I need a breast feeding pep talk

[daisybuchannan]

I'm right there with you puddle!

It doesn't happen too often, but when it does, it send shivers down to my toes.

Ouch!

[lolly]

I could have written this word for word last month. The worst is that anxiety when they are getting ready to latch and you're bracing for a bite. It sucks.

Hang in there, it will pass.

[poppyseed]

Hugs!

Madison did this when she was getting her first tooth. She bit me 5 times in one session one time :/ I did what you're doing - "No" in a firm voice, and set her on the floor. She would get upset and I would wait a few minutes and try again. I also started to read her signs - I could tell she was almost done and just "playing" by certain things she would do with her mouth, so I would just go ahead and pull her off then. Thankfully, 3 teeth later, it hasn't happened again. But I'm still pretty vigilant about it. That shit hurts.

[beautifulfields12]

I feel you. My DS would do the same thing. You are going about it the right way. Keep up the good work!

[idoinjuly]

It sounds like you're handling it the right way! Hopefully she'll catch on. You can do this Puddle!

[TrudyCampbell]

I've been there and it sucks! For my DD it was just a phase, I hope it's the same for you. I know it's hard because it HURTS but I'd suggest trying not to react strongly and just ending the feeding (or pulling her away for a minute and then continuing). I yelled once and it really scared her.

[dulcemariamar]

I am also going through the same thing. She actually broke the skin with her gums. She doesnt have any teeth yet so I am scared for the future.

I also tell her no with a stern voice but she just smiles,

I want to make it to a year but I am not sure if I can make it that long.

[hopecounts]

When DD went through that phase I would calmly/sternly say owie no bite unlatch her sit her on the floor and wait a minute.
After a few times of that she stopped when she realized it interfered with eating and mommy snuggles.
If they crawl off or don't care they might be full and that's why they're biting so go with it and see if they are starving shortly after or stick to the normal feeding schedule.

[hopecounts]

Jun 26, 2013 7:58:48 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

I've been there and it sucks! For my DD it was just a phase, I hope it's the same for you. I know it's hard because it HURTS but I'd suggest trying not to react strongly and just ending the feeding (or pulling her away for a minute and then continuing). I yelled once and it really scared her.

I did this the first time she bit, it was bad and it shocked me and it was kneejerk.
i always felt bad because once she was talking she'd occasionally pause look at me and say"OK?" And I think she was checking because she remembered that time.

[mushmouse]

My son got his first tooth at 4 months so I have felt your pain.  You can see the finish line!  I also think she will stop on her own. My little stinker got to where he would pretend he was going to bite and then smile up at me.  Can you imagine.  I can see it in my head clear as day.  And in the end, when nursing is over, you will have this memory forever.  I found it to be a huge accomplishment and no one can take it away.

(also if he bit while nursing I would press his head tightly to the breast - it makes them release immediately)

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Lilly went through a phase like this, too. It was awful and I almost quit. But, I did exactly what you're doing and she did stop. So, hang in there mama.

[daisybuchannan]

Jun 26, 2013 7:44:21 GMT -5 puddleofgrace said:

I don't know if I've said this before, but I just love you Daisy. You always come to my rescue and make me feel better with baby woes. ((HUGS))

You're so sweet!

The baby stuff is hard to figure out, especially breast feeding. I'm struggling right now with C not wanting to nurse at night (a few tmes in a row) but sucking down a bottle of BM. I'm SO SICK of worrying about my frozen supply and pumping, that I kind of want to use the rest of the frozen stuff, and if I have to throw a bottle of formula in there, who cares? I'm just worried it will mess with when we nurse the rest of the time. 

I love nursing but it's so hard!

Not to mention I woke up this morning with one gigantic, rock hard boob bc he didn't nurse before bed. 

Sexy