Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi - I've got a 9 month old named Jarod. When my first was 10 months old, he decided he had enough of it. He was only nursing for a couple of minutes in the morning. He pretty much weaned himself by 10 1/2 months. Some babies can't get enough of nursing, and some feel they have better things to do. The only thing I can suggest is to keep trying. Maybe he is just going through a phase. Is he teething? A few days ago, Jarod didn't nurse the whole day until bedtime. Ugh, talk about discomfort! Weaning is harder on us moms than it is for the babies. I had to keep reminding myself that baby wasn't rejecting me, just the milk. As long as he is happy and growing, then you're doing nothing wrong. Even if you don't breastfeed as long as you'd like. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi - I've got a 9 month old named Jarod. When my first was 10 months old, he decided he had enough of it. He was only nursing for a couple of minutes in the morning. He pretty much weaned himself by 10 1/2 months. Some babies can't get enough of nursing, and some feel they have better things to do. The only thing I can suggest is to keep trying. Maybe he is just going through a phase. Is he teething? A few days ago, Jarod didn't nurse the whole day until bedtime. Ugh, talk about discomfort! Weaning is harder on us moms than it is for the babies. I had to keep reminding myself that baby wasn't rejecting me, just the milk. As long as he is happy and growing, then you're doing nothing wrong. Even if you don't breastfeed as long as you'd like. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi - I've got a 9 month old named Jarod. When my first was 10 months old, he decided he had enough of it. He was only nursing for a couple of minutes in the morning. He pretty much weaned himself by 10 1/2 months. Some babies can't get enough of nursing, and some feel they have better things to do. The only thing I can suggest is to keep trying. Maybe he is just going through a phase. Is he teething? A few days ago, Jarod didn't nurse the whole day until bedtime. Ugh, talk about discomfort! Weaning is harder on us moms than it is for the babies. I had to keep reminding myself that baby wasn't rejecting me, just the milk. As long as he is happy and growing, then you're doing nothing wrong. Even if you don't breastfeed as long as you'd like. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi ! Welcome to the group. My name is Jodi and I and sahm to 10 month old identical twin girls, and Mackenzie whom I breastfeed. I look forward to getting to know you! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi ! Welcome to the group. My name is Jodi and I and sahm to 10 month old identical twin girls, and Mackenzie whom I breastfeed. I look forward to getting to know you! Jodi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 , Does nurse at night? Encourage bedtime ritual that includes nursing and cuddling, or try to cuddle when he gets up in the morning. I would express or pump milk if he isn't nursing at night and give him that in a cup/bottle instead of juice or water--unless you are trying to wean him. Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 , Does nurse at night? Encourage bedtime ritual that includes nursing and cuddling, or try to cuddle when he gets up in the morning. I would express or pump milk if he isn't nursing at night and give him that in a cup/bottle instead of juice or water--unless you are trying to wean him. Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 , Does nurse at night? Encourage bedtime ritual that includes nursing and cuddling, or try to cuddle when he gets up in the morning. I would express or pump milk if he isn't nursing at night and give him that in a cup/bottle instead of juice or water--unless you are trying to wean him. Amy Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi there, does nurse once in the night on both sides. I'm not trying to wean him, I want him to nurse as long as he wants to and I don't want to cut out that night feeding yet, I enjoy it too. He usually nurses in the morning and before bed and then once in the night. 3 feedings in 24 hours is usually his minimum. Sometimes he'll nurse up to 5 times in 24 hours. But he never nurse for an extended period it's usually 3-4 min. during the day and maybe 10 min at night. Thanks for the suggestions, Re: New to group > , > > Does nurse at night? Encourage bedtime ritual that includes nursing > and cuddling, or try to cuddle when he gets up in the morning. I would > express or pump milk if he isn't nursing at night and give him that in a > cup/bottle instead of juice or water--unless you are trying to wean him. > > Amy Lynn > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Hot off the press- summer's here! > School's out and it's sizzling hot. Whether you're planning a > graduation party, a summer brunch, or simple birthday party, > shop GreatEntertaining.com before your next celebration. > http://click./1/4477/0/_/410002/_/959474532/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi there, does nurse once in the night on both sides. I'm not trying to wean him, I want him to nurse as long as he wants to and I don't want to cut out that night feeding yet, I enjoy it too. He usually nurses in the morning and before bed and then once in the night. 3 feedings in 24 hours is usually his minimum. Sometimes he'll nurse up to 5 times in 24 hours. But he never nurse for an extended period it's usually 3-4 min. during the day and maybe 10 min at night. Thanks for the suggestions, Re: New to group > , > > Does nurse at night? Encourage bedtime ritual that includes nursing > and cuddling, or try to cuddle when he gets up in the morning. I would > express or pump milk if he isn't nursing at night and give him that in a > cup/bottle instead of juice or water--unless you are trying to wean him. > > Amy Lynn > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Hot off the press- summer's here! > School's out and it's sizzling hot. Whether you're planning a > graduation party, a summer brunch, or simple birthday party, > shop GreatEntertaining.com before your next celebration. > http://click./1/4477/0/_/410002/_/959474532/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 Hi there, does nurse once in the night on both sides. I'm not trying to wean him, I want him to nurse as long as he wants to and I don't want to cut out that night feeding yet, I enjoy it too. He usually nurses in the morning and before bed and then once in the night. 