OHbaby! Forums : Extended breastfeeding https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:07:41 +0000 Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:36:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22371 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Extended breastfeeding has many...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5899036&title=extended-breastfeeding#5899036 Author: LeslieGlass210301
Subject: 22371
Posted: 23 June 2016 at 5:36pm

Extended breastfeeding has many advantages like it increase the immune system and gives nutrition for the baby. But as I am a working lady I haven't take any benefit of it rather I mainly use manual breast pumps to feed my baby. I think it is somehow better than the traditional method.]]> Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:36:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5899036&title=extended-breastfeeding#5899036 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I&#039;m still going here with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5839483&title=extended-breastfeeding#5839483 Author: Kalimirella
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 June 2013 at 8:17pm

I'm still going here with DD2, shes almost 22mths and wouldn't be without her milkies, I'm not seeing her stopping anytime soon despite us trying for our third. She feeds lots, comfort feeds, before any sleep, 1-3times at night (we co-sleep so she doesn't wake me up). She's so lovely and bright and independent too :)]]> Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:17:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5839483&title=extended-breastfeeding#5839483 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I&#039;m still going here, Holly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5836453&title=extended-breastfeeding#5836453 Author: heaf3
Subject: 22371
Posted: 28 May 2013 at 1:26pm

I'm still going here, Holly has just turned 2 Very proud of myself for going this long, was always my goal. I have no plans to stop either just yet. She doesn't ask for it, she just gets it before sleep times.]]> Tue, 28 May 2013 13:26:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5836453&title=extended-breastfeeding#5836453 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Just so great to hear of so many...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5833459&title=extended-breastfeeding#5833459 Author: Free2BeMe
Subject: 22371
Posted: 24 April 2013 at 5:54pm

Just so great to hear of so many children being breastfed fullterm. (I really dislike the term 'extended' as it gives the impression of it not being a normal thing to nurse a child after the one year, or 2 year mark, or whatever is deemed "OK")

I tandem fed my first two boys, and then when my 3rd son was born I triandem (all 3) fed for 2 years.

I weaned the first two boys simultaneously, they were old enough to have a conversation with, and just said I didn't want to feed them anymore, they were down to a feed before sleep only anyhow.(They were FINE with it!) My baby is 4 now, and still nurses to sleep, and will sometmes have a little during the night.

I'm up to my 10th consecutive year of breastfeeding now, it will be a bit odd when my youngest weans...

Here is my favourite article about breastfeeding.

"The Natural Age of Weaning" Kathy Dettwyler an anthropologist who has studied across different primates.

http://www.kathydettwyler.org/detwean.html



Edited by Free2BeMe - 24 April 2013 at 5:57pm]]> Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:54:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5833459&title=extended-breastfeeding#5833459 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : my daughter self weaned at 19...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829661&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829661 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 March 2013 at 8:40pm

my daughter self weaned at 19 months I was around 16 weeks pregnant]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:40:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829661&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829661 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Yay 3 kids! Well done, that&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829648&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829648 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 March 2013 at 8:02pm

Yay 3 kids! Well done, that's awesome! Are you going to wean DD now you are pg or just let her wean herself?
I'm still BF my 27 month old and hoping she weans sooner rather than later lol. Not too keen on tnadem feeding again Tongue
]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:02:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829648&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829648 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I am still feeding my almost 15...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829602&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829602 Author: 3kidsplusone
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 March 2013 at 2:57pm

I am still feeding my almost 15 month old, which a HUGE achievement for me as I only feed DS for 4 weeks(major issues with feeding) ad DD1 till 7 months, so to still be feeding AND being pregnant, I am super proud :)]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:57:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829602&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829602 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : just saying hello Lucas is still...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829477&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829477 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 17 March 2013 at 3:50pm

just saying hello Lucas is still having booby mostly one to two times a day.]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:50:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5829477&title=extended-breastfeeding#5829477 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : millemama wrote:Well, figured...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808713&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808713 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 06 August 2012 at 5:13pm

Originally posted by millemama millemama wrote:

Well, figured it out the other day and will have been continuously BFin for 4 years. Weaned DD1 at 3yrs 3mths to start BF my now 7mth old. Still lovin it!

Well done!!!

]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:13:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808713&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808713 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : CJ- kids often wean while...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808712&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808712 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 06 August 2012 at 5:12pm

CJ- kids often wean while you're pg anyway. I think the taste of the milk changes and or runs a bit dry lol. I actually thought Clodagh was going to wean while I was pg and she certainly cut waaay back...was still BF a couple of times a day at her lowest. But yeah picked up again no problem once Scarlett arrived. I don't blame you for not wanting to tandem feed- it's not all it's cracked up to be although of course BF in general is a pretty useful parenting too (and obviously continues to be great for the kids lol)

Naaww Bizzy.....I'll be sad and relived once Clodagh decides to eventually wean!! x

]]> Mon, 06 Aug 2012 17:12:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808712&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808712 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Well, figured it out the other...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808594&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808594 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 2:43pm

Well, figured it out the other day and will have been continuously BFin for 4 years. Weaned DD1 at 3yrs 3mths to start BF my now 7mth old. Still lovin it! ]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 14:43:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808594&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808594 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : thanks emmi the main reason we&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808588&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808588 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22371
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 1:06pm

thanks emmi
the main reason we're still going is cause C wants to hasn't self weaned yet

As much as I'd like to stop breastfeeding is such a huge part of my parenting tool kit I'd be lost without it.]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:06:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808588&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808588 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : CJ if your future pregnancy goes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808581&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808581 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 22371
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 11:39am

CJ if your future pregnancy goes anything like mine it would be pretty easy to wean C very gently and pretty much of her own accord I hope your hapu again soon and its a nice long healthy pregnancy xx]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:39:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808581&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808581 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Woohoo way to go girls! Emmecat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808580&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808580 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 22371
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 11:39am

Woohoo way to go girls! Emmecat i am a bit jealous. Eden was 3 years 3 months when she stopped feeding... Feels funny thats its only been just over a year since i stopped.

