Well done to all of those who managed to extended breastfeed. It seems anyone who does over a year needs a pat on the back.
Well actually anyone who pursues it when it's becoming difficult i.e. pregnancy, illness, teething needs a pat on the back.
Even if you aren't able to breastfeed, at least making the effort or wanting to was there.
I must confess DD is mix fed and has been since a week, as the suckling reflex was a bit off kilter til around 3 months. I'm not sure if it was me or her, but all of a sudden one day at 3 months she just started feeding properly.
Now she has 4 bottles a day 2 breastmilk and 2 formula and then she has nighttime feeds. Has about 5oz in each feed during the day, no idea what she has on the breast at night but she does love it and it helps her drift back off to sleep. Sometimes she skips one of the feeds and has an extra breastfeed instead. I would've loved to have exclusively breastfed, but it didn't turn out how we expected.
DD has her first tooth now which is about half way down and she's doing really well not to hurt me. A little bit friction-y sometimes but as it's been there 2 weeks and no bleeding or shrill cries yet, we are going strong. How do I prevent further discomfort though when more come through, any tips?
To the oldest at 7 and the youngest at 6 weeks, we've all given them a great drink they can't take into adulthood :)