Want to hear your experiences - who is still nursing?

barrelocarol · June 2017

Ladies,

I love these sweet nursing sessions with my 21 month old. Out of nowhere, my nipples hurt during nursing or I feel indigestion when he nurses on my left side.

I never thought I would be this attached to nursing, but I would be devastated if he weaned anytime soon.

Please share your nursing and pregnant stories and advice with me.

JandJ62914 · June 2017

I'm still nursing my 17 month old. It's painful for me at times too. My hope has always been for her to self wean though, so I am trying to power through! I have no advice since this is new for me too, but I can definitely relate to being sad about the possibility of it ending!

the_other_mother · June 2017

I'm still nursing my 10 month old. Nothing has really changed yet.(only 4 weeks) My goal would be to make it through the entire pregnancy without having to wean. If she ends up weaning herself I guess I will just have to be ok with that. I have had a small dip in supply so far, but nothing major since she is eating more solids now anyway. I would love to hear experiences from anyone who has done this before.

Acreativephipps · June 2017

I'm still nursing my 6 month old and hope to nurse him through one year. I'm currently 7 and 1/2 weeks pregnant, weeks 4-6 it hurt ridiculously bad to nurse but that seems to be easing up, thank goodness!

soulcupcake · June 2017

My youngest has been nursing for 31 months, usually 2-3 times a day, and will likely continue until her 3rd birthday, which is right around the time I want to wean her. She's boob obsessed. She even hugs and kisses her nah-nah when she's finished.

My breasts don't usually get sensitive during early pregnancy. I haven't noticed a difference at this point.

barrelocarol · June 2017

Glad to hear all of this!

My son nurses so randomly. Most days is 3x a day and on a particularly rough or such day, as many as 6-7 times. Either way, it's such a sweet time.

I'm a firm believer in body boundaries but I'm feeling bad about pulling him off when nursing hurts. Feels like I'm back in the newborn stage of pain, but I can't remember any of the tips and tricks to ease pain.

EmmyMommy123 · June 2017

I'm still nursing my 17 month old son, but I think my supply is almost gone. I'm 8+3 now and around 6 weeks I noticed my son getting frustrated and crying while nursing and wanting to go back and forth between breasts repeatedly. He was also nursing for way shorter periods but asking to nurse all the time. I talked to some other moms who said their supply was gone by 8-10 weeks! I thought it might go away but figured it'd be gradual!! So I imagine at some point he will realize the well is dry and will wean himself. I'm ok with this as I expected it to happen at some point during this pregnancy and feel like I'd like to be able to just focus on nursing my newborn. With my son he cluster fed for days straight and I have a hard time imagining that plus a toddler nursing being enjoyable! I would like it if he kept nursing a little bit, even at bedtime or something to keep my nipples used to it, as the pain of a nursing newborn was one of the hardest parts of new motherhood for me! Plus I do enjoy the snuggles...

edited because my son clicked post before I was done while, you guessed it, nursing!

lolapop2005 · June 2017

I decided to wean my 31 month old. Sensitive nips were my first symptom and boy are they painful! It felt like razor blades every time he nursed for the entire session. He only nursed for naps or bedtime at this point. I did cold turkey about 5 days ago and we are both doing ok, I lay with him until he falls asleep. It's pretty hard emotionally for both of us but there's no way I could have continued with how much pain there was. This is gonna be a tough 9 months for him! We need to potty train him and get him sttn in his own bed too

soulcupcake · June 2017

lolapop2005 said:

I decided to wean my 31 month old. Sensitive nips were my first symptom and boy are they painful! It felt like razor blades every time he nursed for the entire session. He only nursed for naps or bedtime at this point. I did cold turkey about 5 days ago and we are both doing ok, I lay with him until he falls asleep. It's pretty hard emotionally for both of us but there's no way I could have continued with how much pain there was. This is gonna be a tough 9 months for him! We need to potty train him and get him sttn in his own bed too

I keep wondering how my daughter will take the weaning process. My others self-weaned and it was no big deal. I was actually more emotional about it than they were, but it's my dd3's favorite thing, still, so I suspect it will be more of an ordeal.

af2004rn · June 2017

I nurse my 2-year-old but it's just once a day so I can handle the sensitivity/pain for now. I figure theses days are numbered with him being this old so i just grin and bear it for now. When I was pregnant with him I had to wean my other son right at his 2nd birthday due to the pain. So I guess as soon as I can't take it, we will be done.

farmrose · June 2017

While pregnant with DD2 I was still nursing DD1 up until about 26-28 weeks, she was 20-21 months at the time. My supply dried up long before that I think, but she was mostly just comfort nursing at nap/bedtime. It wasn't completely self weaning, but it seemed to happen pretty easily for both of us. This pregnancy, I'm still nursing DD2, who's 15 months now, I'm 6w3d. I'm due about a month before her second bday, so I'm thinking we'll probably do roughly the same thing. But, I'm open to whatever needs to happen. I haven't had much increased sensitivity or pain so far, which is good. Last time, nursing would make me super nauseous, so far not so much this time.