Glad to see this thread and you all still going strong!!!

Edited by Bizzy]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:39:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808580&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808580 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : 21 months and still going I can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808570&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808570 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22371
Posted: 05 August 2012 at 9:16am

21 months and still going I can see this continuing until Catherine has all of her teeth as its such a comfort to her and relieves me of giving her other methods of pain relief.

We are TTC though and I would prefer not to tandem feed if it comes to it.]]> Sun, 05 Aug 2012 09:16:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808570&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808570 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Up to 20 months now, E seemed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808556&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808556 Author: CJsays
Subject: 22371
Posted: 04 August 2012 at 9:25pm

Up to 20 months now, E seemed to be weaning last week but is back on the wagon again so it must of been teeth! happy to chill for as long as she wants to, its so easy at this age, but am thinking by next winter it would be nice to get my boobs and time back! (I feed her to sleep at nap and bedtime)!]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 21:25:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808556&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808556 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Wow. Haven&#039;t been on...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808550&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808550 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 04 August 2012 at 8:53pm

Wow. Haven't been on Ob for aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaages lol

We're still tandem feeding....20 months and counting. Have actively cut back on Clodaghs BF's though, it took ages to drop the middle of the day one but now she has morning and night (umless sick). Scarlett is still on demand. Pretty tired now lol

]]> Sat, 04 Aug 2012 20:53:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5808550&title=extended-breastfeeding#5808550 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : NovemberMum wrote:no idea if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5804744&title=extended-breastfeeding#5804744 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 04 July 2012 at 5:08pm

Originally posted by NovemberMum NovemberMum wrote:

no idea if my son has weaned some days he asks for it somedays he doesnt..will see what happens over the next few weeks


and no it seems he hasnt weaned lol his favourie words are

"booby here" usually at 7am in the morning not so bad that it is the holidays so not rushing around but during term time have to say no and then of course soon as we are home we get back home]]> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:08:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5804744&title=extended-breastfeeding#5804744 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Yay for tandem feeding! We are...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5798795&title=extended-breastfeeding#5798795 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 1:31pm

Yay for tandem feeding! We are tandeming here too, cant believe the big one is two next week!! ]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 13:31:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5798795&title=extended-breastfeeding#5798795 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Still going strong here at 2 1/2...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5798791&title=extended-breastfeeding#5798791 Author: Ant
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 May 2012 at 1:19pm

Still going strong here at 2 1/2 (and The Lass is 9 months).

I swear tandem was the best decision ever for us. They love each other to bits (usually. You know,whe they're not stealing toys,pulling hair, jabbing eyes or hitting,.. )
]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 13:19:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5798791&title=extended-breastfeeding#5798791 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : no idea if my son has weaned some...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795579&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795579 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 30 April 2012 at 10:44pm

no idea if my son has weaned some days he asks for it somedays he doesnt..will see what happens over the next few weeks]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:44:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795579&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795579 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Ooh I remember when that happened...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795504&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795504 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 30 April 2012 at 3:51pm

Ooh I remember when that happened this time last year, was bliss! I thought it was going to be hard, but worked out pretty good with minimal crying, and took her maybe 3-4 days to get it. ]]> Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:51:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795504&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795504 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Still going with my daughter she&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795343&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795343 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22371
Posted: 29 April 2012 at 6:32pm

Still going with my daughter she's 18 months would be nice if she would night wean.]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:32:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795343&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795343 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Hello, I breast fed til my son...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795330&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795330 Author: MamaLove
Subject: 22371
Posted: 29 April 2012 at 5:06pm

Hello,
I breast fed til my son was 20months when he weaned, he's now 2yrs and has been relactating for about 4 weeks ]]> Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:06:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=5795330&title=extended-breastfeeding#5795330 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Well, think we are weaned here,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1417147&title=extended-breastfeeding#1417147 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 December 2011 at 11:47am

Well, think we are weaned here, the little guy has pretty much stopped asking for it. Makes me sad boo hoo hoo. Almost made it to two years so not bad going.
Glad I didn't have to make the decision and that he decided for me!]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:47:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1417147&title=extended-breastfeeding#1417147 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : He will wean of his own accord...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1414126&title=extended-breastfeeding#1414126 Author: Kellz
Subject: 22371
Posted: 06 December 2011 at 2:07pm

He will wean of his own accord eventually, just might not be to your time frame!!

My DS is 22 months too, we are now down to one feed a day- before he goes to bed at night. Ive reduced the feeds very very gradually. We night weaned him at 11 1/2 months- reducing the night feeds by including Daddy more at bed time and then him getting up to him in the night instead of me just feeding him everytime he woke.
Then he was feeding first thing in the morning, last thing for bed and usually only wanting a bf 2 other times a day- when these feeds became just an on-off quick suck, I start distracting him for one of these and he was soon down to just one in the middle of the day- after a few months he dropped this too, then went back to wanting a quick suck heaps in the day so I decided to stop this and just offered cuddles, distraction, water, snacks instead and he was fine.
Just 2 weeks ago we decided to drop the morning feed cos we are ttc and its not happening and I cannt think of any other reason why its taking us longer concieve this time than before. We figured that feed would be easier to drop that the feed to sleep, so DH got up with DS in the morning and gave him a snack and took him for a walk at 5.15am instead of him just coming in our bed and being fed til after 6am. Agian he was easily distracted by DH, he would point to our room to come in to me, but then be sweet once given a snack.
So now we just down to the feed before bed, will keep ttc and if not preg in a few more months will look at fully weaning. I dont want to fully wean him tho, and if I was preg then I wouldnt have droppped the morning feed either. ]]> Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:07:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1414126&title=extended-breastfeeding#1414126 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Still bfing here, and DS is 22...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413952&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413952 Author: ScaredyKat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 05 December 2011 at 9:06pm

