is this normal for a 10 month old?

[hildare]

I'm still pumping the same amount I always have been, 3 times with around 4-6 ounces each session, now dd is eating all that PLUS solids- LOTS of solids, with the additional fun of all night nursing. (In a fog, it seems like every hour or so.) I know that developmentally the all night nursing is somewhat appropriate, but I'm wondering about the intake during the day.
Other friends dropped pumping sessions by now. I looked at Kellymom, but I really have no clear idea how much she's getting and now I'm not so sure it's all normal. I also remember reading about how around this age they'd have more of an intake at once, like she'd be ready for a bottle with more oz. of milk in it.
I'm really ready to pump less. I don't think I have a chance with hoping for less night nursing. Anyone btdt or have suggestions?

(to further elaborate, she's long and lean. she's a busy busy baby, and she's kind of walking, taking several independent steps and can push a push toy while walking with it on her own. I assume that is the reason for the all night mommy buffet)

[Nazsmum]

Not sure what you are asking? Are you are working?

[JessicaS]

Do you mean she has started nursing quite a lot at night?


It is pretty common at any age for babies to suddenly increase or decrease frequency. If they are nursing a lot more at night suddenly they may be trying to boost your supply for a growth spurt.

My daughter always went on huge nursing marathons when she was starting a developmental growth spurt.

[boobs4milk]

millie eats all. the. time. she nurses about 10 times/day (minimum) and eats 3 meals plus a few snacks. she definitely has her daddy's metabolism. i don't pump, so i can't help there but i do know that it seems baby's will take more from a bottle. it could be that there are X oz. in the bottle and the caregiver feels they must complete the bottle or maybe because bottles are less work/flow faster. good luck!

[hildare]

Originally Posted by Nazsmum

Not sure what you are asking? Are you are working?

sorry.. yes, woh full time.
just, most things i've read or heard, sounds like other mamas are not pumping as much by this point, esp if solids are being eaten by the babe.
that's not what's going on with us, she's an eating machine. just wondering about the daytime feeding, is all.

[hildare]

Originally Posted by abimommy

Do you mean she has started nursing quite a lot at night?

and.. yes to that too.

[Nazsmum]

Babies in the first year gaining gaining gaining. So yes they are eating alot.

Maybe she is nursing so much at night to reconnect with you? Maybe if you can try to give the breast during the day...if you can

[JessicaS]

Originally Posted by hildare

sorry.. yes, woh full time.
just, most things i've read or heard, sounds like other mamas are not pumping as much by this point, esp if solids are being eaten by the babe.
that's not what's going on with us, she's an eating machine. just wondering about the daytime feeding, is all.

Yes, that is normal She is probably working on a new skill or growing.