BabyandBump - Breastfeeding http://www.babyandbump.com/ Chat and get advice on all things related to breastfeeding. Post here for tips and advice on breastfeeding, expressing, milk storage, or if you just need moral support. en Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:37:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.babyandbump.com/images/bnb2/misc/rss.jpg BabyandBump - Breastfeeding http://www.babyandbump.com/ Expressing question.. http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877210-expressing-question.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:35:08 GMT I hope I don't sound silly. I'm a little clueless at the moment. But, quick question.. If you express, where do you keep the milk? I've heard people mention freezing it. Then I've read about it being in the fridge. Where do you actually put it? ]]> Breastfeeding xAmiixLouisex http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877210-expressing-question.html <![CDATA[Worried LO isn't getting enough]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877209-worried-lo-isnt-getting-enough.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:31:19 GMT Hi everyone,

My daughter is one week old today, and in the past 24 hours she's only had one BM (albeit a huge one!) She has had a LOT of wet diapers, but just the one poop...

I'm BFing every 2 hrs (or more, if she demands it), and I know I'm producing milk because I occasionally leak, and I can hear her swallow when she sucks, and often there's milk at the corners of her mouth when she's done. But the lack of BMs has me concerned I'm not giving her enough (she had 1 large and 1 tiny BM yesterday, and 3 med-sized ones the day before). I'm down to my pre-pregnancy weight, which sort of freaks me out b/c I've been doing as my midwife suggested and eating the way I did while pregnant (several small, nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day), and definitely have NOT had the time or inclination to think about my weight since she was born. But the midwife also said most women find it hard to lose the last 10 lbs or so, as our bodies hold onto it in case baby needs it, so now I'm worried my weight loss is making me produce too little.

This is my very long-winded way of asking whether LO might still be ok with just the 1 BM, since she's had about 9 wet diapers since yesterday? Or do you think I'm not producing enough? :nope: ]]> Breastfeeding MillieJoan http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877209-worried-lo-isnt-getting-enough.html Rant - comments from others on breastfeeding... http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877174-rant-comments-others-breastfeeding.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:47:12 GMT So ladies - just typing for a bit of a rant really...

Have any of you has the "oh just express a few bottles and leave them for a bit" or " give them a bottle of formula - it won't harm them" or even " when are you going to start expressing so Oh can feed"???

I've recently had a few of these type of comments and they've really wound me up!!
I just think people are clueless when it comes to breastfeeding and the bond it creates and how little they understand of just expecting to express so you can go out etc....

Anyone else?! ]]> Breastfeeding mummyruston http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877174-rant-comments-others-breastfeeding.html 6 month Milestone!! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877103-6-month-milestone.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:39:19 GMT I am so proud! I never thought we would get this far, after so many initial problems. But we did and I am so proud :baby: I think i am going to... I am so proud! I never thought we would get this far, after so many initial problems. But we did and I am so proud :baby:
I think i am going to carry on until one...or even longer, i love it!! :cloud9: ]]> Breastfeeding satine51 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877103-6-month-milestone.html anyone here BF after.. http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877013-anyone-here-bf-after.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:22:56 GMT Anyone here BF after having their nipple previously pierced?

I had my nipple pierced nearly 5 years ago now & have had it removed for 4. Just wondering if I can still BF? I have milk now at 18 weeks pregnant and I can express some. Xx ]]> Breastfeeding Mee_Mummy http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877013-anyone-here-bf-after.html Ebm first time and now diarrhoea? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877006-ebm-first-time-now-diarrhoea.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:18:07 GMT So my partner fed my daughter for the first time ebm at 6pm (she's 4wks old) because she was upset and crying and woujdnt settle (I had left her at 530 after feeding her from 438-515)...

I got home at 630 and since then she's had 5 very runny nappies!

Could this be :

A) she stressed herself so much in my absence as she was missing me or
B) the EBM was someway not good enough altho it was expressed only yesterday and stored in back of fridge straight away?
C) she doesn't like bottles etc?


Any advice??? ]]> Breastfeeding mummyruston http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/877006-ebm-first-time-now-diarrhoea.html how can i http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876999-can.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:09:11 GMT keep my milk supply up? i just feel like im not filling lo up :( keep my milk supply up? i just feel like im not filling lo up :( ]]> Breastfeeding BabyDust2011 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876999-can.html So happy! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876980-so-happy.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:50:11 GMT After 4 weeks of self doubt, constant worrying, posting 100 times a day on here and annoying all you ladies and I am so happy to say my LO got... After 4 weeks of self doubt, constant worrying, posting 100 times a day on here and annoying all you ladies and I am so happy to say my LO got weighed today and he's gained 11oz this week. What a little porker! I feel so proud of myself, I did that! Its made it all worth it, screaming nipples, nursing marathons and sleepless nights. I had a really crappy labour and felt like a failure and this really has made up for it a little bit.

Sorry, pointless post. But thanks to everyone who answered all my neurotic posts and kept me going! ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876980-so-happy.html Expressing Questions! Experienced Expressers Pls Help :-) http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876960-expressing-questions-experienced-expressers-pls-help.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:32:12 GMT I started Expressing a week ago occasionally and got 2-4 ounces in the morning (bad or good?) and LO took to the Medela Calma bottle with a bit of... I started Expressing a week ago occasionally and got 2-4 ounces in the morning (bad or good?) and LO took to the Medela Calma bottle with a bit of distraction technique so that part is going OK. (I am going back to work in 3 weeks so I need to start getting LO used to a bottle of EBM and need to get myself a supply going). After a few times I've thought of a couple of questions that hopefully you can all answer for me.
  1. I found that my milk in the fridge after only one day separates into a almost solid cream top and watery base. I know you are not supposed to shake breast milk so I just gently swirl the contents but the creamy part never fully mixes in and a bunch sticks to the sides of the bottle. Any suggestions? I don't want to lose all that good fatty stuff for my baby.
  2. How much breast milk should my LO be getting in a bottle each time? - right now I'm limiting him to 4 oz as that's all I'm really expressing a day. He still roots for the breast after though and sometimes I give it to him but he doesn't really eat - I feel like he's just comfort sucking and he's off pretty much in 5 minutes...does this mean 4 oz is enough?...I feel like if I were putting in 5 or 6 or even 12 ozs he might just keep eating (he's a big eater) just for the sake of it and because there is no interruption to the milk production with a bottle as there is with breast feeding (various let downs during one feed). I don't want to overfeed but I don't want him to feel hungry either? How do you know when enough is enough?
  3. As my LO grows and the breast milk changes to meet his needs does that mean that 4 ozs will still be enough for one feed? Or do I have to keep upping the ozs as LO grows like with Formula?

Sorry my questions are a bit long winded but I'm just new at expressing and a BIG HATS OFF :howdy: to all expressers especially those who solely express because it is SUPER hard work and dedication. I never realized how hard it would be and I'm not even doing it full time. ]]> Breastfeeding grandbleu http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876960-expressing-questions-experienced-expressers-pls-help.html how can i make my milk fattier? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876953-can-make-my-milk-fattier.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:24:49 GMT I looked it up but wanted more advice. My sson was born only 5wks early but weighed 4lbs9ozs. He is 15wks on sat and weighs 11#3ozs. He has been only... I looked it up but wanted more advice. My sson was born only 5wks early but weighed 4lbs9ozs. He is 15wks on sat and weighs 11#3ozs. He has been only gaining 3ozs a wk but last wk gained a great 9ozs and I want to keep that up. Just wanted to see if there is anything I could do to fatten him up. ]]> Breastfeeding corrie anne http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876953-can-make-my-milk-fattier.html Ouch, it does get better right? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876952-ouch-does-get-better-right.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:24:47 GMT Ouchey ouchey ouchey.

Amelia is feeding pretty well. She's got a good latch and I think my milk is starting to come in areadly.

We're very happy breastfeeding...BUT..

F**K ME IT HURTS. I have to fight through the first few minutes but then it becomes more bearable.
Last night she was feeding constantly because she hadn't fed much in the day, and it was so sore I had to give her a little formula so I could take a break.

Will it always hurt at the start of a feed or does it get easier? ]]> Breastfeeding amandad192 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876952-ouch-does-get-better-right.html Where can I find a cute nursing bra?? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876928-can-find-cute-nursing-bra.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:54:34 GMT I'm 24 weeks preggo and all my bras are already way too small. I've been looking to invest in some nursing bras but they are so UGLY! What makes it even more difficult is that I was a 32DD before getting pregnant, so now I think I'm at least a 32F. Where can I find an affordable, cute nursing bra in 32F??

Also, I know a lot of nursing bras don't have underwire but I used to work in lingerie at nordstrom and they taught us that underwire is where the majority of support comes from. So why don't nursing bras have underwire? ]]> Breastfeeding Aabeling http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876928-can-find-cute-nursing-bra.html Weaning off breast milk http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876923-weaning-off-breast-milk.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:49:39 GMT Hi ladies. I had planned on BFing my baby until he was 12 mths old and then switching to cow's milk. It didn't go to plan because he doesn't get enough cow's milk for me to stop BFing. I haven't been in a rush to make the switch - I'm not going back to work and since 12 mths old he only had BF for his 2 naps and then at night time (before bed and once during the night).

LO will drink from a sippy cup and soft touch beakers, but he's not keen on cow's milk. He won't drink EBM (never has), he won't drink from a bottle (never has), and I've tried all types of follow-on milk but he completely refuses to drink them.