3 feedings in 24 hours is usually his minimum. Sometimes he'll nurse up to 5 times in 24 hours. But he never nurse for an extended period it's usually 3-4 min. during the day and maybe 10 min at night. Thanks for the suggestions, Re: New to group > , > > Does nurse at night? Encourage bedtime ritual that includes nursing > and cuddling, or try to cuddle when he gets up in the morning. I would > express or pump milk if he isn't nursing at night and give him that in a > cup/bottle instead of juice or water--unless you are trying to wean him. > > Amy Lynn > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Hot off the press- summer's here! > School's out and it's sizzling hot. Whether you're planning a > graduation party, a summer brunch, or simple birthday party, > shop GreatEntertaining.com before your next celebration. > http://click./1/4477/0/_/410002/_/959474532/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! > http://www.lactivist.com > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Like many others have suggested I would just keep offering him nursing. Make sure he isn't getting any sucking stimulation elsewhere, like a bottle or pacifier as that will take time away from nursing. If he gets an occasional bottle while you are gone that is different but if he is running around playing with a pacifier in he may not come to nurse as quick. If you have no bottles or pacifiers, disregard. When my son went through this I would make sure to sit down in a quiet room and give him an opportunity to nurse undistracted several times per day. This seemed to help him focus more. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources New to group Hi there! I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. My name is and I am the mother of a 10 month old boy named . We've been having some ups and downs lately with nursing and I was hoping to share experiences and ideas with other moms, also get support. lately has discovered that he is independent of his mommy and doesn't want to nurse very often, sometimes only 2X a day! I don't know if it's as hard on him as it is on me. I miss all our cuddles. I guess I'm just looking to find out if others are experiencing the same struggles. I look forward to meeting everyone! and ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hot off the press- summer's here! School's out and it's sizzling hot. Whether you're planning a graduation party, a summer brunch, or simple birthday party, shop GreatEntertaining.com before your next celebration. http://click./1/4477/0/_/410002/_/959401110/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Like many others have suggested I would just keep offering him nursing. Make sure he isn't getting any sucking stimulation elsewhere, like a bottle or pacifier as that will take time away from nursing. If he gets an occasional bottle while you are gone that is different but if he is running around playing with a pacifier in he may not come to nurse as quick. If you have no bottles or pacifiers, disregard. When my son went through this I would make sure to sit down in a quiet room and give him an opportunity to nurse undistracted several times per day. This seemed to help him focus more. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources New to group Hi there! I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. My name is and I am the mother of a 10 month old boy named . We've been having some ups and downs lately with nursing and I was hoping to share experiences and ideas with other moms, also get support. lately has discovered that he is independent of his mommy and doesn't want to nurse very often, sometimes only 2X a day! I don't know if it's as hard on him as it is on me. I miss all our cuddles. I guess I'm just looking to find out if others are experiencing the same struggles. I look forward to meeting everyone! and ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hot off the press- summer's here! School's out and it's sizzling hot. Whether you're planning a graduation party, a summer brunch, or simple birthday party, shop GreatEntertaining.com before your next celebration. http://click./1/4477/0/_/410002/_/959401110/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 27, 2000 Report Share Posted May 27, 2000 , Welcome to the list. Like many others have suggested I would just keep offering him nursing. Make sure he isn't getting any sucking stimulation elsewhere, like a bottle or pacifier as that will take time away from nursing. If he gets an occasional bottle while you are gone that is different but if he is running around playing with a pacifier in he may not come to nurse as quick. If you have no bottles or pacifiers, disregard. When my son went through this I would make sure to sit down in a quiet room and give him an opportunity to nurse undistracted several times per day. This seemed to help him focus more. Wendi http://www.lactivist.com breastfeeding info & resources New to group Hi there! I just joined and wanted to introduce myself. My name is and I am the mother of a 10 month old boy named . We've been having some ups and downs lately with nursing and I was hoping to share experiences and ideas with other moms, also get support. lately has discovered that he is independent of his mommy and doesn't want to nurse very often, sometimes only 2X a day! I don't know if it's as hard on him as it is on me. I miss all our cuddles. I guess I'm just looking to find out if others are experiencing the same struggles. I look forward to meeting everyone! and ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hot off