Comments on: Nursing Strike, day three.

By: Nina

Nina — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:43:55 +0000

First things first…….STOP STRESSINNG!!! Stress will kill your supply. She is growing up so fast and sometimes they’re more interested in growing and learning then they are with us/nursing. You have come so far with breastfeeding!! Don’t beat yourself up if she weans herself. Afterall…it’s about THEIR needs, not ours. She is at that age when some babies prefer food. Just supplement till she is a year and can move onto whole milk and please……stop beating yourself up over something you have no control over. You are a GREAT Mommy!!!!!!!!

By: Jinxy

Jinxy — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:52:33 +0000

I can’t believe she’s kept this up for so long. I’m so sorry. Hopefully she comes to her senses soon. Just remember you are not a failure, you are a rockstar! {{{{{hugs}}}}}

By: Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings

Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:07:08 +0000

You are not a failure. The milk may taste a little funny because of the mastitis. Check out wwww.askdrsears.com about how to encourage a breastfeeding baby to resume breastfeeding. Some great ideas in there.

By: Gala

Gala — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:54:30 +0000

Honey, you have got to stop taking the blame for this. The stress you are putting yourself through is most definantly effecting your let down. I know I joke, but honestly, have a couple of glasses of wine or whatever to help you relax. It will not hurt Maia! If she decides she only wants bottle, then OK. If she changes her mind and comes back to breast then OK. You have a happy healthy baby and that is the important thing.

By: Cara

Cara — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:05:41 +0000

Oh Tatiana, your body isn’t failing her or you or anyone. Babies go on hunger strikes and some babies wean themselves early. Not saying the latter is necessarily the case, but it wouldn’t be unheard of at her age. I know this is so easy to say and so hard to do, but try to relax when you’re pumping. The more stressed out you are, the harder it will be for your body to let down. Maybe take a soaky bath and then try. Also, have you tried herbal supplements like Fenugreek or Mother’s Milk Tea? Ultimately, though, if this is it, please, please, please don’t see yourself as a failure. You breastfed for 7 months, which is three times longer than the average American mother. (Not sure about Canadian stats.) You are a great mother and you did all the right stuff. Don’t beat yourself up!