He now only has 1 daytime nap, and for the last week or so I've stopped BFing him for this so he is only BFing at bedtime and once in the night. He has adult porridge in the morning with a good portion of cow's milk, a standard sized yoghurt every day and some other dairy in other foods that are not a daily routine but figure fairly frequently (such as egg custard, rice pudding, angel delight). I figure he probably gets enough milk to go without his daytime feed but I can't see how I can get enough cow's milk or alternatives in his diet to drop his night BF.

He has quite a small appetite and is under the 25th percentile for weight. He does have 3 meals plus one or two snacks a day, but the meals are quite small portions compared to the amount most of his baby friend's can put away.

I would like to stop BFing because I am TTC and I'm approaching 37 so time is not on my side. I have my periods back but I have a short LP (9 days last month). I also want to stop BFing well before having another baby so that LO doesn't feel he's been pushed out, I don't want to combi-feed because I have supply issues as it is and have taken Domperidone for a year.

How much milk does my LO need? He obviously comes first and I won't stop BFing until I know he is getting sufficient alternatives. Does anyone have any suggestions of how to get him to drink milk or can suggest other alternatives? I have tried watering cow's milk down but he just drinks barely any, and he already gets constipated so I can't risk him drinking insufficiently.

Sorry for long post, and thanks for any help. ]]> Breastfeeding EverythingXd http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876923-weaning-off-breast-milk.html Cluster Feeding - help! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876887-cluster-feeding-help.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:11:04 GMT Hi,
I'm mum to a 8 week old who cluster feeds from 8- midnight most nights! I'm at the end of my tether, most ofthe time I think she's not even getting any milk just sucking as she's going for that long there can't be anything coming out all the time. I've tried a dummy to suckle on instead of me but it made her gag and be sick :( I wouldn't mind as much if the cluster feeding meant a longer sleep but within 2hours she's up again wanting more. Shes a happy baby in the day smiley and thriving it's just the nights that are getting me down. No sleep is taking Its toll! We've also tried giving expressed milk to give mrs break but baby drank 3oz and wanted more which should have been enough for one feed? Any suggestions??? ]]> Breastfeeding IzzyPeanut http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876887-cluster-feeding-help.html Baby keeps pulling off http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876823-baby-keeps-pulling-off.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:01:34 GMT My baby keeps pulling off my boob and going straight back for another 2 or 3 sucks and then wriggling about and pulling off. She does it more with... My baby keeps pulling off my boob and going straight back for another 2 or 3 sucks and then wriggling about and pulling off.

She does it more with my left boob and more so when it's not completely full.

I'm certain it isn't wind but she is teething at the moment.

Anyone else experience this? ]]> Breastfeeding stouffer http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876823-baby-keeps-pulling-off.html Help!!! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876515-help.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:33:08 GMT Had my lovely daughter by C-Section on tuesday afternoon. She latched on fine initally and drank two good feeds that first evening and night. But... Had my lovely daughter by C-Section on tuesday afternoon.

She latched on fine initally and drank two good feeds that first evening and night.
But she has also been quite mucusy.

Yesterday she slept mainly all day had a feed at 0830 -0910, then 14.00 - 14.30, then 18.00 - 18.30.

Since that very little, she is tricky to feed as will take one suck then fall asleep, so I was stripping her, tickling her feet, blowing on her face etc and that seemed to work.

I also was using the rugby ball hold which she seems to like.

Last night she screamed all night long, I tried to latch her on, she puts the nipple in her mouth and nothing! No suck, no lick she just looks at me!

I feel at my wits end, took a walk to Boots and brought some pre-made milk, just in case, at least I know she'll have something in her belly, as my milk hasn't come in yet. I worry she's starving!! I haven't given it to her yet.

Please help, any ideas, tips, suggestions.

I feel a failure :nope: ]]> Breastfeeding mrs.amillian http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876515-help.html Stopping the night feeds - HELP needed http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876506-stopping-night-feeds-help-needed.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:23:17 GMT Hi all, dont post much in here but do occasionally pop in and could do with some advice from those who have done this - Caitlyn is nearly 13... Hi all, dont post much in here but do occasionally pop in and could do with some advice from those who have done this -

Caitlyn is nearly 13 months and since a nasty virus a couple of months ago has reverted to feeding more at night (before then we were getting to 1 night feed only) - she isnt eating much in the day (its a struggle to get 3 small meals into her) but can feed on average 3-4 times a night, although not all of those are proper hungry feeds and she can wake and want the breast as many as 7 times in a night! She has dropped on the weight scales from near 75th percentile (from birth to 10months) to well under the 50th at 12 months and Im concerned - my milk should not be her main source of nutrition now and I need to readjust this. Not only is she getting too much milk it means neither she nor I are getting a proper sleep. For me, being back in work, this really matters now - its beyond exhausting and frankly half the time Im probably not safe in the car I am that tired.

My instinct is that she should be having a morning and a bedtime feed (she feeds to sleep) only now.

So - dropping the night feeds - Caitlyn is a boob monster - she has always loved her milk so she will NOT be happy. HV advice is to just stop, and get the stress out of the way in a few horrible nights. Im aware that the first night at least she will be actually be hungry and from experience in other areas she is perfectly capable of screaming for hours on end if she doesnt get what she wants.

Are there any ways of making this easier? I cant do this over several months - im at the point of exhaustion now and honestly im this close to refusing to feed her at all because im so tired and I need a nights sleep - Caitlyn has never slept through but she is much worse now than at, say, 8-9 months. :cry:

Sorry for rambling post -basically - how can I do this so its the least stressful on Caitlyn, me and my DH (for whom C will not settle at night)

All help appreciated

Mizze x ]]> Breastfeeding Mizze http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876506-stopping-night-feeds-help-needed.html Should you wait for your baby to cry? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876447-should-you-wait-your-baby-cry.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:57:24 GMT My LO wakes around 1am or 2am for a feed and I pick him up, change him and feed him. At around 5am I start to hear him fuss, just gentle murmurings,... My LO wakes around 1am or 2am for a feed and I pick him up, change him and feed him. At around 5am I start to hear him fuss, just gentle murmurings, little squeaks, that type of thing. As my OH is gone for the day by then I generally see if I can doze a little longer as I'm not worried about disturbing his sleep. Should I be picking LO up then, when he first starts to fuss? Or should I be waiting until they're more vocal before giving him a feed? I don't want to create problems down the line. ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876447-should-you-wait-your-baby-cry.html Great photo! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876411-great-photo.html Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:11:54 GMT I came across this and wanted to share I came across this and wanted to share
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]]> Breastfeeding angel2010 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876411-great-photo.html How many feeds per day at 11 months? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876269-many-feeds-per-day-11-months.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:15:16 GMT I'll be going back to work four full days per week in April, LO will be 11 months. At the moment I'm trying to fill the freezer with enough EBM so OH will be able to feed her whilst I'm at work (we've managed to rearrange our schedules to avoid paying for childcare for now). I reckon I'll have enough pumped to last until she reaches a year when she can have cows milk during the day and BF as much as she wants when I'm home (I'm hoping my supply will regulate and not just dry up so that this will be possible).

Anyway, this is what I had planned but I mentioned this to a HV at weighing clinic last week and she said LO should only need 3 BFs per day at that age, morning, around 5pm and bedtime and she can have water in between times. It's now only 7 or 8 weeks away and she feeds waaaaaaaay more than that now, I just can't see her dropping that many feeds. HV says I need to encourage her to drop feeds from now, this wasn't really what I wanted her to do, hence all the pumping.

TBH I've heard the HV's give other Mums some odd advice so I'm not convinced on this one, does anyone have any advice or experience in this area?

Thanks :flower: ]]> Breastfeeding Kelly81 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876269-many-feeds-per-day-11-months.html Is 5oz ebm enough for one sitting? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876235-5oz-ebm-enough-one-sitting.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:28:56 GMT Hi

So tOmorrow I am leaving my 4wk old baby for the first tIme with oh for longer than an hour...3.5hrs there shouts as I'm going to have my hair dOne...

I have managed to express 5oz...

Will that be enough?

SO she'll have no actual breast time from around 5-830?

I will try and give her the breast just before 5 as I need to leave at 530... ]]> Breastfeeding mummyruston http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876235-5oz-ebm-enough-one-sitting.html Vasospasm remedies??? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876206-vasospasm-remedies.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:02:00 GMT Hi, I went to a LC yesterday and she thinks I have nipple vasospasm. I have been constantly on ibuprofen for about 6 weeks now and went to see... Hi,

I went to a LC yesterday and she thinks I have nipple vasospasm. I have been constantly on ibuprofen for about 6 weeks now and went to see why BFing as still so painful. If it continues I will probably need to give up BFing, but every time I think of stopping I cry.

Can anyone share any remedies that helped with alleviating the pain? The LC suggested heat pads. The internet has suggested fish oils, B vitamins, magnesium/calcium tabs. Have any of these actually worked for anyone?

