tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post8516036754369468285..comments2024-03-28T01:29:58.041-07:00Comments on a good life.: "breastfeeding is so convenient" ...really?Amy Nielsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13778616217193819377noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-74995146503628372782011-08-29T13:38:01.668-07:002011-08-29T13:38:01.668-07:00It has many inconveniences, especially in the begi...It has many inconveniences, especially in the beginning! And for some people more than others. For me I found it more convenient than bottles once we got the hang of it. I mean you don't have to buy the formula or bottles anymore, or wash them, which is a huge inconvenience, especially if you're broke. I did mixed breastfeeding and bottle/formula feeding and I have to say... I find breastfeeding more convenient and was glad when I could finally ditch the bottles. But that's just me. I got lucky also in the sense that I never had a biter. But I am not going to be ignorant and try to tell people that it's going to be the same for them as it was for me! That's what the hardcore breastfeeders need to realize. Just because it worked out for them does not mean we all can or want to breastfeed for "the full 2 years" or whatever. Sorry for the rant, hahah this post is so old! I don't even know how I got here.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03495796091157215318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-6359692279989836782011-02-03T08:12:27.882-08:002011-02-03T08:12:27.882-08:00I just read this for the first time and I love it!...I just read this for the first time and I love it!<br /><br />The whole time I was pregnant people told me how great breastfeeding is and that it *might* hurt for a few weeks. Only one friend was truthful and I didn't believe her. <br /><br />Well...my breasts hurt for 3.5 months- like SERIOUS PAIN. We had thrush and because it was so hot last summer it would not go away. <br /><br />I am glad I did it (and am still doing it and she is almost 9 months) but man it was HARD WORK. Now that is what I tell all my mama-to-be friends. I know they won't believe me but at least I tried!Shellsuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04945556515947862368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-88244220035568079002010-10-29T23:24:54.362-07:002010-10-29T23:24:54.362-07:00I love this post because I understand it now! It&#...I love this post because I understand it now! It's been harder than I thought it would be, but I love the time with her and the special bond we have. She's only 3 weeks old and already I'm sad that someday she'll wean!Lindsey H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13986149000436652716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-28712447199596164742010-10-29T22:51:16.930-07:002010-10-29T22:51:16.930-07:00You took the words out of my mouth. We've batt...You took the words out of my mouth. We've battled 3 series of Thrush and after the third I (and Matt) started to wonder why i'm still doing this to us...but it's true - there is no other time in his life that it will just be us...me and prime...it's worth the inconvenience. and you're right...it's just plain inconvenient!Elysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00195364176349167834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-83530252804581733422010-10-29T17:20:21.453-07:002010-10-29T17:20:21.453-07:00Congrats! :DCongrats! :DJessie Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320871050012921834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-17552409922377241842010-10-29T10:11:27.271-07:002010-10-29T10:11:27.271-07:00I am sorry it has been a challenge, Ame... I remem...I am sorry it has been a challenge, Ame... I remember how rough it was for ya at first :( Way to go in sticking with it. BF was wonderful for me (and I thought it was pretty convenient vs. having to mix up formula - well as 'convenient' as kids CAN be in the first place like you said..lol) and I too was SO sad when it was time to stop at the year+ mark. Weaning was so hard for me, especially with Gabe knowing it would be the last!<br /><br />Good job meeting your goals and persevering - you are such a great mom. Thanks for reminding me about the importance of that special quiet moment with each child and taking time to bond with them - however you do it :) Going to go snuggle with Gabe now (my big baby, lol) <br /><br />p.s. sorry that was me above that deleted my comment, I had to fix what I wrote haha. Luv ya xoElder Huffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301052471756699660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-75315834568215945572010-10-29T08:34:38.670-07:002010-10-29T08:34:38.670-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Elder Huffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301052471756699660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-88736663959181031222010-10-28T19:44:45.048-07:002010-10-28T19:44:45.048-07:00Oh my gosh, one ZILLION percent agree! I breastfe...Oh my gosh, one ZILLION percent agree! I breastfed and supplemented with all 3 of my kids, and that seemed to work for me. I can't imagine doing it exclusively though, and that's wonderful that you have been able to for so long! Esp. with all the frustrations along the way. My husband would do a feeding or two during the night, and I wouldn't have been very pleasant to live with if he hadn't - LOL! :-)Karli @ The Bonnie 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14537685655788113712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-18502412807258312062010-10-28T19:13:42.136-07:002010-10-28T19:13:42.136-07:00Congrats on 6 months! For us, that was a huge turn...Congrats on 6 months! For us, that was a huge turning point, where things really did get easier and easier. It helped a lot that I started regularly going to a breastfeeding support group right around then, where I could be comfortable nursing in front of other people, which eventually meant I could nurse in public without a cover, which meant any time Evan was hungry or fussy I had a built in soother. We were really really good at it - I think very few people noticed the breastfeeding because I WASN'T wearing a cover. But it takes a lot to get to that point.