Still bfing here, and DS is 22 months. I want to wean him by 2, but i have NO idea how. He asks for it in the evening, during the night, and sometimes in the morning! I have tried to say no in the morning (esp) but it breaks my heart to hear him cry :-( I wish he would wean of his own accord! Although I am sure that would make me sad also :-)]]> Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:06:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413952&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413952 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Well done novembermum I thought...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413512&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413512 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 04 December 2011 at 3:42pm

Well done novembermum
I thought we might wean at 2 but erm...it hasn't happened so now we'll see if she weans by 3. 2-3 BF's a day is a quiet one for us And of course the baby is fed on demand. ]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2011 15:42:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413512&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413512 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : we have made it to 2 years and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413117&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413117 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 02 December 2011 at 3:29pm

we have made it to 2 years and over the last couple of weeks he has been asking for 2-3 feeds a day.

I am leaving it up to when he weans if he doesnt ask he doesnt get but if he does then he gets

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:29:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413117&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413117 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Since I last posted Lily has been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413101&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413101 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 02 December 2011 at 2:33pm

Since I last posted Lily has been feeding daily, sometimes 2-3x a day now and asks a lot more (though sometimes it isn't practical to feed her!) but my grandma passed away and she's become very clingy since which is why I think she's been asking more. ]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:33:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1413101&title=extended-breastfeeding#1413101 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Good luck MamaT! Lily is 21 months...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1409287&title=extended-breastfeeding#1409287 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 20 November 2011 at 4:14am

Good luck MamaT! Lily is 21 months today and still going... Kinda. She picked up again and fed for about 3 days in a row but has since gone back to being unsure about it all. Will keep going jic. ]]> Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:14:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1409287&title=extended-breastfeeding#1409287 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Yeah, it seems such a shame to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1408791&title=extended-breastfeeding#1408791 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 17 November 2011 at 8:58pm

Yeah, it seems such a shame to stop when you are both not ready. Have a friend who's little man stopped when she was PG, but took it up a couple of months later after the bubz was born no prob. ]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:58:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1408791&title=extended-breastfeeding#1408791 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Awesome Nutella. Well done Milliemama,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1408765&title=extended-breastfeeding#1408765 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 17 November 2011 at 8:15pm

Awesome Nutella.

Well done Milliemama, that is an awesome story.

DS went through a phase for a couple of days of just having the odd 5min suckle, but is now back to having lots of feeds a day again. I don't think I have any milk, I can't express anything off anymore, but he still seems happy with it all. I was able to express a couple of drops of colostrum a few weeks ago, but nothing now. I'm just hoping we can both hang on until after the next baby is born, I always envisaged tandem feeding, so really hoping I can.]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 20:15:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1408765&title=extended-breastfeeding#1408765 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Well I guess I will add to this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1407740&title=extended-breastfeeding#1407740 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 14 November 2011 at 10:33pm

Well I guess I will add to this too. Its now been over 3yrs and my little girl is still a booby girl and we are going strong. And amazingly I am still able to BF being pregnant, was bit sore for a while but she still manages to have a go most days, not sure what she gets out of it, probably minimal milk, but lots of comfort I guess. And amazingly there is still something there as I have started to leak quite reglarly now. Thought about stopping but don't want DD to miss out on the goodness once I'm in full swing again with the new bubz, and I don't think its going to be a full on affair anyway, she has gotten used to the less regular sessions. Well thats the theory ]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:33:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1407740&title=extended-breastfeeding#1407740 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : 22 months here, not even sure...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1407730&title=extended-breastfeeding#1407730 Author: Nutella
Subject: 22371
Posted: 14 November 2011 at 9:45pm

22 months here, not even sure how to wean haha!]]> Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:45:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1407730&title=extended-breastfeeding#1407730 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : 20 months and still going although...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1400630&title=extended-breastfeeding#1400630 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 October 2011 at 11:05am

20 months and still going although it's once or twice a week now. ]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:05:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1400630&title=extended-breastfeeding#1400630 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I got AF back when Clodagh was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399716&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399716 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 October 2011 at 4:56pm

I got AF back when Clodagh was about 6/7 months old as was only on my 3rd cycle when we got UTD with Scarlett. I still haven't had AF back with her though, am still BF both girls so maybe that has something to do with it?
Keep having revolting dreams that I am pg with my 3rd though so fingers crossed that doesn't happen IRL! ]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:56:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399716&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399716 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I got AF back when DS was 11 months...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399594&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399594 Author: Kellz
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 October 2011 at 12:13pm

I got AF back when DS was 11 months and was still feeding lots day and night. We have been ttc for 5 months now tho, and am starting to wonder if the bf is stopping me getting utd since both kids took less than 2 months to concieve, and the only difference I can think of is that this time Im bf. He is now only feeing 2-3 times a day, usually 2, 12 hrs apart. I know heaps of people get preg while bf tho, but also know of others who didnt get preg while still bf even 1 feed a day. Am not wanting to wean tho, so will just keep ttc and see how we go. ]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:13:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399594&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399594 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Yep my DD was feeding 4 hourly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399557&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399557 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 October 2011 at 11:02am

Yep my DD was feeding 4 hourly during the day and about 6 times over night when I got PG (when she was 9.5/10m)... No idea why my body thought ovulating would be a good idea ]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:02:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399557&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399557 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I got mine back when DD was about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399552&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399552 Author: Nothing
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 October 2011 at 10:55am