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks ]]> Breastfeeding Maxy1 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876206-vasospasm-remedies.html Expressing during periods http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876075-expressing-during-periods.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:45:05 GMT I think my periods are back (very mild bleeding) anyway I am pumping squat.. Usually I can pump about 4oz during my first session. I got an oz... I think my periods are back (very mild bleeding) anyway I am pumping squat.. Usually I can pump about 4oz during my first session. I got an oz today... Is this common? This will change once my periods are over correct?.i probably have 30oz in my freezer and can't manage more than a few days. ]]> Breastfeeding skris4 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876075-expressing-during-periods.html i want to cry - still pain after 7 weeks http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876021-want-cry-still-pain-after-7-weeks.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:56:38 GMT I just spent £45 on a lactation consultant. I didnt learn anything new, i'm still in pain, have been treated for thrush, have had latch and poition checked - no tongue tie. no cracks or cuts, so why on earth am I still in severe pain??? I have blanching when i get cold so may have circulation disorder? and my nipples are creased after feeding, new positioning didn't help. If health professionals can't help, I don't know what I can do. dread feeding and getting depressed now.:cry: ]]> Breastfeeding dragonflies http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/876021-want-cry-still-pain-after-7-weeks.html Never seem full! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875969-never-seem-full.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:51:44 GMT My breasts never seem full, does that mean anything? The only time they seem a little harder is around 1am ish when LO wakes for a feed after about... My breasts never seem full, does that mean anything? The only time they seem a little harder is around 1am ish when LO wakes for a feed after about 3-3.5 hours. In the day I feed him roughly every 2-2.5 hours and they always seem soft. My boobs never leak either. Is this a hint at a low supply issue or do I count myself lucky? ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875969-never-seem-full.html <![CDATA[I need to stop but baby won't let me]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875946-need-stop-but-baby-wont-let-me.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:27:48 GMT I have multiple sclerosis and my consultant has told advised me in December to stop bf as I've had a few relapses. My ds will not drink milk from a cup and will only drink an ounce on average from a bottle before pushing it away. I've tried not giving in once but after an hour of him crying for boob I gave in. Any ideas? ]]> Breastfeeding CharmedKirsty http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875946-need-stop-but-baby-wont-let-me.html Perfect accessory for winter NIP! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875943-perfect-accessory-winter-nip.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:25:24 GMT Image: https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/422046_10150514607552750_195936747749_9270953_321916226_n.jpg Made me giggle so much...


Made me giggle so much :haha::haha::haha: ]]> Breastfeeding gembag http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875943-perfect-accessory-winter-nip.html Should I stop at 12 months or keep going? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875931-should-stop-12-months-keep-going.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:15:35 GMT I dont know If I should stop at 1 year or keep going. I was always breastfeeding my 1st. I was never able to leave him. I had to turn down a job... I dont know If I should stop at 1 year or keep going. I was always breastfeeding my 1st. I was never able to leave him. I had to turn down a job opportunity because he couldn't be put down for a nap without being bfed. And he was a terrible sleeper so I had to be there to nurse him back to sleep again. This went on until we had to stop at 11 months due to my milk drying up because I was pregnant. Once he got used to living without the boob, he stopped waking up to be fed. He slept through the night and I felt relief.

I know it sounds selfish but I don't wanna do that for 2 years! But I also want LO to continue having the benefits of bm. Is it even possible to continue bfing without LO needing it to sleep? ]]> Breastfeeding m0mmyCool http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875931-should-stop-12-months-keep-going.html tongue tie http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875915-tongue-tie.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:02 GMT so, after many MW, NN and HV visits the BF support lady told me today that my LO's problem might be that he's a bit tongue tied. she's refered me to the clinic to have him checked and maybre treated.
all our symptoms (poor latch, painful nipples, breast not emptied properly, wind, etc) seem to agree with the diagnosis, buti'm just a bit concerned whether the snip can be an 'easy fix' and not actually necessary?

any experiences?
thanks!:flower: ]]> Breastfeeding kosh http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875915-tongue-tie.html Is my one month old sick? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875913-my-one-month-old-sick.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:53:36 GMT Or is it just a matter of a food allergy? He has been fussy since yesterday. He seems to have to really push out his bowel movements and struggles... Or is it just a matter of a food allergy?

He has been fussy since yesterday. He seems to have to really push out his bowel movements and struggles (writhes and looks to be straining) before having a bowel movement.

He has also been having gas (I'm assuming it's gas because he calms after having some gripe water). He has spit up twice in the past two days (very unusual for him, he hardly ever spits up!).

He has also been having kind of explosive bowel movements. Very watery, not very seedy and they range in colour from green to yellow to a darker yellow. He is having normal pees and is pooing his usual amount. It also sounds like he might have mucous in his chest/throat.

Any insight? ]]> Breastfeeding jewelia http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875913-my-one-month-old-sick.html Breastfeeding, Working mums-Please share your schedules! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875888-breastfeeding-working-mums-please-share-your-schedules.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:27:32 GMT As I return to work in 4 months (aaaah!) I'm making plans for how I can continue bfing my lo.
He will be 9 months old by then so it's impossible for me to know how many milk feeds he will have by then, but I'm hoping to bf him morning and night and pump inbetween hopefully, so that on the days I'm not working I would like to be able to exclusively breastfeed him if I can.
So please if you could share you're schedules with me it would really help me and reassure me that it is achieveable! If you could include as many details as possible such as work/childcare/pumping/bfing/solid food routine to give me the biggest picture possible it would really help me!
Thanks x ]]> Breastfeeding heather1212 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875888-breastfeeding-working-mums-please-share-your-schedules.html <![CDATA[You know your toddler isn't ready to give up the breast when: (just for fun)]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875887-you-know-your-toddler-isnt-ready-give-up-breast-just-fun.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:26:41 GMT forget signs of readiness. we're counting up the signs of un-readiness around here. i've got 10. what are yours?

1. She has cleverly named your breasts after her favorite thing in the world. Herself! "me me"
2. When you take your shirt off and sees your breasts, she screams "me me (or whatever your LO calls them)" with such enthusiasm you'd think she'd be reunited with a long lost friend.
3. when daddy tells her it's time to go "night night" which around here is a threat that he is doing the routine tonight, she pounces onto the breast so quickly that you didn't see her move
4. she wrote a song that she chants at random parts of the day "me me" "me me" "me me" and dances sometimes too
5. she sometimes pulls your shirt up just to lay on your breast and kisses it with no intention to nurse
6. the words "mama" and "me mee" are interchangeable to her.
7. when she's tired she grabs your nipple and rubs it in her itchy sleepy eyes for comfort
8. she kicks "me me" or stands on them occasionally and you're pretty sure this is a territorial thing based on the "what? these are mine!!" expression on her face
9. you hide from her while getting dressed/undressed in fear that she will become hypnotized and that her alter ego (breast feeding monster) will manifest at any moment for the tenth random and unnecessary nursing fit of the day.
10. you running around the house with a 30 pound child on your hip, one breast out, LO trying desperately to latch back onto it while you turn off something on the stove that is boiling over- is not an uncommon sight.
(this is normal when she was a baby too, but well, she didn't weigh 30 pounds so it wasn't quite as ridiculous). ]]> Breastfeeding babyjiva http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875887-you-know-your-toddler-isnt-ready-give-up-breast-just-fun.html a bit of reassurance? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875854-bit-reassurance.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:55:42 GMT my little girl is 20 weeks. she was born weighing 8lb 1 oz - in the 75th centile. after birth she fell to the 25th centile and stayed roughly there,... my little girl is 20 weeks. she was born weighing 8lb 1 oz - in the 75th centile. after birth she fell to the 25th centile and stayed roughly there, until i had her weighed today, she's now roughly half way between the 9th and the 25th. she was last weighed on 23rd november, she was 10lb 4oz. i had her weighed today and she's only 13lb 1oz. i was expecting more. the hv seemed ok with this, she said that lily has always been petite and weight gain tends to slow around this age as they become more active. i was convinced the hv was going to say something bad about her weight though.

now, she's perfectly happy, smilley and giggly, she's also just started sitting unsupported, we get lots of wet and dirty nappies, yet i'm a wee bit worried that she's so small and to me seems to have gained so little.

someone please give me a slap and tell me i'm worried over nothing! ]]> Breastfeeding chocolala http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875854-bit-reassurance.html Nursing necklace? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875766-nursing-necklace.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:16:05 GMT Hi all! I'm finally on track with nursing after SO many problems! Although now new problem- My DD Avery is getting really squirmy and distracted at only 3 months.

Has anyone ever used a nursing necklace? Do you like it/did it help? Also, any good suggestions on one to get!?

Thanks!!! Kim ]]> Breastfeeding kim81 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875766-nursing-necklace.html By 8/9 months old can ALL ebm be given in a sippy cup? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875732-8-9-months-old-can-all-ebm-given-sippy-cup.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:25 GMT I'm returning to work when LO is 9 months old so I'm planning on bfing him morning and night then in the day giving him ebm while I'm at work.
I was wondering though will he have to have the ebm in a bottle or can he have it in a sippy cup instead?
I plan on introducing him to a sippy cup when he is over 6 months old.
Is there any reason why he would need to be given milk in a bottle?
I hope I don't sound too daft asking! Lol! ]]> Breastfeeding heather1212 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875732-8-9-months-old-can-all-ebm-given-sippy-cup.html i dont want to BF anymore plz help!! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875670-dont-want-bf-anymore-plz-help.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:15:42 GMT Im so fed up i need a break i need help if someone could take her for a night i could get some sleep & be able to look after us both :'( ]]> Breastfeeding hopefully85 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875670-dont-want-bf-anymore-plz-help.html AF- its been almost 3 years!! Anyone else? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875655-af-its-been-almost-3-years-anyone-else.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:02:26 GMT I already asked this question a few months ago but theres still no AF around here thats almost 3years!!! Is there anyone else on here thats waited so... I already asked this question a few months ago but theres still no AF around here thats almost 3years!!! Is there anyone else on here thats waited so long for AF? I mean Ihsan only bf's morning, night & most nights has a quick drink around 4am but can also go without. Dr says this is nothing to worry about but I don't know anyone else thats waited this long I need to hear it from someone else to feel normal :haha: ]]> Breastfeeding eddjanuary10 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875655-af-its-been-almost-3-years-anyone-else.html Why cant i pump :( http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875623-why-cant-pump.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:18:21 GMT I have been called away (last minute as usual) for a work course that i really want to go too. Obviously no children allowed so my hubby has taken... I have been called away (last minute as usual) for a work course that i really want to go too. Obviously no children allowed so my hubby has taken the day off and is going to look after our 8 week old son. I was delighted until this morning when i started to prepare bottles for LO and i just cant express. This was 20mins of pumping for enough for a door mouse. :cry:

Now i dont HAVE to go to this course but ive been waiting for an oppourtunity like this for awhile now and could result in more work opportunities :thumbup:

I dont know whether to carry on trying to pump or give LO formula for the day. Hes had bottles before so that is not my worry. The formula is. I dont want to give it to him.