the press- summer's here! School's out and it's sizzling hot. Whether you're planning a graduation party, a summer brunch, or simple birthday party, shop GreatEntertaining.com before your next celebration. http://click./1/4477/0/_/410002/_/959401110/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give the Gift of Life Breastfeed! http://www.lactivist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Hi Ruth Thank you for the welcome.I have been trying to figure out my son's disease since the diagnosis and I am still as confused as when I was told he wouldn't live. He has, and now I am dealing with a very special needs child, who doesn't fit into any catagory. I'm beginning to understand that the mitochondria might affect different systems for each individual or different parts of the body. Austen is affected in the brain? And others are affected in the muscles or gastric system or the heart? I am told he is not austistic, but he has so many autistic tendancies. He is often coherent, but just as often not. He is supposed to have low muscle tone and lethargy, but he has just the opposite. The doctors can't tell me anymore how to address this child's needs and I feel very frightened of any of the decisions that I make regarding his needs, and I live in an area where there is a lot of medical resources! Yet, these resources are just as confused as I am. I have learned more on the message boards than from the " experts " . Any information or advice for ADHD and/or processing problems would be appreciated. Thanks, Gwen The mitochondria can't send messages to the affected areas? > Gwen, > > Welcome to you and your family. You are in the right spot for finding > suggestions AND comfort! <smile> The cyclical behavior problems you > mentioned are interesting only in that they mirror the cyclical problems that > many of us see in other areas as well (in my family it's either cyclical > vomiting or cyclical diarrhea). Maybe that is yet another mtio connection. > Anyway, sounds like Austen is blessed with a very caring mommy who nkows how > to find what is best in the way of medical care and education. Gald you are > here. > > ruth > mom to Mitch (will be 8 in 2 weeks) and Lexi ( my Belle of the Beauty and the > Beast ball, turns 5 on Monday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Hi Ruth Thank you for the welcome.I have been trying to figure out my son's disease since the diagnosis and I am still as confused as when I was told he wouldn't live. He has, and now I am dealing with a very special needs child, who doesn't fit into any catagory. I'm beginning to understand that the mitochondria might affect different systems for each individual or different parts of the body. Austen is affected in the brain? And others are affected in the muscles or gastric system or the heart? I am told he is not austistic, but he has so many autistic tendancies. He is often coherent, but just as often not. He is supposed to have low muscle tone and lethargy, but he has just the opposite. The doctors can't tell me anymore how to address this child's needs and I feel very frightened of any of the decisions that I make regarding his needs, and I live in an area where there is a lot of medical resources! Yet, these resources are just as confused as I am. I have learned more on the message boards than from the " experts " . Any information or advice for ADHD and/or processing problems would be appreciated. Thanks, Gwen The mitochondria can't send messages to the affected areas? > Gwen, > > Welcome to you and your family. You are in the right spot for finding > suggestions AND comfort! <smile> The cyclical behavior problems you > mentioned are interesting only in that they mirror the cyclical problems that > many of us see in other areas as well (in my family it's either cyclical > vomiting or cyclical diarrhea). Maybe that is yet another mtio connection. > Anyway, sounds like Austen is blessed with a very caring mommy who nkows how > to find what is best in the way of medical care and education. Gald you are > here. > > ruth > mom to Mitch (will be 8 in 2 weeks) and Lexi ( my Belle of the Beauty and the > Beast ball, turns 5 on Monday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2003 Report Share Posted March 24, 2003 Hi Ruth Thank you for the welcome.I have been trying to figure out my son's disease since the diagnosis and I am still as confused as when I was told he wouldn't live. He has, and now I am dealing with a very special needs child, who doesn't fit into any catagory. I'm beginning to understand that the mitochondria might affect different systems for each individual or different parts of the body. Austen is affected in the brain? And others are affected in the muscles or gastric system or the heart? I am told he is not austistic, but he has so many autistic tendancies. He is often coherent, but just as often not. He is supposed to have low muscle tone and lethargy, but he has just the opposite. The doctors can't tell me anymore how to address this child's needs and I feel very frightened of any of the decisions that I make regarding his needs, and I live in an area where there is a lot of medical resources! Yet, these resources are just as confused as I am. I have learned more on the message boards than from the " experts " . Any information or advice for ADHD and/or processing problems would be appreciated. Thanks, Gwen The mitochondria can't send messages to the affected areas? > Gwen, > > Welcome to you and your family. You are in the right spot for finding > suggestions AND comfort! <smile> The cyclical behavior problems you > mentioned are interesting only in that they mirror the cyclical problems that > many of us see in other areas as well (in my family it's either cyclical > vomiting or cyclical diarrhea). Maybe that is yet another mtio connection. > Anyway, sounds like Austen is blessed with a very caring mommy who nkows how > to find what is best in the way of medical care and education. Gald you are > here. > > ruth > mom to Mitch (will be 8 in 2 weeks) and Lexi ( my Belle of the Beauty