breastfeeding two children?

[alohamum]

I have a 10 month old son and just found out I'm pregnant. Did any of you have difficulty nursing two children? My son eats well during the day and is now mainly nursing to fall asleep and throughout the night.

[xtwistedxlovex]

I've heard that it can be stressful, but isn't as hard as you'd expect.  I think it's a great idea - after all, when you're dealing with engorgement right after giving birth, having a second babe to relieve the pressure would be wonderful!

[PraiseGod25]

Lots and lots of people tandem nurse their children. When we get pregnant again (God willing) I hope to nurse our daughter through the pregnancy and tandem nurse with her and her sibling. Sometimes the baby will dislike the taste of the milk because of the colostrum but usually they will nurse again after your newborn is born. There is lots of info out there. One good place to look is motheringdotcommune and also kellymom.com. Mothering.com. I hope that helped some! I think its great to consider tandem nursing! I hope my daughter will nurse at least two years and we plan to start TTC when she is one. Of course God will decide when we are blessed again with child. And one more thing! Congratulations to you on your pregnancy!!
God bless,
Mary

[JadisMoon]

I didn't have a problem either time. (I nursed daughter #1 and #2, and then #2 and #3 together.) The only  negative thing I will say is that you will notice (or at least I did) how differently the older and younger child nurse and sometimes I would find it a bit painful or almost to be irratating when the older child would nurse. Maybe it was the teeth or something, but overall, it was a positive experience! :-)