Re: New Member and nursing toddler questi

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Lori. I can't help you much my son is only 5 1/2 months,

doesn't get much solids, but I know there are a lot of ladies that can help

you. This is a great group, I am sure you'll like it.

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Lori. I can't help you much my son is only 5 1/2 months,

doesn't get much solids, but I know there are a lot of ladies that can help

you. This is a great group, I am sure you'll like it.

[Guest guest]

Lori,

I know it's easier said than done, but I would treasure those nursing times

and not worry about his decreased appetite. My brother and I didn't even

begin to eat real solid foods until we were a year of age and nursing was our

main source of nutrition for a while after that even. Unless there are issues

of weight gain that the dr is concerned about, nurse away! He is probably

deriving so much comfort and closeness from the time you must spend away from

him too. I know that when I work, my 15 mo wants to nurse as soon as I get

home and a lot after that even. When we are together for the day, he'll ask

less. Breastmilk is still great for him to have at this age. My feeling is

that if he is hungry for the nutrients that solids provide, he'll request

them.

- Jake 3-11-94 & Clay 10-22-97

[Guest guest]

Welcome Lori!! I'm Dana, sahm to Philip, born 9/17/97. Philip still doesn't

have much of an appetite. He still nurses MANY times a day. I have stopped

worrying about ti as he is gaining weight okay (he's in the 95+ % for weight)

and is healthy. I just make sure to offer him solids at regular mealtimes and

if he wants to eat, he does, if not, he doesn't. Somedays he eats a ton,

others he barely touches anything. As long as he appears to be healthy and

gaining weight okay, I say try not to worry.

Dana -Mommy to Philip ph 9/17/97

<< Hello!

My name is Lori and I have one son, 22 months old, who is still nursing. I

work outside of the home full time. He mostly nurses at night, but when I am

at home he nurses much more often.

I do have a concern - he doesn't eat solid food as well as I think he should.

He has been sick with the flu, so I think that is adding to my anxiety, but

last night he only ate a little bit of supper, and then asked me to go to our

favorite nursing chair and asked to nurse. Does anyone else have this

situation? Does anyone have suggestions on meals that I should try? When I

went on a business trip last fall for a few days my husband said it was unreal

the amount of food he ate - so we assume he does get a lot of hunger satisfied

through nursing. This made me feel bad too, as I know he should be eating as

well as nursing.

Thanks,

Lori

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