I got mine back when DD was about 10 months old, she was still BFing 6+ times a day and 3+ times a night! Its now back to the regular monthly thing which sucks]]> Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:55:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399552&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399552 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Well I got AF back I think b4...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399461&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399461 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 17 October 2011 at 10:03pm

Well I got AF back I think b4 DD was a yr old and she is still BF, only ocasionally now as I'm PG, but BF didn't stop me from getting it back so wonder how it works for some and not others. DD was a big boobie girl in her day too.]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:03:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399461&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399461 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Oh that&#039;s good to hear about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399056&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399056 Author: SpringMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 16 October 2011 at 4:23am

Oh that's good to hear about your friend millemama. My Miss is 10months and I haven't had AF back, but we'd like to start trying for number 2 soon. I guess it would be harder to try as there's no way of tracking when I would ovulate? I had thought of maybe weaning Miss just to get AF back to track, but decided that was a bit selfish!]]> Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:23:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1399056&title=extended-breastfeeding#1399056 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Had a friend who last yr was worried...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389769&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389769 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 10:33am

Had a friend who last yr was worried because she hadn't got her AF yet, her little man was about 14mths. But she sought some naturopathic help and she has just had another little boy. ]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:33:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389769&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389769 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I think it depends. Not impossible...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389757&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389757 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 10:03am

I think it depends. Not impossible though! I haven't had AF since I got pregnant but I've been on the Depo and Mini pill since having Lily. But been off contraception for 2 months now and still nothing! No AF, No ovulating, no pregnancies! lol]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:03:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389757&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389757 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Haha definitely not pregnant....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389689&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389689 Author: 1st_Time_Preggies
Subject: 22371
Posted: 20 September 2011 at 7:59am

Haha definitely not pregnant. But thinking of trying at the end of the year or so and wondered if no af meant it would be harder.]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:59:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389689&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389689 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Lol, DH has offered her his boobie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389647&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389647 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 10:18pm

Lol, DH has offered her his boobie a few times and she just gives him THE LOOK, as if to say what planet are you on! If only I say, well sometimes it would be nice anyway.

Thought I would have weaned her by now but still reluctant too as I know its so good for her and its only maybe once or twice a day, but wow... it hurts being PG! ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:18:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389647&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389647 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I too have to BF numerous things!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389642&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389642 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 10:02pm

I too have to BF numerous things! Read The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, has some info on BFing past 18mo and a story about bfing toys! Lily bfs things but prefers me to do it! Though I've found she wants to try BF her dad or get him to feed things too... ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:02:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389642&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389642 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : And huge congrats jacobsmummy...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389641&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389641 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 10:00pm

And huge congrats jacobsmummy for such a sterling BF effort!!
Ha I wish Clodagh only Bf 1-2 times a day. On a quiet day she has 5...more if she's sick, tired or just being a toddler lol ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 22:00:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389641&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389641 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : 1st time preggies- I still haven&#039;t...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389640&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389640 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 9:58pm

1st time preggies- I still haven't had my AF back, but I'm BF two and that's less than 4 hourly 24/7. Sigh. Anywho, I think that's within the realms of normal....you're def not pg again though are you? It's possible you may have ovulated and gotten UTD before your first period! ]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:58:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389640&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389640 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Haha that is all so cute. The...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389554&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389554 Author: 1st_Time_Preggies
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 7:44pm

Haha that is all so cute. The LLL meeting and milkies and the giving teddies/dollys boobie. Aren't they just little characters :-)

Just a quick question: I am still feeding my 19 month old, usually about twice nowadays if I can (am trying to wean him by the end of the year ish) but I am yet to get a period. Never had one since pregnant (apart from of course the bleeding after he was born). Anyone else had this? Is it normal?]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:44:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389554&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389554 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Ah yes, I have given many a boobie...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389532&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389532 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 7:04pm

Ah yes, I have given many a boobie to the odd teddy, dolly and even pooh characters, we are multi-talented women indeed! Just don't forget to take the little ones out of your bra before going out, been there, done that, lol]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:04:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389532&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389532 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : DS is definately cutting back...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389520&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389520 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 September 2011 at 6:45pm

DS is definately cutting back on feeds now, whether that is due to his age, or me being pregnant I have no idea, but it does sadden me somewhat. He has maybe 2-3 overnight, feeds on and off all morning before we get out of bed (from about 5/6am till 7.30/8am) and then maybe 4 feeds the rest of the day. This is at least half what he was feeding.

He has taken to bringing me toys to nurse lately, he helps me "latch" them on and then hops on the other breast, he had a go nursing one of his dolls today too, it was very cute]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:45:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1389520&title=extended-breastfeeding#1389520 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Gorgeous MamaT! Lily giggles when...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1384743&title=extended-breastfeeding#1384743 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 06 September 2011 at 3:09pm

Gorgeous MamaT! Lily giggles when she sees babies feeding but she's put it all together now so also signs 'milkies' and then wants it herself now!

