TTC/Pregnancy while Breastfeeding and Tandem Nursing: Information and Support

[Ozzieshunni]

That's interesting! I was just reading in AITN that you won't really run out of milk. Something like 30% of women notice no change in supply throughout pregnancy. I think I'm going to be educating the midwives

 

[silver_penny]

I did actually get engorged after DS2 was born, but DS1 was more than happy to help reduce it. I actually ended up with mastitis a couple of times because of the engorgement, but I was lucky to have both feeding so I could have them super nurse that one side and the infection went away both times in about 24-48 hours.

 

[TigerLady]

I noticed very little changes. Slight dips, but not more than that.

Tacey, I love that Alice said it tastes like cereal milk with strawberries! That's so cute! I did get engorged after DD was born, just like DS. I also had oversupply issues. When it got really bad, I would have DS help out with it a little, but not much. I avoided that as best I could because I wanted my supply to regulate downward without relying on DS taking a lot extra, thereby keeping the oversupply present, iykwim. But yeah, there was a few times I just couldn't stand it and had DS take a few extra drinks.

 

[Ozzieshunni]

No signs of AF. Eeeek!

 

[silver_penny]

Are you pretty regular with your cycles, Ozzie? Are you temping? I just started temping this cycle to see when/if I'm ovulating (only my second PP cycle, so not too sure how long its going to be)

 

[TigerLady]

Oz, when are you going to test?

Would you be able to fly overseas if you are 6 months pg? I'm not sure what the restrictions are.

Eep! So scary, but so exciting!!

 

[Tacey]

Ooh, how exciting Oz!

 

[Ozzieshunni]

My AF has been regular for the past two months and from my physical symptoms, I have been O'ing. Can't be bothered with temping as we're not avidly TTC.

Yes, I would be able to fly! They don't like you flying in your third trimester. I might have to get a note, but I'll be flying!!!!!

I'll test on Monday if no AF. That's when CTC go into the bank, lol!

 

[Celesse]

Have you tested yet Ozzie?

Just thought I'd give you all this link to a Facebook Tandem group, in case anyone is after more tandem talk!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/4265383369/

 

[Wobbles]

Is this the right one Ozzi ....?

 

[Ozzieshunni]

Yes

 

[span]

 

[Ozzieshunni]

Anyone want to send me money to test?

 

[span]

I could pop an IC in the post!

 

[Ozzieshunni]

I'm bugging a friend right now to see if she has a cheapie

 

[Tacey]

Yay! We have a sticky!

Thanks to Wobbles and Oz!

 

[Ozzieshunni]

 

[TigerLady]

Thanks, Wobs and Oz!!

Oz, if it wouldn't take just as long to get to you, I'd totally post a few tests to you just so I could know!!! I think your CTC will get there before post from the Western US, though.

 

[Ozzieshunni]

Probably. I'm feeling cramps now .

 

[TigerLady]

Hopefully they are just settling in cramps!