Weekly check-ins?

[jfresh]

We did an extended BF weekly check in on TB and I was wondering if people wanted to do that here too? I am happy to post that one. I know the MSPI ladies also do a check in but I wasn't sure if that was weekly or if anyone is interested in leading that? I think those were the only two we regularly did.

[Unknown]

Can I just say, I almost changed my avatar over here to the one you have now so I no longer have the same avatar as you. I guess great minds think alike.

[jfresh]

Jan 16, 2015 21:58:13 GMT -5 Unknown said:

Can I just say, I almost changed my avatar over here to the one you have now so I no longer have the same avatar as you. I guess great minds think alike.

Lol! This one was the only one I could get to work, I tried the other one but it said the link was bad.

[mooncharm]

Hi ladies. I've been reading the BF board posts on TB for a while, and posting every once in a while. My son just turned 1, and I have been wanting to participate in the extended breastfeeding checkins for a while. Honestly, it was almost like a goal of mine! If that gets up and running again, I'd love to join in!

[mishkaroni]

I never made my way to the BF board on TB, but I wouldn't mind participating here. If that's ok, of course. I have a 14.5 month old who still is on the boob more than not.

[clldll]

I'd love an extended BF'ing check in. I love hearing how all the moms are doing after we chatted about boobs so much when the babes were little!

[salemkitty]

I enjoy the extended breastfeeding check ins also. I don't know anyone IRL that breastfed past 6ish months. The checkins help me remember I am not alone.

I have participated in the MSPI checkins. I do not feel knowledgable enough to lead it though.

[mooncharm]

I'd be happy to post an MSPI/food allergy checkin, if you'd have me, even as a relative newbie on this board. My son has food allergies (milk, egg, peanut, tree nut), and I have to avoid all those foods to be able to nurse him.

[jfresh]

mooncharm that would be great!

[mooncharm]

awesome! Is there a particular day we should do the MSPI/allergy checkin? Should we stick with the previous routine? I can't remember what day that was.

Thanks for welcoming me so readily jfresh!

[momof5]

The check in sounds great. I am currently still nursing my 18 month old.

[alyssajones]

I'd be in for an extended check in. Everyone I know seems to think I'm nuts for nursing my almost 2 yo.

[Sparkly]

I'd participate in an EBF check in. Going on 13 months here (as I sit and pump at work)!

[mooncharm]

Sparkly - you are still pumping at work at 13 mos? I am now at 12 mos, and I still want to keep pumping at work, but I feel like people think I'm nuts. Have you cut back on pumping, or are you pumping still when your daughter feeds? I'm trying to figure out a plan for how to proceed at this point, but I'm not really looking to wean much right now. Or at least not ready to stop pumping. I'd be curious to hear some experiece of others.

[Sparkly]

Jan 18, 2015 15:56:52 GMT -5 mooncharm said:

Sparkly - you are still pumping at work at 13 mos? I am now at 12 mos, and I still want to keep pumping at work, but I feel like people think I'm nuts. Have you cut back on pumping, or are you pumping still when your daughter feeds? I'm trying to figure out a plan for how to proceed at this point, but I'm not really looking to wean much right now. Or at least not ready to stop pumping. I'd be curious to hear some experiece of others.

Yes. I've cut back, in part due to being busy through the holidays, and in part just tired of pumping. I've had an oversupply so in the interest of time & productivity, I went from 3 pumps/day to 2 after a few months, and then just 1 (in December). At 2 pumps I got almost as much as 3, but at 1, I was sacrificing 4-6 oz/day... which was okay because it was all going in the freezer (and ultimately being donated due to space issues).

I work for family, and with a small staff, so I don't really have to worry about judgment. No one has said anything that I've continued. I made it clear to my dad (my boss) that I planned to breastfeed beyond a year and would evaluate the need to continue pumping as it came up.

My supply took a hit around Christmas when I was really busy (skipped pumping a number of days) and then sick. I had to dip into my remaining freezer stash quite a bit, because my 1 pump only covers exactly what she needs (and she refuses all other milks we've tried so far). I'm planning on going back to 2 pumps/day and seeing if I can get back my supply in the next few weeks, because I have to travel away from her for 4 days and don't have enough in the freezer. Once we get through that, I will probably go back to 1 a day for as long as need be.

We nurse on demand and through the night when I'm with her...evenings, weekends, days off. Usually 3-4 feedings a day, and another 1 or 2 at night. I let her comfort nurse more for bumps, tumbles, and teething days as needed.

