Me? Tandum nursing?

[CariS]

I thought tandum nursing was something that happened to 'other' moms. Honestly, I'd hear other moms talk about it and think, "Na, not me."

We just found out 9 days ago I'm pregnant with baby #2. Our dd is 16mths old and still nurses lots. We finally night weaned her (I sleep in the other room now) which has been an amazing life changing event for me. But dd still nurses a lot and I'm not willing at this point to take that away from her. She is not showing any signs of wanting to stop.

What do I do?????????? Where do I begin? I'm planning on going to La Leche next week so will get support there. Are there any good books out there re women's experiences? I read and LOVE Breastfeeding Cafe cuz it's like chatting with friends as well as being so informative and empowering.

Thanks so much! Now going to post another thread re AM sickness! =)

[NaomiLorelie]

I tandem nursed DD1 and DD2, and I'm almost 100% positive the same thing will happen with DD2 and DD3 this time. I've been nursing for the last four years straight and am 8 months pregnant. needless to say, I am feeling a bit touched out. :lol IMO, the best thing to do is not make any plans per say. Just take everything one day at a time. You can never predict how you and your DC will respond and what you will all need. I find that tandeming can be very rewarding and very emotionally draining at the same time. Adding plans and expectations on top of all that maybe too much.

[p1gg1e]

Just found out I'm in the same boat. You might try Adventures in Tandum Nursing. They advertise it on www.kellymom.com. HTH

This reminds me I'm going to have to get it also :)

[CariS]

I've been nursing for the last four years straight and am 8 months pregnant.

the best thing to do is not make any plans per say. Just take everything one day at a time.

I find that tandeming can be very rewarding and very emotionally draining at the same time. Adding plans and expectations on top of all that maybe too much.

Just want to add - I just read in the La Leche magazine New Beginnings that a study found a decreased risk of breast cancer among brstfding moms, with the greatest risk reduction see in women whose total amount of brstfding for one or more child totals 7 years! So we're on our way.

Also I think you're right not to make set plans. A very important lesson I've learned since dd was born.

Also I'll remember that - it's the most draining and rewarding thing - I think most of the best parts of mothering are.

Thanks for your input!

[ryleigh'smama]

You aren't alone. The fact that I will be tandem nursing is just starting to sink in for me. My dd is 15.5 months and a nursing maniac. I am hoping that once her eye teeth pop through she will slow down just a little...but she will definately not be stopping. A big part of me is excited, and happy that we will have nursing to help her transition to the new baby. A little part of me is nervous and wonder how I will do it.

[*violet*]

I know exactly how you feel! When I had ds1, my goal was just to bf him for a year. Before I knew it, he was 2 yo, still nursing and I was pregnant. I just couldn't wean him, he didn't nurse much more than a couple times a day anyway, and it all worked out great!! Now I have a nursing 3 yo and 3 mo. Not what I ever expected!! But I love it, and you can do it too.