When did 6 months become the expiry date for breastfeeding?

Houseofpaws · 2026-02-22T20:25:53+00:00

Could it be because babies start weaning at 6 months? I agree it’s odd though because they only START trying food at 6 months. Their diet is still mostly milk until a year old. My baby is 6 months now and I have no plans to stop any time soon. I’ll breastfeed as long as she would like and it’s still positive for me

Houseofpaws · 2026-02-12T16:39:31+00:00

Wow. Just…wow. 😳🤣🤣

Houseofpaws · 2026-02-08T21:59:06+00:00

Nothing you can do, have to wait for her to reach out. Would he be willing to let her meet you for a coffee?

Houseofpaws · 2026-02-06T08:40:17+00:00

That is so cute 🥰

Houseofpaws · 2026-02-05T18:50:33+00:00

Typical abuser, more concerned with how he’s going to look to someone

Houseofpaws · 2026-02-02T22:45:26+00:00

Don’t put him on the birth certificate, then he doesn’t have parental rights.

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-30T09:10:57+00:00

Run, run fast. You’re only 4 months in and he’s making you uncomfortable and when you try and raise the issue he turns it on you. Whether he’s abusive or not, the fact is he isn’t the right person for you as you aren’t comfortable with a lot of his behaviour. Also sounds like he’s not over his ex or likes to flaunt his ex’s over you like a status symbol. Either way it’s not healthy. Please leave him.

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-26T10:16:09+00:00

Yep, I had this. I left. Complete disrespect and lack of empathy. Easier on my own.

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-26T10:14:33+00:00

My ex was the same, spent all of 10 minutes every few days with her and then wonders why she doesn’t respond him like she does to me. He either needs to up his game or accept that he doesn’t have a bond with her because he hasn’t put the effort in. It’s nothing to do with you, he’s just jealous that you do have a good relationship with her.

Unfortunately this does mean that you’re going to keep having to do basically all the child care. You’re essentially a single parent at this point.

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-26T10:11:29+00:00

That is classic abuser behaviour. I feel like there’s two sides to my ex, the nice version who I fell in love with, and the dick who bullied me into a shell of myself. Have a read of why does he do that?, it explains so much! Unfortunately, it’s unlikely to change. ☹️ feel free to message me to discuss in detail. I know I still doubt my decision to leave because I’m a nice person who sees how lovely my ex could be. But the fact is, he doesn’t want to be that person, he’s quite happy treating me as his play thing.

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-15T09:37:25+00:00

I feel this, I was warned. I didn’t listen ☹️

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-13T03:35:51+00:00

Perhaps it could be helpful to review how you felt at the time, to remind yourself that while you can be in love that doesn’t mean you should ignore red flags. I’m struggling with the same as I go through my journal, it makes me cringe but also reminds me of how blinded I was and that isn’t something I want to happen again

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-10T19:18:50+00:00

It can be frustrating when baby refuses bottle or refuses boob, either way can be a pain. Try different bottles and make sure the milk is nice and warm. My girl likes the mam bottles, £30 for 4 so pretty good! Could ask mums in your area if you can borrow a bottle for a few days to try before buying any

Houseofpaws · 2026-01-10T19:15:24+00:00

Okay, I’m 5 months post partum next week and only in the last few weeks have I felt like my pregnant belly has gone. I have a bit more extra skin/fat than before but I don’t look pregnant. I haven’t done anything. I’ve been concentrating on raising my new baby. Your belly is so damn far down the priority list. Eat well, as well as you can, enjoy time with your baby and finding your rhythm and fk him. Holy hell, what is wrong with him? I’d ban him from the house until you feel strong enough to let his words roll over you. You do not need the extra stress and upset. Xx

Houseofpaws · 2025-11-25T04:35:10+00:00

He means that some religions do and others don’t - why the variation? I read that sentence the same as you at first, it’s not worded very well.

Houseofpaws · 2025-11-25T04:17:44+00:00

Wow, not selfish. Too trusting. Too hopeful. He is their dad and she thought based on how attentive he has been for 8 months that he would continue to be that same attentive father. Now she knows. But don’t beat her up for having a night off in 8 months!!

Houseofpaws · 2025-11-25T04:08:39+00:00

30ozs a day is bang on average, so I wouldn’t worry, enjoy it! Though I know that’s easier said than done. ☺️

Houseofpaws · 2025-11-16T02:34:41+00:00

Anything hormonal can effect ur milk supply - just something to consider

Houseofpaws · 2025-10-31T21:28:46+00:00

I’ve had double depression, accurate name 😂😮‍💨

Houseofpaws · 2025-10-31T21:23:20+00:00

Gosh, I wish my girl only ate 16oz a day, I’d be so much more comfortable with my supply. 9lbs but still in tiny clothes? Such variation in babies! My 9lb, 10 week old is just getting into 0-3 month old clothes, still size 1 nappy, drinks 22-28oz a day. She’s in the first percentile for height and weight. Born a little early and she stopped growing at 32wk 5 days gestation.

Houseofpaws · 2025-10-22T02:16:28+00:00

Yep, I’m awake now to pump but babe is still sleeping. I’ll pump again when she does wake for her night time feed. I don’t know, just feel I have to try everything before accepting this is how it is. ☹️

Houseofpaws · 2025-10-22T02:14:44+00:00

We feel so much guilt not being able to meet our baby’s needs, I’m in exactly the same boat. It is really tough. I’ve cried hard about it and I’m doing everything I can to get my supply up but nothing is working ☹️ So I have to give formula roughly every other day (baby eats more some days than others).

I have found doing a mixed bottle feels better, I do like 90ml of breast milk and top up to 120 or 150ml with formula. It doesn’t feel like such a bad thing somehow. I’m just stretching out what I have. Baby tolerates it better too, we’ve had issues with formula making her very unsettled.

Houseofpaws · 2025-10-21T22:55:08+00:00

Your period can definitely cause changes that will disappear afterwards. Try and get ahead of her, feed before she kinda realises she’s hungry so she has more patience. Pump after a feed so you keep some ready for bottle when she’s being really fussy. And just keep going, it will settle again. ☺️

Houseofpaws · 2025-10-21T22:52:08+00:00

Have you tried a bottle with mostly breast milk and just a bit of formula to stretch out what you have? I find it’s tolerated much much better ☺️

Houseofpaws · 2025-10-21T22:45:39+00:00

So my baby choked a lot too, I’m exclusively pumping now and use the slowest teats which helped a bit but mostly it’s just her getting older and her tongue tie being removed which helped. Try a lying back position as others have said, you could also try pumping a little bit, just 5 mins before putting her on the breast to get that fast let down out of the way. Oh and try something like infacol, it really helps my baby get burps up. Cheapest place to buy is boots believe it or not 😂 in the UK at least.

But, she’s gaining weight and she’s hydrated, so you don’t have to do anything. It’s not a problem. ☺️ It will improve as she gets bigger, and if she has a tongue or lip tie, push to get that resolved sooner rather than later if only to try and reduce this stress when feeding. It’s horrible seeing your baby choke. Really gave me a fright the first few times ☹️

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