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QuackQuack
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Chrissy
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WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
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?
ETA: Thank you so much for your responses. I just wanted to make sure I'm not crazy for actually throwing the breastfeeding in there.
I do not think my son is too old. I'm actually a little excited about it.
Before my son was born, my ideal plan was to breastfeed DS until he transitioned to regular milk. I wanted to hopefully go until he was a year old.
When he didn't latch, I started pumping so we could work on it, and even gave him formula in the hosptial before my milk came in, because he was jaundice and had to eat and wouldn't latch. Pumping wasn't horrible for me, and I made PLENTY of milk, so we went with it.
I make plenty of milk. I pump on average 6 ozs. every 3 hours. In the morning I get about 14 ozs, so there is plenty of milk. I also have a freezer stash of about 350 ozs. right now. ( I dno't know if I have room to freeze anymore)
My husband does understand that plenty of women still breastfeed at 3-4months. He just thinks it's more normal when he starts with that as a baby. He's a little thrown off at starting the boob at 3 months.
I also think it's hard for him as a man, to truly understand the breastfeeding and see a baby feeding off of something that was always sexual. I also think it's a little hard, because he's not just this newborn that only eats and sleeps. Now he recognizes us, plays with us, responds, and is becoming his own little person.
Message edited 2/5/2010 1:34:24 PM.
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Posted 2/5/10 11:02 AM  |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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LB
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Re: WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
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 
Now, a few questions - do you work? Do you need to pump? Do you WANT to pump?
If you are pumping because of work or because your DH enjoys feeding him then by all means continue. But I would BF more than pump if you can... BFing is a heck of a lot easier than pumping!
Message edited 2/5/2010 11:05:15 AM.
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| Posted 2/5/10 11:04 AM |
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chelle
It's a Good Life
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Isn't it obvious?
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Re: WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
Copy and pasting from your 1st post....
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!
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| Posted 2/5/10 11:05 AM |
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smdl
I love Gary too..on a plate!
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Re: WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
I would BF to the breast.
You can still pump between feedings or just to give a break to your breasts.
3.5 is NOT too old. He is a baby. DS was BFd until he was 6 months. I originally wanted to do it for 1 year.
It's not like he is 3 yo and you start BFing!
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| Posted 2/5/10 11:06 AM |
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computergirl
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Re: WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
It's definitely not too old! Absolutely do it if you can, it will be sooooo much easier than pumping (I hated pumping so much!)
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| Posted 2/5/10 11:09 AM |
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QuackQuack
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/06 572 total posts
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Chrissy
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Re: WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
Posted by headoverheels
Now, a few questions - do you work? Do you need to pump? Do you WANT to pump?
If you are pumping because of work or because your DH enjoys feeding him then by all means continue. But I would BF more than pump if you can... BFing is a heck of a lot easier than pumping!
Even if I do put breastfeeding into our schedule I would still pump.
I work, so I have to do it there, and DH likes feeding DS too.
For me, the breastfeeding would more be a break from the pump. It would be a time when I can just feed him.
I feel like with pumping, it's almost double feedings. Pump once to get the milk out, and then still have to feed baby with a bottle. I don't hate pumping, but it's time consuming. However, it has freed me up, and allowed DH to help a lot more than if I didn't pump.
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| Posted 2/5/10 11:09 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Re: WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
If you want DS to get the hang of BFing, I'd continue pumping once or twice per day to build a freezer stash, but I'd only put DS to the breast. Stop the bottles at least for a while in order to get BFing established.
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| Posted 2/5/10 11:11 AM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: WWYD: Please take my poll about breastfeeding (BF and FF mommies)
I would definitely start breastfeeding! It is so much more efficient than pumping. You'll not only save energy and time, your child may actually get out more milk.
I BF my son until he was 15 1/2 months so I say do it !
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| Posted 2/5/10 11:11 AM |
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