<br /><br />I do have to say, I can't wait to have a brand new nursing infant to start over with. The cuddly times are the BEST.Suzannehttp://bebehblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-50573392732182548702010-10-28T18:43:46.154-07:002010-10-28T18:43:46.154-07:00I have so much respect for you sticking with it th...I have so much respect for you sticking with it through the pain. I'm not gonna lie, I get really jealous when people talk about it being such a breeze for them. I was completely committed to breastfeeding from day one, but just couldn't hack the pain after 2 months. I would scream and cry, and Matt would say "Why are you doing this? - The emotional trauma has to outweigh the physical benefits." But I would not have any of it. Eventually, when I got so frustrated that I started yelling at Niall to get his "stupid" arm out of my way, I realized he was right. My determination to pull it off was getting a little out of control. I SOOO hope that I can do it next time, though!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762446316749653121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-34420478220984480762010-10-28T17:22:30.860-07:002010-10-28T17:22:30.860-07:00I totally agree. The only time I've found nur...I totally agree. The only time I've found nursing very convenient was on a 12 hour plane ride, and that was just because I didn't have to hassle with bottles on the plane. But in general nursing in public is NOT easy for us!!Melissahttp://www.markandmimi.weebly.com/blogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-54740088558020504682010-10-28T16:14:18.820-07:002010-10-28T16:14:18.820-07:00This is sweet! I nursed for a month and I wasn'...This is sweet! I nursed for a month and I wasn't producing enough. :( & It was REALLY hard for me to get over the fact that I wasn't going to be able to continue. But I loved reading this, it reminded me of those sweet times! :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195534383276067478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-76185347818513782902010-10-28T15:34:23.768-07:002010-10-28T15:34:23.768-07:00Great post! Not necessarily convenient but I never...Great post! Not necessarily convenient but I never even considered weaning before 12 months and I actually went to 18 months because my daughter was pretty hooked and I cried once I did wean because it was our bonding time! Everyone is different but I felt it would be so selfish of me to say it was too hard. I mean we sacrifice for our children and I felt very strongly in the importance of it. I never had any problems with nursing so it did make it easier. It would have been nice if my daughter had learned to take a bottle and so with #2 I will make sure they know how to take a bottle whether it has pumped milk or formula in it, if I need to be away. I think the biggest problem really is that our freedom feels infringed upon and we feel "stuck" which is a change esp. for us in the "me" generation.SSToonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021778620961031756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-71088025522539089562010-10-28T15:01:53.719-07:002010-10-28T15:01:53.719-07:00I love this post!! I totally agree with you and a...I love this post!! I totally agree with you and appreciate your honesty! It has a lot of benefits of course but it also is hard, stressful and sometimes just plain overwhelming. Thanks for posting this, I think it is a great topic to discuss. And congrats on 6 months, that is awesome!!!Genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17583430603151757254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-80084347858109987942010-10-28T12:53:38.665-07:002010-10-28T12:53:38.665-07:00This was a great post, and very realistic. I nurse...This was a great post, and very realistic. I nursed my twins until they were about 10 months old. Trust me, the wiggliness just gets worse! But at the same time the older they get th emore efficient you both become at it as well. I mostly breastfed at first so I wouldnt have to buy a ton of formula for two babies, and I also had a crazy lactation consultant who brainwashed me into thinking I was a bad mom if I didnt. (FYI, not true)My goal was to get to 2 months, then 6 months, then 9. By 10 months they liked solids more than me so I weaned them. <br />Good luck!<br />Oh PS Nikki: I am still freaked out by it! Its a weird feeling, but you get used to it!Crystal Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396370167266319544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-49910667823625175242010-10-28T12:18:57.364-07:002010-10-28T12:18:57.364-07:00great topic by the way!great topic by the way!