Am looking forward to the next meeting though and seeing how our breast feeding journey continues. It seems so unpredictable! ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:09:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1384743&title=extended-breastfeeding#1384743 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Oh cute Nic. So glad you enjoyed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1384726&title=extended-breastfeeding#1384726 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 06 September 2011 at 2:48pm

Oh cute Nic. So glad you enjoyed the meeting, I really enjoy ours too and whenever DS sees a newborn nursing he watches intently and then decides he needs milk too.]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:48:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1384726&title=extended-breastfeeding#1384726 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : So we went to our first LLL meeting...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1384697&title=extended-breastfeeding#1384697 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 06 September 2011 at 2:08pm

So we went to our first LLL meeting yesterday... Lily has since decided that seeing as the other babies were having lots of milkies... She's going to do the same so the last 2 days we've gone from 1-2 feeds a day or 2 to about 3-4 feeds a day! Although she has a cold and just cut 2 top molars (her first ones) along with the bottom 2 not far away! Not complaining but thought I'd share. She had cut down and was having 1-2 feeds a day or every second day but since yesterday's meeting she's picked it up! We've already had 3 feeds today and it's only 2pm! She knew what all the other babies were having too! ]]> Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:08:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1384697&title=extended-breastfeeding#1384697 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : well done jacobsmummmy :) I am...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1382635&title=extended-breastfeeding#1382635 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 31 August 2011 at 11:15pm

well done jacobsmummmy :)

I am still feeding my boy at 21 months he is down to 1-2 feeds a day

Edited by NovemberMum]]> Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:15:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1382635&title=extended-breastfeeding#1382635 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Hi everyone just thought I&#039;d...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1381030&title=extended-breastfeeding#1381030 Author: jacobsmummy
Subject: 22371
Posted: 28 August 2011 at 4:21pm

Hi everyone just thought I'd come in and say I've weaned Isabella off me . Had her last breastfeed on her 2nd birthday :) think wev done a awesome job with feeding (she was prem born at 31weeks) ]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 16:21:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1381030&title=extended-breastfeeding#1381030 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : 1st-time-preggies - We have been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378775&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378775 Author: Kellz
Subject: 22371
Posted: 22 August 2011 at 8:11am

1st-time-preggies - We have been through many of the same things here- DS is 19months. We night weaned by getting Dad to go into him- we started the process by involving DH in the bed time routiue more, starting with him being in the room while I fed DS to sleep, then progressing to him taking DS off me once he was asleep and putting him to bed,..then to me feeding DS then passing him to DH for a story and I kissed him and he waves me goodbye and DH puts him to bed.
Now hes so used to DH being there in the night, that although he always wants Mumma in the daytime, he doesnt call for me when DH goes into him overnight,...but if Im the one that gets up to him then he straight away wants boob- I always go in with water and offer him that instead, and say "no its night time". If we both try and still he wont settle or keeps waking- lately its been for teething,... then I do feed him.
I feed him on demand 24/7 for a year then my mental and physical health was suffering from the sleep deprivation- was back to 1-3hrly feeds overnight, so that when we night weaned him, and its just been when hes sick and cant be comforted any other way since then.

In the last few weeks tho, DS has been wanting to latch on for just a few seconds at a time heaps of times a day! He had gradually reduced his feeds of his our accord, and was mostly only having feeds first thing in the morning and before bed at night, and sometimes one in the day but not often. Now hes sticking his toungue out at me and going "ahh ahh" and pulling my top up or doen heaps! Its fine at home, but I feel self consciuos in some places when we out,...i woulkdnt if he actually wanting to feed, but he just pops on and off heaps then laughs and runs off to play again! The more I let him do it in the day then more he seems to wake at night, so Ive been trying to distract him away form it in the day- luckily its winter and Im not wearing tops with easier access, lol! ]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:11:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378775&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378775 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : DD still feeds about 4/5 times...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378739&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378739 Author: Nothing
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 9:34pm

DD still feeds about 4/5 times a day and 2/3 times overnight. I love being able to just give her a boobie to calm her down or have som quiet time. We will def be continuing until she wants to finish, no matter what anyone else says. I think im a great role model to my teenage cousins as they get to see DD being BF'd regularly]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:34:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378739&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378739 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I had thought to wean at the end...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378706&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378706 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 8:27pm

I had thought to wean at the end of the year when DD will be 14 months after a run of viral illness I'm keen to keep going beyond next winter and wean her at 2 if she doesn't wean herself before can't see that happening I love the calming and soothing effect of being able to offer her the boob when she's upset or sick.]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:27:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378706&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378706 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : My DS is 18 months and LOVES his...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378699&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378699 Author: 1st_Time_Preggies
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 8:17pm

My DS is 18 months and LOVES his boobie :-) He would have it all day long if I let him :-) At the moment he gets fed when he wakes up in the morning, sometimes after his nap if he is cranky, and before bed. However he can go without the morning and the after nap feed if someone else is looking after him (ie his Dad), doesn't bother him.

Problem is, he has been sick for MONTHS (about six!) on and off, so I have also been feeding him in the night as it is a great settling tool. (Btw so much for bm helping with immunity!!!) However, he is now getting well again and I would like to cut the one or two times back to see if that will stop him waking (am not holding out too much hope though ;-)).

I'm just not sure how to go about it? Last time I just sent my hubby in and it was sorted in a few nights. But now he is so much more aware and also knows exactly what he wants. If my hubby goes in he screams bloody murder and cries mama mama mama, which is heartbreaking. So I am going to have to do it. But if I don't feed him he screams and points to the chair and will not let me settle him in any other way.

Also I think I would like to have him weaned by the end of the year. I had hoped he would do it of his own accord but I don't think so! Anyone got any tips? I am doing the don't offer/don't refuse as it is during the day but it is the evening boobie before bed that I'm most unsure about.

TIA!
]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:17:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378699&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378699 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I feed mostly at night now. And...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378695&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378695 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 8:14pm

I feed mostly at night now. And I'm talkin 2-7 times a night Lol but some days he might feed once or twice thru the day.

