Late Tatas

[fishbulb]

I thought about it yesterday but I didn't have a chance to post. 

First off, hooray for us for making it 10+ months!

1) Things to celebrate?

2) Complaints?

3) Questions?

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it?

[lincbeesmom]

1) Things to celebrate?

Still going strong with BFing. Linc is growing like a weed and I swear he's smarter every day. I'm a little biased though

2) Complaints?

As amazing as he is, he sleeps with me and nurses all night. I'm his pacifier, security blanket, and personal heater all rolled into one.

3) Questions?

Should I wean then transfer him to his own crib? Or transfer him to his crib then wean? Or do them both at the same time?


4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it?

REAL bras! REAL shirts! No more tank tops at home and tanks under my shirts.

[fishbulb]

1) First off, starting this thread finally got me to member status!

I think breastfeeding has made J's immune system really strong. The past three weeks there has been illness after illness going through his daycare and the only thing he brought home was a run of the mill cold. It's nice to feel that it's been worth it.

2) I'm sick of pumping but I realized yesterday that my current plan only has be pumping for six more weeks!

3) Nothing at the moment

4) I am looking forward to wearing real bras again. I never found a nursing bra I loved. Once we're doing just morning and night feedings I'm going to splurge and get fitted for a couple of good bras.

[bennieangel]

1) Things to celebrate? - Still pumping? I don't feel like it's worth celebrating, but I am happy he gets ~1/2 breastmilk a day. I cut out one pump at work so I'm now pumping 2x at home & 2x at work. Some weekend days I only pump 3x total because I am over it.

2) Complaints? - Pumping?? HAHA. I feel like a broken record. I miss nursing, but on one hand I'm kind of glad he decided he was done so I didn't have to decide for him.

3) Questions? - Everyone says "you'll know when it's time to stop" ... I can't be the only one struggling with this? I kind of want to stop before vaca at the end of March, but he won't be on WCM by then, and we are not starting early because of a sensitivity & the fact that I am lactose intolerant...so do I suck it up & keep pumping, bring the pump to Puerto Rico, or do I just give him formula while we're there & start the transition when we're home? Right now he gets formula bottles pre-nap & bed, and sippy cups of breastmilk during meals & play time as needed. IF I decide I'm not pumping on the trip...when do I start to wean myself off the pump?

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it? - REAL BRA's!! Not having to think about what I'm wearing in terms of if I can get access to my boobs to pump. Dress with leggings that I have & haven't gotten to wear! Less back pain from hunching while pumping!

[jtizzay]

Hi ladies

Hooray for 10.5m for me. I am attached to the pump right now. I am down to one Mid day pump which I will stop the day she turns one. Just something symbolic. I will begin weaning a week before. I think it will be plenty. I *only* get 6 oz total at that pump. My goal is to nurse day and night as long as I can.

Complaints. Af. My back is killing me

3) if I don't nurse one am do I need to pump? Yes right? I am referring to when we're only doing am and pm

Gtky I hate real bras and want bra lettes back. I hated having boobs while I was pregnant too. Basically I hate boobs.

[bennieangel]

jtizzay, I don't know what a bra lette is?

[bennieangel]

Also, yes - if you want to keep the AM / PM nursing sessions I would pump anytime you miss one...

[meggsm]

1) Things to celebrate?
LO is 11 months old today and we are still breastfeeding ! Win! Also I've started eating dairy again and it seems like she can handle it through my milk so double win. Give me all the lattes.

2) Complaints? Nothing bf related.

3) Questions?
Trying to figure out how to wean.

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it?

Not being so tied down. I don't respond well to te pump so bottles are formula which she doesn't like. Also not planning my wardrobe around bf-ing.

[sanibel21]

lincbeesmom I have no experience on which to do first, I'm sorry but good luck!


1) Things to celebrate?
10.5 months still bfing! I still haven't paid for formula because I've gotten free samples?

2) Complaints?
Nope

3) Questions?
Nope

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it?
I'll be happy to stop worrying that my body is not making enough to grow LO physically and mentally. I'll also be glad to not have think about the last time I nursed or pumped when out.

[jtizzay]

Feb 11, 2015 12:41:21 GMT -5 bennieangel said:

jtizzay, I don't know what a bra lette is?

