re: BREASTFEEDING!!!!
211 postsposted 2nd Jan
My son was tongue tied. I say was because when my MIL took him to get circumsized they clipped under his tongue so he wouldn't be tongue tied anymore. I had no idea there was even such a thing. He never had any trouble eating, one because I have a very fast let down and two because Ithink we both got used to it.
quoteI'm TTC since August '08, have 1 child & live in Guinea
12832 postsposted 2nd Jan
Quoting lynn1179:“ Biting: Biting can not be done while eating so a baby typically does it when they are full or about ... [snip!] ... mommy. We don't hurt other people. If baby is teething, give him/her a cold wash cloth to bite on for a bit before nursing.”
thats a good idea about the cold cloth before nursing. I will have to remember that because she likes to attempt to bite me sometimes..or use me as a pacifier. I have learned to keep one near me so I can quickly get her to let go of the boobie and put the paci in her mouth.
I have 1 child & live in Georgia
1543 postsposted 2nd Jan
Quoting EastonsMom:“ My son is tongue tied as well! At first I thought my nips were going to fall right off and his doctor ... [snip!] ... stuck with it and the boy is far from malnourished. Glad to see that someone else toughed it out with a tongue-tied baby! ”
lol we have to stick together. I am afraid of teething. He has bitten me once already and it hurt for days after.
I have 1 child & live in San Diego, California
21701 postsposted 2nd Jan
Quoting my lipgloss b poppin':“ dangit!! I wish yall would stop saying that!!! I always get this mental picture of a set of ta-tas with ... [snip!] ... vinegar it will work. I really want to keep bfing but I just dont have the intestinal fortitude that some of yall ladies have.”
Have you tried Gentian Violet? It worked wonders for me! I felt relief the same day I started.
I have 2 kids & live in Gilbert, Arizona
posted 2nd Jan
Quoting lilsteph53:“ Actually my daughter does that between sucking. And I know she can't be full when she does it..because ... [snip!] ... confusion..where they do bite down on the nipple..because some bottle nipples they bite down on..to make the flow come faster.”
When I said during eating, I meant during the actual process of suck and swallow.
I have 2 kids & live in Gilbert, Arizona
1807 postsposted 2nd Jan
Quoting lynn1179:“ When I said during eating, I meant during the actual process of suck and swallow.”
Oh ok.
I have another question..My daughter was premature..so I have tons of breast-milk stored in the freezer. My lactation consultant..said I should give my son a couple of oz a day..to continue to boost his immunity. My boyfriend says no..because it'll loosen his bowels..and we're trying to pt. What do you ladies think?
I have 2 kids & live in Louisville, Kentucky
3944 postsposted 2nd Jan
Quoting lynn1179:“ Have you tried Gentian Violet? It worked wonders for me! I felt relief the same day I started.”
crap lynn are you serious? we use that stuff to stain bacteria and such in the lab! I got some on my finger once and it was there for over a month! Didnt it stain your baby's lips and mouth?
I have 4 kids & live in Ohio
posted 2nd Jan
Quoting my lipgloss b poppin':“ Okay, here is the new BF thread. Any questions, concerns, rants, raves, late night commiseration, you name it put it here!”
I have 4 kids & live in Ohio
posted 2nd Jan
this is a pic of my daughter bfing her baby today I thought it was too cute so decided to share...
anybody else have a kid that likes to "bf" too?
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anybody else have a kid that likes to "bf" too?
I have 4 kids & live in Ohio
16995 postsposted 2nd Jan
Quoting my lipgloss b poppin':“ this is a pic of my daughter bfing her baby today I thought it was too cute so decided to share... anybody else have a kid that likes to "bf" too?”ha ha this is to funny!!!!! I'm so thankful I'm not having any breastfeeding issues at this point. About 2 weeks ago I thought my son was on a nursing strike, but actually I was over feeding him. Once chewing on the hands didn't mean I'm hungry, and he stopped rooting, I can't tell.. I just have to guess and I guess I was offering it to often, now He's getting on more of a schedule, and it's easier to tell!!!
I have 1 child & live in Citrus Heights, California
posted 2nd Jan
How often is everyone feeding during the day? My son wants to eat every 2 hours in the day time, but at night he will go from9 till 3.
quoteI have 1 child & live in San Diego, California
posted 2nd Jan
Ok, first of all, PT training a baby? Personally I don't agree with that, but to each their own.
I would choose the breast milk over PT any day. the benefits of breastmilk are well researched.
Secondly, Yes, Gentian violet. You mix it with equal amounts of water, and use a q-tip to apply to your nipples just before nursing every session. Yes, Brooklyn's mouth was a little purple and so was my nipples. Make sure you nurse without a shirt on, or a shirt you don't care about, and same for baby. Use until it goes away. You can get it at most drug stores and don't need a prescription.
That's funny that your daughter tries to breastfeed. I'm surprised Madison hasn't tried that one yet!
how old is your son? My daughters always nursed more during the day and I was ok with that if I was getting more sleep at night. I would say both nursed every 2-3 hours for at least the first 5-6 weeks or so. I was home 8 weeks with Maddy and 10 weeks with Brooklyn and thankfully both slowed a bit before I went back to work. If this is somethingthat is new for your baby it's probably because he is in a growth spurt. These usually happen at 10 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months.
quoteI would choose the breast milk over PT any day. the benefits of breastmilk are well researched.
Secondly, Yes, Gentian violet. You mix it with equal amounts of water, and use a q-tip to apply to your nipples just before nursing every session. Yes, Brooklyn's mouth was a little purple and so was my nipples. Make sure you nurse without a shirt on, or a shirt you don't care about, and same for baby. Use until it goes away. You can get it at most drug stores and don't need a prescription.
That's funny that your daughter tries to breastfeed. I'm surprised Madison hasn't tried that one yet!
how old is your son? My daughters always nursed more during the day and I was ok with that if I was getting more sleep at night. I would say both nursed every 2-3 hours for at least the first 5-6 weeks or so. I was home 8 weeks with Maddy and 10 weeks with Brooklyn and thankfully both slowed a bit before I went back to work. If this is somethingthat is new for your baby it's probably because he is in a growth spurt. These usually happen at 10 days, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months.
I have 2 kids & live in Gilbert, Arizona
posted 2nd Jan
My son is 10 weeks old. He has always eaten about every 2 hours. I work from home so it isn't a big deal but it would be nice if he eventually goes 3 hours in the day. During his last growth spurt he was eating almost every hour. He is a big boy so I don't know if that has any correlation.
quoteI have 1 child & live in San Diego, California
posted 2nd Jan
size can definitely play a role. Just be thankful he doesn't still eat every two hours at night ;)
How long does he nurse for on each side? Do you make sure he nurses long enough on the first side to get the hindmilk? This is what will help keep him full longer.
quoteHow long does he nurse for on each side? Do you make sure he nurses long enough on the first side to get the hindmilk? This is what will help keep him full longer.
I have 2 kids & live in Gilbert, Arizona
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