tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post7062175537773973976..comments2023-10-31T08:37:00.953-04:00Comments on Mad About Plaid Girl: Breast StressedMad About Plaid Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07715500017425149040noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-50455057625722752362008-06-28T22:57:00.000-04:002008-06-28T22:57:00.000-04:00See those are mostly my reasons too. I can't stand...See those are mostly my reasons too. I can't stand the huge boobs anymore. <BR/><BR/>Nice to see you frequent the Closet as well. Ashley is one funny chick!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15525854482650486213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-37234348524998841412008-04-22T12:25:00.000-04:002008-04-22T12:25:00.000-04:00Holy cow - didn't mean to ramble on so long!!Holy cow - didn't mean to ramble on so long!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707629179642444026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-88672355817015494752008-04-22T12:24:00.000-04:002008-04-22T12:24:00.000-04:00I nursed both of my kids for about 20 months (each...I nursed both of my kids for about 20 months (each not total) so here is my 2 cents.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, the big boob thing sucks sometimes. I know a lot of flat chesterd girls don't think so but sometimes it's a pain. They will calm down. If you are having pain @ 6 months - it might be worth seeing a lactation consultant. YOu really shouldn't be having pain at this point.<BR/><BR/>Even though I am glad I bf'd the kids - I was always nervous about nursing in public too. If you are discreet about it (i.e. a big t-shirt and just pull your bra aside) most people won't notice. Most women who nurse in public have less boob showing than a skimpy bikini - it's the ones with the whole boob out that give eveyone else a bad rep;) You could also nurse in the car or find a private area - which I have done when we were out places where I just didn't feel comforable. <BR/><BR/>If I remember correctly, 6 months is a pretty big growth spurt time. Things should start calming down in terms of frequency soon. Also, if you can do it - try having your husband put the baby to sleep rather than nursing her to sleep. She may fight it for a few days, but you will be glad in the long run. If she doesn't need you to fall asleep, it will be much easier for you to go out, run errands, etc. if you continue to breastfeed to a year or longer.<BR/><BR/>What I found difficult is the fact that there is a lot of info out there for women who nurse for a few months and then switch to formula. And there is a lot of info for moms who just want to keep nursing until their child decides to stop (now knocking it - but that was NOT for me!) But there is not much info for people who fall somewhere in between those two groups. Feel free to drop me a line if you ever need any suggestions or advice on nursing.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707629179642444026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-29640768864753296772008-04-21T14:24:00.000-04:002008-04-21T14:24:00.000-04:00hi, i too just read your blog for the first time. ...hi, i too just read your blog for the first time. i am nursing my 8 month old and nursed my toddler for 2o months. i love it, yes i have days where i am tired of it, feel sticky and all used up. but it works for me. if its not working for you any longer, stop. be proud that you did it for as long as you did!!! <BR/><BR/>i am a freak because i dont mind nursing in public. we have restaurants like Hooters that cater to people wanting boobs at the center of their meals, i find that odd. <BR/><BR/>we have religious icons in museums that show breastfeeding. so why when a baby is crying in church should we leave the santuary and nurse in a unpleasant bathroom.CRICKEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04768871508564894127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-51758471193719319302008-04-20T10:20:00.000-04:002008-04-20T10:20:00.000-04:00Ok...when did you crawl inside of my head and read...Ok...when did you crawl inside of my head and read my thoughts? Just about everything you write sounds like me...are we twins?<BR/><BR/>Bry is 5 months old and still nuring all the time. It is easy, but I don't want to think about nursing her at the beach when we go today...guess I will take her to the car...so the dirty old men don't oogle me.<BR/><BR/>I was thinking that we will continue to nurse until Bry starts bitting me...How about you?Scarlet O'Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676379929000842913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-99313430703679122008-04-17T20:33:00.000-04:002008-04-17T20:33:00.000-04:00Hey-you are welcome! BTW-pregnancy in general frea...Hey-you are welcome! BTW-pregnancy in general freaks me out. I am almost 16 weeks and feel like a science experiment. Boobs during pregnancy and after are something I have never liked!Somewhere Between Pinot and Pacifiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535541145965442928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-68388891512406473802008-04-17T18:56:00.000-04:002008-04-17T18:56:00.000-04:00Ohhhhhhhh, I could have written this myself. I str...Ohhhhhhhh, I could have written this myself. I struggled with DD and lasted about 5 months. I hated it for the same reasons you do but felt so guilty about giving it up. I don't know what I will do with #2. I think you have to do what makes everyone happy all around. You have to be a happy mom or else your kids will suffer. You could always start weaning a little-say cut back one feeding a month. Then, she will be about a year and still getting 1-2 a day. Good luck!Somewhere Between Pinot and Pacifiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08535541145965442928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755437589862772719.post-64588592995428704652008-04-17T16:14:00.000-04:002008-04-17T16:14:00.000-04:00Ok. This is the first time I've EVER read your blo...Ok. This is the first time I've EVER read your blog (and I've already put it into my favorites because I already love you). A friend passed it on to me b/c of this post. <BR/><BR/>I'd like to say that I can totally relate. I've been breastfeeding my son for almost 8 months and while I love it and know how great it is for him, I kinda wouldn't mind having my body back. I don't resent feeding him but sometimes I just wish someone else would do it for me. Just for a day. And that I wouldn't have to pump for that day.<BR/><BR/>But... I've made it this far, why not continue? And I think the same for you. You've made it 6 months! 6 whole months is QUITE an accomplishment. It's all downhill from here, right? Before you know it, you will be dropping feedings and it'll be so.much.easier.<BR/><BR/>I say keep going. Keep going for a year and build yourself a hut by the pool to nurse under. HA! Or, rather, make sure you have a ton of antifreeze in your car and nurse there? Or, practice so that you are better at it under a towel? <BR/><BR/>I just really think you should keep going. Not because I'm a "gung-ho go get 'em" breastfeeder but because think of how proud it will make you. <BR/><BR/>One day at a time.. you can do it!!<BR/><BR/>and, p.s. I have total boob issues too. I remember thinking while the lactation consultant was working with me "what have I done? A stranger is playing with my boobs AND I'm paying her for it?!" I NEVER touched my boobs until I had my son. It totally grosses me out. Yes, I'm a weirdo! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10975936796996851495noreply@blogger.com