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My little man turned 1 last week so I guess we have officially crossed into the realm of toddler nursing :) In the beginning, it was my goal to breastfeed to 6 months ... then we reached that...

I have had events (holidays, family gatherings) where I enjoy several glasses of wine, spread out over the course of several or many hours, and nursed just fine. I drink lots of water too, like the...

I agree with PPs that the answer to "how much is enough" is "it depends." If you anticipate any long separations from baby (like being away for more than a work day -- like for example, if you know...

Mine has cycled through all of those charming behaviors, and many others! I did/do address them (i.e. encourage good nursing manners) as soon I encounter a behavior I don't like. One thing that...

Thanks so much. This is really helpful. Believe it or not I have no working-mom-friends in real life who breastfed long enough to get to the 1 year mark and advise me about pump weaning! And my...

I can empathize because mine is 1 yr and pretty much had no interest in solids until about 6 wks ago, and I can also empathize with the fear about choking. But I think you might want to expand your...

I agree with everything Bfwmomof3 said ^above^ ... the only other thing I would add is that I think the supply drop you are experiencing sounds pretty normal to me. You didn't specify actual ounces...

Thanks Bfwmomof3. I *do* want to stop worrying about every ounce ... but it's a hard habit to break! Especially because LO still isn't swallowing much solids, and he usually does eat all 12 oz I...

Hi mama... hugs to you, those early weeks are so hard. I agree with Mommal about checking in with yourself and maybe your healthcare provider to rule out PPD. However assuming it is not PPD ......

Talk to me about pump weaning please. I need to better understand the relationship between solid intake and pump weaning and know when, roughly, I can start thinking about pump weaning.
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First troubleshooting questions - for how long and how often have you been using your pump? have you replaced your valves & membranes?

Hi ladies, just wanted to share two interesting pieces I read online recently related to breastfeeding. One is a blog post and the other is an opinion piece from the NY Times. Both were thought...

I can't speak to the mental health/pp depression issues but I think the posts above are great advice. I do think it's really hard to go back to work -- even if you WANT to go back to work. I did...

We dealt with a few months of bottle refusal. The best advice I can give is be patient, persistent, and creative.

Bottle type is one thing you can experiment with. Some brands are designed to...

From what I've heard on the forums, and from personal experience, a "pump slump" somewhere in the 8-10 months range is fairly common. Personally I ate a lot of steal cut oats, took fenegreek, tried...

I doubt this is a contributing factor -- this same thing happens to me all the time, since I put olive oil on the flanges so sometimes they slip a little and I have to reposition while pumping. It...

Hi @Andrea - you've come to the right place for encouragement and camaraderie! These forums offer technical and emotional support ... and like-minded mamas when it comes to breastfeeding goals...

Hi Stonesmom, have you tried the manual pump yet, or are you just considering it before purchasing?

I have a Medela Harmony (their manual pump) that the hospital gave me when I delivered. I also...

Agree with all of the above (especially dropping bottle size down to 4 oz or less). I would also add that, having been pumping at work now for 8 months, I sometimes see week-to-week fluctuations in...

Thanks for the reassurance! I think you're right, I have to just be patient and not worry about it and trust it will all work out.

Oddly enough, the day after I wrote that post, my LO surprised...

I have not tried those but they do look interesting especially because of the small portion increments. It might depend on your intended use/length of storage time. For me personally, my freezer...

It sounds like your husband's main concerns are safety-related with overlay. What I have found happens with us -- and from talking to other breastfeeding cosleeping moms this seems to be the norm --...

Regarding your question about Pumpin Pals -- I have them and really like them. I started using them when I started back to work 8 mos ago -- I bought them on a whim because I wanted a spare set of...

Agree with PPs that your son sounds like he's eating within the normal range, and also to save that extra milk for future use or donation :) Also will add that since you just started back at work, a...

I only sterilized bottle parts when I first took them out of the package (in boiling water for 5 mins). And like Audery above I do the same for my pump parts every few months. Otherwise I just wash...