[mooncharm]

Jan 18, 2015 16:51:15 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

Jan 18, 2015 15:56:52 GMT -5 mooncharm said:

Sparkly - you are still pumping at work at 13 mos? I am now at 12 mos, and I still want to keep pumping at work, but I feel like people think I'm nuts. Have you cut back on pumping, or are you pumping still when your daughter feeds? I'm trying to figure out a plan for how to proceed at this point, but I'm not really looking to wean much right now. Or at least not ready to stop pumping. I'd be curious to hear some experiece of others.

Yes. I've cut back, in part due to being busy through the holidays, and in part just tired of pumping. I've had an oversupply so in the interest of time & productivity, I went from 3 pumps/day to 2 after a few months, and then just 1 (in December). At 2 pumps I got almost as much as 3, but at 1, I was sacrificing 4-6 oz/day... which was okay because it was all going in the freezer (and ultimately being donated due to space issues).

I work for family, and with a small staff, so I don't really have to worry about judgment. No one has said anything that I've continued. I made it clear to my dad (my boss) that I planned to breastfeed beyond a year and would evaluate the need to continue pumping as it came up.

My supply took a hit around Christmas when I was really busy (skipped pumping a number of days) and then sick. I had to dip into my remaining freezer stash quite a bit, because my 1 pump only covers exactly what she needs (and she refuses all other milks we've tried so far). I'm planning on going back to 2 pumps/day and seeing if I can get back my supply in the next few weeks, because I have to travel away from her for 4 days and don't have enough in the freezer. Once we get through that, I will probably go back to 1 a day for as long as need be.

We nurse on demand and through the night when I'm with her...evenings, weekends, days off. Usually 3-4 feedings a day, and another 1 or 2 at night. I let her comfort nurse more for bumps, tumbles, and teething days as needed.

Have you found that your supply has decreased with dropping pumping? My son loves to nurse, and he still nurses a lot. We're at about 6 times per day on a usual day, and 8+ when teething, but I'd like to cut it back to 4x, and eventually down to 3. I'm worried that if I stop pumping for the missed feeds in my work day, I'll lose my supply for the days when I'm with him. I work part time, but my days all overlap with a nap time, which is one of his main feedings. I just don't feel like he's ready to switch to soy milk yet (he has a milk allergy, so no cow's milk) since I feel like he still needs the higher calories in breast milk. Am I slacking for not pushing a milk yet? He just turned 1 yesterday, so maybe it's time?

[mooncharm]

PS, that's great that you're able to keep up with pumping at work, and that they're understanding. Definitely a nice benefit of working for family!

[honeylemon]

Hi! I'd be interested in a check in. I nursed my first to 26 months (he's 4 now). My 18 month old daughter is still nursing and I'm due in May with another little one. I have no plans to stop nursing my daughter, so if she wants to continue, I'll hopefully be tandem nursing for a while.

[Sparkly]

Jan 18, 2015 20:30:10 GMT -5 mooncharm said:

Jan 18, 2015 16:51:15 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

Yes. I've cut back, in part due to being busy through the holidays, and in part just tired of pumping. I've had an oversupply so in the interest of time & productivity, I went from 3 pumps/day to 2 after a few months, and then just 1 (in December). At 2 pumps I got almost as much as 3, but at 1, I was sacrificing 4-6 oz/day... which was okay because it was all going in the freezer (and ultimately being donated due to space issues).

I work for family, and with a small staff, so I don't really have to worry about judgment. No one has said anything that I've continued. I made it clear to my dad (my boss) that I planned to breastfeed beyond a year and would evaluate the need to continue pumping as it came up.

My supply took a hit around Christmas when I was really busy (skipped pumping a number of days) and then sick. I had to dip into my remaining freezer stash quite a bit, because my 1 pump only covers exactly what she needs (and she refuses all other milks we've tried so far). I'm planning on going back to 2 pumps/day and seeing if I can get back my supply in the next few weeks, because I have to travel away from her for 4 days and don't have enough in the freezer. Once we get through that, I will probably go back to 1 a day for as long as need be.

We nurse on demand and through the night when I'm with her...evenings, weekends, days off. Usually 3-4 feedings a day, and another 1 or 2 at night. I let her comfort nurse more for bumps, tumbles, and teething days as needed.