Someone mentioned above wanting to keep up nursing throughout to help with the newborn nursing pain-I had weaned about 3+ months before DD2 was born and the newborn pain wasn't nearly as bad as with DD1, but oh my, the after pains while nursing....wooo not looking forward to them getting worse this go round.

sabriel1 · June 2017

Ugghh, last time around the midwife mentioned that the after pains get worse with each pregnancy, with this being number 5 I am really not looking forward to that.

farmrose · June 2017

sabriel1 said:

Ugghh, last time around the midwife mentioned that the after pains get worse with each pregnancy, with this being number 5 I am really not looking forward to that.

Yeah...I used an herbal tincture last time that helped somewhat. But, the after pains were worse than contractions. It made nursing not so enjoyable those first few days.

TattoosandLace · June 2017

With my last pregnancy, I nursed DD1 until I was 20 weeks and then started weaning. I am currently still nursing DD2.

MamaRoni · June 2017

sabriel1 said:

Ugghh, last time around the midwife mentioned that the after pains get worse with each pregnancy, with this being number 5 I am really not looking forward to that.

I hate to say it.... but man oh man the after pains were ROUGH with #5.

Still nursing him with plenty of milk. Nursed my oldest until I was 18 weeks pregnant with my twins... only stopped then due to some light contractions...

We can do this!

barrelocarol · June 2017

What are after pains? They sound rough!!

Starynightsky24 · June 2017

barrelocarol said:

What are after pains? They sound rough!!

This! I never had this with my second. And I've never heard of it!

sabriel1 · June 2017

The after pains are the uterus contractions you get after birth that are often stimulated through nursing. They are terrible, especially after #3 and #4. Ouch... I kind of forgot about them until this thread

EmmyMommy123 · June 2017

After pains are your uterus contracting back down. Feels like labour contractions that are brought on by the oxytocin release when you nurse. I have been warned about them getting worse with subsequent children which I'm not looking forward to as I definitely had them with my first. Not horrible or long lasting, but between that and nursing pain, I do remember nursing with tears streaming down my face and my teeth clenched and toes curled. The joys!!

Starynightsky24 · June 2017

☹️ that sounds miserable. I'm glad I didnt have to deal with that... praying it's the same this time!

I remember the aweful uterine "massages" but not pain when nursing.

Charmndmom · June 2017

Nursing my 18 month old....no pain yet. I feel like weaning will be tough! I'd like to mostly wean by the fall.

the_other_mother · June 2017

I didn't really get the "massages" and my afterpain was extremely minimal, even while nursing. Hopefully that means it won't be too painful with #2.

TattoosandLace · June 2017

Labor? Totally prepared for. The bullshit contractions afterwards while nursing? Not prepared for. Ouuuuch

EmmyMommy123 · June 2017

TattoosandLace said:

Labor? Totally prepared for. The bullshit contractions afterwards while nursing? Not prepared for. Ouuuuch

Ok I was gonna say in my last comment where I said I was crying nursing and having the after pains that I didn't even cry during labour and that I told a couple people I swore breastfeeding etc was worse than labour but figured I was probably over reacting. You have helped me confirm that no it was legit.

TattoosandLace · June 2017

EmmyMommy123 said:

TattoosandLace said:

Labor? Totally prepared for. The bullshit contractions afterwards while nursing? Not prepared for. Ouuuuch

Ok I was gonna say in my last comment where I said I was crying nursing and having the after pains that I didn't even cry during labour and that I told a couple people I swore breastfeeding etc was worse than labour but figured I was probably over reacting. You have helped me confirm that no it was legit.

I had another gall bladder attack when DD1 was two days old. I rated it higher than labor pains. Maybe my scale is just wonky. But those MFers hurt!

soulcupcake · June 2017

barrelocarol said:

What are after pains? They sound rough!!

I didn't really notice afterbirth pains until my fifth, but it had more to do with my displaced uterus. They're supposed to feel like contractions or cramps. My contractions felt like BH and mild cramps, and the afterbirth pains felt very similar.