Will it hurt for a day?

I cant believe i can breastfeed all day every day if need be but i cant express even a little??????? ]]> Breastfeeding Kayleigh Lou http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875623-why-cant-pump.html Need advice! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875588-need-advice.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:39:11 GMT Hi, my daughter was born 23/1 weighing 6lb 12oz she was weighed on day 3 and had gone down to 6lb 6oz she was weighed on day 5 and 10 and still... Hi, my daughter was born 23/1 weighing 6lb 12oz she was weighed on day 3 and had gone down to 6lb 6oz she was weighed on day 5 and 10 and still weighed 6lb 6oz. She was weighed yesterday (day 15) and was 6lb 8oz. The HV wants me to have her weighed next Tuesday and if she isn't up to 7lbs wants me to top up with formula. Other than slow weight gain she is a happy, healthy baby and feeds 1-3hrly and cluster feeds in the evening. I've had my latch checked by 3 people who say its fine. She has lots of wet nappys and at least 6 dirty nappies a day. She is also a very short, petite baby. I'm getting myself so stressed out we are enjoying breast feeding and she seems content so really don't want to go down the formula top up route if I don't have to. ]]> Breastfeeding pinksapphire http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875588-need-advice.html Low weight gain :( Want to cry! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875578-low-weight-gain-want-cry.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:28:00 GMT Just got back from the HV and feel like crap :( My little girl is now on the 0.4th centile - HV was really worried as shes dropped from the 25th.... Just got back from the HV and feel like crap :(

My little girl is now on the 0.4th centile - HV was really worried as shes dropped from the 25th. She is 15 weeks and weighs just under 10lb.

Really annoying because she's such a content little girl - she feeds every couple of hours in the day then sleeps through most nights (sometimes waking for one feed). Last night she went down at about 8pm, had a feed at 11pm then slept til 7.30am.

HV couldnt understand it with how alert she is and her height is on 9th centile and head circumference on the 25th.

On one hand I am really upset, disappointed and worried but on the other I have this amazingly happy little girl who I don't want to disrupt by trying to change our routine or switching to formula.

To be honest I didn't expect to get this far breastfeeding and I have no problem going on to formula but I want to do it when I feel its right not when I am forced to.

:shrug: ]]> Breastfeeding LoPanda http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875578-low-weight-gain-want-cry.html Those that breastfed through pregnancy.. http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875344-those-breastfed-through-pregnancy.html Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:36:30 GMT Im pregnant with LO number 2 and still breastfeeding my little boy..
His routine has been abit over the place the past week or so, so some days he's feeding 3 times a day or more..then other days i'll just manage to get him to feed before he goes to bed..
Anyway..my breasts are so painful :( everytime i catch them i whince..theyre so sore and when i knock them the pain sometimes feels like stinging inside..
I know sore breasts are normal but im wondering if those who breastfed while pregnant found they were considerably more painful?
Im just concerned that as my LO hasnt been feeding to a regular pattern the past week or so if that could be causing me the pain..i dont want to end up with mastitis ect..or is it just the unfortunate ways of pregnancy.. ]]> Breastfeeding GypsyDancer http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875344-those-breastfed-through-pregnancy.html <![CDATA[Newborn & Toddler - Breastfeeding?]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875292-newborn-toddler-breastfeeding.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:14:37 GMT Hiya :flower: I am pregnant with my second baby and wanted some honest advice/stories/experiences from those with a little one and a toddler. I... Hiya :flower: I am pregnant with my second baby and wanted some honest advice/stories/experiences from those with a little one and a toddler. I couldn't breastfeed my toddler, despite all the help I received, my son would not Breastfeed (he even had trouble bottle feeding). I expressed for 5 weeks...but found the whole journey very hard emotionally and physically. I felt horrible and like a failure for not being able to Breastfeed.

Now I am undecided if to pursue Breastfeeding with the second, as I have so many fears and have heard so many stories of newborns feeding for an hour at a time!! My biggest worry is trying to Breastfeed while having a toddler to look after on my own (our family is in Australia, so there is no one to help out occasionally). I worry I won't be able to take care of my toddlers needs if I constantly have a little one stuck on the breast.

Can anyone share their honest experiences? I didn't want to post this in the Breastfeeding section...as I figured those who didn't BF or who gave it up early, wouldn't be roaming that section, and I wanted all stories, good or bad.

Many thanks. Xxx ]]> Breastfeeding MissTanya http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875292-newborn-toddler-breastfeeding.html Gassy baby - smells like rotten eggs / sulphur! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875247-gassy-baby-smells-like-rotten-eggs-sulphur.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:26:28 GMT My poor 7 week old baby boy is just miserable.

He's exclusively breast fed straight from the boob.

I don't know what to do as he's constantly crying - pulls his legs up & straightens them out in pain.

Unlike my first son (who pooped 5 or 6 times a day) this little guy can go for anything up to a week before pooping.

At the moment he is letting out the most horrific smelling 'eggy' wind. The last time he pooped was Friday (4 1/2 days ago).

He nurses pretty frequently (roughly every two hours). But sometimes he only nurses for a few minutes before he starts screaming, pulling away but then wanting back on again??? I think this might be because he wants comfort from the wind pains?

Can anyone help? ]]> Breastfeeding TillyMoo http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875247-gassy-baby-smells-like-rotten-eggs-sulphur.html Does the seem ok? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875190-does-seem-ok.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:41:09 GMT I was not prepared at all for how hard bf was going to be at the start and am proud to say we're coming up to 3 months.

Because I need structure to my day I tried feeding her on a 4 hourly schedule but I found it was too long between feeds so have changed things.

Our day now goes like this:

7:00-feed (sometimes bottle of EBM if I'm riding)
8:30-9:15/30 nap
10:00 feed
11:15/30-1:00 nap
1:00 feed
2:30-3:30/4:00 nap
4:00 feed
6:00 bath, feed, bed
10:00 dreamfeed

She normally wakes for a feed around 4:00/4:30am.

Reason i ask is that around 5:00 she starts to get grouchy and tired but I daren't let her nap Incase it affects her going down at 7 but I obviously don't want her to be upset. Any suggestions?

After her feed we normally have a play/go for a walk etc. ]]> Breastfeeding startingout http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875190-does-seem-ok.html Losing It http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875139-losing.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:53:19 GMT I'm going insane here. :wacko:

My LO is being so difficult on the breast! He keeps breaking his latch and re-latching. I figured it was because of gas and started burping him but nothing happened. He started rooting again when I put him down to rest so I fed him the other breast only to have him fuss and squirm the entire time and then fall asleep when he was on it! I tried burping him again and I didn't get anything. I laid him down and he vomited all over the place. I gave him some gripe water after that to help calm his stomach. Seemed to help a little. This is so frustrating though! I don't know how much he's eating and I can't tell if I'm underfeeding or overfeeding him. He's either dissatisfied or spitting up everywhere. I'm about to just say fuck it and move on to exclusively pumping, but he hates the bottle and I can't get him to suck on a pacifier to save my life. So far breastfeeding has not been fun for me and I'm not even at the two month mark. :nope:

I want my LO to get the best start out of life and that's why I've been doing the best that I can with the situation but there is no pleasing this guy! :growlmad:

Aside from this it is so hard getting him to sleep. He fights it like it's the plague.

Sigh... ]]> Breastfeeding Amerail http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875139-losing.html Confused about expressing http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875016-confused-expressing.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:01:26 GMT Hi ladies,

In order to try and fit everything into my day I want to try and express a bottle a day for my other half to do.

I'm aiming to get up before my LO in the morning and pump a bottle (providing I get enough)

I will sterilise the pump and teat first as I do the dummies and then pump directly into the bottle and feed within an hour. Presumably the milk wouldn't need warming nor refrigerating?

Second bit of confusion, if this proves to work and I happen to be able to express enough to have one in the fridge (a just in case bottle) would it be safe to store in a sterilised bottle and keep in the fridge? For how long?

Do you store with the teat on? Or sterilise one when you need it?

If you don't get enough in one session, can you add milk to milk already in bottles in the fridge?

Sorry just a bit muddled. ]]> Breastfeeding startingout http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/875016-confused-expressing.html Constant feeding all day, worn out. http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874996-constant-feeding-all-day-worn-out.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:45:06 GMT He's not really slept all day, just been on and off my boob! He just cries if I don't put him on. He was also like this yesterday.

He's been doing this for 9 hours now! Have barely had a chance to eat or go to the toilet :wacko:

Is this normal? I really hope this doesn't last. ]]> Breastfeeding xsadiex http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874996-constant-feeding-all-day-worn-out.html anyone exclusivly pumping? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874958-anyone-exclusivly-pumping.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:56:12 GMT I didnt know where to post this but i was just curiouse if anyone was and how it was working. How much you are getting out and all that good stuff.... I didnt know where to post this but i was just curiouse if anyone was and how it was working. How much you are getting out and all that good stuff. Thank you:flower: ]]> Breastfeeding Duejan2012 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874958-anyone-exclusivly-pumping.html Expressing stress :( http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874919-expressing-stress.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:05:29 GMT So today I set aside at home to try and express a good couPle of bOttles for Thursday when I'm having my hair cut n coloured (3hrs inc journeys) for my 4wk old baby and well I've managed a tea spoon :( !!!