I still can't Gif and I'm too lazy to look for a link. It's basically a soft sports bra for those people who don't need a lot of support. They're soft and comfy

[ellabee]

1) Things to celebrate?
I've dropped a pumping session at work, so I'm down to just 2 now. I've made a conscious decision to not stress about my supply. Today was the first day I gave daycare smaller bottles. Some days I just don't make that much and I'm OK with that. I feel good about how far I've made it, and just want to enjoy the nursing sessions I do have with DD while I still can.

2) Complaints?
Sometimes DD gets lazy and scrapes me with her teeth.

3) Questions?
Surprisingly none.

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it?
No more pumping. Not cleaning pump parts. Not worrying about leaking.

[nattybumppo]

1) Things to celebrate? - Yay for this far! High fives to all!

2) Complaints? - Still letting LO snack-nurse more than I'd like, but I realize that is my fault. I just don't have the energy to distract her or listen to her screaming in protest....just easier to whip out the boob. *sigh*

3) Questions? - Anyone else have a LO not into food? DD likes purees and yogurt and cheese and cheerios and rice chex and broccoli. And by like, I mean tolerate/put in her mouth. She's not into really anything else. Won't even really play with/pick up/try and spit out/anything. So frustrated because DD1 ate EVERYTHING at this age and this LO doesn't even want to try things. I don't know what to do.

4) GTKY: - Ready to wear anything besides my nursing tops! Be gone from the house longer than a few hours without worrying if DD needs to nurse or pumping a bottle for her.

[sanibel21]

Oh has anyone gained when weaning? The scale has slowly crept up in the last month or so and I'm assuming its because of that?

[pinecone21]

I've gained a few pounds in the past few months. Guess I can't eat anything and everything anymore. I did just have my first pp period, though, and I went back down a few pounds after that. But yes, I think our days of unrestricted eating are over.

1. I made it through the supply drop around my first pp period.

2. No complaints right now

3. No questions

4. Not having to find a quiet place to nurse, because DD gets so distracted I can't nurse in public anymore. And also being able to wear whatever I want without worrying about boob access.

[babycaps]

I'm posting before reading bc I'm in that sort of time crunch.

1. LO is 11 months and change and I REALLY wanted to pump until he's 1. But I didn't get to pump at work today and yesterday I only got 4oz when I pumped. And last night LO barely nursed before bed and then bit me. and then he barely nursed this morning and then bit me again. And I didn't have a lot of milk to offer him.
So I'm nursing him tonight and treating it as if it were the very last time I nurse him. And just the thought of it makes me tear up. I've already cried about it last night and this morning. But it just seems like this journey is coming to a QUICK end.
I'm hoping to still nurse morning and night, but I think i'm officially using up stash from freezer of which I have about 10 days left if I don't pump anything anymore
So I will probably try to pump at work tomorrow even though I missed today. I am feeling a bit full right now so hopefully I can pump one side after his bedtime. I'm just rambling!!!!

I haven't gotten my first PP period either but I think this dramatic drop in milk is bc it's coming. I want. all. the. sex. and all. the. chocolate. THAT is cause for me thinking my period is coming.

Anyway, I'll come back to read posts tomorrow night which is likely the next time I can be here!

[fish8412]

1) Things to celebrate?
Breastfeeding is still going well! So close to my 1 year goal!

2) Complaints?
LO bites every now and then, but teeth #6 and #7 are coming in.

3) Questions?
Still trying to teach/help LO fall asleep without having to nurse. Usually she nurses to sleep for naps and bedtime (which I am fine with). But every now and then she will nurse and still be awake. A few times I am able to sing/rock her to sleep, but the rest of the time she just won't nap and then is all over the place.

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it?
Real bras, no more pumping, no more cleaning pump supplies.

[fish8412]

nattybumppo Keep trying with other foods. It may take 3 or 20 tries before your LO takes to a certain food. Or try it a few days, wait a week, and try again. It took my LO almost 2 weeks to get the hang of puffs and now she is obsessed. I got her Earths Best organic pancakes last week. It took 3 tries and now she happily eats 1 with her oatmeal/fruit breakfast every morning. So you never know! Good luck!

[fish8412]

Feb 11, 2015 13:41:48 GMT -5 jtizzay said:

Feb 11, 2015 12:41:21 GMT -5 bennieangel said:

jtizzay, I don't know what a bra lette is?