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04640068243423141435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-54518046526041867392010-10-28T12:16:03.626-07:002010-10-28T12:16:03.626-07:00Congrats on making it to 6 months! A total accompl...Congrats on making it to 6 months! A total accomplishment in my books! I was one who swore I was going boob only for a year and then I wasn't able to produce milk. As many looks as you get in public for breastfeeding I got for NOT! It was a hard time but I vowed to always feed her in my arms like I was breastfeeding. It still was so hard to let her grow up and loose that time we shared together. :)ps... my word verification today is chest... coincidence??Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04640068243423141435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-54253704780281767722010-10-28T10:32:27.524-07:002010-10-28T10:32:27.524-07:00Congrats on making it 6 months! I do understand h...Congrats on making it 6 months! I do understand how "convenient" (or not!) it can be. At 6 weeks, my daughter wasn't quite gaining weight like she should, so we started supplementing formula now and then. It worked, but I definitely got the riot act from some people (whatever!) I've been pumping since my little guy was born and, when he hits 1 month, we'll start a bottle a day of pumped milk--probably more if my husband is left up to his own devices. My guess is that the occasional formula will follow, but I'm trying to put that off. Sigh!westmetromommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633405262361035502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-12067143402902503782010-10-28T09:59:00.222-07:002010-10-28T09:59:00.222-07:00OK, so I know that breast feeding is important. A...OK, so I know that breast feeding is important. And I would like to think I will... but the thought of it totally freaks me out. Does that make me a bad person??? And reading this post made me both want to, and not want to. I know its a bonding thing, but OMG it really freaks me out. But I LOVE that you tell it the way it is. Please keep telling us non-mommies how it really is!! I feel reading you makes me more prepared for the future! And you have no idea how much I appreciate it.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608915530680250274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-62574789528551705972010-10-28T09:24:48.148-07:002010-10-28T09:24:48.148-07:00Good for you for breastfeeding this long and conti...Good for you for breastfeeding this long and continuing to do so! I'm sure parker would miss those moments as well if you weaned. Just remember not to feel bad when you choose to stop. Breastfeeding is hard and I know a lot of women beat themselves up for not wanting to or stopping.Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02415808903387327063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-71634023726339536972010-10-28T08:47:00.413-07:002010-10-28T08:47:00.413-07:00I love this. When I finished nursing Hayden, I mi...I love this. When I finished nursing Hayden, I missed it. A lot. But it was nice to go to a bottle so Carl could start feeding her too and have some of his own one on one time:)<br />Love you!McCain Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840945609681993963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-58412778577749812032010-10-28T08:20:30.682-07:002010-10-28T08:20:30.682-07:00I don't like breastfeeding. At all. But every ...I don't like breastfeeding. At all. But every time someone tells me to just quit and use formula, the stubborn side comes out in me and makes me want to nurse even longer just to make a point to those people. <br /><br />This may sound bad, but for me the debate about breast vs. formula is never about the nutrition for baby. It's that formula is freaking expensive! I breastfeed because I'm waaaay too cheap to buy formula.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700629923323332858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-18308308842142186212010-10-28T07:58:20.146-07:002010-10-28T07:58:20.146-07:00I'm so glad that you were able to reach your o...I'm so glad that you were able to reach your original goal and that you're happily continuing!sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407880075964040578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-13655512772452510552010-10-28T07:45:48.840-07:002010-10-28T07:45:48.840-07:00I love this post. I exclusively BF Bennett until h...I love this post. I exclusively BF Bennett until he was 3 months and then for some reason my milk production when WAY down and I tried EVERYTHING to get my milk back up... but it didn't work. I had to supplement a couple of feedings a day. And I can tell ya that it wasn't necessarily more convenient. Making and cleaning bottles is no fun. But you do what you gotta do! And I know what you mean about not being ready to let go of that time with your boy. Bennett kinda started weaning himself around 7 months. He still nurses, but only at night, in the morning, and once during the day. My husband says "Why don't you just cut him off, he's only nursing 3-4 times a day now". I just can't yet. I love and cherish that time with him. That bond is special.Mandy@ a sorta fairytalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08748261732968499309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1027726949652927928.post-38511675180510469222010-10-28T07:23:52.115-07:002010-10-28T07:23:52.115-07:00good for you for sticking through it!
i thought f...good for you for sticking through it!<br /><br />i thought for sure that i would give up at six months and now i can't imagine not nursing her and am sure i will go to a year if she lets me.<br /><br />granted i am totally ready to have my body back, but the special time is worth it for now.melissa rohrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460250266555971275noreply@blogger.com