I am still nursing my 18 month old son. Since I became pg, he wants it more than ever, but I am having a really hard time coping. At first, I gave in and nursed him whenever he asked, because it was easiest. Now, I really, really try and distract him, and only nurse him when he seems really distraught and tired (usually in the middle of the night and around nap time). Even then, I try to just nurse one side, if I can help it.
I know it's supposed to be safe and nice to nurse through pg and eventually tandem nurse, but I don't think I can hack it. I feel so ill and tired, and am constantly eating to try and quell the nausea and keep up my strength. I feel bad as I was able to nurse dd until she was nearly 2. In fact, I didn't even think I would get pg until he was nearly weaned as I didn't seem to be getting pg at all while nursing dd. This time AF only showed up once, and when it just wasn't reappearing, I figured that it wouldn't as long as ds was still nursing like a newborn!
Additionally, I tend to get lots of second and third trimester contractions, which have cause me to be on restrictions. I am sure bf will be one of those restrictions, if I get those cx again this time.
Anyway, is there anyone else here who doesn't feel they can handle nursing and pregnancy?
I know it's supposed to be safe and nice to nurse through pg and eventually tandem nurse, but I don't think I can hack it. I feel so ill and tired, and am constantly eating to try and quell the nausea and keep up my strength. I feel bad as I was able to nurse dd until she was nearly 2. In fact, I didn't even think I would get pg until he was nearly weaned as I didn't seem to be getting pg at all while nursing dd. This time AF only showed up once, and when it just wasn't reappearing, I figured that it wouldn't as long as ds was still nursing like a newborn!
Additionally, I tend to get lots of second and third trimester contractions, which have cause me to be on restrictions. I am sure bf will be one of those restrictions, if I get those cx again this time.
Anyway, is there anyone else here who doesn't feel they can handle nursing and pregnancy?
: that I can stave it off with some supplements. I heard anecdotally (from another pg friend who actually gave me a half bottle of More Milk Two :LOL) that alfalfa can help too. I bought some at Whole Foods yesterday but need to look up the dosage.
i'm still nursing my 18 mo. old twins and just found out i'm pg... the thought of my supply dropping terrifies me, honestly. i think my little boys would freak out. they nurse 3-4 times a day and before bedtime. they're night-weaned which has been really nice, but man... i don't know what they would do without their "boo"! 
anyway... i don't know what we'll do when baby arrives since we are already tandem nursing as it is... i guess we'll just have to nurse in shifts! :LOL i'm totally going to try the milk for two stuff... i wonder if my health food store would order it for me. hmmm.
Love to hear from fellow Iowans.
