I'm one of those mushy gushy BFing moms

[formerlyllizzyb]

This has been cracking me up lately: DS wants to interact while he nurses. He plays with my hair, pats my boob or face, plays with his feet, etc. Sometimes when he pats my face or mouth I nom his hands or tickle his palms. He tries so hard not to laugh or smile because he knows he'll lose his latch if he does. It's hilarious watching this little nine month old try not to crack and smile while he's latched on.

I'm going to miss those moments so much! Never realized how much I'd be attached to BFing.

[christidee]

I totally know what you mean, and I'm starting to get anxiety about weaning because it makes me sad.

The other night Jake had the giggles (for the first time ever) while he was nursing. It was the most adorable thing in the world. He couldn't keep a latch if his life depended on it, and every time our eyes would lock he would unlatch, smile, and then laugh hysterically for a few seconds before being distracted by the boob once again. This repeated for the entire nursing session. It took forever, and I cherished every moment of it.

[christidee]

I totally know what you mean, and I'm starting to get anxiety about weaning because it makes me sad.

The other night Jake had the giggles (for the first time ever) while he was nursing. It was the most adorable thing in the world. He couldn't keep a latch if his life depended on it, and every time our eyes would lock he would unlatch, smile, and then laugh hysterically for a few seconds before being distracted by the boob once again. This repeated for the entire nursing session. It took forever, and I cherished every moment of it.

[ruby412]

I love the smiles when they lose their latch. So darn cute and innocent.

Also, Christi, love your new sig!

[kdrake8]

I'm going to be so sad too. Sometimes during side lying, DH will throw the pugs on the bed too. Cheddar will come up and sit against Milas back and she cracks up. Also (although I might not miss this) she thinks its super funny to twist the opposite nipple and when I say "ow", she laughs. Luckily she isn't twisting too hard but still.

I am getting really sad about the end of nursing. I keep wavering on whether to end in April or go until school is out in June. April seems so soon. I keep trying to console myself with the thought of having my body to myself but I'm just sad.

[mamasaurus]

That sounds so cute!

Unfortunately, my little nurser has been clawing me and pinching me lately. I have red marks because I can never cut her nails often enough. It looks like I am nursing a wolverine.

[christidee]

Jan 11, 2013 9:48:27 GMT -5 ruby412 said:

I love the smiles when they lose their latch. So darn cute and innocent.

Also, Christi, love your new sig!

Thanks!

[bebeetmoi]

Jan 11, 2013 10:32:14 GMT -5 mamasaurus said:

That sounds so cute!

Unfortunately, my little nurser has been clawing me and pinching me lately. I have red marks because I can never cut her nails often enough. It looks like I am nursing a wolverine.

I have some baby claw marks too, even though I cut her nails a few times a week!
DD is all about playing with my hair and face while nursing also- it melts my heart! Especially since nursing is the only time she is just STILL and calm. I'll nom on her fingers and toes constantly while she tries not to smile.
I am with you ladies on the fear of weaning. Having major guilt and reservations about doing it in April so we can TTC, since BFing is definitely prohibiting that from happening. I agree with you KDrake- April seems much too soon

[christidee]

Jan 11, 2013 10:25:43 GMT -5 kdrake8 said:

I'm going to be so sad too. Sometimes during side lying, DH will throw the pugs on the bed too. Cheddar will come up and sit against Milas back and she cracks up. Also (although I might not miss this) she thinks its super funny to twist the opposite nipple and when I say "ow", she laughs. Luckily she isn't twisting too hard but still.

I am getting really sad about the end of nursing. I keep wavering on whether to end in April or go until school is out in June. April seems so soon. I keep trying to console myself with the thought of having my body to myself but I'm just sad.

I am pumping until school is out and I don't plan to have him fully weaned until August when I go back to school. I'm not sure if that is extended BFing or not, but I tend to work with school years, and to me, it seems easier for all of us this way.

