jfields 0 #1 October 7, 2002 Okay... I have a serious but somewhat strange question for all you skydiving moms out there: What experiences do you have with breastfeeding and milk production? I'm talking about after things have been going well for awhile. Do you have any suggestions for increasing milk production if it starts to decline? I've heard people suggest the following: Drinking more fluids (seems to make sense) Taking fenugreek tablets Drinking moderate amounts of beer My five month old daughter is becoming quite the chow-hound. She is drinking enough that we are dipping into the frozen supply from when she was younger, along with nursing. We are looking to hold out for a little while (month or so) longer before introducing other foods. But from my understanding, some of the cereals get mixed with breast milk, which means that the demand really doesn't lighten up much. Some of the internet materials I've found have been either derrogatory or contradictory, so I was wondering what real experiences or anecdotal findings you have. This isn't so off-topic for the forums. After all, it is about boobies. Thoughts or suggestions? And before any of you smart-ass guys jump in, I am not the one doing the breastfeeding. I'm just the one that frequents an internet forum. I predict the thread to hit the gutter about... instantaneously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Parrot 0 #2 October 7, 2002 After all, it is about boobies Very interesting topic, maybe get more milk producing boobies . Heh, thats funny . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #3 October 7, 2002 I predict the thread to hit the gutter about... instantaneously. ---------------- Oh, ye of little faith... :) -S_____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #4 October 7, 2002 Buy a sheep and the baby can nurse off of it and you can ram it from behind! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #5 October 7, 2002 QuoteI predict the thread to hit the gutter about... instantaneously. yep...yea!! boobiesif my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinney29 0 #6 October 7, 2002 you should have known better ADAPT OR DIE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #7 October 7, 2002 Quote maybe get more milk producing boobies Interesting idea, and certainly better than Nathan's. Yet somehow, not quite as informative or helpful as the suggestion I just got via private message. Any more moms with ideas out there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 October 7, 2002 I vote for more boobies. Not that strange of a concept...ever hear of a wet nurse? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #9 October 7, 2002 Quote Not that strange of a concept...ever hear of a wet nurse? Yes. But unless I can get my right to play with the extra boobies into the contract, I'm not interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #10 October 7, 2002 Well, I have heard that eating pumpkin seeds will make men produce more semen maybe it will work for womens breast milk. It's worth a try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #11 October 7, 2002 My daughter which is 7 now started eating the cereal at 4 months. Not much but her doctor said she would sleep with some cereal. Ask your doctor but I think babies need some cereal. again ask your doc. I do not want to give you the wrong advice all babies have different needs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiltboy 0 #12 October 8, 2002 Farley's Rusks. If you leave them in milk they turn to a soft mush but you can make them gradually more solid by adding less milk. I used to steal 6 at a time when my neice and nephew were younger. Brother got pissed and started slapping me mainly as I beat him to them. Selfish bastard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #13 October 8, 2002 With twins, we had to use the pump. Put a pump session in between the regular feedings and you'll be fine. Lordy, but that's weird to watch, though. JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #14 October 8, 2002 I would nurse every 3-4 hours then pump 1.5 to 2 hours after nursing and freeze it. I would also put a tsp of cereal in the bottle about 8 pm with an ounce of milk for them to "tide them over until the 9:30 pm nightly ritual before bed. They slept well after than and I could pump again before I went to bed. Staying hydrated is also VERY good advice. I was told to drink a gallon of liquids a day. Sounds like lots but your body needs it to produce the milk. I can still drink lots of liquids....I just prefer them to be stronger . Good luck and don't give up...mental is half the battle. Lisa -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #15 October 8, 2002 My doctor went by babies weight. When they were 10lbs. it was time to slowly start introducing pablum (mixed with tiny bit of water) The babies salavia has to be produced enough to digest cereal and alot of mom's start feeding pablum too soon....babies get colic as they cannot digest properly. Doctors know best. Smiles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #16 October 8, 2002 Hey Justin, "Put a pump session in between the regular feedings and you'll be fine." Susie has just started expressing, which is quite cool, cos now I get to feed the wee fella. I'm pretty sure she has some websites at home, I'll PM them to ya later. I'm pretty sure its also OK to mix formula feeds with the natural feeds, maybe alternate them to give Jenn a break. "but that's weird to watch, though" Ain't it the truth! -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #17 October 8, 2002 Saw this sick show on TV (and if it's on TV, it's true...right?) with a woman that was breast-feeding her dog (after her baby had long stopped breastfeeding and was practicly shaving himself already:) ...WHATS WRONG WITH PEOPLE!!! That has got to be on of the sickest things I've ever seen...(although the internet makes me refine the term 'sickest I've ever seen' almost constantly) Been trying ever since to get the image erased from my mind...no succes so far...*curls up in agony*JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ernokaikkonen 0 #18 October 8, 2002 >although the internet makes me refine the term 'sickest I've ever >seen' almost constantly It'll only do that if you try... >Been trying ever since to get the image erased from my mind...no >succes so far...*curls up in agony* There threre. Look up the boobie-pic Skymama posted, that'll at least replace the mental image in your head with something else(but I can't promise your eyes will survive the ordeal...)>"Ello....I'm from holland..isn't that vierd..?" Obviously, yes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #19 October 8, 2002 Thanks for all the replies and private messages, folks! Some helpful ideas and comments. I'm going to print them all out and give them to my wife. I can be supportive and I try to help as much as I can, but I (unlike Clay) do not have boobs! It is a lot of fun to bottle feed Lucy, now that I've gotten the hang of it. It took awhile to get cued in to her signals. I tried to feed her when she really wasn't interested, which didn't work. Now if she does that, I wait 30 minutes and try again. Much less aggravation for both of us. Breast pumps are just the freakiest things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #20 October 8, 2002 Quote It took awhile to get cued in to her signals. I tried to feed her when she really wasn't interested, which didn't work. Now if she does that, I wait 30 minutes and try again. Much less aggravation for both of us. Hmmm...sounds like most women I know.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #21 October 8, 2002 Quote Hmmm...sounds like most women I know.... Except that at 5 months, she isn't playing games. She is pretty transparent right now. Soon enough, she'll be messing with guys' heads and I'll be standing at the door with a baseball bat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #22 October 8, 2002 Quote she isn't playing games Most of the older ones don't even know they are doing it. It just comes natural..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevin922 0 #23 October 8, 2002 Quote Buy a sheep and the baby can nurse off of it and you can ram it from behind! I read this without even looking at who posted it, yet somehow when i finished reading it I knew who posted it without even looking.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #24 October 8, 2002 Quote Quote she isn't playing games Most of the older ones don't even know they are doing it. It just comes natural..... That is a terribly negative attitude. Try not to let reality ruin a healthy, optimistic attitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
