Breastfeeding Support - 6 months and beyond!

[AnnaBanana9]

Again, what Eve said! We miss you Sam!

Thank you Eve

xxx

 

[florabean1981]

Samantha, had to lol at the vinegar and lemon trick, bless her!!! I think Harry would've said yummy and asked for the whole lemon to suck on- he's such a weirdo, hehe!

So, today is our 23 month milestone- i'm so proud and pleased! He's still keeping his 1 feed a day and I am so ok with that. Still keeping my finger's crossed for the 2 year bench mark though, then after that, who knows?!

I think harry has started to sense a big change coming on. we went up into the attic last weekend and got out all his baby stuff to go through. i got proper choked up seeing all the tiny stuff again and my fave outfits on him, and little toys I'd forgotten he even had etc. have bagged everything up in size order ready to sell/give away depending on if my friend has a girl or boy in 2 weeks (ish) time. I'm keeping all the unisex type things for my little girl to start off with, and all my fave outfits etc, but the rest is going so i can clear space and raise funds for pink stuff
I then bought yhe cutest fluffy pink piglet coat off ebay which arrived yesterday and I opened it, and straight away, harry came over and said "Baby?" and i said yes, then he patted my tummy with one hand, and stroked the coat with the other hand and said "awwwww, baby." So yeah, i think he's really starting to 'get it' now.
Was also kinda funny that his infant carseat was there and he got straight in it- and aside from being about 2 inches too tall for it, he's still within thw weight limits, LOL! He's such a midgit! And his Halloween costume (9-12 mths) still fits him from last year too.... yet he's tons bigger now, which seems odd!

anyways..... hope everyone's ok?

 

[Eve]

I was looking through the Christmas pics and realized her dress probably will fit her properly this year LOL

 

[MNORBURY]

Hi everyone :wave:

Just had a little catch up, congratulations to everybody on their fab milestones and also to Florabean expecting a little pink princess

Anna I can't believe how far gone you are already, eeeek exciting!

Sam - I am in 2 minds as to use a 'trick' to deter Evie (although she loves lemons ). She would happly sit and nurse all day long if I let her. She is tons better at night though, for some reason around 18 months she decided that she 'can' self settle in the night and can sleep through when she feels!

It's not everynight and sometimes only boob will do but it's a million times better than it was.

I've tried to distract Evie lately but she is so stubborn, she is sidetracked for a minute then it's 'boobs' followed by a major paddy if I try to distract her again. I must admit I give in most times for peace and quiet but I really need her to be less dependent on them I think, there are no signs whatsoever of self weaning, but if she was to stop I know I'd miss it

Anyway I'm rambling but I want to ask what you guys would do.

Phil and I have been invited to a wedding in November (all day and night), the problem is Evie isn't invited. If I didn't feed her/comfort her to sleep I *think* I would be brave and leave her with my parents.

My plan is to go to the day, come home to see Evie and put her to bed then go back to the evening later on (It's about a half hour drive)

People are saying it's about time I did leave her and have a day/night just Phil and I and it's not fair on him either. I am so torn, I really would love to have a night out and a few glasses of wine but I know for a fact I would constantly worry about Evie wondering where I am/missing boobs as I can't explain to her.

What would you do?

 

[cleckner04]

MNORBURY- I just love your avatar piccie of Evie. She's so pretty! Sounds like she is very similar to Emma in regards to feeding in the day. Emma would feed every hour if I let her. She really does love her boo boos. She knows all of her body parts but whenever it comes to 'where are your boobs?' She always points to mine. But I was/am in the same position where I just feel like I need her to be less dependent and not have it as much during the day. It's very exhausting. I don't have any more suggestions than what I'm already doing with Emma. Lemon or some sort of thing that doesn't taste good to help deter her if distraction isn't working. I wish I would've done it months ago. Emma would be in fits of tears if I didn't let her have her boo boos when she wants. Now she hasn't had a single tear over it. Sneaky.

As for the wedding. I like the sounds of your plan of going to the wedding and coming back to put her to bed and than returning to the wedding. Although you might be amazed and she is just fine without you guys. I've never left Emma with anyone before so I do think it'd be really hard for me to do.

