Are there any mamas nursing 3?

[crittersmom]

I know there is at least one mama here at MDC.
I really need to hear stories and any tips just to get me through this stage.I felt pretty lonely when I was nursing 2 and now its 3.
I am nursing an almost (5 more days!) 3 year old a 20 month old and a 5 month old.I am feeling so sad that there isn't enough of me right when they need me.My oldest two have been fighting lately and one is usually left crying while I nurse the other one.My oldest one will nurse forever of I let him.I am hoping they are just going through a stage but I wish I could help them get thorugh it more gently.
I'll have to come back later but please share any stories so that I know I'm not alone.Thanks!

[attachedmamaof3]

Oh, mama...so sorry you feel lonely!! I'm not nursing 3 but I couldn't NOT post, you know!?!? IT IS TOUGH!!! I remember how hard it was nursing two...I can only imagine how many directions you can feel yourself being pulled in!

[momuveight2B]

Does my pump count? I am nursing one preschooler, trying to help my newborn to learn and pumping around the clock~it feels like more than three.

When my preschooler was born I was still nursing my twins occassionally and that was much easier than now.

[mama_at_home]

You aren't alone, mama! There are several mamas here nursing 3, and there are at least 2 mamas nursing 4!! I nursed 3 for 18 months, so I am not currently with you, but I was until recently. I nursed my newborn twins along with my toddler for 18 months and I finally did wean my toddler when he turned 4. The hardest part for me was when they would all climb on me at once and fight over the boob. My oldest knew the twins had priority but he would still cry and it was so emotionally draining. It was worth it but I eventually reached my limit. Hang in there, mama! It's rough but you can do it, if that is what feels right to you.

[crittersmom]

Thank you for your responses! I was feeling a little drained.I had been trying to wean my oldest but he has been asking for more and walking around sucking on his hands so I know he still needs to nurse.I feel so bad when they start shoving each other and DD is quite possesive and more likely to push her brothers away.Most of the time DH will help distract one them but its been just me and them and a cold they are getting over.
A pump definitely counts.You have to sit still for it too. DH wants me to pump so that I can get away but that would just cut into the time I am not nursing someone and I am also not ready to leave the baby.
Thanks again for the responses!They have really,really helped me when I was feeling down.

[Thompson'sMommy]

*HUGS* I couldn't imagine.

[uzra_hashmi@rediff]

My DS (close to 5 years) nurses once or twice but DD1 and DD2 are regularly nursing - the latter about a dozen times a day. Yes, if there are three nurslings there are problems of supply and schedule. Shared nursing or co-nursing, if possible and acceptable, is an effective solution. Only there will be more than three theoretically at some time.
Uzra

[Breastfeeding Insomniac]

I am not nursing three, but wanted to pop in to tell you I think you are one amazing mama!

[DoomaYula]

Over on the multiples board, MamaRabbit is nursing 3.

I think you're awesome!