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How on earth does BF'ing #2 work?!?

biblionerdbiblionerd member
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My milk never came in with #1 and I desperately wanted to BF. I took every supplement imaginable and it never worked. So with #2 I knew I'd give it a chance and see. We're still having some issues, but I at least have SOME milk that has come in and she latches well. The problem is that it takes almost an HOUR for DD to nurse. DH is still on leave, but I'm already panicking about the logistics of how to take care of both of them when he goes back to work. It was bad enough worrying about how to physically take care of 2u1 until I realized that nursing seems impossible with a nb and a 1 yr old. Have you done it? Can it be done? I love bf'ing, but am so worried to the point of wishing my milk hadn't even come in this time. :(                                                                  
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Re: How on earth does BF'ing #2 work?!?

  • olga&shaunolga&shaun
    She will eventually drink faster. DS took about an hour per feed for the first 3 weeks, and now it takes him about 20 minutes. Make sure you have a box filled with toys/activities close to your BF station/chair for your 1yr old to keep him busy (where you can keep an eye on him) while you BF. Well done for managing 2nd time round and good luck!
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  • smerkasmerka member
    I didnt breastfeed, but I can relate to the 2U1.  Make sure you have an area that is very well babyproofing so the older one can move around without you watching them every second while you feed the younger one.
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  • hoping4stickyhoping4sticky member

    I'm not there yet, but I am thinking about trying this:  https://www.amazon.com/KoalaKin-Hands-Nursing-Pouch-Black/dp/B0067NYMJO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1334065892&sr=8-1

    Otherwise, distraction is I think your only option.

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  • JcraulJcraul

    I don't have 2 nor do I have 2U2 but a lady at work does.  We have been discussing the legnth of time we want to wait before trying again for baby # 2 & she said the best advice she could give was...

    When you put the baby down for a nap let your older child hear you say " Ok, Mommy needs some time with (the older child) please take a nap.  Then when you are nursing and your old child wants to cuddle or attention you can explain to her this is her special Mommy time. 

    She said it worked wonder for her boys & they are 11 mths apart.

     

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  • etude de la vieetude de la vie member

    It will get much better! By 2.5-3 months old the baby will go down to about 20 min total. 

    For us I had a very baby proofed downstairs and upstairs landing/play room. When I sat on the couch or the floor I had an arsenal of snacks for DD.  I would also sit and read her a book with the baby and I got good at walking around while nursing.  

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  • CaitlinJ22CaitlinJ22 member

    It gets easier once they arent so sleepy. Just make sure the pee/poop output of the baby is good so you know that nursing isnt taking so long because the latch is poor. Just something to look for. 

    If everything seems normal, it will get easier and faster. babyproofing is your friend. Dont be afriad to let elmo help you a little, and learn to sit on the floor and nurse while LO plays near you.

    GL 

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