My LO has been extra fussy today and has been feeding every 2hrs if not less - would this cause my breasts to not express?

Any ideas of how to encourage milk glow for express?

I have an electric pump which I used when she was 2dats old as she wouldn't latch and I produced colostrum / milk ok then? ]]> Breastfeeding mummyruston http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874919-expressing-stress.html breast infection http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874880-breast-infection.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:09:12 GMT Can u get a breast infection after 4 months of feeding...??? Can u get a breast infection after 4 months of feeding...??? ]]> Breastfeeding eagermom http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874880-breast-infection.html Sudden supply issue! HELP! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874778-sudden-supply-issue-help.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:37:33 GMT Hi Ladies,

LO was poorly for a few weeks with a cold. Ever since, he's reluctant to feed from the right and my breast feels constantly empty. I can hand express tho ... No problem on the left...

I keep offering the right in the hope of increasing supply ... any other advice? ]]> Breastfeeding Rodnabell http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874778-sudden-supply-issue-help.html Weaning off the breast - tips please?! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874714-weaning-off-breast-tips-please.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:17:13 GMT I am thinking of slowly weaning off the breast when my LO turns one...i am happy to carry on doing nap time/bedtime feeds for a while but I feel that... I am thinking of slowly weaning off the breast when my LO turns one...i am happy to carry on doing nap time/bedtime feeds for a while but I feel that if I dont start to reduce the feeds soon, she wont ever want to stop!

At the moment she has feeds: 8.30, 12, 4, 7.30....and sometimes she wakes up in the night but this is getting less and less frequent! (touch wood)

From your experiences, is it easy to just swap one feed at a time to cows milk? Did you use a bottle or beaker? Warm the milk first? Did your LO still fuss for the breast after the cows milk out of habit?

Thanks! ]]> Breastfeeding blue_kat http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874714-weaning-off-breast-tips-please.html Breastfeeding and medication Info http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874688-breastfeeding-medication-info.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:38:58 GMT I stumbled across this site today and thought i should share with the ladies in here http://www.breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/ I stumbled across this site today and thought i should share with the ladies in here http://www.breastfeeding-and-medication.co.uk/ ]]> Breastfeeding faun http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874688-breastfeeding-medication-info.html 3 years breastfeeding http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874667-3-years-breastfeeding.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:40 GMT Yes I wish to brag about it, I never do as it seems normal to me but thats 3 years yesterday I have been breastfeeding my son and have another in... Yes I wish to brag about it, I never do as it seems normal to me but thats 3 years yesterday I have been breastfeeding my son and have another in there to. And thats from a girl that once said in here she would never breastfeed :blush:Still going, I know some of you find it wrong but I never care what any one things of it dosnt effect me or my children they are good and healthy. :thumbup:hasnt been plane sailing either. :cloud9: ]]> Breastfeeding Dragonfly http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874667-3-years-breastfeeding.html painful boobs http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874591-painful-boobs.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:27:13 GMT my boobs are killing me, they feel they are about to explode and as if they were on fire :cry: i know i should be trying to empty them more but is... my boobs are killing me, they feel they are about to explode and as if they were on fire :cry: i know i should be trying to empty them more but is there anything else I can do? ]]> Breastfeeding kosh http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874591-painful-boobs.html Interesting reaction to my BFing profile picture http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874581-interesting-reaction-my-bfing-profile-picture.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:10:37 GMT Image: https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407508_757244549001_31000002_34323132_572799722_n.jpg I put the above picture up on...


I put the above picture up on my profile yesterday to support the women nursing at FB hq's. Mostly, I had positive reactions, but one person made this comment:

"Yes it is natural, doesn't mean I want to see it...lots of things are natural, and I don't want I see them either...and YES, I breast fed both my kids..."

How is this constructive? Doesn't this just show my point that BFing is seen as taboo?

I'm sorely tempted to delete her from my Facebook.

However, after her, I had this comment:

"I'm sorry but I agree with that person, there is nothing wrong with doing it in public but I don't really wanna see the pictures xx"

I think the above comment is much less tame. I can accept that someone doesn't want to see pictures of it. ]]> Breastfeeding Ozzieshunni http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874581-interesting-reaction-my-bfing-profile-picture.html Made it to one year! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874572-made-one-year.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:59:21 GMT Little man turned one yesterday and we are still breastfeeding :happydance: I dont see us stopping anytime soon either he is probably having... Little man turned one yesterday and we are still breastfeeding :happydance:

I dont see us stopping anytime soon either he is probably having around 5 feeds in 24 hours now sometimes more sometimes less but he still loves his mommy milk.

Glad i can come here with any worries i have your all fab :hugs: ]]> Breastfeeding Raven24 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874572-made-one-year.html supply issue? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874561-supply-issue.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:47:35 GMT I've been giving lo an oz of formula day but she's still on the boob loads, draining both per feed. Could my supply be decreasing due to me giving an oz of formula or is most likely that lo is having a growth spurt and that's why she's feeding more? X ]]> Breastfeeding MegGriffin http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874561-supply-issue.html Random supply question! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874516-random-supply-question.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:35:36 GMT When your LO is feeding it sends signals to produce more milk, but is it specific to each breast or is it not that specific? My LO only seems to feed... When your LO is feeding it sends signals to produce more milk, but is it specific to each breast or is it not that specific? My LO only seems to feed off my right breast for a short period and then will sit on left breast for ages, as such the right one is always a little fuller - I wonder if baby is trying to tell that boob to make less milk! Just so happens MY favourite boob is my right one, I always offer it first but he likes to hang out on the left which is always harder to latch! ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874516-random-supply-question.html help! is this thrush? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874431-help-thrush.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:21:23 GMT I started getting a bad nipple pain last night but I brushed it off as a bad latch, relatives her and carried on thinking nipple will feel fine come... I started getting a bad nipple pain last night but I brushed it off as a bad latch, relatives her and carried on thinking nipple will feel fine come morning. Hut ive just fed her again and ive got a deep shooting achy pain in one boob. Its sooooo painful! Mostly goes away once I'm not feeding, boob just feels tender and achy, kind if like te engorged feeling.. Cant see Anything wrong with the nipple...bi it I dark lol! I had a look onkellymom and it seems to point to thrush. Does that sound right? Baby has been really fussy last night, spewing a lot and v. Gassy too.
I fed my toddler to one year old when she selfweaned and never had these issues so I'm a bit in the dark here! Want to get this sorted ASAP as I don't want to end up giving up due to pain.
Thanks all!

Edit..apologises for spelling/wording! T.autocorrect sucks! ]]> Breastfeeding gills8752 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874431-help-thrush.html Loosing supply - Please help. http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874428-loosing-supply-please-help.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:14:17 GMT DD has been sick for about 5 days now. For the last 3 days she has barely been nursing. My supply is really suffering. She is okay with what I have... DD has been sick for about 5 days now. For the last 3 days she has barely been nursing. My supply is really suffering. She is okay with what I have right now because she isn't really eating much, but I'm afraid if I don't do something about it that I'm going to loose it all together. I have went from being able to get 4 oz off each side to barely an ounce off both sides combined. I have a manual pump and I have been trying to pump but its not helping. I'm trying to get DD to nurse as much as possible but she just doesn't feel good and doesn't want to. The right side seems to be maintaining but the left seems like there is less and less. DD will only nurse on that side for a minute or two and once the milk is gone she refuses to nurse anymore on that side. What else can I do? ]]> Breastfeeding vanillastar http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874428-loosing-supply-please-help.html 2 week growth spurt http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874394-2-week-growth-spurt.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:36:09 GMT Seems my daughter has hit her first growth spurt,she's eating a lot ...I think I messed up by giving her formula twice...once the husband had her while I was cooking dinner and she was crying to eat, second when I ran to the store and was not here to feed. But my daughter seems to have diarreha now,which I think is from the formula. What do I do about the constant urge of wanting to feed? Do I feed her every hour? Will I make enough milk everytime? ]]> Breastfeeding lauren loo http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874394-2-week-growth-spurt.html expressing and storage questions http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874351-expressing-storage-questions.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:16:15 GMT hi I have a 2 week old son that is breastfed at the mo however, I want to continue bf only I want to give him expressed milk instead. I have a... hi I have a 2 week old son that is breastfed at the mo however, I want to continue bf only I want to give him expressed milk instead.