Have you found that your supply has decreased with dropping pumping? My son loves to nurse, and he still nurses a lot. We're at about 6 times per day on a usual day, and 8+ when teething, but I'd like to cut it back to 4x, and eventually down to 3. I'm worried that if I stop pumping for the missed feeds in my work day, I'll lose my supply for the days when I'm with him. I work part time, but my days all overlap with a nap time, which is one of his main feedings. I just don't feel like he's ready to switch to soy milk yet (he has a milk allergy, so no cow's milk) since I feel like he still needs the higher calories in breast milk. Am I slacking for not pushing a milk yet? He just turned 1 yesterday, so maybe it's time?

Not slacking at all -- we JUST starting offering other milk (tried WCM, hemp, and coconut so far) because of my upcoming trip. Otherwise only BM and water. I kind of freaked when my friend asked if I had any more to spare (donation), I counted my freezer stash, and realized I only had about half what I need when I'm gone. I hadn't thought about it because I always had an oversupply and basically never dipped into the freezer until last month.

I do think my supply decreased due to dropping pumps, but it wasn't immediate, it was over time. Also think it was a variety of factors that ultimately caused it. I was skipping pumping altogether some days, because I was too busy with the holiday season (I work in retail), was also stressed, and sick for over a week around Christmas. I took some meds because I just had to to get through work. After a week or two of that combo, I started to notice I didn't get engorged like I usually do and my output at my one pump dropped by 2-4oz. (it was 10-12+ now it is 8-11 ... I say that just so it makes sense why/how I keep up only pumping once, I know most people don't get that much)

It's hard for me to comment on your exact situation since I don't keep track of feeds it's all on demand. I think if you're part time and only missing 1-2 feedings during a shift, it probably won't have a huge impact on supply. I always found I could skip pumping when I was away for just one feeding, like if I went to run errands and DH gave a bottle. I found going from 3 to 2 pumps made almost no difference. Going to 1 definitely did though. Hope this helps... feel free to message me if you want to chat more about it!

[jfresh]

I will post the extended BF check ins on Wednesday mornings then. mooncharm it's totally up to you! Wednesday's are a good day for me because I'm off work and Oliver is at preschool so I have free time for bumping. Just pick whatever works! You could also maybe poll your MSPI ladies during the first check in to see if they have a preference.

[jennlin]

hi! i didn't participate much with my baby#2, but i would love an extended nursing check in. i'm currently nursing 35 month old (eek!) and also my 15 mo at the same time.

[mooncharm]

Jan 19, 2015 10:01:14 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

Jan 18, 2015 20:30:10 GMT -5 mooncharm said:

Have you found that your supply has decreased with dropping pumping? My son loves to nurse, and he still nurses a lot. We're at about 6 times per day on a usual day, and 8+ when teething, but I'd like to cut it back to 4x, and eventually down to 3. I'm worried that if I stop pumping for the missed feeds in my work day, I'll lose my supply for the days when I'm with him. I work part time, but my days all overlap with a nap time, which is one of his main feedings. I just don't feel like he's ready to switch to soy milk yet (he has a milk allergy, so no cow's milk) since I feel like he still needs the higher calories in breast milk. Am I slacking for not pushing a milk yet? He just turned 1 yesterday, so maybe it's time?

Not slacking at all -- we JUST starting offering other milk (tried WCM, hemp, and coconut so far) because of my upcoming trip. Otherwise only BM and water. I kind of freaked when my friend asked if I had any more to spare (donation), I counted my freezer stash, and realized I only had about half what I need when I'm gone. I hadn't thought about it because I always had an oversupply and basically never dipped into the freezer until last month.

I do think my supply decreased due to dropping pumps, but it wasn't immediate, it was over time. Also think it was a variety of factors that ultimately caused it. I was skipping pumping altogether some days, because I was too busy with the holiday season (I work in retail), was also stressed, and sick for over a week around Christmas. I took some meds because I just had to to get through work. After a week or two of that combo, I started to notice I didn't get engorged like I usually do and my output at my one pump dropped by 2-4oz. (it was 10-12+ now it is 8-11 ... I say that just so it makes sense why/how I keep up only pumping once, I know most people don't get that much)

It's hard for me to comment on your exact situation since I don't keep track of feeds it's all on demand. I think if you're part time and only missing 1-2 feedings during a shift, it probably won't have a huge impact on supply. I always found I could skip pumping when I was away for just one feeding, like if I went to run errands and DH gave a bottle. I found going from 3 to 2 pumps made almost no difference. Going to 1 definitely did though. Hope this helps... feel free to message me if you want to chat more about it!

