I'll breastfeed until... - Page 2

[rozzie'sma]

I had another mom ask me about nursing with teeth the other day. She said she has to nurse because no money for formula but was thinking of saving up so she could switch when the teeth came in. I told her they can't bite and nurse at the same time. I hate that that is why she is nursing but at least she's doing it. Here's hoping she stays in debt til the babe's at least a year

[aran]

I'd probably avoid saying "I've never been bitten" (even if that were the case for me). Because if df does have a biter, she may just give up. I think its better to say things like pp's mentioned, like: (1) you can't feel bottom teeth b/c of tongue, (2) they can't bite while actively nursing, (3) you can teach dc not to bite.

I would maybe also say that I've been bitten infrequently, but the nursing relationship that I had developed with dc was too wonderful and valuable to lose because of a few innocent nips. Biting really isn't the most difficult thing I've ever had to overcome... and I do have a biter!

[mnnice]

OT--

My older DS bit way less after he got teeth. Right now I wish O would get some teeth.

[huggingmama]

I wonder what I should say to my mom about this... she always says she stopped BFing me when I got teeth because I bit, and says, "Oh, you'll see" when I say I'll be BFing DS through teething.

She also says I'll stop using cloth diapers once DS isn't exclusively BFed.

[Sarah]

I think that a good response would be that you are really happy that she is planning to breastfeed! and then you could just leave it at that!

You don't need to tackle the nursing teething thing right now- she just needs to feel proud, empowered and happily supported right now.

Love Sarah