https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:01:22 +0000 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:39:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13710 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280464&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280464 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 3:39pm

Thanks everyone. We have had a really good day so far and it seems that all she wanted was more cuddles. She hasnt left my arms today and loves it! I will continue this for a few days and then start introducing some sleeps back in the cot. Hope this continues!]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 15:39:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280464&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280464 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280426&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280426 Author: 3boys
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 2:57pm

Hey Topsy, I am so glad that you are having a better day. I agree with nikkiwhyte some babies do just love to suck, but others do use it to get more in arms time as it seems your baby was doing. Do you have a sling you can use so that you can cuddle and do other things?]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:57:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280426&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280426 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280399&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280399 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 2:35pm

Holy crap. I disagree completely with the answer to that question. Some babies just love to suck!!! I mean, I cuddled Hannah all the freaking time when she was little but she would have been on the breast all day if she had the chance! So anyway, don't take that to heart.

And I've said it a trillion times but I'll say it again - babies get 95% of their feed in the first 5 minutes. So 15 minutes is fine!

Good job Topsy ]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 14:35:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280399&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280399 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280167&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280167 Author: cuppatea
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 9:37am

You are not a bad or mean mummy, you didn't know you asked for help and now you do know. That makes you a fantastic mummy.
Remember you are learning as well you can't be expected to automatically know everything, each baby is so different it takes a while for you both to learn and get into a groove, by 6 weeks you will be laughing trust me.
]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:37:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280167&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280167 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280161&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280161 Author: bookwyrm
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 9:29am

Oh Topsy, I am so happy for you!!!! That is the best news. I think reaching out for help sometimes helps us to keep focused and the advice you can get can sometimes do wonders.

You have been a great mum, all that time dealing with the demand feeding or the 2 hour long feeds, even if some of it was comfort sucking. You have been awesome. I think BF is a huge learning curve, and it's different for every mum and baby. I am only 2 weeks along and shudder to think what we will come across in the future.

Keep your chin up :) Sounds like things are looking very positive for you and Bella Boo.]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 09:29:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280161&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280161 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280132&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280132 Author: fattartsrock
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 8:59am

good for you luvvie. I hel;p run a BF support group and I always tell mums who are struggling that things become somewhat easier around the 4 to 6 week mark. You are doing a super job. Good on you for asking for help! You are not doing a bad job AT ALL. Breast feeding is something that both you and baby have to LEARN to do, same as learning hunger cues, sleep cues etc. Hugs to you!!]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:59:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280132&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280132 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280117&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280117 Author: MissCandice
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 8:42am

Topsy, your not a bad mean mum, its a huge learning curve! And its tiring.. but im glad you have had a breakthrough.. im sure your pleased!]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2008 08:42:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280117&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280117 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13710&PID=280101&title=i-think-i-have-had-a-break-through#280101 Author: BellaBoo
Subject: 13710
Posted: 18 January 2008 at 8:22am

I am trying not to get to excited but for the past few feeds they have been short (15mins at most) and Bella seems settled and satisfied after. I called Le Leche yesterday and told her my situation and she gave me some great advice about getting Bella to do more sucking with breast compression technique and combine it with spending more time just cuddling her in between. It seems that her comfort sucking was due to her wanting to be with me more and that was her way of doing it. We were in a cycle of her comfort sucking for long periods which would make me exhausted and just putting her under her gym or to bed. After reading the article below I feel like a mean bad mum

"Q 2. What about the babies who constantly demand breastfeeding?



A 2. Often there are babies who fake constant hunger. When put to the breast, they are playful or disinterested feeders. Such babies are actually demanding comfort sucking, not nutritive feeding. They probably have mothers who do not cuddle them between feeds and hold them only for the purpose of feeding. If the mother cuddles them between feeds they will stop pretending to be hungry just to feel warm and secure. Sometimes if the mother is stressed, tense or depressed the baby senses her anguish and wants to be constantly near her for reassurance. Such babies cry a lot and seem to be hungry. Further babies may be actually hungry when they have a growth spurt, that is, when they grow taller, fatter or longer. Their growth requires more milk so they go through a temporary phase of about 2 days approximately when they want frequent feeding. This steps up the milk supply in the breast. Once milk supply is increased, they go back to bigger gaps between feeds. At such times it is best for the mother to take 2 days off and go to bed with the baby and concentrate only on feeding for those 2 days. "

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