 

[JellyBeann]

Hi everyone :wave:

Just had a little catch up, congratulations to everybody on their fab milestones and also to Florabean expecting a little pink princess

Anna I can't believe how far gone you are already, eeeek exciting!

Sam - I am in 2 minds as to use a 'trick' to deter Evie (although she loves lemons ). She would happly sit and nurse all day long if I let her. She is tons better at night though, for some reason around 18 months she decided that she 'can' self settle in the night and can sleep through when she feels!

It's not everynight and sometimes only boob will do but it's a million times better than it was.

I've tried to distract Evie lately but she is so stubborn, she is sidetracked for a minute then it's 'boobs' followed by a major paddy if I try to distract her again. I must admit I give in most times for peace and quiet but I really need her to be less dependent on them I think, there are no signs whatsoever of self weaning, but if she was to stop I know I'd miss it

Anyway I'm rambling but I want to ask what you guys would do.

Phil and I have been invited to a wedding in November (all day and night), the problem is Evie isn't invited. If I didn't feed her/comfort her to sleep I *think* I would be brave and leave her with my parents.

My plan is to go to the day, come home to see Evie and put her to bed then go back to the evening later on (It's about a half hour drive)

People are saying it's about time I did leave her and have a day/night just Phil and I and it's not fair on him either. I am so torn, I really would love to have a night out and a few glasses of wine but I know for a fact I would constantly worry about Evie wondering where I am/missing boobs as I can't explain to her.

What would you do?

If you are not happy leaving her then just don't leave her! I was nagged and told and made to feel guilty about leaving LO overnight with my mum or MIL (still haven't left him with MIL) since he was 6 months (he's almost 20 months now!) So basically if you just don't think you'll be able to do it, don't do it!

 

[Mork]

It is so nice to 'know' someone feels the same - I am having a real issue with a friend at the moment as she cant understand why i dont leave my lo to go out on the razzle to excess with her! Got to be honest i would 100% much rather be with and near my lo than out partying! Makes me a, sound like a mum! and b, sound old and boring - BUT I DONT CARE!!!!!! Do whatever makes you feel right xxx

 

[cleckner04]

I'm the absolute same Mork. My friend keeps asking me to go out with her one of these weekends and I keep telling her no and that I've never left Emma and don't plan on doing it yet. I just don't have the urge to go out like that. I'd much rather spend my money on a day trip with Emma to the zoo or museum.

 

[MNORBURY]

I did the lemon trick . I actually felt mean afterwards but there were no tears , just a funny face followed by 'no like boob' lol and she hasn't asked for it since!

 

[cleckner04]

I felt mean too!! But I guess her thinking my nipple tastes bad is the lesser of the two evils. Crying is much more traumatic than a look of confusion at the weird taste.

 

[MNORBURY]

I felt mean too!! But I guess her thinking my nipple tastes bad is the lesser of the two evils. Crying is much more traumatic than a look of confusion at the weird taste.

Definately! She had a free for all in the bath though , I did it again when I wanted to eat my toast in peace (bad mummy) but she was actually tired and my conscience got the better of me so I washed it off lol. I'm such a wimp! x

 

[Miss_Bump]

Hello everyone! Ive been out of this thread for a while but im back now

We are nearly at 17 months BF

 

[Eve]

^^

 

[AnnaBanana9]

Welcome back, and congratulations!
xx

 

[Miss_Bump]

Thanks girls!

How are you all?

And Eve, how did you get a name change? lol

 

[Eve]

I just asked lol. Mum2J&Kx2 was hard for so many people to remember, type etc.. and I figured going with my real name, well what everyone calls me would be much much easier. Not changing again, that's for sure as changing is a pain, but I'm glad I asked

 

[florabean1981]

i only just noticed you changed your name, lol

re: night weaning- the guy everyone is raving about online these days is Dr Jay Gordon- he has a no cry, gentle night weaning plan for slowly cutting back on the feeds and everyone on FB BFing groups are saying it works wonders for their sanity with their toddlers.

soooooo.......... how's everyone doing? we're good here. x

 

[Eve]

you are on the ball today aren't you? LOL

 

[florabean1981]

blame the baby/preggy brain!

 

[Eve]

I don't need to be pregnant or have a baby recently to have that