Wow, I am still really having a tough time nursing Anna. She is just not loving it. I haven't had this much trouble since Colton was a baby. I weaned him at 9 months (my ob told me to) and both him and I were happier. If he had not told me to wean I probably would have struggled with it for as long as I could. Anna will not nurse on the right side...I try the different positions and holds and it is just not working. I end up pumping on that side. Jesse said that she is probably ready for solid foods. I am one that usually waits and doesn't go by the recommended "schedule" for feeding. But, I may try to give her some cereal and see if she is happier. She has been a difficult nurser since day 1 but have managed to get to 7.5 months. I am going to keep trying. I really want to make it to a year if at all possible. I love to nurse my babies for 2 years but it may not happen with her.
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She's not just cute, she is beautiful, too. I know someone who only nursed her son on one side, he wouldn't latch on the other side at all, and he has thrived....I guess some babies who only nurse on one side gain weight fine because they are getting so much hind milk, which is fattier....interesting, eh?
That is good to hear. I am really scratching my head about why, but probably will never know.
I nursed my #9 only on one side the entire year that she nursed. The other side just gave up after about a week and went dormant. There is plenty in one breast to sustain a wee one...don't give up; some babies are just picky that way, lol...
Blessings,
Jenni
Thanks, Jenni! That is encouraging.
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