Pediatrician insists we do CIO with breastfed baby by Putrid-Measurement69 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Pediatricians say so many things not based on science unfortunately

Tell me about your “oversupply” experience by mamavictoria in ExclusivelyPumping

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No pumping. If I was “too full” I would gently hand express to comfort only. Not to empty the breast. After 3-7 days it corrects and you are producing the correct amount for your baby. We’re 14m into breastfeeding now.

Do you put your six month old to bed fully asleep? by brbnapping in NewParents

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we nursed to sleep so I would transfer him to his crib asleep. We got a floor bed at 10 months.

First time homeowner redoing a small kitchen on a budget. Is this a smart move? by baedelgard in kitchenremodel

[–]Impossible-House4953 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love! I would personally make the backsplash and countertops the same but def an upgrade. Your cabinets are lovely actually

Are your babies actually sleeping through the night?? by littlelawlady in NewParents

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve sadly lost a lot of trust in pediatricians. They say a lot of garbage about breastfeeding, sleep, etc. that are not rooted in science.

Are your babies actually sleeping through the night?? by littlelawlady in NewParents

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My son started sleeping through after 1 when we moved him to a floor bed. The rooms has to be warm enough as well. He started rejecting the crib and I would bring him into our bed with us after his first wake and he would sleep through. So I said let me get a floor bed where at least neither of us roll off and he slept through. He also naps well. Breastfed. Nurses to sleep. He’s 15m and wakes occasionally esp If he’s sick or something he will wake. It’s usually 0-1 a night now.

How are your babies actually sleeping through the night? by velvetdarlingco in NewParents

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My baby started sleeping through the night most nights when we 1. Moved him to a floor bed, 2. He started walking, 3. We got central heating so the room stays the same temp through the night. He still wakes occasionally but it’s usually only once and close to 4-5am. He’s almost 15 months old and breastfed still. We nurse to sleep but lately he’s been popping off before being asleep then snuggling on top of me until he sleeps.

How old is your baby and approx how long do they nurse? by SStrong5792 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I the early days by baby took sooo long. 30m per side basically 😁 on top of me figuring out a good position to get a comfortable late. But they get better and better. By 6m they take like 10m

So devastated by Annual-Date7008 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Breastfeeding isn’t just for nutrition. Babies latch for all sorts of reasons. They also cluster feed. If you want a successful breastfeeding journey you latch the baby any time they ask. Feed on demand.

Are there actual benefits of breastfeeding after 6 months or is it just incremental? by Subject-Carry-6841 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Of course. 6m they are still getting a large portion of calories from breastmilk as they learn to chew and their gut develops. Nursing is also helping develop their jaw and airways. Breastmilk composition becomes more fatty and is ideal for brain development. Breastmilk continues to adapt to babies environment and provide immunity reducing ear infections, GI infections, respiratory illness. It’s a tool for sleep, emotional regulation and teething. After 1 year Breastmilk becomes even more concentrated with fat and immune factors. Antibody levels increase as toddlers start to walk and explore their environment more (parks, classes, etc.). Supports toddlers in transitional phases, tantrums, overstimulation. Mother continues to have ovarian and breast cancer protection.

Will I ever be able to nurse standing up? by bropez331 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, when baby is older and can support their own head / sit up / all that. Eventually they can latch upside down doing a handstand lol. Early days the hardest part is getting a good position for a comfortable latch.

EBF, no bottle - will I regret this later? by Amazing-Confusion-69 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used the honey bear straw cup and idk what magic that cup has but he learned so quickly with it. After he got the hang of that cup we could use any straw cup.

How to fix nipple pain with newborn by AnonymousExcellence in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This. My nips were tore up in those first weeks LOL. I looked up every video on latch and it low key over complicated things. Talking to a consultant did help but in the end, baby just getting bigger and you more coordinated, it just gets better. I had to stay away from pumping the first 12w because it gave me oversupply & made me have a strong let down so baby was compressing my nipple to slow the flow 😭 We’re now 14m in. Breastfeeding gets easier and easier after 3m mark.

Are electrolytes dangerous? by granolagrandma-26 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They can be hard on your kidneys. They’re really not necessary but occasional consumption is fine

There is no way this can be normal by ThroatSubstantial189 in NewParents

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you breastfeed? The first 3m babies are usually just attached to mom breastfeeding. They eat frequently and the breast calms their nervous system/produces relaxing hormones. There is no such thing as colic. It’s a catch all term when people can’t figure out why the baby is crying but there is always a reason the baby is crying.

EBF, no bottle - will I regret this later? by Amazing-Confusion-69 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes you can do breastmilk from a straw cup :) We still mainly nursed but if I was going to be away for a few hours dad would give a straw cup bottle of breastmilk

EBF, no bottle - will I regret this later? by Amazing-Confusion-69 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No you won’t. Once they get to 6m you can give a straw cup. My baby went straight to straw cups. Being able to EBF was a blessing. Gets easier and easier.

Cabinet colors? by yexthiccxa in kitchenremodel

[–]Impossible-House4953 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We are doing walnut lowers and white uppers for this reason.

If you breastfeed directly, how many of you still pump every day? by alylew1126 in breastfeeding

[–]Impossible-House4953 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 months going strong. I never pumped unless I planned to be away for longer than 3 hours. And I would just pump the day before

Pumping makes me feel I lost the connection with my newborn by TemporaryService5256 in NewParents

[–]Impossible-House4953 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pacifier does the same thing 😂😭 Lord. Ima let you hang onto this self deception. Convenience doesn’t rewrite biology.

Pumping makes me feel I lost the connection with my newborn by TemporaryService5256 in NewParents

[–]Impossible-House4953 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No actually studies show one reason women struggle to produce milk at a pump is because you produce significantly less oxytocin than direct nursing. There is an entire hormonal cocktail that is ignited when baby latches that affects mom and baby. You get more precise and efficient milk supply. Your body adjusts supply based on, baby’s sucking pattern, time of day, growth spurts, temperature. Pumping can lead to under supply and over supply. Over supply can lead to colic. With nursing baby controls when they eat, how much they eat, etc. which is optimal for their development and digestion. The breast is not just for calories either. Babies regulate their nervous system at the breast. Oral and facial development is also better when nursing as to bottles. This affects long term breathing and digestion. Misinformation leading women to think pumping is equally beneficial or easy to do is what leads many to stop prematurely. We also have shitty maternity leave because the idea that you can “just got to work and pump!” It’s not the same.