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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Breastfeeding Struggles
I am so proud to say that I have been able to successfully EBF my son for almost 7 months now, with no issues. I love being able to breastfeed for the benefits of him as well as me. But now that he is a bit older, and easily distracted by things, it's proving to be a issue. I cant seem to keep him focused very long to eat. He will pull off and latch about 10-15 times in one feeding! Its driving me bonkers. So tell me what is breastfeeding mom to do? I love the bond and I don't want to give it up. So here is what I want, comments on your BF struggles and what you have found that works for yours or my issue.
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HI! I'm your newest follower from Bloggy Moms! :) I breastfed all 6 of mine, never once used a bottle. Never offered solids until closer to a year old, not before 10 months, but that's just me. Just remember they go through growth spurts and periods where they're not as hungry. They also become more efficient at meals and don't stay on as long. Don't let it bother you. He's getting just the right amount. One thing I did was throw a small blanket over them to keep them from being distracted. :)
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Nursing necklaces, darkness, quiet, and....a lot of patience.
As for our issues. It's like trying to figure out what issues we DIDN'T have. Wouldn't latch, short frenulum that wasn't discovered until 3 months. Then trying to wean from a nipple shield and a tense anxious baby when it came to nursing. Around 6 months it got easy and I was sooo happy. Of course about a month later we hit exactly where you are.
Just remember that is passes and your little one will be distracted and you will feel annoyed and tired. Push through it. The outcome is sooo amazing. Amazing. Nursing a 15 month old is beautiful. We lie in bed and snuggle while she nurses all morning long. She KNOWS now that it's something special. It isn't just about nourishment of the body...it's, emotional for her too.
Try to find quiet time, and space, with fewer distractions.
Newest follower from bloggy moms. Hope you can stop in and see me at www.hootiebee.blogspot.com. As for the breastfeeding issues, can't provide any advice there - both of mine were formula fed babies!
Wow, that is just an amazing accomplishment! I gave my baby bm for 6 months and couldn't do it any more. I was an exclusive pumper though.
At the end of the day, if you still want to give bm, pumping works great!
Don't worry mama, babies get really efficient at getting milk so I bet he is getting what he needs!
My boys were/are 5 minute nursers!
My struggles as of late is my 17 month old wanting to nurse all night long. I don't mind nursing at night, but he starts screaming if I unlatch him! I think we're dealing with some separation anxiety here!
-Heather
www.lifewiththestevens.com
Interested in some advice. I am having the same problem with my 6 month old and my husband thinks its hilarious so he tries to distract her on purpose and now every time she eats she stops and looks around for him.
@rachel. i got a nursing necklace! also going to another room that is free of people or television and such, its all helped increasingly! good luck, and glad that you have become a follower!
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