Anyone else Breastfeeding their newborn and toddler?

[Lion5711]

I'm tandem feeding my 2 month old and 2.5 year old and 90% of the time I'm happy with it. but I do feel a little over whelmed. My toddler only feeds when he is tired or maybe if he wakes at night. (he barely fed once every fortnight when I was pregnant but this has definatly changed!). What kind of limits does anyone put in place if they feel the same? Feeling a little lonely as no one else I know tandem feeds, and I don't know if I'm doing the right thing or not but I so desperately don't want to exclude my toddler!

Oh yes, DS1 has tried to unlatch his little brother a few times!

Oh womna, I had that too. From my middle trimester onwards It made me very sad. It seems to have gone now thankfully but there's a slight odd sensation left sometimes.

We don't have telly here, well we have a telly and a few DVDs but no aerial so no ceebeebees! It's not really a huge thing, it doesn't capture her attention for long. Like your son, there's not much better than the draw of the boob.

I'll give the special box some thought but the problem with that is she's just had a birthday and Christmas and people are bringing her 'big sister' presents so there are loads of new toys and books around.... hmmm, thinks.....

She's done very well over the last few days with regards to taking turns and waiting but there's still a lot of work to do. She tries to lean over him and suckle the same boob by making pantomime licking noises

Oops silly app

No, I haven't looked into le leche league yet. Great idea, thank you.

I have not but I have a bf man aged over 2 and I wanted to add that recently I have been adding limits to his feeds. I found he was getting very demanding when we were out or in company and I was not comfortable so I have tried to teach him some nursing manners.

I'm glad I asked on here but there's being some good experiences I think for us starting this! I have times when my toddler feeds once every few days or nap, bedtime and during the night! But the power of the boobs tonight sold me again-one hyped up toddler asleep within 5 mins!!

Oh yes, lion. That's a beauty, alright How are your ailments?

anothernumberone, are you feeding a man? I'm confused

I just gave in and fed them both together in those early days. as you say that is all they want and it is security. I didn't much enjoy it but figured it wasn't about me. that phase didnt last more than a few weeks though if you can tolerate it.

Kitty, I'm just over the shingles and thrush on the other side so life is feeling a lot easier feeding!!thanks. I keep telling myself that i will miss this when they are teenagers and out and about so try to make the most of it!

That's true, Lion. Someone said to me the other day that the days are long but the years are short.

Glad your health is improving.

Hi, markng my place. Currently pg with DC2 due in June. DD1 has always been a boobie monster, now at 2.5 is feeding 3 times a day. It's getting harder and harder for me with sensitivity so for example I had to shorten our bedtime session significantly.
I am planning to get the recommended book, I am a bit scared of tandem, even though that should be easier than sudden weaning. (Which I don't really want to do at the moment).