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Just curious how many feedings your LO's are doing. My little guy is still nursing 5 to 6 times a day, and twice at night. My older son nursed the same amount during the day but slept through the night. How often is your LO eating? We have not yet introduced...
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We are still nursing every two hours during the day, and she nurses every 3-4 planning to til closer to 6 mo faupanda: We ....
6, 9, noon, 3, 6, and once in the night in the night .
6 times a day.
We are nursing 7 times a day and STTN.
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What's your current schedule for pumping? I was a little worried because now I'm only getting 6-7 ounces a day pumping, but I think this might be okay.
I think my body is supposed to just know how much she needs during the day and she's eating a lot more...
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If not, I'll just add formula when needed and continue with my regular .
Bedshare and make up for it nursing at home.
I have been a working mom for all of 1.5 weeks but here;s what has been working for us.
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DS takes about 20-25 mins during the day but at night he's recently been going only about 10 mins. He falls asleep while nursing and when I lay him in his crib, eyes immediately pop open but then hands go to his mouth and he seems to look sleepy again...
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She slept from....
The one we just had was 4 minutes and is why i am now attached to the pump .
She sometimes goes 5 min sometimes 20 but at night they're hungry and sometimes i fall asleep while nursing.
nursing sessions at night vary for DD.
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This is sort of long and rambling. Sorry.
So Elizabeth has slept like complete crap since she was about 5 months old. A good night is when she only gets up once. We have tried Ferber, but something always comes up that screws it all up. She gets sick,...
Started by RN04 on
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I remember when I took, but I'd still ....
If nursing wasn't an option you wouldn't have to make judgement calls about nurse or not nurse and if nursing is causing the issue.
Is it takes a lot of guilt out of the situation .
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I suppose I should invest in a couple of these to pack in my hospital bag. Which ones do you like??
Started by Mattel on
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I'm only packing nursing tanks from....
Consider a nursing sleep bra.
At the hospital, honestly, you might not want anything to restrict you .
I also liked the nursing tank tops from Target.
But they lasted as long as I needed them to .
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Most experts know that nursing moms do NOT need to eat a perfect diet in order to make perfect milk. But they'll all agree that better nutrition is better for mom!
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:) What an awesome challenge! Count me in Posted on CafeMom Mobile I'm in Posted on CafeMom Mobile .
I'm in! :) I'd love to.participate! Posted on CafeMom Mobile I'm in for sure .
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This is a totally random question, but for moms who are still nursing and who had bloodwork done along with NT scan...
I got good results from the NT screening, but was just mailed the actual bloodwork numbers (for free beta HCG and PAPP-A) and noticed...
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I guess they would have called me if they were concerned anyway! willowprincess: I... .
That said, I wouldn't I will keep on nursing and talk to doc at next appointment.
I didn't get the NT done, but nursing shouldn't effect your beta levels.
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I posted this on 0-3, but wanted your ladies opinions as well! So I want to start buying nursing tanks, etc. My plan is to buy nursing tops and tanks now, but wait a week or two after LO gets here to buy the bras to see how big the boobs get. Is that ...
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However, I do think your plan of waiting until have and buy the bras when I ... .
Last time, I bought (and wore) nursing size, and they fit fine during the time I was nursing.
Then to make sure you get a properly fitting nursing bra).
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Lately when I'm nursing I've been getting some pretty strong BH contractions. They are not painful, but they last pretty long and knock the wind out of me. I intend to bring it up with the doctor at the next appt., but just wondering if anyone else is...
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I am not nursing but..anytime the water in the shower or (aahem) DH messes with them I get them too.
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Happy Saturday Everyone! I hope everyone is having a great day so far.
My question is this: are any other nursing mommies out there noticing your weight loss is soooo slow? I lost 40 pounds before I got pregnant and was consistently losing 1-2 pounds ...
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It's a little slow this weekendLosses should be slow so you maintain... .
I'm a nursing mom, but I just started a nursing mom - I highly reco the BFing thread I mentioned.
Don't get discouraged.
nursing but it never did for me.
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