I have a pretty good supply already and managed 2oz twice by hand but want to use my tt electric pump only i can't get a single drop, anyway my question is can u use bottles to store in freezer? can u use the storage pots? and does anyone have a bloody clue how to get my pump producing please?

its not that I want to Ff but really don't like having baby stuck solely depending on me feeding ]]> Breastfeeding windle05 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874351-expressing-storage-questions.html drink of water for baby http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874270-drink-water-baby.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:37:07 GMT When can you give a breast fed baby water to drink? LO is 6 months and is so keen to copy me and drink water that today i let her have a sip and she... When can you give a breast fed baby water to drink? LO is 6 months and is so keen to copy me and drink water that today i let her have a sip and she wanted more but i didnt let her. Now if that had been formula in the glass she would have spat it out. ]]> Breastfeeding ebayfreak http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874270-drink-water-baby.html Is it still a milestone if ... http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874252-still-milestone-if.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:21:16 GMT My daughter is almost 16months and still breastfeds, sometimes once a day, sometimes twice, however some days she doesnt feed at all. Some people... My daughter is almost 16months and still breastfeds, sometimes once a day, sometimes twice, however some days she doesnt feed at all.
Some people say because she doesnt feed everyday i havent reach my 15month milestone what do you think, is it still a milestone if baby by choice doesnt feed everyday ]]> Breastfeeding mummytochloe http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874252-still-milestone-if.html Kara or Oatly milk for CMPI baby? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874205-kara-oatly-milk-cmpi-baby.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:27:49 GMT Hello! I posted this is weaning and nutrition but thought I might get an answer here as I have read a lt about CMPI on this board! :flower: I am... Hello! I posted this is weaning and nutrition but thought I might get an answer here as I have read a lt about CMPI on this board! :flower:

I am trying to decide which milk to feed my baby. He is BF but during the day at nursery he likes to have a bottle of milk. I have been giving him Kara but his dietician said perhaps Oat milk would be better? However having looked I see Oat milk has more calories but Kara has more fat.

What do you think? He is still BF the rest of the time.

Thanks x ]]> Breastfeeding babypowder http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874205-kara-oatly-milk-cmpi-baby.html Thrush advice please :( http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874164-thrush-advice-please.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:41:55 GMT My baby is 9 days old now, and breastfeeding has been a bit up and down - she has tongue tie and I have a bit of over supply. Now I think we have... My baby is 9 days old now, and breastfeeding has been a bit up and down - she has tongue tie and I have a bit of over supply.

Now I think we have thrush. She has little white spots all over her tongue. My nipples look normal but they have a burning pain and are very sensitive. She is fussing at the boob a lot and it's a battle to get her to latch (this has always been a bit of an issue due to the other problems but seems to be worse today).

My health visitor is coming for her first visit tomorrow so I will ask her to look, but in the mean time is there anything I can be doing to ease this and get baby feeding properly?

Also, we haven't registered the birth yet so she isn't registered with the GP - will they still see us? You have to make an appointment to register her so it will be next week at least and we can't wait that long.

thank you ]]> Breastfeeding the why bird http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874164-thrush-advice-please.html Is it really worth it? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874162-really-worth.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:36:46 GMT My son is 3.5 weeks, and after a very rough start, we have been exclusively breastfeeding for 2 weeks, and he's gaining weight well. Still, I keep asking myself if it's really worth it, and is it really benefiting him very much to go through this, or am I just doing it so I can wear a badge that says "I breastfeed!"

I keep reading the reasons breastfeeding is better, and thinking a lot of them just aren't going in our favor.

1. Breastfeeding is supposed to be easier. For us, it's not. I have flat nipples and we couldn't get him to latch without a nipple shield. The nipple shields are a pain in the butt though, and I'm trying to get rid of them, but he usually won't latch without it at first. Feeding time is a huge ordeal that I dread. I have to grab my nursing pillow, two burp cloths, my Latch Assist, and shield, and it's a struggle to get started. Milk goes everywhere, and he often fusses. This is a LOT harder than plunking a bottle in his mouth!

2. Bonding. Again, no dice. I dread feeding times, and I get upset that I'm solely responsible for feeding the baby and my husband can't share the burden. I don't even have sore nipples anymore, but it's just such an ordeal that every time the baby is hungry I get so bummed and think "oh god, not again already..."

3. Breast milk is easier to digest. Terrific! That means I get to feed him every 2 hours instead of every 4. And since it takes 3 times as long to nurse as it does to give a bottle, it means I get to spend the vast majority of my time feeding him. Just what I want to be doing when I'm running on little sleep and can't remember the last time I ate.

4. Breastfed babies spit up less. Alas, my son didn't get the memo about this one. He is the spit up king! He spits up during feedings, after feedings, sometimes even 2 hours later - doesn't matter how much we burp him (he's terrible at burping on top of this). The doctor said since he's gaining weight well and it doesn't seem to bother him, that it's really just an inconvenience. Awesome. I'm sure he'd spit up just as much on formula, but I thought that was something we might be avoiding by breastfeeding - guess I was wrong.

5. Breastfed babies are less likely to get diaper rash. Again, no one told this to my son. He poops 6-9 times a day, plus little wet farts that don't count as a poopy diaper but I'm sure irritate his bum. He's had a red bottom off and on for a couple weeks now and every time we think it gets better, it comes back.

6. Breastfeeding is cheaper. After buying a $300 breast pump plus extra accessories, trying different nursing pillows to find what works for us, nursing bras, pumping bras, nursing pads, lanolin, numerous visits with a lactation consultant, bottles, etc, I'm not sure how huge the savings really are at the end of the day.

7. Breastfed babies are sick less. Time will tell on this one, fortunately he hasn't been sick yet but he's only a few weeks old. The way things have been going I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up being sick a lot. In contrast with my 4-year-old nephew, who was exclusively formula fed and didn't get sick once until he was 2 years old.

So...why am I still going? I just keep trudging along because it's "best" - but is it really that big of a difference? Is it worth all the misery right now? Of course only time will tell for sure, but I worry that trying to fight with all of this to breastfeed is a selfish decision that's making things harder on me and my family, and a few years from now no one would know the difference.

Surely I'm not the only one who has wondered if it's really worth it to continue... ]]> Breastfeeding mochapenguin http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874162-really-worth.html When should I worry? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874042-should-worry.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:41:56 GMT God, me again. I'm SO sorry to KEEP asking questions but I really don't want to quit BF!

My LO cluster feeds every night but he only stays on one breast for roughly 2-3 minutes before coming off at which point I offer him the other boob and we do this all night. I know cluster feeding is normal but for such a short amount of time on each breast? Does this mean I don't have enough milk? My breasts are completely soft and don't get hard again until around 2am.

I'm really, really sorry to keep asking about this - I'm not normally this neurotic! ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/874042-should-worry.html Freezing breastmilk http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873961-freezing-breastmilk.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:18:37 GMT Do you have to freeze it immediately? I tried expressing the other day and got .25oz :( It's in the fridge, if I were to express more to add to it could I then freeze it or is it too late? I don't have room in the freezer for loads of pots containing such a small amounts of BM. ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873961-freezing-breastmilk.html sertraline http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873950-sertraline.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:07:10 GMT been prescribed this for depression today. dd is 14 weeks & im a bit anxious starting the medication whilst bfing :nope: any views on it?? xx ]]> Breastfeeding hopefully85 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873950-sertraline.html How often does your 4 month old feed? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873844-often-does-your-4-month-old-feed.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:19:36 GMT As the title says, how often does your 4 month feed?

Mine feeds about every 2 hours during the day. She's on for about 15-30 minutes per session. Seems a lot does it not? She always seems hungry.

At night she sleeps for about 5 or 6 hours (from around 10pm until between 3 and 4am) and then it's back to the 2 hour schedule.


I know all babies are different and I'm happy to keep this up, just wanted to compare notes really :) ]]> Breastfeeding stouffer http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873844-often-does-your-4-month-old-feed.html I really miss..... http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873613-really-miss.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:12:42 GMT My sweet smelling breastfeeding poos! Solid poo is smelly and gross :sick: :rofl: My sweet smelling breastfeeding poos! Solid poo is smelly and gross :sick:

:rofl: ]]> Breastfeeding Ozzieshunni http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873613-really-miss.html HELP, here we go again... http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873438-help-here-we-go-again.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:37:48 GMT I need a little help and advice. I chose to BF LO, for the first three weeks she was feeding every 3/4 hours and her latch was good, however at... I need a little help and advice.

I chose to BF LO, for the first three weeks she was feeding every 3/4 hours and her latch was good, however at week 3-4 she started feeding every 1-2 hours and by week six she was feeding every 20mins.

I woke up one morning after a long four hor sleep to find my, boobs dry, i tryed for an hour to feed LO tono avail, so OH went to get some formula, i spent the next 3 days, pumping for twenty mins every hour to try get some milk and still nothing, DR/MW/HV were no help at all, saying these things happen :(

I know I wasnt eating enough, LO was a cry baby and between feeding her, sleeping and soothing, i had time for one meal, and maybe a light snack during the day.

Well in twelve weeks im due with our second, and really want to succeed wit BF.

Any tips or advice?
:flower: ]]> Breastfeeding emmylou92 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873438-help-here-we-go-again.html Not producing?? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873435-not-producing.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:36:17 GMT Hi, I gave birth to my daughter 3 days ago, and for the first two days, once we worked out her latching issues, breastfeeding was great. The... Hi,

I gave birth to my daughter 3 days ago, and for the first two days, once we worked out her latching issues, breastfeeding was great. The lactation consultant at the hospital even commented on how I was producing a huge amount of colostrum. LO was feeding every few hours, and sometimes needed to be woken up for a feeding.

Then yesterday she started demanding food every 20 mins or so! Last night DH and I literally got NO sleep--she would feed, but not for as long as she had been (maybe 5 mins/breast), and then a few minutes later was crying for more. We were both shattered. A friend suggested I try expressing with a pump to supplement, so I used the pump for the first time and...nothing! Or nearly nothing. Only a few drops of milk came out. I feel awful--we just didn't realize she wasn't getting enough food! We're now supplementing our feedings with a few ounces of formula, fed via a dropper; my DH seems convinced my milk just hasn't "come in" yet, and we need to be patient, but I'm worried we might have to go exclusively with formula. Neither of us want to start her on actual bottles unless necessary, though.

