state of mind and breastfeeding

[danaalex]

on occassion if i'm not in a good state of mind nursing might help me refocus or ground myself on a situation. however, recently i've been feeling sad, angry and frustrated over our current living situation and i'm finding myself more impatient when my 6 wk old dd nurses at night.

i have been sick for over a week, and at night when i'm trying to fall asleep dd will want to nurse repetatively till she falls asleep. i don't mind the actual nursing, but when it switches to just sucking lightly on my nipple it drives me nuts. it actually makes me feel mad. i usually delatch her and let her suck on my pinky because it's that annoying.

help? please?

[Past_VNE]

s mama. I don't have any advice, but do want to note that if you are using lactational ammenorhea (natural child spacing by breastfeeding) you should allow all pacification sucking to be at the breast, to most limit your chance of ovulating.

I felt, and ocassionally continue to feel, like you do. I get frustrated when I am tired and he's scratching/clawing at me while he nurses. I too, sometimes get downright mad. I just suck it up...but an actual solution would be nice.

Here's to hoping that some mamas here have advice.

[MommytoTwo]

I occasionally feel the same way. My DD takes a pacifier though so when she starts doing that (I call it 'browsing'..dont know why) I sometimes offer a pacifier and she is fine with it. She lets me know when she would rather have me and when the paci is acceptable. Sorry I am not more help! Hopefully your stress will be resolved soon! (((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))

[danaalex]

well, i think i've found a better solution . the past couple of nights i've just started our bedtime routine earlier so that i am not trying to fall asleep while DD is nursing to sleep. i am still sick with some sort of either horrible sinus infection or allergies. it hurts to even TOUCH my nose uggh.

anyway, i've been nursing her till she is either asleep or on the verge, then i put her down, then i go to sleep . works like a charm!!!! helps my mental health as well cause now i don't feel pissy or angry as we're both going to bed, i feel at peace!

thanks for your support ladies

[Past_VNE]

I'm so glad you have found a solution. That's awesome!

[4cornersmamma]

I wonder how many have had that feeling?

I know I have. With #2, I would just remove my son from my breast and let him lie by my side. He would get fussy and then snuggle to me and fall asleep.

good luck mamas!

Kid's really keep us on our toes!

Another mom told me this yesterday, "I really should have another baby, I'd hate to put all that I've learned [with the first one] to waste." :LOL