Family Forum / Pregnancy / Breastfeeding / October 2005

I recently went back to work after a year of BF but still nurse my son
at night and on the weekends. After being back for a couple of months I
have noticed that I stop making milk during the days (I work 7:30- 4
usually). This is fine on the weeknights, but on the weekend my son

How did you go with the GV??
Jo

Tomorrow's the night of the symphony.  DS is almost 5 months old and I will
be leaving him for about 2 hours with my dear friend.  I plan to nurse him
right before we leave but will be leaving her with some EBM.  So far I have
6oz pumped.  That should be plenty right?  Bear in ...

Is there anything I should know about breastfeeding and dentistry?  If
I have to have novocaine, do I have to "pump and dump"?  How does one
pump and dump if one is extremely pump resistant?
Thanks,

Last night I woke up and couldn't get back to sleep and was reading a book,
I heard little murmurs coming from Ada and eventually went and got her and
fed her, she doesn't usually wake in the night, so I wonder had I not gone
to her maybe she would have gone back to sleep as I ...

DS1 calls boobs, breastfeeding & breastmilk all "more-mores".
he was getting a bit annoyed at the lack of milk during pregnancy & now DS2
is here there is more than enough milk for both of them.
i'm breastfeeding DS1 last night at bedtime and he had a *huge* drink.

Can anyone tell us if using a breast pump stimulates the same as direct
feeding?
We have an 9 day old fantastic placid little girl. My wife has always had
sensitive nipples.....they have always been a no go area for me. Any

Anyone heard of this?
What are your thoughts?
http://www.awareparenting.com/answer13.htm
Its all so confusing!  I thought it would be much kinder to them if they

I have a 19 month old son, who I am still nursing.  I brush his teeth,
but really haven't had the energy to do so regularly.
The other day I noticed a dark spot on his front teeth.  I got a mirror
and looked at the back of those front teeth and found decay. I made a

I always post pictures of my baby but never comment or compliment any
one else's.

Just a quick question...
I've heard over and over again that beer can help milk supply.  Friends and
family have all told me that they've heard that too and that a beer every
now and then would be fine while breastfeeding.  DD is 2 months old and I've

DD2 who is 4 months old, has reduced her feeds. She was having 5-6feeds a
day and is now usually only having 4. I dont feel this is enough but she is
not interested any other time, she is gaining normally has plenty wet
nappies etc etc. She just seems too young to only have 4 ...

Ds, 15wks, has got a very snuffly cold. It's ok in the day but for the
last two nights he's had a hard time breathing. Just a couple of
questions really:
Do babies feed more at night if they have a cold. For the last 3 nights

Tall women with masculine traits seldom have children
10/13/2005 11:59
Tall women have fewer children because it is difficult for them to find lifetime
partners

So, while nursing, ds#2 popped off, looked up at me, and said "Ai!" So
I said, "hi!" He smiled and latched back on. A second later he popped
off and said, "Moo!" so I said moo back. He laughed and said moo again,
so I said moo again, and he giggled and latched back on. Then he ...