My question is--has anyone experienced a gap between your colostrum "leaving" and your milk arriving? I'm just crushed by the idea that I might not be able to nurse my little girl--and I truly know that her being healthy and fed is the most important thing, but I can't help feeling like a bit of a failure. Btw--my breasts are rock-hard, tender (like little pin-pricks all over) and definitely fuller than they were before, so I'm just baffled by why there seems to be so little coming out :shrug:

Any help/advice greatly appreciated! Thank you! ]]> Breastfeeding MillieJoan http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873435-not-producing.html Would it be so bad to give lo the odd bottle of formula? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873363-would-so-bad-give-lo-odd-bottle-formula.html Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:59:48 GMT It's my birthday on saturday and I would quite like to have one or two cocktails. I am trying to express, but never manage to get that much out, despite having a v free flowing supply when I am feeding lo. Anyway, my question is, would it be awful to give the occasional bottle of formula? Would also like to leave her with my mum for a few hours at so,e point in the future. Would obvs express as much as poss, but could have formula waiting in case she drinks all the breast milk and is still hungry.

Please don't give me any lectures on being selfish for wanting a drink. I've been pretty much tee total since finding out I was pregnant last April, would just like to have a treat (not get drunk) on my birthday :flower: ]]> Breastfeeding nicb26 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873363-would-so-bad-give-lo-odd-bottle-formula.html 1st time mom.Need some help http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873286-1st-time-mom-need-some-help.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:43:44 GMT Our baby isn't due for awhile but I can't find an answer to my question anywhere.Please bare with me if this is a dumb question :dohh:

I want to feed our baby breastmilk but I don't want to breastfeed.I already have an electric pump,bottles,and storage bags.My question is for the first feeding at the hospital do I bring a bottle with breast milk or just breastfeed her there and try a bottle when she comes home? Any help or advice is appreciated ]]> Breastfeeding Platinumvague http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873286-1st-time-mom-need-some-help.html Cluster feeding and bedtime http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873257-cluster-feeding-bedtime.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:04:47 GMT How do you get LO to go to bed when he's cluster feeding? My LO feeds every evening from roughly 4pm. My OH goes to bed at 9pm as he has a 5am start and I'd like to go to bed with him. I somehow manage to race through my own bedtime routine which has dwindled to just brushing my teeth now as when LO cluster feeds he will literally only give me 2 minutes before he is desperate for more.

I will then sit with him in bed and feed him. He doesn't tend to get sleepy, so I just feed and feed him. Every so often I will try the dummy and try rocking/ssshing him but he gets all fussy so I go back to feeding. He is at this point on my breast for maybe a minute/two minutes before spitting it out or screaming and then rooting again so I try the other breast. He does the same thing and we repeat. Somehow each night I've managed to swaddle him with his dummy and put him in his basket with Ewan the dream sheep and he will go to sleep.

I just wonder if I'm doing the right thing? I would try and feed him till he falls asleep but every time he appears sleepy he then wakes up 3 mins later and goes nuts for more food. I mean, am I wrong for trying to go to bed myself?

I'm not asking about getting him into a routine as I know he's very young and I know (or hope) cluster feediing won't go on forever but does what I explain sound right? I feel like he would feed until the morning and my sanity can't handle that, I just need him to get to sleep at some point. ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873257-cluster-feeding-bedtime.html Can I speed up my letdown? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873258-can-speed-up-my-letdown.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:04:42 GMT My daughter has been breastfeeding for 9 months. I used to achieve letdown within 30 seconds of the latch, but now it's taking 3-5 minutes and my daughter is getting very frustrated. She'll pull off several times crying and even bite my nipple.

Is there anything I can do to speed up my letdown? ]]> Breastfeeding BrandiCanucks http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873258-can-speed-up-my-letdown.html 10 days old, about to give up! Need help! http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873239-10-days-old-give-up-need-help.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:42:53 GMT I realize I've messed up.... In the nursery they gave my daughter formula without asking me first to boost her sugar level... I had such a hard time getting her to latch and eat.. We gave her formula before we left the hospital.

I tried breast feeding until she was 4 days old, but I would get so discouraged and just cry and cry and cry all day. I think I was getting bad depression from it. So we went and bought formula and bottles, and I decided to just give her formula and take the easy way out.

We went to her 3 day check up at 5 days and the doctor told me I needed to breast feed her and made me feel crummy for not breast feeding her. My milk had just came in so I tried breast feeding again.

She's now 10 days old, and I'm giving her breast milk and formula. I think she's gotten nipple confusion, and I think I've confused her bowels. She seems constipated at times, and other times it's runny...

When I put her on the breast, she latches (usually) and she'll suck for a few minutes and then fall asleep. But as soon as I pull her off the breast she cries and goes to suck on her fingers and acts really hungry. I usually try and keep her awake, or wake her up when she falls asleep, but then she wants to nurse on and off until I break down and give her a bottle. I'm so close to just giving up and doing the formula thing, but I feel like an awful mommy. I hate this. Breast feeding makes me so depressed, but I don't want to give her formula either.

I've also tried giving her a pacifier after nursing in stead of the bottle, and she's happy with that most of the time, but I feel like I'm starving her when I do that. I just need help.... :cry: ]]> Breastfeeding Stormynights http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873239-10-days-old-give-up-need-help.html how to remove poop stains?? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873049-remove-poop-stains.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:56:51 GMT new mum here...:blush: i hadn't realised that (breastfed) poop stains were so difficult to remove!
is there anything that works?:shrug: ]]> Breastfeeding kosh http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/873049-remove-poop-stains.html No poo since Tuesday http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872942-no-poo-since-tuesday.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:53:24 GMT LO hasn't pooped since Tuesday (so 5 days ago). Prior to this he was going more frequently, gradually increasing the time between poops from every day. This ties in with us dropping down from 2,3+ bottles a day (mostly EBM, but formula when unable to express enough) to just one 3-4oz bottle of EBM in the evening. LO was a 14%weight loss with a double dip, unwell within the first week and my supply has been lousy as I have been well.

Other than that, feeding well, settled, alert and plenty of wet nappies.

When to worry?

We where going to miss out the HV on Tuesday, but should I be getting him weighed if no poop? ]]> Breastfeeding Celesse http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872942-no-poo-since-tuesday.html <![CDATA[Hungry baby; I'm shattered!! Advice please?!]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872938-hungry-baby-im-shattered-advice-please.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:48:24 GMT Hi, my LO was 9lb 4oz at birth and at last weigh at 6wks she was 11lb 14oz. She is constantly hungry and during growth spurts will feed all day. I... Hi, my LO was 9lb 4oz at birth and at last weigh at 6wks she was 11lb 14oz. She is constantly hungry and during growth spurts will feed all day. I have no problem with my supply or feeding her on demand but I'm shattered :sleep: :coffee: I've got a constant headache and feel so dehydrated despite drinking litres of water.

Does anyone have any tips or advice for boosting energy levels?
Thank You!! X x ]]> Breastfeeding meglet_nz http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872938-hungry-baby-im-shattered-advice-please.html Abcess and confused baby :( http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872673-abcess-confused-baby.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:44:18 GMT I have been breastfeeding for 9 weeks long story short,i ended up with an abcess. By the time I realised it wasnt a blocked duct(after 7 days of... I have been breastfeeding for 9 weeks long story short,i ended up with an abcess. By the time I realised it wasnt a blocked duct(after 7 days of trying to shift it, as had done before and thats how long it took) I ended up in hospital with the pain to find it was an abcess and needed to be aspirated, alot of pus was removed(over 200mls) I had also been given anti biotics, I went for another two weeks after that n still no change so was aspirated at each hosp visit. The doctor advised I bottle feed if possible so i could take the stronger anti biotics. That was on tuesday and baby has been taking bottle/formula okay but he is upset nw anting my breast, am finding it very difficult to comfort him. I go to see the doctor again on tuesday, I have been lookign forward to it n hoping that i get the all clear n feed asap but now Iam worried if its not all ok n he advising me to continue with antibiotics, how long can you keep your milk without actually nursing? My supply seems to be dwindling already :'( ]]> Breastfeeding saramummy86 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872673-abcess-confused-baby.html My Baby Vomits Everyday http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872578-my-baby-vomits-everyday.html Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:42:28 GMT Usually at night, she feeds a lot- 3-5x in a row, usually for a couple of hours straight and she gets sick. Then wants to feed right after. ... Usually at night, she feeds a lot- 3-5x in a row, usually for a couple of hours straight and she gets sick. Then wants to feed right after.

6wks,11 lbs

Does anyone elses baby do this? Not just spitup-projectile vomiting ]]> Breastfeeding heaven http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872578-my-baby-vomits-everyday.html Found a baby in need :) http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872529-found-baby-need.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:49:31 GMT After a couple of weeks of watching the HM4HBs in the area on Facebook, I finally found a mommy/baby in need. She's coming Monday to pick up the nearly 200ozs of breastmilk I have in the freezer. :thumbup:

She is very grateful and I feel like I am making a good difference in somebody's life. :) Feels good!

I'm going to start pumping again and let her know when she stops by that I'm willing to continue donating whatever I can to her and her baby. :) ]]> Breastfeeding aley28 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872529-found-baby-need.html should i wake lo for feeds in night? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872491-should-wake-lo-feeds-night.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 22:34:29 GMT Hi ladies, Lo is 12 weeks tomorrow and thriving on bf. She used to sleep 9.30pm to 4.30am but lately has started falling asleep 6.30pm for the night... Hi ladies,
Lo is 12 weeks tomorrow and thriving on bf. She used to sleep 9.30pm to 4.30am but lately has started falling asleep 6.30pm for the night and waking for feeds. Tonight she went down at 6.30pm and its now 10.30pm...should I try to dreamfeed before I go to bed or leave her to wake? Boobs are getting engorged and I worry about supply dwindling if I don't feed frequently...any advice? Thank you x ]]> Breastfeeding MegGriffin http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872491-should-wake-lo-feeds-night.html Which nursing pillow do you like? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872458-nursing-pillow-do-you-like.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:52:33 GMT If any? I have been using my dream genii maternity pillow(with back bit) on the sofa and a regular pillow in my glider chair at night. But Elena... If any?

