Ok, so my 2nd dd is 4 1/2 months old, we have been going strong since birth with our BF and I truly enjoy it! (I never got it down real good with my first and only BF'd her until about 4 months and she was always supplemented with formula.) Well, I am proud to say that this little one has only had a bottle of bm a few times. Anyway, my concern is that my family doesn't really get how much I love BF....my husband is always asking me "so how long are you going to do that" I told him my goal is a year. I asked if it bothers him and he says no but I think it really does (don't know why) and then I was telling my mom the other day that I am going to wait until 6 months to start solids and skip the whole cereal thing....she seemed confused to why I wanted to do that and then started telling me I should just do cereal at night and then it won't affect my supply. I guess what I am looking for from you ladies is some support...I am a sahm (with a daycare) and I rarely leave my kids, there really is no reason why I shouldn't continue to EBF my dd. Do you think I am doing things right with waiting until 6 months to start solids? skipping the cereal? going until a year? I know ultimately it is my decision but I just wonder what others are doing. So thanks for letting me get all that out and thank you in advance for the comments! :)
My baby girl happily nursing...its what she does best!!
My daughter is 7 months and still hasn't really started solids. She's had a few bites here and there, but it always ends with her making a yucky face and spitting it out, whatever it is (even pumped milk in a bottle or cup, anything but boobie). So when she does start eating solids, not only am I skipping cereal, I plan on going straight to table foods at this point. Lots of people do it that way, and it won't hurt your baby one bit. And if you (and your baby) are happy nursing for a year (or beyond), that's all that matters. Let your baby lead the way, and you'll be fine. :)
Quoting norahs_mommy:
Do you think I am doing things right with waiting until 6 months to start solids? skipping the cereal? going until a year?
Yes, yes and yes.
Solids are not in anyway a must-do for the first year of a breastfed baby's life, cereal is baby junk food, and carrying on until you and your baby are at the point where you choose to wean is the best thing to do.
Go ahead and press the imaginary 'mute' button in your head where it's needed with some people.
"It is quiet. It is dark. It is night. Somewhere a baby whimpers. His mother stirs and pulls her infant toward her. He begins to nurse and both Babe and Mom fall back to sleep. Somewhere in his dreams Papa knows all is well. All are asleep." - Tine Thevenin, 'The Family Bed'.
Quoting norahs_mommy:Ok, so my 2nd dd is 4 1/2 months old, we have been going strong since birth with our BF and I trulely enjoy it! (I never got it down real good with my first and only BF'd her until about 4 months and she was always supplemented with formula.) Well, I am proud to say that this little one has only had a bottle of bm a few times.
So a reformed FFer...just like me, good for you for "seeing the light"
Anyway, my concern is that my family doesn't really get how much I love BF....
they don't have to understand why you love it, I don't get my hubby's love of video games, but I know it relaxes him so its good for him, the BM is good for her and BFing is good for you and baby so....
my husband is always asking me "so how long are you going to do that" I told him my goal is a year.
Ask him next time how long he wants you to feed your child the best milk possib
I asked if it bothers him and he says no but I think it really does (don't know why) and then I was telling my mom the other day that I am going to wait until 6 months to start solids and skip the whole cereal thing....she seemed confused to why I wanted to do that and then started telling me I should just do cereal at night and then it won't affect my supply.
it would affect supply giving anything but the breast affects supply becuase it means less nursing. She is thinking very oldschool and going with what she was taught that solids=sleep...and they don't
I guess what I am looking for from you ladies is some support...I am a sahm (with a daycare) and I rarely leave my kids, there really is no reason why I shouldn't continue to EBF my dd.
nope none
Do you think I am doing things right with waiting until 6 months to start solids?
yep 6 months atleast
skipping the cereal?
avacado, sweet potato and banana are best to start with or homemade cereal not the fortified junk
going until a year?
or longer, WHO recommends 2 years so wait and see how it goes
I know ultimately it is my decision but I just wonder what others are doing. So thanks for letting me get all that out and thank you in advance for the comments! :)
My baby girl happily nursing...its what she does best!!
Do you think I am doing things right with waiting until 6 months to start solids? YES
skipping the cereal? YES
going until a year? Yes, and go further than that if you want!
Quoting norahs_mommy:Anyway, my concern is that my family doesn't really get how much I love BF...
They don't need to "get" it...they don't get a vote. Only you and baby do.
.my husband is always asking me "so how long are you going to do that" I told him my goal is a year. I asked if it bothers him and he says no but I think it really does (don't know why)
Because husbands are that way. Tell him it's minimum one year to avoid formula, and tell him how much money you'll save with it. Also let him know Michael Jordan was breastfed to age THREE.
and then I was telling my mom the other day that I am going to wait until 6 months to start solids and skip the whole cereal thing....she seemed confused to why I wanted to do that and then started telling me I should just do cereal at night and then it won't affect my supply.
You don't need to listen. You can even tell her you TRIED it at night and baby tossed it up, if you want.
I guess what I am looking for from you ladies is some support...I am a sahm (with a daycare) and I rarely leave my kids, there really is no reason why I shouldn't continue to EBF my dd. Do you think I am doing things right with waiting until 6 months to start solids? skipping the cereal? going until a year?
Yep. But what WE think matters not at all. There is only ONE person you answer to forever. Head over to the bathroom to look her in the eye.
That woman in your mirror will be with you all your life, even when everyone else is gone. Keep HER happy. Never mind everyone else.
I know ultimately it is my decision but I just wonder what others are doing.
Everything you're doing. But I''m not burdened by worrying about the Court of Public Opinion. It's never had jurisdiction in anything in my life. **grin**
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- norahs_mommy
on Nov. 23, 2009 at 3:50 PM