I'm loving still breastfeeding. I have had nothing but praises about it. DS had his first dose of anti biotics 2weeks ago and my doc was impressed he had got to 16 months without ever needing them. I said I liked to think that was thanks to breastfeeding and he said absolutely, well done! ]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:14:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378695&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378695 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : nope she was exactly the same....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378644&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378644 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 7:04pm

nope she was exactly the same. Had 4 feeds until I weaned her at 2.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:04:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378644&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378644 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Mum2ET was your daughter different?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378636&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378636 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 6:50pm

Mum2ET was your daughter different? I have heard boys tend to want to feed longer. ]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:50:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378636&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378636 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Tom (16 mths)has a min of 4 feeds...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378624&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378624 Author: Mum2ET
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 6:25pm

Tom (16 mths) has a min of 4 feeds over a 24 hr period- 1st around 5am, then after breakfast, just before midday nap and feed before bed at night. I can't see him dropping any feeds any time soon.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 18:25:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378624&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378624 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Um anywhere from 3 or so minutes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378609&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378609 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 5:54pm

Um anywhere from 3 or so minutes to 20mins, usually at least 10mins each time]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:54:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378609&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378609 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Wow MamaT how long does he feed...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378596&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378596 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 5:16pm

Wow MamaT how long does he feed for each time? ]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:16:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378596&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378596 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Hmm well I think my boy is a little...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378525&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378525 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 12:37pm

Hmm well I think my boy is a little boob/milk junkie, he has anywhere from 10-12 feeds in a 24 hour period, usually 3-4 overnight.

]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:37:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378525&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378525 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Lucas is having 2-3 feeds a day...will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378512&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378512 Author: NovemberMum
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 12:07pm

Lucas is having 2-3 feeds a day...will soon be down to 1-2 a day and no over night feeds.

I am slowly weaning him off his feed before bed seems to be going well...he does cry when I put him to bed but lasts less than 5 minutes.


he will be 21 months on the 30th :)]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:07:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378512&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378512 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : How often are your toddlers feeding?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378494&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378494 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 10:48am

How often are your toddlers feeding? We are heading towards 12 months and feeding 3 times a day and once or twice sometimes at night it varies.

I had thought I'd wean around Christmas given the winter we've had I want to continue thru till next winter no idea of what to expect with demand etc

I don't do things the Plunket way]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 10:48:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378494&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378494 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Well done Nic on hitting 18 months!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378471&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378471 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 21 August 2011 at 8:39am

Well done Nic on hitting 18 months! You might as well keep going till kindy now
We're still tandem feeding and I can't see Clodagh wanting to wean anytime soon. She BF's at least 3 times a day, more if I let her lol ]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 08:39:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1378471&title=extended-breastfeeding#1378471 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Still BFing, 18 months on Sat!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1377297&title=extended-breastfeeding#1377297 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 17 August 2011 at 10:45pm

Still BFing, 18 months on Sat! Can't believe we've made it this far! She's pretty random with her feeding. About 1-2x a day (always before bed) although sometimes it can be 5+ (with the snow it was) and other days it can be a 2 day gap! ]]> Wed, 17 Aug 2011 22:45:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1377297&title=extended-breastfeeding#1377297 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Karen, I can very much see that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364962&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364962 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 20 July 2011 at 8:44am

Karen, I can very much see that being Lily! I can't get my hands anywhere near my boobs while feeding of she flips out and gets upset! So I imagine if she was still feeding and I had another that she would be in there feeding too or pushing the baby out! She does not like sharing her mama! ]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:44:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364962&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364962 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Oh I love the comment &#034;he...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364847&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364847 Author: 1st_Time_Preggies
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 July 2011 at 8:16pm

Oh I love the comment

"he loves his milky cuddles soooo much and I actually wouldn't have a clue how to parent him without it, breastfeeding is my cure everything tool"

My DS is exactly the same and I feel the same as you!]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:16:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364847&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364847 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : MamaT- I read that sentence in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364742&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364742 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 19 July 2011 at 4:43pm

MamaT- I read that sentence in my copy of Womanly Art too....didn't happen here lol
Clodagh never gave up the urge to BF while I was pg. At about 5 months we were pretty much down to 1 night feed a day as I'm sure I dried up almost totally. Pretty painful btw BUT she kept on going and hasn't stopped lol. In fact her BF has UPPED since Scarlett's birth and they feed about the same amount. Or as many times iykwim? ]]> Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:43:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364742&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364742 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : So I&#039;ve just been reading...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364271&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364271 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 18 July 2011 at 3:01pm

So I've just been reading "the womanly art of breastfeeding" which states "your child may wean himself early in the pregnancy when a few little ones notice a taste change in the milk, or he may stop nursing around the fourth month when some women notice a reduction in the milk supply. He may even wean toward the end of pregnancy when the milk changes to colostrum...."

It then goes on to say "in a study of 503 La Leche League members who became pregnant while still nursing, researchers found that 69% of their babies weaned at some time during the pregnancy. Of course, there was no way to know how many of these little ones would have weaned if their mothers had not of been pregnant."


I have been using breastpads again, thanks for the suggestions girls, it does seem to ease the pain between feeds, but it's still pretty painful, but bearable, so we will persist.
DS is still feeding heaps so at this stage it certainly doesn't seem he'll wean anytime soon, which I am so glad about.]]> Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:01:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1364271&title=extended-breastfeeding#1364271 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Ah! Ok! - DD did that whole trying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363513&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363513 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 16 July 2011 at 10:48am

Ah! Ok! - DD did that whole trying each side multiple times and going 'Fine this will clearly HAVE to do!' thing when my supply really dropped. I am so glad it doesn't hurt any more! I never experienced any or much paid while BFing so it was a bit of an eye opener. I had sore nipples at the start but it was fine and the raynauds too but it was manageable too. ]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 10:48:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363513&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363513 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Nic, I think it depends on the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363454&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363454 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 22371
Posted: 16 July 2011 at 8:39am