[laurack]

I can't WAIT until she's 1 so I can stop pumping. I'm sick to death of pumping TBH. Every day now I get more and more annoyed by it. In a way I feel like I'm counting down to 1 until it's over, yet on the other hand I am incredibly sad about actually weaning. Just the pumping I want to end.

Actual breastfeeding is my reward for all the hours I spend attached to that stupid machine!

It's so sweet to nurse her. She does sometimes hit and claw my face/pull my hair, but most of the time she's very sweet and snuggly while nursing. She strokes my face and my hair. She gazes up at me and smiles. I'm tearing up a bit thinking about that ending.

[charlielove]

So darn cute! Charlie is such a distracted nurser, if I did that she would totally start giggling and unlatch. She does always play with my hair, touch my face or pat my boob though it seems. I love it.

[carawestt]

Isn't it so cute? Lincoln has done that for a while, I love it! He always touches my face or unlatches to smile at me and then goes back to nursing.

[charlielove]

lol at getting slapped! Sometimes she claws me too, that hurts like hell! Why are baby nails so damn painful?

[laurack]

It's funny how much pain they can inflict isnt it! I hate when she's in a violent mood and then I remember her nails haven't been clipped in a long time as they are clawing at my skin and drawing blood while her other fist is filled with my hair, as she laughs gleefully (or bloodthirstily?)

[formerlyllizzyb]

Jan 11, 2013 12:44:42 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

J has been playing with my face a lot while I feed her too. She touches my mouth, and I hum or kiss her palm.

But last night she started slapping me in the face. Umm no, baby. No. lol

lol. We're working on "gentle".

[bebeetmoi]

Jan 11, 2013 13:23:48 GMT -5 formerlyllizzyb said:

Jan 11, 2013 12:44:42 GMT -5 @tambcat said:

J has been playing with my face a lot while I feed her too. She touches my mouth, and I hum or kiss her palm.

But last night she started slapping me in the face. Umm no, baby. No. lol

lol. We're working on "gentle".

Yeah I'm trying to drill "gentle" into her head, but to no avail. DD is freaking violent at times and it doesn't help that she is freakishly strong. She beats up on the dogs, other babies, her brother, the list could go on and on.

[rxbeth]

Madison has started pulling down my bottom lip so that it smacks back up and makes a noise. I can't get her hands away from my mouth!

I'm trying to teach her gentle with the cats but whenever I try to take her hand and correct her, she flips out because she hates having her hands touched.

[tuck]

Sadie loves to look at my teeth while she eats. She also really likes to get handfuls of loose boob skin and hang on.

I made a really simple nursing necklace, and it seems to be helping.

[nilex0102]

Alex likes to either claw, pull hair or pull on jewelry. All hilarious to her.

[vthokie]

Jan 11, 2013 14:46:58 GMT -5 rxbeth said:

Madison has started pulling down my bottom lip so that it smacks back up and makes a noise. I can't get her hands away from my mouth.

Ansley does this too! And she pinches my boob skin. The face smacking is saved for DH. We've been working on gentle for a while now

[Deleted]

That's so sweet Lizzyb! Mine does the same and I also have the sadz and anxiety about weaning, esp. as we're done with 2 kids now. At least the rest of you will have another round of it

I wanted to say I can't believe how much the babies look like you ladies, Christiedee & Laurack! It's amazing. I love the new pics.
And tamb, Joanna's new photo is adorable, she is gorgeous as ever.

[gmoneymommy]

I know exactly what you are talking about and I just love it too. It is definitely one of the things I will miss the most.

[hass2001]

Sam loves to pick my nose! Seriously. And then she will stick her fingers in my mouth lol.

[bebeetmoi]

Jan 11, 2013 23:45:33 GMT -5 hass2001 said:

Sam loves to pick my nose! Seriously. And then she will stick her fingers in my mouth lol.

Hahaha DD does this too. Gross.

[Deleted]

I'm so with you on all of that! It's so fun to watch them, the smile thing always gets me with Taylina too!