MSE Parents Club Part 3

Sami_Bee

Mel: i think its generally considered that positive dicipline is what works best for problem children but probably not nesesary for 'normal' children iyswim

Krystaltips

feelinggood wrote: »

Krystal and Susan are you (or did you) let your kiddies self-wean from breastfeeding?

Aimee self weaned shortly before she was 3... It was a really gradual process, she started going days then weeks between feeds until it just stopped and eventually there was no milk when she tried... We were never in any kind of feeding routine, eg I never did a 'final feed at bedtime' and from about 9 months I didn't feed her in the night... I think this time I will probably be a bit more relaxed about night feeds... But I couldn't really pinpoint what makes a good feeding relationship... Most of the babies I've known have been weaned by their Mum at a set age rather than self weaned... I just figured I had enough maternal guilt to worry about without forcing her to wean before she was ready...

Sami_Bee

Krystal- the mum's that stopped by their choice not LO's didthey all find it difficult or was it a mix?

cazscoob

Sami we have done the biting back but he laughs at us! he is built like a rugby player and nothing bothers him. i even left a bruise(not deliberate!) and he wasnt even phased!

mel i know what you mean about the if you dont do.... then you cant .... its exactly what i do lol! might have to try the other way about:P

ok update on my nephew,he was put on omiprosol and domperidon but no success yet, we have looked at the milks and googled and we are sure that there may be a wheat problem? once again any input would be appriciated!
also remember how my sis OH left her when he found out she was preg only to get another girl preg, well other girl had baby yest and the first person he text was my sis to tell her??? i honestly cannot believe it!

Mrs_Moc

Hoping someone can help, how long should bleeding last after having the baby, mine stopped on Tuesday which was exctly 1 week, but is back today and is heavy. Is this normal

TIA

money_maker_3

mine did exactly the same MrsM !!! MW told me so long as it didnt go back to being bright red fresh blood then it was perfectly normal, but if it smells or is fresh blood then you need to see zbout it, but obviously as we cant give any advise, recommend asking your MW or GP

Sami_Bee

Caz- there must be a wheat free milk prob only on prescription
Mrs mcall nhs direct if worried not sure if it same no. In NI but here its 0845 46 47
Mine stopped after 2 weeks but was relly light some days thenheavy the next, have you been more active or fedher more today? That can make bleeding heavier

3onitsway

Mrs M - mine was on and off for 7 weeks. :eek: As MM says - as long as its not fresh, smelly or painful it sounds quite normal.

Weaning off the breast. With DS, I went back to work full time at 4 months, but intended to still feed morning and night........but it didn't work. There didn't seem to be any milk, and he'd get really agitated and fight the boobie!
I only managed about 2 weeks b/f with DD1 - it was agony and we just didn't get the hang of it.
And with DD2 - i intend to carry on as long as she wants it. I don't go back to work (IF) til November when she's 10 months - but even then it'll only be part time so hopefully we can carry on til she gives it up herself.

We used to use sticker charts with DD1 - and they worked quite well. But now she's 8 1/2 a sticker doesn't seem so attractive!
Now I find it better to use for example, she's not allowed to play out/go to dancing, if her bedroom isn't tidy on a Saturday morning. Now she's realised that its better to keep her room tidy all week, so she doesn't waste half a saturday cleaning. :T

Mrs_Moc

Thanks

Its dark red and seems fresh blood. Thanks for the number Sami, I will see how it goes tonight. I have the MW coming in the morning as well.

I just thought it was strange, I had thought I was done with all the impulsive bleeding.

I have been more active this last 2 days as well

Sami_Bee

Mrs_Moc wrote: »

Thanks

Its dark red and seems fresh blood. Thanks for the number Sami, I will see how it goes tonight. I have the MW coming in the morning as well.

I just thought it was strange, I had thought I was done with all the impulsive bleeding.

I have been more active this last 2 days as well

Being active made a big difference for me so hopefully is just that. I'll just add that if you pass any clots that are worrying save it in a plastic food bag/container and show MW