I still can't Gif and I'm too lazy to look for a link. It's basically a soft sports bra for those people who don't need a lot of support. They're soft and comfy

I love bralettes!  So comfortable.  Here are some at Victoria's Secret.  I have also gotten some at Target for cheaper.


www.victoriassecret.com/pink/bandeaus-and-bralettes

[fish8412]

lincbeesmom That is awesome that you let your LO nurse all night.

Should I wean then transfer him to his own crib? Or transfer him to his crib then wean? Or do them both at the same time?

Since LO is used to sleeping with you AND nursing throughout the night, I wouldn't wean both at the same time. I feel like that would be too much change all at once. I think you should transfer to his own crib first and then wean. I would think it would be difficult to still bedshare but not nurse. Just my thoughts though! Good luck!

[mrssmith613]

Wish I could wear bralettes but I'm errr "blessed?" with these 38 Ds ?

[jtizzay]

Good luck babycaps. Can be so emo!

[nattybumppo]

Feb 11, 2015 21:09:11 GMT -5 fish8412 said:

nattybumppo Keep trying with other foods. It may take 3 or 20 tries before your LO takes to a certain food. Or try it a few days, wait a week, and try again. It took my LO almost 2 weeks to get the hang of puffs and now she is obsessed. I got her Earths Best organic pancakes last week. It took 3 tries and now she happily eats 1 with her oatmeal/fruit breakfast every morning. So you never know! Good luck!

Thanks, fish8412!  We do keep trying!  Every dinner she sits with us and gets some of what we are having.  I try to not be concerned...it's just not what I'm used to.  DD1 ate everything and it sounds like most other babies are eating a lot more by now.  Oh well....I think she just likes nursing too much.

[monster]

1) Things to celebrate?
Pretty sure I will achieve my goal of BF'ing for 1 year and maybe more

2) Complaints?
None, BF'ing is the only time he cuddles now and I love, love, love it

3) Questions?
None

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it?
Wearing real bras, smaller boobs, maybe losing the last bit of fat that has been stubbornly hanging on.

[MadApple]

1) Things to celebrate? I'm still nursing at 12 months+.

2) Complaints? I'm still nursing.

3) Questions? Nope

4) GTKY: Now that breastfeeding is soon coming to an end for most of us, what are you looking forward to about being done with it? Not having to worry about trying to get errands/chores/etc. done before she needs to nurse again. Getting to have a drink whenever I feel like it.

[Deleted]

Feb 11, 2015 21:15:01 GMT -5 fish8412 said:

lincbeesmom That is awesome that you let your LO nurse all night.

Should I wean then transfer him to his own crib? Or transfer him to his crib then wean? Or do them both at the same time?

Since LO is used to sleeping with you AND nursing throughout the night, I wouldn't wean both at the same time. I feel like that would be too much change all at once. I think you should transfer to his own crib first and then wean. I would think it would be difficult to still bedshare but not nurse. Just my thoughts though! Good luck!

This @lincbeeesmom

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1. Almost nursing for a year. I still nurse her right before she eats a meal bc I'm not ready to stop nursing her. I would like to make it to 18 mths.

2. I can't nurse her anywhere in public or where other people are around bc she gets so distracted.

3. None

4. Not planning my outfit around nursing. Not having to wear nursing bras and tanks.

[sanibel21]

Razorblade nipple = thrush?

[bennieangel]

Feb 13, 2015 20:26:04 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

Razorblade nipple = thrush?

....when nursing or pumping? Probably...

[sanibel21]

Feb 13, 2015 21:02:29 GMT -5 bennieangel said:

Feb 13, 2015 20:26:04 GMT -5 sanibel21 said:

Razorblade nipple = thrush?

....when nursing or pumping? Probably...

When anything touches it. LO, my shirt, anything.

[babycaps]

sanibel21, thrush.

I'm venting/ranting here bc this would not be welcome over at the BF board:
Everyone keeps telling these moms over there that ALL YOU NEED the first day you go back to work is enough milk for that first day and you can continue to pump at work all your baby will need for the next day EASILY. This is NOT always the case. Many people do NOT respond to the pump well and it takes a long time and effort to pump out enough milk for your LO. UGH. I'm annoyed at the "false reassurance" that some are providing to these moms.
Sure, at first I was able to pump enough but it was not long before I started dipping into my stash of milk and boy am I glad I had that stash.
Of course formula is always an option for supplementing, but some moms over there don't want to use formula and they are legitimately worried because they are not having an easy time pumping and building a stash! pumping is not all that easy peeps. Stop saying "all you need" is 1 day's worth!
End rant!!!