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KatieP
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/11 758 total posts
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Katie
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Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
LO is 14 weeks and im finding it difficult to produce enough milk for him - but i dont want to give up just yet. Curious how long everyone else BF for. Thanks!
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Posted 9/11/12 4:12 PM  |
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Gdesq
LIF Adult
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
I BF DS for 21 months. By 14-15 months it really was only morning and night. I slowly dropped the night and by 21 months I dropped the morning. Even though your DC is not getting a lot, she/he is still getting nutrients and antibodies. You should continue it as long as you and your LO feel comfortable.
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| Posted 9/11/12 4:19 PM |
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CloudNine
My Baby Boy is Here!
Member since 2/09 2831 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
i stopped at about 10 weeks. i wasnt a good pumper, wasnt producing a lot and had to go back to work. just wasnt in the stars for me 
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| Posted 9/11/12 4:47 PM |
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ABCiverson
<3 my family
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Amanda
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
DS still nurses a ton at almost 18 months old. I don't see him stopping any time soon.
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| Posted 9/11/12 5:00 PM |
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MrsT809
LIF Adult
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Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
We are at 4.5 months and I almost gave up as of this morning! Out of nowhere I started doubting myself and was giving myself such anxiety the past few days thinking she wasn't getting enough. I called my mom in tears and said I thought I was done. I called the dr. and brought her for a weight check. She was up a little more than the average and her percentile went up one too (not a lot but I was braced for a drop). The doctor really reassured me and I'm trying to get the anxiety to disappear. My goal is to reach a year or more. The stress of not knowing if they're getting enough is so hard. I thought I was long past it but it somehow creeped back in. If you're worried, go for a weight check. As my ped told me today, the numbers don't lie. GL
Message edited 9/11/2012 5:01:25 PM.
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| Posted 9/11/12 5:01 PM |
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Champ
2 little ladies
Member since 1/11 2918 total posts
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Rose
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
I have been E pumping for my twins for a year yesterday. I'm trying to drop to 5 pumps a day at the moment. once that settles I will keep dropping slowly. my girls will be a year adjusted in mid Nov.
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| Posted 9/11/12 6:11 PM |
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bettybcafe
Big brother in the making
Member since 7/07 8611 total posts
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M
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Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
DS is 4.5 mths and each day that passes I want to call it quits but I dont because I know Im giving him the best and I love the bonding. What I hate is the freaking pumping. I absolutely HATE IT. If it wasnt for that I would have no problem. I also know that since I started work I am not producing as much as I use too which is disappointing but I figure something is better than nothing. Do what you feel comfortable with. If you can stick it out a little longer, go for it. If not, dont beat yourself over it 
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| Posted 9/11/12 6:18 PM |
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jax1
Love my baby girl!!!
Member since 3/09 3405 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
IF you dont want to stop here are some tips:
water
oatmeal
mother's milk
nurse more
Why do you think you're not making enough?
My DD is 11.5 months and still nursing. I'm going to cut down to 1-2 sessions when she turns 1 and then probably have her wean and stop around 13 months.
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| Posted 9/11/12 6:41 PM |
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NewlyMrs
Laugh-Live-Love LIFE!
Member since 10/06 14432 total posts
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Jennifer
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
DD1 14months
DD2 12months
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| Posted 9/11/12 6:54 PM |
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LadyBug1209
Mommy to FOUR little men!
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
I weaned my DS at 12-13 months when he started cow's milk.
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| Posted 9/11/12 7:56 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!
Member since 8/08 7878 total posts
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Mama mama mama....
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
What makes you think you're not producing enough?
I BF DD for 14.5 months. Tentatively hoping to make it to 18 months with this baby.
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| Posted 9/11/12 8:20 PM |
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LoveMyFamily
LIF Toddler
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Alyson
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
DD is almost 17 mos & still going strong. Mostly at night and in morning, but a couple times a day here & there.
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| Posted 9/11/12 10:43 PM |
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FlowerWife
Positive Vibrations...
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Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
i went to 9m both BF and FF with DD. my supply always sucked so i stopped pumping at 6m and just BF and FF after that. at 9m she was pretty disinterested in nursing and my supply was so low that i just stopped.
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| Posted 9/11/12 10:46 PM |
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wingsofsong
My 3 little loves <3<3<3
Member since 1/09 7395 total posts
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Maureen
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Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
I BF my first until he self weaned at 15 months. My second is now 9.5 months and we are still going!
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| Posted 9/11/12 10:47 PM |
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
1 year and that's while working full time!!!!!!!!!! I was proud of myself. I didn't think I would make it past 3 months!
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| Posted 9/12/12 8:42 AM |
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KatieP
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/11 758 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
I feel like my supply is low bc ive been pumping once a day bc i have weddings and events coming up - and im not getting that much when i pump. My breasts dont feel as full as they used to either. thanks for the advice!
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| Posted 9/12/12 8:59 AM |
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TheDivineMrsM
2 girls 4 me!
Member since 8/08 7878 total posts
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
Posted by KatieP
I feel like my supply is low bc ive been pumping once a day bc i have weddings and events coming up - and im not getting that much when i pump. My breasts dont feel as full as they used to either. thanks for the advice!
