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edited because I messed up the poll. It's the same thing in the other post.

So my son is 3 1/2 months old. I exclusively pump and he is only fed breastmilk. He had serious latching problems from day one, and really never latched, so I just kept up with the pumping.

I tried with the breastfeeding for the first 2 months, and after that just figured I will pump, it's not in this kid. He doesn't want the boob.

Well last night, he was laying in my lap, playing with his binky, sucking on his fingres, when he turned his head and started sucking on my shirt right where my nipple is.

So we gave it a try, and he actually breastfed.

Now for the question.

My husband thinks this is weird. He thinks he's "too old" and not a baby anymore. He doesn't think I should start now, and that we should continue the way we were.

WWYD: Would you start breastfeeding at 3 1/2 months old?

Message edited 2/5/2010 11:06:41 AM.

Re: WWYD: Take my breastfeeding poll whether you breastfed or not

he is definitely not too old....I think you should do what feels right

Re: WWYD: Take my breastfeeding poll whether you breastfed or not

I would absolutely start BFing! He is not too old!

Re: WWYD: Take my breastfeeding poll whether you breastfed or not

Oh heck yes - I would start BFing now! Think of all the energy you will save not having to pump. And 3.5 months is not at all too late to start, I think that is absolutely amazing

Re: WWYD: Take my breastfeeding poll whether you breastfed or not

Um, if it's something you want to do, then go for it!

DD is almost 4 months and I'm BFing!

I BF'd DD#1 til she was 16 months.

There is NOTHING wrong with starting at this age!

Re: WWYD: Take my breastfeeding poll whether you breastfed or not

He is not too old at all. I had the same problem with latch issues, and I battled the first 3 months with getting him to latch and nipple shields, and it didn't work, so I just started exclusively pumping. I made it to one year with the pumping, but it was very hard, and at times, a major PITA. I would have given anything for DS to latch so I wouldn't have to pump. I say if he latches, go for it.

Re: WWYD: Take my breastfeeding poll whether you breastfed or not

Not a baby anymore?

He is only 3 1/2 mos old, not 3 years old. I don't think it is weird at all. I actually think that's an odd comment from your DH. If he's not a baby, what is he?

I would absolutely start BF'ing. There are many moms out there with stories about how their DC did not latch until 8 weeks or after.

I think it is wonderful!

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Posted by jambalady

Not a baby anymore?

He is only 3 1/2 mos old, not 3 years old. I don't think it is weird at all. I actually think that's an odd comment from your DH. If he's not a baby, what is he?

I would absolutely start BF'ing. There are many moms out there with stories about how their DC did not latch until 8 weeks or after.

I think it is wonderful!

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Posted by QuackQuack

Posted by jambalady

Not a baby anymore?

He is only 3 1/2 mos old, not 3 years old. I don't think it is weird at all. I actually think that's an odd comment from your DH. If he's not a baby, what is he?

I would absolutely start BF'ing. There are many moms out there with stories about how their DC did not latch until 8 weeks or after.

I think it is wonderful!

He knows he's still a baby, but he's starting to feel like he's his own person now, because he smiles and responds to us now.

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I BF both my kids till they were 2 so no way is that too old

I would be so happy if I was you!!

As for DH tell him to read on book on BF before he makes anymore comments!!

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Why would he think DS is too old? Would he have a problem with it if DS had been nursing from the beginning? IMO, since you're the one who feeds him, it's your decision what to do. I'd much rather BF than pump. I can't even imagine how hard it is to exclusively pump. I think BFing is much easier especially in the middle of the night.

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Posted by chelle

Posted by QuackQuack

Posted by jambalady

Not a baby anymore?

He is only 3 1/2 mos old, not 3 years old. I don't think it is weird at all. I actually think that's an odd comment from your DH. If he's not a baby, what is he?

I would absolutely start BF'ing. There are many moms out there with stories about how their DC did not latch until 8 weeks or after.

I think it is wonderful!

He knows he's still a baby, but he's starting to feel like he's his own person now, because he smiles and responds to us now.

I love men!

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This made me laugh. If your DS is too old, then my almost 1 year should probably be collecting social security real soon. Go ahead let him nurse. It will be so much easier than you pumping all the time.

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I was an ezxclusive pumper and asked this same question when my son was almost 5 months. I was not successful but if you can be I say go for it!