I have been using my dream genii maternity pillow(with back bit) on the sofa and a regular pillow in my glider chair at night. But Elena is getting big and long! She is hanging off!

I like the look of the theraline wynnie, has anyone used this? Is it better or worse than a widgey? Or a plain sausage pillow? Although the latter ones do seem too narrow to me.

Would appreciate your opinions :) ]]> Breastfeeding 0stara http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872458-nursing-pillow-do-you-like.html I need to celebrate http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872382-need-celebrate.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:23:37 GMT I've never posted one of these milestone threads because I always planned to continue feeding for longer than 16 months. However, at 27 weeks pregnant and with my little guy slowly losing interest, I'm not sure how much longer we're going to make it. As I changed my siggy to say 16 month breastfeeding milestone, I realized that there's a decent chance we won't make it to 17 months :cry:

I'm sad that the end may be near, but I'm trying to see the situation for the amazing journey it's been. I had a breast reduction years ago and wasn't sure if I'd be able to breastfeed at all. I'm so lucky to have made it this far :cloud9: and I wouldn't change any of it.

The tears in the early days of insane cluster feeding, the months of being tied to the pump, always smelling of curried maple (thank you fenugreek!), feeling trapped at times when I wondered if my bottle-feeding friends who could pass the baby off to anyone might have the right idea, having to defend myself to ignorant people, having to lug my pump to work on night shifts where I would pump instead of nap on my breaks.... all the things that were hard at the time have turned out to be some of my proudest memories. It turns out that these were just growing pains on my way to becoming the mom I am today.

Who knows? Maybe he'll keep breastfeeding, but if the end is near, I'm going to try to view this not as a failure to meet my original goal, but as a milestone to celebrate. Thank you girls for all of the amazing support I found on this forum. Only 13 weeks until I get to do it all over again :happydance: ]]> Breastfeeding lori http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872382-need-celebrate.html When to introduce a bottle? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872377-introduce-bottle.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:20:58 GMT My LO is nearly 3 weeks old and is now BF'ing like a pro.... I have to be away from her for a day at the end of march, and daddy will be looking after her. My queryis when should I introduce her to a bottle of pumped booby milk so that he can feed her when I am not with her?

Thanks in advance!

Jb x ]]> Breastfeeding Jellybaby100 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872377-introduce-bottle.html Breastfeeding at work....... http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872366-breastfeeding-work.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:12:26 GMT Hi Ladies, I am after a bit of advice and some other peoples opinions and thoughts please!! I am returning to work next month and I am still... Hi Ladies,

I am after a bit of advice and some other peoples opinions and thoughts please!!

I am returning to work next month and I am still breastfeeding my 11 month old son. My husband will bring him in to be fed halfway through my shift but although there are several quiet rooms available (they would need window dressings fitted and locks), I have been told the only room I can use for this is the baby changing room as they cannot be sure the other rooms will be vacant.

I work in a busy city hospital and it is one of only a few baby changing rooms in the hospital and is located in a busy waiting room.

Baby changing rooms stink and the thought of feeding my gorgeous baby in there makes me queasy and I am really not happy with it. There is no toilet in there just a couple of stinky bins, a changing tray and a basic armless chair.

I think my boss already thinks I am a bit odd for still breastfeeding at 11+ months so don't want to rock the boat too much.

Would anyone else have issues with this or am I just being overly touchy?!

Thank you in advance for replies!! x x ]]> Breastfeeding MRSHDL http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872366-breastfeeding-work.html Getting LO to take a bottle http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872322-getting-lo-take-bottle.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:58:32 GMT My 11 week old is refusing expressed milk from all sources. We are trying to give a little so when I return to work she won't struggle. Still got a few months but keen to sort this if possible. We have tried 4/5 different bottles/teat sizes including the medula one which mimics breast feeding- but stubborn girl just pushes the teat out. Feel like we've tried the usual things- me hiding, Dad giving the bottle. This has been going on for several weeks now.
Did anyone manage to convince their little one its a good idea with persistence or any other methods?
1st baby happily switched between the two but neither of them ever considered entertaining a dummy.
Not quite ready to just leave her until she gives in. ]]> Breastfeeding Karb http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872322-getting-lo-take-bottle.html Period back already?! LO 9 weeks old.. http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872305-period-back-already-lo-9-weeks-old.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:31:43 GMT surely not?! My postnatal bleeding has been gone for 4 weeks or so :shrug: LO is still exclusively BF every 3-4 hours and still up during the night! surely not?! My postnatal bleeding has been gone for 4 weeks or so :shrug: LO is still exclusively BF every 3-4 hours and still up during the night! ]]> Breastfeeding Blah11 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872305-period-back-already-lo-9-weeks-old.html could i please have some advice? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872269-could-please-have-some-advice.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:48:38 GMT after posting recently ona thred,saying that i had never had any problems brestfeeding i think i may have jinxed myself :( my lo has regularised... after posting recently ona thred,saying that i had never had any problems brestfeeding i think i may have jinxed myself :(

my lo has regularised (sp) his feeds but has for a couple of months now, he feeds before his morning nap, afternoon nap, before bed, once of twice during the night and once when he wakes.

The problem is the beginning of the week i woke up to the right side of my boob swollen, hard and very painful.Feeding was painful too but i have heard the best way to beat it is to feed so on wednesday after constant feeding it was better.

This morning i woke up again and it is agony! it is bright red and hard. I also have a small white blister on my nipple :( feeding is painful again but i am going to perservere!

Anyway the problem is today i have been feeling very flu-like. shivering but with a temperature. I read online that mastitis is usually comonnon in early breastfeeding. Is it still possible after 7 1/2 months? or is it more likely just a coicential cold aswell as a blockage?

Also i am not doing anything different, can anyone think of any reasons i am getting blockages all of a sudden?

Thanks in advance for any advice :) ]]> Breastfeeding tardiz http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872269-could-please-have-some-advice.html When should I worry... http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872201-should-worry.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:28:24 GMT ...about my weightloss. I thought it was due to breastfeeding but LO is over a year old and mostly only has two feeds in a day and they aren't big ones either BUT the weight is still coming off. Is this normal??
I hadn't realised I was still losing till the other day getting changed I noticed my ribs showing through between my neck and bust. So I weighed myself and I'm 7st 9lb. I was 9st 2lb pre-pregnancy, 8st 8lb when LO was 3 months 8st 1lb when she was 6 months. I haven't been this weight since I was 19!! ]]> Breastfeeding punk_pig http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872201-should-worry.html Does it really hurt? http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872124-does-really-hurt.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:36:30 GMT Does it hurt right after giving birth an then have to breast feed? Anyone has tender nips right at first? Sorry for all the questions but I really... Does it hurt right after giving birth an then have to breast feed? Anyone has tender nips right at first? Sorry for all the questions but I really really wanna try breast feeding for the first time but I'm scared my nipples may be to tender :dohh: How early can you use a breastpump? ]]> Breastfeeding Luckie3 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872124-does-really-hurt.html Breastfeeding Network http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872119-breastfeeding-network.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:31:38 GMT Just wanted to recommend them really! As you all know if you've read my many, many posts that I have had real problems breastfeeding - my latch hasn't been great but I've really struggled coming to terms with the demands of breastfeeding as I just didn't know anything.

A volunteer came out to me 2 weeks ago and I was too tired and confused to really take anything in. Last night I was at the end of my rope, my nipples were on fire, I'd spent 6 hours feeding and LO was screaming for more and I just didn't know what to do. I texted the volunteer and she came out to me at 11am this morning and spent nearly 3 hours with me, going over and over the latch with my LO and answering my hundreds of questions.

She has saved me (as well as the ladies on this forum but sometimes you just need someone in front of you showing you what to do!). ]]> Breastfeeding flippityflop http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/872119-breastfeeding-network.html Changing your FB Profile Pic - 6th Feb http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/871935-changing-your-fb-profile-pic-6th-feb.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:09:06 GMT Is anyone else changing their picture to protest facebook's stance on nursing photos?

http://www.phdinparenting.com/2012/0.../#.TyzxkMXUNS4 ]]> Breastfeeding Lightworker http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/871935-changing-your-fb-profile-pic-6th-feb.html blood spots http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/871924-blood-spots.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:40:34 GMT My lo is 7 days old and i have been bf for 4 days due to him being in scbu but was expressing before. Last night i noticed little blood spots but... My lo is 7 days old and i have been bf for 4 days due to him being in scbu but was expressing before.

Last night i noticed little blood spots but this morning they were bleeding.

What is this its only on one side but the side i get more milk from

should i carry on as normal? ]]> Breastfeeding mumanddad http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/871924-blood-spots.html <![CDATA[nurse to sleep --> winding ?]]> http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/871906-nurse-sleep-winding.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:29:53 GMT Hello. for those who nurse to sleep do u put baby straight into bed or attempt to wind first? Defeats the purpose for me as she then wakes up?? Hello. for those who nurse to sleep do u put baby straight into bed or attempt to wind first? Defeats the purpose for me as she then wakes up?? ]]> Breastfeeding hopefully85 http://www.babyandbump.com/breastfeeding/871906-nurse-sleep-winding.html