and the > Beast ball, turns 5 on Monday) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 I as her parent am often the best conductor in the world for this crazy train....despite the fact that i am not a doctor, my friend Carol (where are you?) says "I am not a dr but I play one on the Internet" also, I say I am an "ologist"! you have about as many doctors as we had before going on hospice...do you ever think that having too many makes it too easy to let them pass the buck and then on the ohter hand, that having just a few leaves big gaps in care b/c they know so little? I have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 I as her parent am often the best conductor in the world for this crazy train....despite the fact that i am not a doctor, my friend Carol (where are you?) says "I am not a dr but I play one on the Internet" also, I say I am an "ologist"! you have about as many doctors as we had before going on hospice...do you ever think that having too many makes it too easy to let them pass the buck and then on the ohter hand, that having just a few leaves big gaps in care b/c they know so little? I have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 I as her parent am often the best conductor in the world for this crazy train....despite the fact that i am not a doctor, my friend Carol (where are you?) says "I am not a dr but I play one on the Internet" also, I say I am an "ologist"! you have about as many doctors as we had before going on hospice...do you ever think that having too many makes it too easy to let them pass the buck and then on the ohter hand, that having just a few leaves big gaps in care b/c they know so little? I have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... deb that was so ELOQUENTLY put! can i quote you? in fact, i think i would like to print this out and staple it to every forehead of every doc that has ever seen Lexi!! I do often feel that just as too many cooks spoil the stew, too many docs spoils any hope of effective health care management. We are down to 7 presently....but even there it's still a styruggle. I love your term ologist! It is so totally true...and if not for us, then WHO?! xoxo...my prayers are with you ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... deb that was so ELOQUENTLY put! can i quote you? in fact, i think i would like to print this out and staple it to every forehead of every doc that has ever seen Lexi!! I do often feel that just as too many cooks spoil the stew, too many docs spoils any hope of effective health care management. We are down to 7 presently....but even there it's still a styruggle. I love your term ologist! It is so totally true...and if not for us, then WHO?! xoxo...my prayers are with you ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2003 Report Share Posted March 26, 2003 have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... deb that was so ELOQUENTLY put! can i quote you? in fact, i think i would like to print this out and staple it to every forehead of every doc that has ever seen Lexi!! I do often feel that just as too many cooks spoil the stew, too many docs spoils any hope of effective health care management. We are down to 7 presently....but even there it's still a styruggle. I love your term ologist! It is so totally true...and if not for us, then WHO?! xoxo...my prayers are with you ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Deb and Ruth- The problem I keep bumping into is that the doctors who have some knowledge of mitochondrial diseases prefer to take more of a wait and see what happens - kind of approach. The docs less familiar with the mito aspect, that want to take a more proactive approach, won't do anything without the permission of the mito doc, thus creating a frustrating cycle. Once they talk to the mito docs, they seem to either get overwhelmed by the information, or are told not to bother! Maybe the fact that we are on Medicaide adds to the problem? Gwen mom to Austen GA2 -- In Mito , hilandgang@a... wrote: > have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the > ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... > > > deb > > that was so ELOQUENTLY put! can i quote you? in fact, i think i would like > to print this out and staple it to every forehead of every doc that has ever > seen Lexi!! I do often feel that just as too many cooks spoil the stew, too > many docs spoils any hope of effective health care management. We are down > to 7 presently....but even there it's still a styruggle. I love your term > ologist! It is so totally true...and if not for us, then WHO?! > > xoxo...my prayers are with you > > ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2003 Report Share Posted March 27, 2003 Deb and Ruth- The problem I keep bumping into is that the doctors who have some knowledge of mitochondrial diseases prefer to take more of a wait and see what happens - kind of approach. The docs less familiar with the mito aspect, that want to take a more proactive approach, won't do anything without the permission of the mito doc, thus creating a frustrating cycle. Once they talk to the mito docs, they seem to either get overwhelmed by the information, or are told not to bother! Maybe the fact that we are on Medicaide adds to the problem? Gwen mom to Austen GA2 -- In Mito , hilandgang@a... wrote: > have said all along that the number one enemy of my childs care has been the > ignorance of mito medicine in our health-care community... > > > deb > > that was so ELOQUENTLY put! can i quote you? in fact, i think i would like > to print this out and staple it to every forehead of every doc that has ever > seen Lexi!! I do often feel that just as too many cooks spoil the stew, too > many docs spoils any hope of effective health care management. We are down > to 7 presently....but even there it's still a styruggle. I love your term > ologist! It is so totally true...and if not for us, then WHO?! > > xoxo...my prayers are with you > > ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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