EmmyMommy123 · June 2017

TattoosandLace said:

EmmyMommy123 said:

TattoosandLace said:

Labor? Totally prepared for. The bullshit contractions afterwards while nursing? Not prepared for. Ouuuuch

Ok I was gonna say in my last comment where I said I was crying nursing and having the after pains that I didn't even cry during labour and that I told a couple people I swore breastfeeding etc was worse than labour but figured I was probably over reacting. You have helped me confirm that no it was legit.

I had another gall bladder attack when DD1 was two days old. I rated it higher than labor pains. Maybe my scale is just wonky. But those MFers hurt!

Ugh that sounds awful. I feel like the post partum hormones + sleep deprivation + the fact you already have your baby (where as labour pains you know you're getting a baby at the end so you press through) is part of why they feel more unbearable. Or that's my take at least.

runsoncoffee · June 2017

*lurking*
Just got my BFP today and will be joining March when it opens up but I am nursing my 11 month old. I am hoping to be able to nurse throughout pregnancy but am so nervous about losing my supply. Does anyone know of any good ways to try to keep it going? The OB office suggested lots of water and a high protein diet but looking for any other tips too!!
Also... eff the after pains. I forgot that they get worse with each delivery. Not looking forward to that...

MamaRoni · June 2017

I usually only have supply issues the first week-ish @scoogy19... just nurse and eat well

barrelocarol · June 2017

So glad you asked about supply! My son has been getting frustrated with my supply lately and I've been very sullen at times, hoping we can still keep our special time together.

Also, sorry to those with bad after pains!! Now I know what you're talking about. I do remember feeling the contractions but I was so hopped up on life by that point.

gymmonkey95 · June 2017

Good morning ladies, I am currently still nursing my 10mo. I definitely plan on nursing for the next two months and would love to continue longer! Do any of you have tips/recommendations?

Annellyss · June 2017

Been exclusively nursing my almost 8 month old, but now with low supply. I'm 6 weeks today based on US. Am prepared to supplement with formula. Have decided to go with baby's only organic whey protein once freezer stash runs out. He will prob continue to nurse for comfort as he's been doing despite the negligible milk output.

MamaRoni · June 2017

@Annellyss... don't give up yet.... your milk may take a dip and even change in flavor but with continued nursing, lots of fluid and your prenatals.... it will bounce back! You can do this little mama...

Annellyss · June 2017

@MamaRoni
thanks for the encouragement

essentialpeace · June 2017

My supply is tanking quickly. I have a 17 month old who loves nursing, but he seems to be doing ok with the transition. He is much more of a snuggle bug lately. I'd push through supply issues but my nipples are so incredibly sensitive and always have been. I think he senses it or maybe it tastes different.

Take a picture! I don't know about you all but I took so many when he was small. I have very few of the last 5 months. I know it will be something I treasure later.

noodles15 · June 2017

I am still nursing my 15 month old. He nurses about twice a day. I was still nursing when I was pregnant last time too. My milk did dry up about 3 months into my pregnancy but we were already down to bedtime only at that point.

EmmyMommy123 · June 2017

@essentialpeace I was thinking this same thing and took a picture of him nursing yesterday while he was getting sleepy and snuggly. I don't know how much longer we have!

K&Elizabeth · June 2017

I'm still nursing my 15 month old- when he wakes up and when he goes to bed with the occasional MOTN feed. I can't really tell if my supply is changing. My daughter was off the boob for about a year before I got pregnant last time. I'm hoping to have my son weaned by 18 months. He'll be 22 months when this LO arrives and I'm really not interested in tandem nursing.

barrelocarol · June 2017

Over the past couple of days, I'm realizing my BM taste has changed, my son wants to nurse more often and nursing is great relief for the breast soreness and tenderness.

I was so worried he would wean. Your stories reminded me to stay present, in the moment and positive. You ladies are wonderful and I'm really looking forward to this relationship we are building!

Thank you!

marissajc · July 2017

My 16 month old is in denial that we're done, but for the sake of my sanity we are DONE. She became really possessive around 12 months and wanted to be attached 24/7, so I tried to cut back to only bedtime and naps. It worked for a bit, but she went right back to pulling my shirt down all day. I really tried and I wanted her to wean herself, but it's not happening. So it's been about 4 nights now that she has fallen asleep for the first times in her life without a boob in her face, and it's working ok so far. We have had a few meltdowns (currently rocking her after she tried to nurse back to sleep this morning). I thought I would be upset when it was over, but I'm just happy to have a break before LO comes!

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