Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Congratulations ! I weaned my second when I was pregnant with my third at my ob's advice (which I didn't question). I did not wean Jen when I was pregnant with my most recent, and was never advised to either - same group of docs. Go figure. Good luck! Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 I have to admit that, although I did nurse thru this past pregnancy, maybe because of my age, or because Jen is very, um, um, can't think of a good word, but demanding would be close lol, there were lots of times where I wished that she would just wean. I was sore, I was tired, and I was already sharing my body with the baby - add in all those preg. hormones and you guys probably know what I mean. She was mostly a comfort nurser by then, but she needed a lot of comforting. That was just me though. And she was over 2 years old. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 , first of all congratulations!! I'm currently 23 1/2 weeks pregnant and still nursing against my dr's 'recommendations'.......whatever......Check out "Mothering Your Nursing Toddler"--there's a large section in there about it. I got some other info from a friend but don't know where it came from. As far as my experience goes, at the first visit we discussed the fact that Drake was still nursing and he told me I should really try to get him to wean because "there is just no way to fulfill the nutritional needs for my baby and a nursing child". I already knew this was not true and basically just blew it off. I just decided that if it came up at any other visits (which it hasn't) that I would simply say "we're working on it"--after all, we sort of are...... I have to say, I'm not doing anything special to keep my nutritional needs met. I eat whatever, whenever I want, try to drink plenty and rest when I'm tired and take my prenatal vitamins. I think if you're an overall healthy person, you should be fine. Again, congratulations on your pregnancy and let me know if I can help in any way. Fawn Drake 8-18-98--still nursing edd 03-05-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Oh I had the same feelings, some days I felt like pushing Keely away. Michele I have to admit that, although I did nurse thru this past pregnancy,maybe because of my age, or because Jen is very, um, um, can't think ofa good word, but demanding would be close lol, there were lots of timeswhere I wished that she would just wean. I was sore, I was tired, and Iwas already sharing my body with the baby - add in all those preg.hormones and you guys probably know what I mean. She was mostly acomfort nurser by then, but she needed a lot of comforting.That was just me though. And she was over 2 years old.Joan-------------------------- eGroups Sponsor -------------------------~-~>eLertsIt's Easy. It's Fun. Best of All, it's Free!>Give'>http://click.egroups.com/1/9699/0/_/410002/_/973810070/-------------------------------------------------------------------->Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed!http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 At 06:42 PM 11/9/00 +0000, you wrote: >Congratulations ! I weaned my second when I was pregnant with my >third at my ob's advice (which I didn't question). I did not wean Jen >when I was pregnant with my most recent, and was never advised to either >- same group of docs. Go figure. Good luck! >Joan Yah, I am going to take their advise under advisement, store as more info, then do what I think is best. I would think I would notice if I wasn't eating up to par. I'd be tired-er moreso than pregnancy tired and probably not feel well. But, since I haven't ever had a problem with eating (chuckle!) I think I will do just fine! I am going to eat better choices though! Is Jen still nursing? Have you had the new baby yet? Sorry if this was news recently, I haven't been keeping up very well......just tooooo busy and been deleting most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 At 06:47 PM 11/9/00 +0000, Joan Bornemann wrote: >I have to admit that, although I did nurse thru this past pregnancy, >maybe because of my age, or because Jen is very, um, um, can't think of >a good word, but demanding would be close lol, there were lots of times >where I wished that she would just wean. I was sore, I was tired, and I >was already sharing my body with the baby - add in all those preg. >hormones and you guys probably know what I mean. She was mostly a >comfort nurser by then, but she needed a lot of comforting. >That was just me though. And she was over 2 years old. >Joan Thanks for sharing the experience. I was thinking of those type feelings creepy up towards the end of it. Plus being in JUly/August when the baby's due, it'll be 100+ degrees here daily, I can imagine my discomfort! My electric bill will surely reflect it as well! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Fawn - congrats to you as well and thoughts of only a healthy birth to you both! I really appreciate your wisdom and sharing your experiences! I will keep your email address to speak with you often! LOL! I am going to copy your actions as well. I decided to let Cory wean himself when he is ready and just try to keep myself healthy. I do not have a problem with eating (grin!) and am working on just getting it a little more healthy! Besides, weaning is the process or replacing mother's milk with solid foods, so technically Cory's been weaning since 12 months old! :-) It isn't a lie to say that we're working on it! At 08:54 PM 11/9/00 EST, you wrote: > I'm currently 23 1/2 weeks pregnant >and still nursing against my dr's 'recommendations'.......whatever......Check >out " Mothering Your Nursing Toddler " --there's a large section in there about > >As far as my experience goes, at the first visit we discussed the fact that >Drake was still nursing and he told me I should really try to get him to wean >because " there is just no way to fulfill the nutritional needs for my baby > I already knew this was not true and basically just > I just decided that if it came up at any other visits (which it >hasn't) that I would simply say " we're working on it " --after all, we sort of >are...... >I have to say, I'm not doing anything special to keep my nutritional needs > I eat whatever, whenever I want, try to drink plenty and rest when I'm > I think if you're an overall healthy > >Again, congratulations on your pregnancy and let me know if I can help in any >way. >Fawn > edd 03-05-01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 > I just got off the phone with the nurse @ o.b. doc's office. After I signed > up for the appt, I told her I needed my vitamins renewed and she wanted to > know if I was still nursing. I said yes and she started in on the info of > how to wean him and that it will jeopordize the baby's nourishment supply > or at best totally destroy my own body's supply. My OB doc only suggested one time that I wean my nursling when I became pregnant for the second time. She never followed up. My family was more adamant, and until I told my mother that I would do it my way or else, she would ask me weekly. (We did wean, but ds and I had a disagreement about my being his teething ring--I won.) > Question- I have no intention of weaning him, that is his choice. But can > anyone reccommend books or info on feeding for me, the baby, and nursing? I > would love to read up on it and get prepared for a battle of wits withthe > first visit in Dec. LLL has a pamphlet on Tandem Nursing (ask local leader), and I would check LLL's Womanly Art of Breastfeeding. Congratulations, and good luck on your search. Amy Lynn mother to 1-25-98 and 2-10-00 Want great toys? Non-violent, educational, fun! check out www.discoverytoysinc.com, or e-mail me privately for a catalog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 > Is Jen still nursing? Have you had the new baby yet? Sorry if this was news > recently, I haven't been keeping up very well......just tooooo busy and > been deleting most. > > Hi , was born 2/10/00. Jen weaned very soon afterward on her own at 29 mos. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2000 Report Share Posted November 10, 2000 > Thanks for sharing the experience. I was thinking of those type feelings > creepy up towards the end of it. Plus being in JUly/August when the baby's > due, it'll be 100+ degrees here daily, I can imagine my discomfort! My > electric bill will surely reflect it as well! LOL! > Hi If I wasn't on this list, I probably would have weaned her, rather than let her wean herself. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2000 Report Share Posted November 11, 2000 Thanks, Michele, I will look into these books! I appreciate your help and advice....definitly gonna let him continue! At 02:34 PM 11/9/00 -0700, you wrote: > Here are some links that I have >http://www.lalecheleague.org/llleaderweb/LV/LVMarApr95p35.html >http://www.seldomfar.com/nurturing/nursing_while_pregnant.htm Your >Nursing Toddler " by Norma Bumgarner and " The Pregnancy Book " by Sears >covers this topic :-) I felt fantastic through the whole pregnancy, it >was my best one really. & Rowan 3-15-00! ICQ# 13092478 >Our Family Pages ~ http://www.telusplanet.net/public/jcrocker/micheles.htm > http://www.geocities.com/albertanmoms/ Do your eyes light up when your >child walks into the room? ~ Toni on > I just found out a couple days ago the we will be expecting #2 at >the end >of next year. > >I am still nursing COry (22 months tomorrow). > >I just got off the phone with the nurse @ o.b. doc's office. After I signed >up for the appt, I told her I needed my vitamins renewed and she wanted to >know if I was still nursing. I said yes and she started in on the info of >how to wean him and that it will jeopordize the baby's nourishment supply >or at best totally destroy my own body's supply. > >Question- I have no intention of weaning him, that is his choice. But can >anyone reccommend books or info on feeding for me, the baby, and nursing? I >would love to read up on it and get prepared for a battle of wits withthe >first visit in Dec. > >Or please give advise if you have experience in any of it! > >Thanks so much in advance for your help! > > > > > > eGroups Sponsor > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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