What you pump doesnt = what you're making. Your baby is more efficient than the pump. I rarely leaked or felt a letdown, and that's normal too.
As long as the baby seems satisfied, is pooping, and is hitting milestones, you're probably fine!
Hang in there mama. Sounds like you're doing fine so far!
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| Posted 9/12/12 9:24 AM |
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Dee0522
And then there were four...
Member since 6/09 2088 total posts
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Denise
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
DS was BF and FF until 9 months, then he was exclusively FF.
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| Posted 9/12/12 10:21 AM |
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MrsT809
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
Posted by KatieP
I feel like my supply is low bc ive been pumping once a day bc i have weddings and events coming up - and im not getting that much when i pump. My breasts dont feel as full as they used to either. thanks for the advice!
Not feeling full is totally normal at this point. Also, the pumping is not much indication of what the baby gets. If I pump a half hour after her first feeding I get about 3 ounces, sometimes more, sometimes less. She takes 5-6 at a feeding so I need two days of pumping just to get one bottle. Pumping any other time of day for me is not worth what I get, which is pretty much nothing! Pumping to me is one of the few negatives of bfing.
Does your LO have a 3 month check up coming soon? I would see if you can hold out or as I mention before, you can always bring LO in for an extra weight check between appointments. Also, if you don't feel like you can keep up, you can always consider leaving formula for when you're away for a wedding or something long like that.
As someone who just went through similar feelings and fears, I'd say take it one day or feeding at a time. If you make it through, you'll be so glad.
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| Posted 9/12/12 10:40 AM |
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CrankyPants
I'm cranky
Member since 7/06 18178 total posts
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
Just under 6 months.
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| Posted 9/12/12 10:44 AM |
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KatieP
LIF Adolescent
Member since 12/11 758 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
Posted by TheDivineMrsM
Posted by KatieP
I feel like my supply is low bc ive been pumping once a day bc i have weddings and events coming up - and im not getting that much when i pump. My breasts dont feel as full as they used to either. thanks for the advice!
What you pump doesnt = what you're making. Your baby is more efficient than the pump. I rarely leaked or felt a letdown, and that's normal too.
As long as the baby seems satisfied, is pooping, and is hitting milestones, you're probably fine!
Hang in there mama. Sounds like you're doing fine so far!
i used to feel full and leak - and i don't anymore. does that mean theres been a letodwn? or are my breasts just getting used to nursing?
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| Posted 9/12/12 11:29 AM |
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drwifettc
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
Posted by KatieP
Posted by TheDivineMrsM
Posted by KatieP
I feel like my supply is low bc ive been pumping once a day bc i have weddings and events coming up - and im not getting that much when i pump. My breasts dont feel as full as they used to either. thanks for the advice!
What you pump doesnt = what you're making. Your baby is more efficient than the pump. I rarely leaked or felt a letdown, and that's normal too.
As long as the baby seems satisfied, is pooping, and is hitting milestones, you're probably fine!
Hang in there mama. Sounds like you're doing fine so far!
i used to feel full and leak - and i don't anymore. does that mean theres been a letodwn? or are my breasts just getting used to nursing?
It means that your supply is matching your baby's needs, it's a good thing!
It's hard to pump additionally to nursing full time, but if you keep at it, you'll eventually start making more for that pumping session.
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| Posted 9/12/12 11:56 AM |
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babyonthebrain
Brotherly Love!
Member since 1/08 6209 total posts
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
DS #1 for 1 year exactly. DS #2 9 months with baby #3 I will only do it while I'm home from work March-August so about 5 months.
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| Posted 9/12/12 1:29 PM |
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summerbaby11
LIF Adolescent
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
still going at 14 months.
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| Posted 9/12/12 2:41 PM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
Member since 11/05 13118 total posts
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Re: Whe did you stop breastfeeding?
Posted by KatieP
Posted by TheDivineMrsM
Posted by KatieP
I feel like my supply is low bc ive been pumping once a day bc i have weddings and events coming up - and im not getting that much when i pump. My breasts dont feel as full as they used to either. thanks for the advice!
What you pump doesnt = what you're making. Your baby is more efficient than the pump. I rarely leaked or felt a letdown, and that's normal too.
As long as the baby seems satisfied, is pooping, and is hitting milestones, you're probably fine!
Hang in there mama. Sounds like you're doing fine so far!
i used to feel full and leak - and i don't anymore. does that mean theres been a letodwn? or are my breasts just getting used to nursing?
Your supply is regulating, which happens around 3 months. It's totally normal to not feel as full or leak now. That doesn't mean your supply is low. As long as DC is peeing, pooping and gaining weight, you're doing fine. Also, as long as DC seems satisfied and can go at least a few hours between feedings, your supply is good.
A pump is not a good indication of what you produce. The pump is not as efficient as a baby. Some women also don't respond well to the pump. If you're concerned about your supply, make sure you're drinking plenty of water and eating enough calories. You can also look into supplements such as Mother's Milk Tea or More Milk Plus.
I BF DS1 for 15 months and hope to go at least that long with DS2.
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