I focused on letting him "sleep nurse" to stimulate my own milk supply, so there would be more milk, faster, the next time he'd nurse while awake.
~Whew~.
I still have at least 7 more months of breastfeeding left. I'd of been heartbroken if it just ended before I knew it.
I have a post brewing about breastfeeding into toddler-hood and beyond. I've spoken about it before, but I've got some new thoughts I'd like to share. Stay tuned!
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- nancy
- I am a 39 year old woman. I am the mother of two beautiful daughters and a handsome son. I am a career woman. As for my TTC world, it certainly doesn't seem like I am "infertile", but I fought for my pregnancies and my TTC/IF history is on the sidebar. I have two blogs, which are both listed in my profile. One focuses on my daily life - including IF, TTC, pregnancy, delivery and even some "children mentioned" posts. The second blog is ~soley~ posts directly about being the mother to my three children.
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14 comments:
Glad to hear that Karl is back on the boob!
I admire your commitment to breastfeeding. I nursed my girl until she was 13 months and decided that biting mommy's boobie was funny.
Glad that it has all worked out..!
Woot! That's awesome! Go Nancy..... :)
I'm glad things are back to normal nursing wise at least
Glad to hear that he's back to breastfeeding.
My goal is 12 months too, I just hope I'm able to do it since I'm going back to work.
YAY! I'm glad he's back on the boob for ya. I failed miserably at my first attempt at nursing, barley lasted 3 months. Zilla took to the breast like a champ! I would've like to nurse for a full year, but 10 months is A LOT better then 3. I can't wait to hear about your thoughts on toddler nursing. I had a few points of views on it and they changed a bit after I was able to nurse for 10 months.
*HUGS*
Glad things are working out for you breastfeeding. I breastfed my sons until 19 months, 22 months, and 2 yrs old and would have been heartbroken if it had ended early.
I'm so glad!
Yay Karl! Thanks for cooperating with Mom!
I stuck it out for 12 months, although the last 2 were mostly comfort nursing at bedtime...she pretty much self weaned.
Hooray!!! I'm so glad for you because it makes your life easier.
I did a post about breastfeeding into toddlerhood, with my conclusion being taken from someone else who is rather smart--if they are old enough to ask, they need to ask!
I knew Karl wouldn't be ale to turn that titty down, it was just a matter of time. LOL! :)
I can't wait for the BF into todler-hood post..I have lots of input as well!
Glad Karl is BFing! I have some thoughts on toddler BFing too. Can't wait to hear yours. Once one becomes a mother, ideas change.
Glad the BFing is back on track!
nanyc where are the pictures of karl?
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