re: BREASTFEEDING!!!!

Quoting Love Avery ™:“ haha! it's nice.. but it's freaking me out too. I'm deff not pregnant, so i don't know why it's not here yet!”

don't worry...just enjoy! I was 11 months PP with my first, 14 months PP with my second, and with #3 I took BC after 6 weeks b/c we don't want any more little monkeys, got my period back and had my first ever pregnancy scare!

Quoting lolajessup:“ i only have used a medela so i cant really recommend anything but that one, but its a very good pump, ... [snip!] ... looked to see if insurance will cover one? say you have a latching issue because that is considered a medically necesary issue.”

Hey i have not thought about that! i do have great insurance i will check my benefits! thanks a ton!!!

Quoting Megan♥ baby Lydia:“ i tried the first years and it sucked. Milk backed up into it (maybe t hat's my forceful letdown!) ... [snip!] ... just because it's worth it in the long run instead of going out and replacing pump after pump and spending the same amount.”

Seems that brand is the best around. i keep hearing that onE! i will definately be doing some searching. thanks a ton!

Lately my son has become distracted by everything while nursing. He will nurse for a min then let go. Look away. Then want to continue. He will do this over and over again throughout the entire meal. Sometimes it hurts when he pops off the way he does. How can I get him to be less distracted and finish? I've tried a toy bear for him to hold, and I've tried the dark room. But nothing helped tocure his curiosity.

Quoting *Melody*:“ Does anyone have suggestions on a good electric breast pump? One that isnt super expensive??? thanks!”

I haven't read (so sorry if I'm repeating someone else), but I have an Ameda Purely Yours and I love it. It's $150 (or $200 with the bag and cooler) and is a really good pump. I had an Evenflo and the motor started dying at 11 weeks, so I had to invest in a better one. It has control over the suction speed and strength to assist in letdown and it's pretty compact, so it's not hard to carry around. I also pump at least 3 times a day and it had kept up with me just fine. The Medela has the same letdown feature and cooler options also. Honestly, the one two pumps that seem to have consistently great reviews are Medela and Ameda, so I would focus on those. It's definetly worth the money to get a good one! Good luck  !

Quoting Amber_Alexis:“ Lately my son has become distracted by everything while nursing. He will nurse for a min then let go. ... [snip!] ... and finish? I've tried a toy bear for him to hold, and I've tried the dark room. But nothing helped tocure his curiosity.”

when my guy does that I tell him that he either needs to eat or get down. If he does it again I put him down. He either goes and plays or cries. If he cries I give him 30 seconds or a minute and then try again, usually he eats at that point. You can also try going off in a room by yourselves. I didn't look to see how old he is, but it's not uncommon for a4 or 5 month old to start getting interested in other things and having peace around you can make BFing easier for a while.

good luck.

Quoting anniegebel:“ when my guy does that I tell him that he either needs to eat or get down. If he does it again I put ... [snip!] ... old to start getting interested in other things and having peace around you can make BFing easier for a while. good luck.”

ditto. when lylian doesnt concentrate, shes done. usually she comes back and gets the job done right 

Thanks. He just turned 4 months. I go to the bedroom where it is quiet and dark, he still looks around. I'll try being more strict (don't think that is the word I'm looking for).

Should I just tell him no, and end the session? Or is he too young to understand that?

Quoting *Melody*:“ Does anyone have suggestions on a good electric breast pump? One that isnt super expensive??? thanks!”

Evenflo is good. I havent had any problems with it so far.

Its 50 bucks

Quoting Amber_Alexis:“ Thanks. He just turned 4 months. I go to the bedroom where it is quiet and dark, he still looks around. ... [snip!] ... that is the word I'm looking for). Should I just tell him no, and end the session? Or is he too young to understand that?”

well even if he doesnt understand it quite yet, he will begin to learn what it means. i wouldnt like freak out on him, but maybe just say it in a serious tone, but not mean or anything. i usually try to talk to lylian, even though she might not understand me, like i say "you need to eat or get down" and if she doesnt eat i will say "ok you are done now" and put her down.

Quoting *Melody*:“ Seems that brand is the best around. i keep hearing that onE! i will definately be doing some searching. thanks a ton!”

I have the Ameda Purely Yours dual electric and I'm pleased with it. I have nothing to compare it to though. I keep hearing how the Medela only takes 5-10 minutes to pump 5 oz. and it makes me jealous lol. It takes me 20-30 minutes to pump that much. However, that could just be me and not the pump - it's hard to say!

Quoting lolajessup:“ well even if he doesnt understand it quite yet, he will begin to learn what it means. i wouldnt like ... [snip!] ... me, like i say "you need to eat or get down" and if she doesnt eat i will say "ok you are done now" and put her down.”

I'll try it. Never hurts to try right?

& Don't worry, I'm not the yelling type.   Thank you for the advice.

i posted a topic in PPI sort of about this but i wanted to ask you guys.
does frequent diahreah (sp) affect your milk? i feel like i poop out everything i eat every day and i've lost about 2 or 3 pounds in the past couple weeks.
i was wondering tonight if it could affect quality or quantity.

Quoting mamacj:“ I have the Ameda Purely Yours dual electric and I'm pleased with it. I have nothing to compare it to ... [snip!] ... jealous lol. It takes me 20-30 minutes to pump that much. However, that could just be me and not the pump - it's hard to say!”

On a good day, I can get about 4 oz per side in about 5-10 minutes with my Ameda...good stuff. I'm sorry it's a slow process for you...at least you're getting the same end result though. The milk is all that matters  !

Quoting poosk:“ i posted a topic in PPI sort of about this but i wanted to ask you guys. does frequent diahreah (sp) ... [snip!] ... and i've lost about 2 or 3 pounds in the past couple weeks. i was wondering tonight if it could affect quality or quantity.”

Hmmm...it probably could if you are getting dehydrated and not getting enough calories. Make sure you are drinking lots of water and you may want to try drinking somethihng like Ensure or some other type of supplement to help yourself get calories...you may be able to absorb more from something along those lines! I hope things get better for you!