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Infant feeding

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how long did you breastfeed your second baby?

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skerriesmum · 09/06/2006 18:43

Hi,
Sorry if this has been discussed already, I'm due in January and am already wondering how I'll manage to breastfeed with a nearly 4 year old about... fitting in feeds with preschool pickup etc. I fed ds for 13 months, really enjoyed it, but I wonder if I'll manage for as long with the next one?
Would like to hear other experiences please!

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popsycal · 09/06/2006 18:44

ds2 is 15 months and still going strong....
ds1 was 2 years 8 months when ds2 was born

Yorkiegirl · 09/06/2006 18:44

only managed 7 weeks with DD1. Managed 16 months with DD2. Its easier to breastfeed with a hectic schedule if bf is what you want to do. Of course there are many people who bottle feed #2 in between appointments and all that but I found bf to be very flexible.

hoxtonchick · 09/06/2006 18:45

i'm still feeding dd who'll be 1 at the end of the month. i stopped feeding ds at 6 months. he was 3yrs5mnths when dd was born.

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skerriesmum · 09/06/2006 18:47

True, it's easier than mixing bottles all the time. I guess you just get better at time management and all that!

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charmkin · 09/06/2006 18:47

I've just fed ds for a year and I have a school age dd. They get what they can when they can, but your house will look like a shitpit.

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skerriesmum · 09/06/2006 18:48

My house already is

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pupuce · 09/06/2006 18:48

DS 9 months
DD (my 2nd) 19 months and would have carried on....

Californifrau · 09/06/2006 18:49

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LIZS · 09/06/2006 18:51

Just over a year and had fed ds for 17 months, but the last few of those evening only and before that just am and evening. tbh It wasn't that hard to fit around ds' (then almost 3 1/2)pickups/drop offs, just a case of fitting in a quick feed before you leave, if they may need one while you are out, or possibly tolerating a hungry cry but at least knowing you can appease it quickly as soon as you are able !

psychomum5 · 09/06/2006 18:52

I breast fed DD1 for 7mths, DD2 for 8mths, DD3 for 9mths and both the boys for 4mths each. I found (for me) that each subsequent baby was already in tune with my routine with the other from in the womb and fitted their feeds around what they were used too!:) I was lucky I guess tho...

the boys fed for less time as they both had to go onto prejamin formula as they were both allergic to dairy, and other stuff, and it was to limiting for me to avoid everything they needed me to.

Jasnem · 09/06/2006 18:58

DD2 was 8months (dd1 was 15 months when she was born, and I'd stopped feeding her at 8 months, too due to being pregnant, tired and very run down)
DS is 3 months, and I'm just starting to enjoy it. He very quickly fitted in around school runs etc.

TooTicky · 09/06/2006 19:01

Breasts are easier to use than bottles and take no preparation or faffing about. I have a sling that I can bf in which really helps. I fed dd1 for 2 years, ds1 for 18m, ds2 for 3 years and dd2 and I are still going strong at 11 mo.
Relax and enjoy!

Posey · 09/06/2006 19:11

I fed my 2nd for 2+ years (but only bedtime from about 18m), but just a year with 1st.

honeybunny · 09/06/2006 20:13

ds2 gave me up at 1yo. He kept pointing at the beaker of milk ds1 was supping on and pushing me away. Wistful sigh emoticon!!!

wangle99 · 09/06/2006 22:00

ds is 32 months and we are still going strong
dd was 13 months.

2nd child just fits in!

bluebear · 09/06/2006 22:14

I fed dd for 14 months - she was born when ds was 2 and a quarter. I 'cheated' though, and mix-fed from 6 months (when I went back to work and she went part-time to nursery) - bfed her in the evenings and nights, until I couldn't cope with getting up every few hours anymore.
I agree, it's much easier bfeeding than trying to get bottles mixed and warmed etc. You quickly get used to a) ignoring all but the most deathly shouts from first child and b) unlatching mid-feed to go and get first child's head out of the cat-flap before latching baby back on and getting on with it.
Good luck

ruthydd · 09/06/2006 22:21

I remember being worried about how I would breastfeed ds2 and the practicalities of ds1's needs. I was surprised at how well it worked out. Feeds are a time when ds1 can come and sit next to me for a story and he actually gets more of my attention than between feeds when I'm busy cooking, clearing up, washing up or generally trying to ignore him !

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