Nic, I think it depends on the person when your milk changes. DD started acting like my milk was yuck before I'd even missed a period (about 3.5 weeks pg) - it was her odd behaviour and the excrutiating latch pain that made me do the test in the first place. She got quite sick when I was about 9 weeks pg and drank lots anyway, but you could tell she didnt' really like it cos she'd switch sides repeatedly until she'd tasted each side 3 or so times and then seem to think "fine, they are both yuck, so this one will do"

For her she got less and less interested, but I think with effort I could have kept her drinking for a fair bit longer (although I was happy for her to wean once I was UTD).]]> Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:39:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363454&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363454 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : He still feeds pretty often though?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363385&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363385 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 9:42pm

He still feeds pretty often though? So I'm sure he won't! Before my op I thought Lily would never wean but I had fear that being gone so long she might and that did start to happen which was really upsetting and I felt so guilty! Glad she's back at it but worry she'll stop although we both enjoy it but we'll see!

When does your milk change? ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:42:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363385&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363385 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I know Nic I am so worried that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363256&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363256 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 5:01pm

I know Nic I am so worried that this pregnancy will cause DS to wean, he loves his milky cuddles soooo much and I actually wouldn't have a clue how to parent him without it, breastfeeding is my cure everything tool.]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:01:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363256&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363256 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Woohoo for 15 months PF! Love...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363125&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363125 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 12:50pm

Woohoo for 15 months PF! Love seeing the pics you post! T looks so content!

Any nipple pain I've had I've just grinned and went with it! I think if I had done anything I probably would have given up! I too have Raynauds but it seems to have improved since my milk stopped leaking and Lily dropping feeds. My mw also recommended something warm over the nipples.

The sore nipples I am not looking forward too and really hope that being pregnant (when I get pregnant that is!) doesn't cause Lily to wean! She came quite close to it and I think had she not got croup she would have weaned but she's back loving it again and I'm enjoying it being pain free and the cuddles, laughs/giggles, looks, etc! ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:50:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363125&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363125 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Ok thanks, I did wonder if it...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363111&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363111 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 12:32pm

Ok thanks, I did wonder if it were just a grin and bear it type scenario.
Thanks for the congrats Emmecat

And pillowfight - 15 months is fantastic, go you!!!]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:32:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363111&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363111 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : MamaT- I didn&#039;t know you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363085&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363085 Author: Emmecat
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 11:28am

MamaT- I didn't know you were pg? Huge congrats! I had mega sore nipples throughout pg and um I just put up with it BUT in hospital the LC gave me these awesome heat up pads which did help my Raynauds a bit...but TBH a wheat pack would do the same thing lol
Pillow Fight- well done! 15 months is awesome! Go you!!! ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 11:28:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1363085&title=extended-breastfeeding#1363085 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Even tho I don&#039;t count myself...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362972&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362972 Author: Whateversville
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 7:44am

Even tho I don't count myself as extended feeding just wanted to check in at 15mnths and yep, still feeding ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:44:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362972&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362972 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Thanks Emmi, I did wonder about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362971&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362971 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 7:44am

Thanks Emmi, I did wonder about breastpads, now to see if I can find them. In the mall last week I saw these cool gel ones you can heat up or chill in the freezer, I was mighty tempted.
It doesn't help that DS has been sick so is basically attached to my boobs all day long]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:44:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362971&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362971 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I found mine were constantly sore...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362970&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362970 Author: T_Rex
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 7:44am

I found mine were constantly sore once I was UTD. Not cool. Especially as once my milk supply dropped off heaps, she was just dry sucking which was extra ouchies. I went back to using lansinoh, and lots of holding of breath while she fed

I was a bit surprised tbh, as with my first pregnancy I didn't really notice nipple sensitivity at all, although no-one was chewing on them then ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:44:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362970&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362970 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : You could try breastpads? Should...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362953&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362953 Author: Emmi_
Subject: 22371
Posted: 15 July 2011 at 1:28am

You could try breastpads? Should give you a bit of cushioning and protection against bumps? (and they shouldnt stick to you)
I found it did get better after a couple of weeks, although theyve started to get sore again now, but I think thats cos DD has started to not let go before she comes off ]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:28:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362953&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362953 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Yikes! Not looking forward to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362933&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362933 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 14 July 2011 at 10:17pm

Yikes! Not looking forward to that MamaT! ]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:17:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362933&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362933 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Can anyone suggest some remedies...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362889&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362889 Author: MamaT
Subject: 22371
Posted: 14 July 2011 at 8:54pm

Can anyone suggest some remedies for sore nipples? Since getting pregnant they have been really tender and it seems to be getting worse. My tops and bras irritate them, they are constantly erect and I feel like they are getting stuck to my clothing almost. Don't even ask about latching, ouchies!!!!!!!!!!
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated]]> Thu, 14 Jul 2011 20:54:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1362889&title=extended-breastfeeding#1362889 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Nanny Vague, lol thats funny! Hey...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361379&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361379 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 12 July 2011 at 1:30pm

Nanny Vague, lol thats funny!

Hey I forgot to say, trust your own instincts first. We always doubt ourselves but women's intuition is a great indicator when something is wrong or when something is going along fine ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:30:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361379&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361379 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Thanks. I&#039;ll check out kellymom.com,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361365&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361365 Author: Kate08
Subject: 22371
Posted: 12 July 2011 at 12:58pm

Thanks. I'll check out kellymom.com, I haven't come across that one yet ;)
Plunket is a bit hit and miss isn't it? When I had my first daughter, our coffee group nicknamed the Plunket nurse Nanny Vague, as she would never commit to an answer! It was so frustrating when trying to get advice. ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:58:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361365&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361365 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Wow, thats great for her age High9,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361329&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361329 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 12 July 2011 at 11:55am

Wow, thats great for her age High9, mine doesn't know the meaning of "not now" or "wait" even now, lol.

