MSE Parents Club Part 3

scruffy96uk

Feelie I'm not trying to put a downer on your feeding plans, but don't set your heart on feeding long term, El decided around 9months she would no longer BF and wouldn't take formula so she cut out all milk from that age. I hope it does go the way you want it coz I wanted to feed El for as long as poss but she obviously decided enough was enough.

MadDogWoman_2

Hi Feelie

My DD is 2 years 3 months old and feeds morning and night.

My tip for building a relationship to keep going to 2 years plus is don't focus on it, it will happen naturally.

With me it just never occured to me to wean her at 6 or 12 months.

I think it's because I didn't expect bf to work as my body had already failed me - I have PCOS so needed fertility treatment.

I'm also expecting DD to be an only because of my problems so I'm making the most of this time as I don't expect it to be repeated with another child.

After your issues to establish feeding I look forward to welcoming you to the TFW/TTTFW clubs.

MDW

MrsTinks

I don't want to sound horrid but I find it really weird watching mums BF their 2 year olds etc at Booby Cafe... 6 months fine - even 12 months at a push, but after that I for some reason (and I honestly can't explain it!) find it really weird... To the point that I had to turn my chair at the last booby cafe so I couldn't see the mum feeding her 2 and a bit year old boy...
It's obviously your choice how long you BF but am I the only one who thinks it's weird to be BF a child that can run round? It might just be me btw! I haven't said anything and never would to anyone at the booby cafe, but it actually made me feel quasy watching her...
Am I weird?

Sorry to those who have or want to BF to 2-3 or whatever years, I'm not saying you're weird, just wondering if I am!?!

SusanC_2

Another thing I just remembered is that I didn't follow the weaning advice in the NHS book which more or less said, "Start giving milky puddings at about nine months so that they cut down on their milk intake." but not quite in those words.

cazscoob

i BF lewis until he was 2. but i had to put a stop to it due to him being very clingy and refused to go to anyone. he also wouldnt take a cup or bottle and refused to have any other drinks.
abi was 9 months but i was advised to stop as she had severe reflux and TBH it was killing me with having to feed and refeed everytime.
Charlie i stopped around 5 months as he was so hungry he just wanted more than i could give him and i couldnt keep up! he is still the same with his food and would eat me out of house and home given the chance.
i will let erin feed as long as i am happy to feed but will not be setting a date etc, will just see how things go and if i feel the need to stop then i will.

the best thing i have found about BF is that it is a miracle cure for everything, an unwell baby, a fall, a temper tantrum etc lol!

cazscoob

mrs t i didnt want to BF lewis for so long and would never feed at that age in public only in the house. so your not the only one.
i have the same thing with dummys i hate seeing kids running around with them! i saw a woman with 3 kids today 5,3,2 and everyone had reigns on and a dummy in their mouth it drives me mad! if they really need it then keep it in the house not walking around a shopping centre????

SusanC_2

MrsTine wrote: »

I don't want to sound horrid but I find it really weird watching mums BF their 2 year olds etc at Booby Cafe... 6 months fine - even 12 months at a push, but after that I for some reason (and I honestly can't explain it!) find it really weird... To the point that I had to turn my chair at the last booby cafe so I couldn't see the mum feeding her 2 and a bit year old boy...
It's obviously your choice how long you BF but am I the only one who thinks it's weird to be BF a child that can run round? It might just be me btw! I haven't said anything and never would to anyone at the booby cafe, but it actually made me feel quasy watching her...
Am I weird?

Sorry to those who have or want to BF to 2-3 or whatever years, I'm not saying you're weird, just wondering if I am!?!

No you're not weird - it's just that breastfeeding an older child is not the norm so you don't see it that often and therefore find it weird. The thing is that when you're actually doing it you just start off with a baby and they gradually turn into a toddler and then an older child so you don't really notice it and it becomes just normal to you.

MadDogWoman wrote: »

After your issues to establish feeding I look forward to welcoming you to the TFW/TTTFW clubs.

What is TFW/TTTFW?

Sami_Bee

SusanC wrote: »

No you're not weird - it's just that breastfeeding an older child is not the norm so you don't see it that often and therefore find it weird. The thing is that when you're actually doing it you just start off with a baby and they gradually turn into a toddler and then an older child so you don't really notice it and it becomes just normal to you.


What is TFW/TTTFW?

I agree i used to think it was gross but now i'm a bit more open to it tho not convinced i will keep going that long. I look at Chris and just can't imagine feeding a child that grown up :undecided
I'm wondering what the acronyms are too

MrsTinks

Ok I'm not weird and your explanation Susan does make sense It may be that I BF Roo for a lot longer as time passes and I get used to the idea
As for dummies - I still feel bad that I had to resort to one on day 3 and I am ademant that she will not still have it past 6 months! The earlier I can get it off her the better (incedently the HVs recommend getting it off them before 26 weeks ) and as for 5 year old still having it? :eek:
Reigns I can see the point of when they are little but I would expect a 5 year old to walk under control without a "leash"...
(DH does keep joking that we're going to put Roo on a spring loaded retractable dog leash... MEN!)

lwcus78

cazscoob wrote: »

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!

Hi there, How old is your nephew? Is it sicky reflux or silent reflux? What milk is he on? Has he been referred to paed or stil under GP? Has he tried gaviscon? Is he putting on weight.
Sorry if you have already given this info.:o not read back.

My little one has silent reflux where they dont projectile vomit-just acid comes up and goes back down again. He was on omeprazole and domperidone but has moved on to lansoprazole now. Omeprazole can take a good few days to kick in. Also, often the dose can be increased but ask your GP.
Have a look on www.livingwithreflux.org. Its a brilliant website. I would try and get a referral if you feel its needed and can always cancel it at later date if he's better.
Sometimes an allergy can cause reflux and milk and wheat are the most common ones.

Hope he's better soon.xx