Comments on: My Breastfeeding Goals — January Breastfeeding Carnival http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/ A breastfeeding blog that dabbles in tandem, extended nursing, gentle parenting and much more Tue, 13 Apr 2010 01:45:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Anna http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1598 Anna Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:45:04 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1598 I also have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. I was planning to nurse through my second pregnancy and then tandem nurse, but my doctor told me to stop nursing because he was afraid that I wouldn't get enough calories for all three of us. I now know that he was wrong, but at the time I believed him (I live in western MN, and the doctors in my area do not really encourage breastfeeding). I did drag my feet and instead of weaning him at 12 months he was almost 14 months by the time we stopped. I regret it now and I'm planning to nurse my 1 year old until he decides on his own to wean. I also have a 3 year old and a 1 year old. I was planning to nurse through my second pregnancy and then tandem nurse, but my doctor told me to stop nursing because he was afraid that I wouldn’t get enough calories for all three of us. I now know that he was wrong, but at the time I believed him (I live in western MN, and the doctors in my area do not really encourage breastfeeding). I did drag my feet and instead of weaning him at 12 months he was almost 14 months by the time we stopped. I regret it now and I’m planning to nurse my 1 year old until he decides on his own to wean.

]]> By: cathy http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1595 cathy Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:27:24 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1595 Nice post! I'm weaning my 2.5 yr old now, and every nursing session seems precious to me now. I think that your goals will only help you remember this time with your children more fondly and help the bond between you and your children grow stronger. Good luck with it! Nice post! I’m weaning my 2.5 yr old now, and every nursing session seems precious to me now. I think that your goals will only help you remember this time with your children more fondly and help the bond between you and your children grow stronger. Good luck with it!

]]> By: Kelly Turner http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1593 Kelly Turner Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:58:22 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1593 wow- I didnt know there was so much to breastfeeding! Kelly Turner www.everygymsnightmare.com wow– I didnt know there was so much to breastfeeding!

Kelly Turner
http://www.everygymsnightmare.com

]]> By: Sinead at Breastfeeding Mums Tickers http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1587 Sinead at Breastfeeding Mums Tickers Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:33:22 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1587 I really enjoyed reading your post and think you are doing exactly the right thing for your boys. It's so important to remind yourself why you chose to breastfeed - especially when you're feeling tired and fed up! Good luck for the coming year! I really enjoyed reading your post and think you are doing exactly the right thing for your boys. It’s so important to remind yourself why you chose to breastfeed — especially when you’re feeling tired and fed up!

Good luck for the coming year!

]]> By: Elita http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1586 Elita Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:15:48 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1586 I give props to anyone who can tandem nurse and nurse while pregnant. As dedicated as I am to providing mama milk, I don't know if I could do it. Your kids are lucky! I give props to anyone who can tandem nurse and nurse while pregnant. As dedicated as I am to providing mama milk, I don’t know if I could do it. Your kids are lucky!

]]> By: The Goal of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the First Six Months http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1585 The Goal of Exclusive Breastfeeding for the First Six Months Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:43:59 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1585 [...] be brave ~ Hobo Mama: How to meet the personal goal of breastfeeding long-term ~ Beautiful Letdown: Goals as an extended tandem nursing mother Tags: blog-carnival, breastfeeding goals, infant nutrition, introducing solid [...] […] be brave ~ Hobo Mama: How to meet the personal goal of breastfeeding long-term ~ Beautiful Letdown: Goals as an extended tandem nursing mother Tags: blog-carnival, breastfeeding goals, infant nutrition, introducing solid […]

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Stephanie Tue, 20 Jan 2009 22:00:01 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1584 What beautiful thoughts! Although I only have one nursling, I can really relate to feeling touched out and all the other emotions that accompany that. I have also found that working on my own mindset really helps overcome feelings of annoyance and impatience more than anything else. I may be headed for tandem nursing, too, someday, but I'm not sure if I'll have the strength and poise to pull it off. I commend you for continuing to provide both your babies with nature's best! What beautiful thoughts! Although I only have one nursling, I can really relate to feeling touched out and all the other emotions that accompany that. I have also found that working on my own mindset really helps overcome feelings of annoyance and impatience more than anything else.

I may be headed for tandem nursing, too, someday, but I’m not sure if I’ll have the strength and poise to pull it off. I commend you for continuing to provide both your babies with nature’s best!

]]> By: misty http://www.beautifulletdown.net/my-breastfeeding-goals-january-breastfeeding-carnival/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 misty Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:27:56 +0000 http://www.beautifulletdown.net/?p=446#comment-1583 I just wanted to say how thoughtful and well-written your post is, and how much I enjoyed reading it. I did not think I was up for tandem nursing b/twn my first 2, but sometimes I wonder, you know? I love especially what you said about being there while nursing... I know how easy it is to get sucked into something else, be it phone, tv or whatever... but to truly be present with your little one... this time is so short lived... treasure it!! beautiful blog!! i'll be back for sure! I just wanted to say how thoughtful and well-written your post is, and how much I enjoyed reading it. I did not think I was up for tandem nursing b/twn my first 2, but sometimes I wonder, you know?
I love especially what you said about being there while nursing… I know how easy it is to get sucked into something else, be it phone, tv or whatever… but to truly be present with your little one… this time is so short lived… treasure it!! beautiful blog!! i’ll be back for sure!

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