Kate08 any weight gain is good, as long as she's not going backward and is healthy. Beware of advice from Plunket as its not always the best out there, depending from person to person. I've heard of some terrible advice that has been doled out. Check out Kellymom.com it has some great advice.

When we started feeding from 6mths she wasnt a bad eater but still loved her booby!. She has always been a tiny tot but in proportion, and knowing the goodness of breastmilk I wasn't worried about giving her too much of that even at the expense of a bit of solids. But she slowly cut down on the boob as food intake increased, as expected. But she never wanted to self wean and I never ran dry so we kept going til now.   ]]> Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:55:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361329&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361329 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Hey Kate! I found once DD was...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361132&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361132 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 11 July 2011 at 10:41pm

Hey Kate! I found once DD was eating a good amount of solids - about 8/9 months she dropped feeds herself and they say to offer solids before milk at this stage too but she did that all on her own accord.

I can't offer any advice re the weight gain, waking to feed as my DD was 2 hourly or less (on demand) from birth until recently! So we always had great weight gains but that was again on her own accord.

MM, that's good, I think being older she may just understand and accept it... When we moved recently I was a bit busier and found it hard to feed DD as she wouldn't be interested until I had something to do! But she seemed to understand if I said no, not now! ]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:41:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361132&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361132 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Just found this thread, really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361106&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361106 Author: Kate08
Subject: 22371
Posted: 11 July 2011 at 9:36pm

Just found this thread, really interesting. Breastfeeding went completely wrong first time round and I only managed 6 weeks, now with baby #2 we're at nearly 5 months and it's going brilliantly. So pleased!
So I have no idea about weaning. I hope it's some way off, but is it just a case of baby dropping/refusing feeds as solids start and increase?
Also, she had slow weight gains initially. Some weeks she hardly gained, others a small gain. So I'm waking her for night feeds on recommendation on Plunket [this, or start solids at 3 months which seemed a bit silly to me, given that they start off eating a tiny amount anyway]. This worked brilliantly and she's getting nice and chubby. But when can I stop waking her without her weight dropping off? Has anyone had this happen?
As for comments, already people are asking if I'm "still feeding" her. Duh.
]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:36:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1361106&title=extended-breastfeeding#1361106 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Wow high9, its hard enough in...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360671&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360671 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 11 July 2011 at 11:14am

Wow high9, its hard enough in a queen bed let alone a double. We used to have a super king in oz.... ah the memories! But its surprising what you can achieve when you have to. Yeah worried about the jealousy thing too, but I'm sure it will work itself out, hence doing it now rather than later.

Well good news on the weaning so far. After balling session yesterday arvo that ripped my heart out, she didn't cry last night at all, eventually realised that it wasn't going to happen and went to sleep. This am she woke up asked for booby once, we snuggled and she went back to sleep for a bit, then woke up again, had a minor tanty -no crying - then was right as rain. Very surprised! ]]> Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:14:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360671&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360671 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Hahaha, this sounds so familiar!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360524&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360524 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 10 July 2011 at 9:43pm

Hahaha, this sounds so familiar! We are cosleeping too but in a double with my DP so come summer I hope to be UTD with #2 and will be working at getting her into her own room next door to ours. ATM it's a complete fail! I will try to BF her as long as I can but we'll see. I am very worried about jealousy surrounding BFing! She doesn't even let me get my hands anywhere near her head/my boobs when feeding! ]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 21:43:40 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360524&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360524 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : I only offer if she is upset otherwise...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360420&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360420 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 10 July 2011 at 7:02pm

I only offer if she is upset otherwise shes a booby girl thru and thru and its not like I really want to give up that bond, I just think that if I don't do it now things are going to get very difficult and messy when baby 2 comes along. We are co-sleeping too, forgot to mention that, which is not ideal now, but it is what it is at the mo because of the house layout. We will be changing this set up when it gets warmer and then she will have her own room (has been set up now for 6mths)right next door to ours, and bubs can sleep in a bassinet with us or co-sleep. So that is the next hurdle after weaning is getting her to sleep in her own bed. Fun and games!! ]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 19:02:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360420&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360420 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Aww that sounds tough Millemama!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360405&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360405 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 10 July 2011 at 6:23pm

Aww that sounds tough Millemama! Hopefully she gets the message, I've heard don't offer/don't refuse is a good approach or doing it slowly. ]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 18:23:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360405&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360405 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : No boob last nite for bedtime,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360390&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360390 Author: millemama
Subject: 22371
Posted: 10 July 2011 at 5:31pm

No boob last nite for bedtime, she ended up crying for 45mins in my arms. Then again this morning cried for about 15mins again. This arvo was the hardest, fell asleep in the car and woke up grizzly, she's used to booby to settle her, balled for about 1/2 hr with me trying to comfort her then read her stories. Its quite heartbreaking and I feel I'm taking something special away from her. Feel like such a cow! (sorry for the pun!)

Glad its all settling down for you High9 ]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 17:31:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360390&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360390 <![CDATA[Extended breastfeeding : Thanks for all the lovely suggestions!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360003&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360003 Author: High9
Subject: 22371
Posted: 09 July 2011 at 5:18pm

Thanks for all the lovely suggestions! I do think she is upping my supply but she seems to be fine now she is getting a bit more... Also can't feed laying down or any other position but cradle. But things seem to be ok now. Pretty sure she was dry sucking too!

Oving would be good as we plan to TTC #2 next week but have to wait for Depo to wear off. ]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 17:18:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22371&PID=1360003&title=extended-breastfeeding#1360003