I dont really know anything about this at all, I feel like I need to get a book...

Some people say you shouldnt breast feed past 10 months, others do it for much much longer...

Is there a right answer to this question?

i bought "the breastfeeding book" by martha and william sears

its pretty good.

They provide classes on base and at the hospitals. I didn't take one and I wished that I had

I dont really know anything about this at all, I feel like I need to get a book...

Some people say you shouldnt breast feed past 10 months, others do it for much much longer...

Is there a right answer to this question?

ultimately its up to YOU and what YOU feel is right for YOUR child :D

i believe the american pediatrics association recommends bf-ing up to 1 year at the minimum

Most of the stuff I have from my appointments say the optium time should be like 10 months and switch over.

I didnt want to do this in the first place but my husband kept making me reconsider for the child and health reasons.

This stuff is so confusing, thats one centering appointment ill pay attention in!

The AAP recommends bf'ing at least 1 year
The WHO recommends bf'ing at least 2 years.

The longer you breastfeed that better it is for the baby. plain and simple. www.kellymom.com is a great website for all types of question. Also Jill bought a GREAT book. I recommend Dr. Sears for all parentings question. (He is AP:wink )

Is it hard to transition from breast feeding to bottle feeding?

jill, that's the only thing i dislike is the book made me feel at least like i was wrong if something happens like i don't produce enough milk or something like that.

I've actually never heard you should only BF for 10 months unless things have changed in 3 years. I know that it is recommended at least 12 months and some (I think WHO) recommends at least 2 years.

I don't have any good book suggestions, but I do agree with Rebecca, whatever feels right to you.

I breastfed for 11 1/2 months. It is really a personal choice how long and if you do so. I am a firm believer of breastfeeding but it is not a good choice for everyone. Good Luck in it though!

I never thought it would be for me!

oh the thing i liked about hte book i bought: it has a section on how the father can particpate, and about toddler bf-ing and weaning which i was having problems finding books on it

Caleb would not take the bottle at all. I went back to work when he was 6 months and while he was at daycare he just refused the bottle and we tried every bottle and nipple made. Some kids take very well to the bottle, it just was not my experience.

I have the Dr Sears Book The Breastfeeding Book....its great. I go to a weekly free breastfeeding support group here in SD with a nurse that runs it each week and its wonderful. They want us to nurse as long as we can. And an interesting thing...She did say when u do nurse and then decide to stop not to do it in the "winter months" cause it will lower there immunity. Ironically a friend of mine finished nursing in Jan cause she had to travel a lot for work...her baby has been sick twice pretty badly about a month after. I nursed my first one till he was 18 months and second till he was 1...and I am hoping Annabelle till 1. Esp now with the new recommendations of no real food till 6 months its the best thing for them.

The whole thing is to go from breast to cup. 1 years old should be drinking from a cup instead of a bottle.

mine wont take a bottle either but she is taking breastmilk from a sippy cup

oh the thing i liked about hte book i bought: it has a section on how the father can particpate, and about toddler bf-ing and weaning which i was having problems finding books on it

Not to threadjack BUT Jill, www.mothering.com is full of women that breastfeed WAY past a year. They are full of knowledge when it comes to child-weanig.

If you don't want to do it and it's not right for you don't do it. Only you know what is right for you. I wanted to BF at least for 6 months, but Ava was born tounge tied and even after we had her frenulum clipped she still wouldn't latch on. I felt pressured by the hospital staff and her ped. but in the end formula feeding works best for us. Nothing bad will happen to your child if you formula feed. It basically has the same nutrients

oh hey thanks. i didn't really search online for extended bf-ing i was trying to find a book so i could let dh read it.

I was always told to bf for at least 6 months, but I guess things have changed.
With my first, my milk was very slow in coming in, then I went back to work so we had to supplement. She was on some breast and the rest formula. I completely stopped breastfeeding her at 6 months (I just dried up) and she stayed on formula until she turned 1, she started on solids at around 6 months.
With my second I wasn't working and my milk came in much easier. I breastfed her for a whole year, then weaned her off straight to regular milk, she never liked formula. She was eating solids at around 6-7 months as well.
With this one I plan on breastfeeding as long as possible, I'm shooting for a year, just like with my second. Solids, whenever she shows interest, no sooner than 6 months though (since that has worked well for me with the others).

You should do what feels right for you. I will bf Miss K until she is at least a year old. Past that I haven't put much thought into it. Never heard that you shouldn't bf past 10months.

The whole thing is to go from breast to cup. 1 years old should be drinking from a cup instead of a bottle.

