Genuine concern with a healthy dose of scolding and "you're doing it wrong".
Not sure what dahli means here. But I have to add that I think you are letting her nurse/BF snack way too much. And I am very pro-BF as you know. My DS2 is also small and like TrudyCampbell Violet he definitely started eating more solids when he weaned. He was 16 lbs for a long time and now is up to 20lb.
Not saying you should wean! But nursing every 30-60 minutes during the day can't be helping her solids intake. I think you are doing the right thing by stretching out the sessions to 3-hourly. GL next week. Laura I do think you are awesome and I don't want to attack you at all. But all the boob snacking is just not conducive to proper eating at this age.
Post by Dorothy Zbornak on Jul 31, 2013 0:37:54 GMT -5
Laura, is she nursing for comfort? Can you look out for the reason why she comes to you for the boob so often? I mean, she might be thirsty, but she might also be looking for comfort. I can only speak from my own experience, so this might just be a load of shit for you, but Butterbaby usually demands to nurse (1) as soon as I get home from work (2) when he needs comforting and (3) when he's tired. If you notice that the primary desire for nursing is something like that, maybe you can look for an alternative. My nipples feel like they've been through the cheese grater lately, so when Butterbaby wants to comfort nurse, I try just picking him up and carrying him around instead.
I'm sure lots of people gave you great advice in the other thread, so I'll just say that almond butter is delicious, fatty, healthy and can be snuck (is that even a word? Sneaked?) into anything.
Laura- I don't have anything to add but just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and pey. I hope you guys get it sorted out soon. You are doing great, she's an amazing little girl!