tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post9205276389670777594..comments2022-12-26T07:09:18.877-05:00Comments on Et Cetera: MY adventures in tandem nursing.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14721423997215748747noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-30521400626278869512010-12-20T08:49:02.637-05:002010-12-20T08:49:02.637-05:00How wonderful, Emily! I'm so happy that tandem...How wonderful, Emily! I'm so happy that tandem nursing is working for you and your girls. This is such a sweet account of your experience as well. That big smile Lucy gave you when she first nursed after June was born made me tear up. Too sweet. And what a relief. I know this post will bring comfort to other women who are struggling with breastfeeding and pregnancy.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01164270067880353864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-43605266896171428872010-12-16T00:19:37.943-05:002010-12-16T00:19:37.943-05:00Emily, I am SOSOSO happy it's been so wonderfu...Emily, I am SOSOSO happy it's been so wonderful so far! This is what I was hoping and praying for you. I know this pregnaancy was not expected, but was very welcomed by you, and yet I know your mother's heart did not want Lucy to suffer any loss from it. It sounds like you have been able to redeem it all and MORE with the joy of nursing her again and her delighting in it. The picture brought tears to my eyes! <br /><br />You know, even though I know Elyana and I were both ready to finish breastfeeding at 18 months (well, I was a little more than her, but she quickly was ready), I still was always sorry I was done. Sorry, and glad. Isn't that weird? I am thinking with the next one to try to aim a little longer (perhaps 20 months) and then reevaluate, of course. I never know what will happen, but it's always good I think to aim high. <br /><br />I wish I could see June, smell her sweet baby skin, and hold her. I'll just suffice with your pictures so post A LOT!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15325492689515460829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-80173675905575043222010-12-13T20:23:08.867-05:002010-12-13T20:23:08.867-05:00Glad to read that it's going well for you, bec...Glad to read that it's going well for you, because right now I'm trying to keep Ivey nursing at least once a day until the baby is born. There's very little milk, it hurts, and for some reason she (and Suzi did this too) leaves teeth prints in me. I guess they do that just trying to get more milk out, but it's aggravating! I didn't tandem nurse with Suzi, but she was older, and this time I really want to.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02154415218933660079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-30391072872774795852010-12-13T19:40:36.487-05:002010-12-13T19:40:36.487-05:00I totally understand, Kacie. Had Lucy been older, ...I totally understand, Kacie. Had Lucy been older, I would have likely let it go. I think it's important to note that the breastfeeding relationship is about TWO people: mama and baby. If it's not working for one of them, something needs to change.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721423997215748747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493014498567139094.post-74611534348399454572010-12-13T19:07:41.480-05:002010-12-13T19:07:41.480-05:00I'm so glad that it's working well for you...I'm so glad that it's working well for you all! My son weaned at 18m because my supply tanked (pregnant related no doubt) and it hurt because of the hormones. I was quickly getting resentful.Kaciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068520824047487960noreply@blogger.com