Breastfeeding Question
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Topic: Breastfeeding Question
Posted By: MamaLove
Subject: Breastfeeding Question
Date Posted: 02 December 2011 at 9:54pm
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my boy is 6days off 20months, currently still breastfed but I'm finding myself not enjoying it anymore. I night weaned him successfully at 18months and about 2 weeks ago he got really sick and since has cut about 5 teeth so has taken to feeding all night again only he's got a terrible latch and doesn't stay still so my poor old nipples are copping it. This morning he bit me and now that breast is far too sore to feed from. I feel like I want to wean him completely as neither of us are enjoying it now, but he's obsessed with booby and totally breaks down when I try tell him it's all gone/too sore etc...what do I doooo? :( -------------  
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 02 December 2011 at 10:41pm
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Can you look at teaching him to latch again properly? I often have to take DS off and remind him to open his mouth wide before relatching.
As for the movement, it is quite common at this age. I'll try to dig out some links about reminding your child about manners while breastfeeding. At the end of the day though, if you aren't happy anymore you need to do what feels right for you, and only you can decide what that is. -------------  
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Posted By: MamaT
Date Posted: 02 December 2011 at 10:43pm
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http://www.kellymom.com/bf/older-baby/nursing-manners.html
Here's something from Kellymom that might help -------------
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Posted By: gooseychew
Date Posted: 02 December 2011 at 10:45pm
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Switch him to a bottle of formula? He'd still get the close bond as you can hold him as he drinks it and you don't have to give him much if you don't want to. Just something to indulge him a bit. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 03 December 2011 at 8:20am
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What would be the need to give a bottle at 20 months?
It's entirely up to you if you wish to continue - is this a long term solution to a temporary problem - could you stop night feeding again and take the pressure off your breasts. It is hard when they're sucking for comfort at this age it's hard on you. Good Luck with what you decide and well done for bfing this long ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">   [/url] Angel June 2012 |
Posted By: gooseychew
Date Posted: 03 December 2011 at 9:33am
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There is no "need" for formula at 20 months but if he is breaking down at the suggestion of missing out on his comfort feed it may be an easy transition method? Especially if you're worried about his nutrition. Or it could be warmed cow's milk if you're providing that in his diet already or alternatives. My girl had rice milk for a short while as she is sensitive to dairy. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 12 December 2011 at 8:17pm
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I hear you - my DS is 15 months, and his latch has gone seriously downhill, it was terrible last night with very slow biting! He mainly only feeds at night now, so it's hard to do anything other than go with it, and hope he goes back to sleep soon!
I hope you guys can find a solution that works for both of you! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: pudgy
Date Posted: 12 December 2011 at 8:36pm
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I agree with MamaT , try to teach him to relatch. Ds does that from time to time also and he also needs a reminder sometimes about manners while feeding. I would avoid formula and bottles. Unless you are weaning completely that'll just muck with his latch more.
we go through patches of teething and feeding more in the night and ituually takes a week or so to get back to no milk at night. Good luck  ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MamaLove
Date Posted: 13 December 2011 at 10:34pm
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Thanks for your replies.
I tried telling him to be gentle and that his aerobics hurt mummy, I relatched him etc but I have decided to wean completely. I feel I did a great job feeding him to 20 months, and although I wish I could continue I feel this decision is best for us. He hasn't been breastfed since Sunday afternoon now. I have chosen to stick with his 1 bottle a day which on some days can become 2 but he's happy. So thanks again everyone xx -------------
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Posted By: troutpout
Date Posted: 14 December 2011 at 2:18pm
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Hugs you have done so well! I was so lucky with DD she self weaned at 15 months, but I was about 4 months pregnant and my milk supply just stopped. 20 months is a huge achievement, and you have given him the best possible start in life. You'll be surprised how quickly they will forget all about the boob, within a few weeks they won't even remember it xxx ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 17 December 2011 at 8:54pm
You did a wonderful job!! Breastfeeding, at any age but particularly with toddlers, really needs to work for both people. I'm glad the weaning is going well. ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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MarthaMoo wrote:Posted By: Pinkygirl
Date Posted: 01 January 2012 at 9:58am
| I managed to do it at 22 months by one night going out for dinner with my sister and told DH he had to put DS to bed. Came home and DS told me he was asleep in his single bed that was in the room with his cot. So made a thing of it that he was a "big boy" and distracted him with the big bed. He would go up to the chair and tap on it for me to sit in it and feed him but took the chair out and made a BIG deal out of sleeping in the bed. I also did not enjoy it near the end his teeth would make latching quite painful |