Thanks. That's really helpful, and very sweet of you to offer to chat more. I am just not mentally prepared for this whole weaning process! I am going to take it one day at a time. I have decided to focus on night weaning first, then figure out daytime pumping and types of milk.

[Sparkly]

Jan 19, 2015 21:07:54 GMT -5 mooncharm said:

Jan 19, 2015 10:01:14 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

Not slacking at all -- we JUST starting offering other milk (tried WCM, hemp, and coconut so far) because of my upcoming trip. Otherwise only BM and water. I kind of freaked when my friend asked if I had any more to spare (donation), I counted my freezer stash, and realized I only had about half what I need when I'm gone. I hadn't thought about it because I always had an oversupply and basically never dipped into the freezer until last month.

I do think my supply decreased due to dropping pumps, but it wasn't immediate, it was over time. Also think it was a variety of factors that ultimately caused it. I was skipping pumping altogether some days, because I was too busy with the holiday season (I work in retail), was also stressed, and sick for over a week around Christmas. I took some meds because I just had to to get through work. After a week or two of that combo, I started to notice I didn't get engorged like I usually do and my output at my one pump dropped by 2-4oz. (it was 10-12+ now it is 8-11 ... I say that just so it makes sense why/how I keep up only pumping once, I know most people don't get that much)

It's hard for me to comment on your exact situation since I don't keep track of feeds it's all on demand. I think if you're part time and only missing 1-2 feedings during a shift, it probably won't have a huge impact on supply. I always found I could skip pumping when I was away for just one feeding, like if I went to run errands and DH gave a bottle. I found going from 3 to 2 pumps made almost no difference. Going to 1 definitely did though. Hope this helps... feel free to message me if you want to chat more about it!

Thanks. That's really helpful, and very sweet of you to offer to chat more. I am just not mentally prepared for this whole weaning process! I am going to take it one day at a time. I have decided to focus on night weaning first, then figure out daytime pumping and types of milk.

I understand! I'm the same. I have no desire to wean at all, would just love to be able to introduce a secondary option from time to time, so I don't have to stress about pumping. I'm kicking myself for not just investing in the chest freezer and keeping that liquid gold... But I'm also happy I was able to help other moms keep their babies on BM exclusively for the first year.

[mooncharm]

Jan 19, 2015 21:20:29 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

Jan 19, 2015 21:07:54 GMT -5 mooncharm said:

Thanks. That's really helpful, and very sweet of you to offer to chat more. I am just not mentally prepared for this whole weaning process! I am going to take it one day at a time. I have decided to focus on night weaning first, then figure out daytime pumping and types of milk.

I understand! I'm the same. I have no desire to wean at all, would just love to be able to introduce a secondary option from time to time, so I don't have to stress about pumping. I'm kicking myself for not just investing in the chest freezer and keeping that liquid gold... But I'm also happy I was able to help other moms keep their babies on BM exclusively for the first year.

It really is amazing that you could help those other families by donating! I am so glad to have found other mamas here who are not jumping to wean immediately at age 1!

[Sparkly]

Jan 19, 2015 21:52:43 GMT -5 mooncharm said:

Jan 19, 2015 21:20:29 GMT -5 Sparkly said:

I understand! I'm the same. I have no desire to wean at all, would just love to be able to introduce a secondary option from time to time, so I don't have to stress about pumping. I'm kicking myself for not just investing in the chest freezer and keeping that liquid gold... But I'm also happy I was able to help other moms keep their babies on BM exclusively for the first year.

It really is amazing that you could help those other families by donating! I am so glad to have found other mamas here who are not jumping to wean immediately at age 1!

same! I want to BF as long as she'll let me! I would love to tandem nurse of we are fortunate enough to conceive #2 soon!

[casey]

I'm definitely in for a weekly check-in. So glad to see the board getting active.

[Deleted]

since this board is more easily found in the side bar than it was at TB, it might get more hits from moms with newborns.
It might be a good idea to have a welcome newborns or something post occassionally, to catch all of their very similar questions as a long ongoing post or stickie or just how's it going.
We tend to get so many something is wrong posts, that moms often think everyone has problems.

This board is very slow on my old computer so I probably won't be around as much to help out on birth month boards whenever they make their own breastfeeding sticky posts.