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YUP! That way you NEVER have to wean from a bottle too!!! I breastfed my DD for 23 months. She just weaned HERSELF. I decided to let her decide when she'd had enough. It was very hard because EVERYONE had something to say about it. Even my dh. My daughter has never even had an earache. she gets colds, but bounces back fast. She's very healthy. Breastfeeding was one of the best experiences of my life. I thank God I was able to do it for so long. Good Luck. even breastfeeding for a few months is better than not doing it at all. :)

The AAP recommends bf'ing at least 1 year
The WHO recommends bf'ing at least 2 years.

The longer you breastfeed that better it is for the baby. plain and simple. www.kellymom.com is a great website for all types of question. Also Jill bought a GREAT book. I recommend Dr. Sears for all parentings question. (He is AP:wink )

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YUP! That way you NEVER have to wean from a bottle too!!! I breastfed my DD for 23 months. She just weaned HERSELF. I decided to let her decide when she'd had enough. It was very hard because EVERYONE had something to say about it. Even my dh. My daughter has never even had an earache. she gets colds, but bounces back fast. She's very healthy. Breastfeeding was one of the best experiences of my life. I thank God I was able to do it for so long. Good Luck. even breastfeeding for a few months is better than not doing it at all. :)

Ive never heard that it prevents things like ear aches. I was breast fed as a baby and I ruptured my ear drum...

Callie thank you for your advice. People keep telling me its the best thing in the world but Im still not sure, and I have sometime time to decide what to do.

I want to go back to work and I dont know whats going to be best for me and the baby.

I hate making grown up desicions.:no

I think you have to do what is right for you and your baby. I was lucky enough to BF my dd until 15 months and by then she was already using a sippy cup so we never had a problem. I tell all newly BF Mommies to give themselves little baby steps. It is a little overwhelming in the beginning.

You can always give it a try and see how you like it. Plus, you can pump and still feed breastmilk to the baby that way. We have a few people in my online playgroup that are going that way. They bf when at home and bottlefeed breastmilk while at work,

Do you just pump it and store it in the fridge or something?

Yup. You store it in the fridge and you can even freeze it.

http://www.medela.com/NewFiles/faq/coll_store.html

Why does everything have to be so confusing!

Did you see the link I posted?

Agree with pumping. Frozen BM will last up to 3 months in a freezer and regular BM will last i think 5 days in the fridge. By law your job has to allow you to pump so dont let them tell you anything else.

Ive never heard that it prevents things like ear aches. I was breast fed as a baby and I ruptured my ear drum...

Callie thank you for your advice. People keep telling me its the best thing in the world but Im still not sure, and I have sometime time to decide what to do.

I want to go back to work and I dont know whats going to be best for me and the baby.

I hate making grown up desicions.:no

I wouldnt say it prevents things like earaches. sometimes babies are sickly no matter what. but I like to think she's healthy because of the decsion I made. :)
I planned on going back to work too. But when she got here, I decided...she'll only be a baby ONCE. I wanted to drink in EVERY SINGLE experience possible with her. I didnt want to miss a moment. I wish everyday I had gone back to work. I had a wonderful job, great money, great benefits. But I made the right decsion for me. I'd have had more money, better benefits, but I'd have missed things I didnt want to miss. I feel bad that my dh cant stay home with her because of the things I've experienced being a SAHM. :lovestruck :cloud9

Personally I read the book by the LLC and I hated it. I think it would be best to9 sit down with a local lactation consultant in your area to ask your questions and get info. They usually have LLC meetings at the base hospitals. And if you can't BF for some reason don't let it upset you :)

I did kris! Thank you so much for the link!!

Oh they will have no problems with me doing that, but we are still in the limbo stage about what we are going to do when the bundle gets here.

I dont make super $$$ at this job, so everything would be going towards childcare, so it doesnt make that much sense.

I had no idea you could store it so long.

Im not a book reader, Im a talker/listener. So I may look into that bunkie.

I was planning on going to one of the LLL meetings they have here. You could join me!

I have to look in my centering book because there might be information on it. I have to call and make my nutrition appointment again. I had to work so I couldnt make it. I have a PT one on the 30th and I may see if I can get in there then.

See adult stuff stinks LOL

Find out when they are and Ill see if I can go!

Will do!

LLL of Central Kitsap meets at the Assembly of God Church (downstairs social hall), 67500 State Hwy 303, Bremerton.
Meetings are held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at noon.
For futher information, Katie: 360-697-3303 (Poulsbo) kkdunyes@earthlink.net

LLL of Port Orchard meets at the Tremont Fire Station, 200 Tremont St.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
For further information, Rachel: 360-874-0634, Leslie: 360-874-2897, or Kendra: 360-874-1689

Thank goodness I have an understanding ob. I did the research and weighed my options and decided I would not breastfeed. The nusing staff yelled at me, said I was not being a good mom, etc. My ob had to explain to them that there were meds that I needed to go back on immediately after giving birth that would harm the baby. Believe me I would if I could!!!!