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Started By jojo10 , Feb 17 2015 09:17 PM
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#1 jojo10

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Posted 17 February 2015 - 09:17 PM

Hi

I just received a shocking BFP, shocking because in the back of my mind I never expected to be so fortunate. I am currently still BFing my 20 month old, only at night, more bonding than any nutrition, my supply is so low.
So time to start weaning in prep for baby #4
Any advice, tips tricks to smooth the process along,
I can not imagine anyone is BFing 2 kids of different ages???

Thanks!

#2 amandaTTC#2

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Posted 18 February 2015 - 12:21 AM

You may find your 20 month old loses interest in nursing when you hit 3-4 months pregnant. My now 2 year old was only ever breasted, never took a bottle or pacifier and breastfeeding was his only comfort. I dreaded weaning and had no real plans to wean him even after finding out I was pregnant when he was 13 months old. When he was around 15 months he just gradually stopped. It was very natural and no stress and I'm glad it ended the way it did. I got a 6 month break LOL!
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Me: 32 SO: 32
Endometriosis - undiagnosed until laparoscopy in Jan 2012

No problems TTC #1, DS born in March 2008

TTC #2 since July 2009
Started seeing RE Sept 2010
Blood tests show I'm not ovulating, HSG shows right tube is blocked but hysteroscopy was all clear.

2010/2011
4 cycles clomid + TI = BFN
2 cycles clomid, repronex & progesterone + IUI = BFN

Diagnostic Laparoscopy tentatively scheduled for September 13th.

Lap cancelled 09/12/11 due to complete surprise natural BFP, Betas fluctuating, confirmed ectopic. Methotrexate on September 29th.

Diagnostic Laparoscopy rescheduled for January 10th, 2012. Right tube removed, too damaged from the ectopic to save. Lots of endometriosis found and cleaned up.

IUI#3 was a miserable failure. Did not respond at all to repronex. Taking a cycle off before trying Gonal-F

Another natural BFP on April 5th (SO's birthday)!!! EDD December 12th, Cole Marshall arrived December 8th, 7lbs 6oz!

#3 amandaTTC#2

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Posted 18 February 2015 - 12:22 AM

Oops I meant to say at 3-4 months you will have a temporary decrease in milk supply which is why toddlers often self wean at that time.

Me: 32 SO: 32
Endometriosis - undiagnosed until laparoscopy in Jan 2012

No problems TTC #1, DS born in March 2008

TTC #2 since July 2009
Started seeing RE Sept 2010
Blood tests show I'm not ovulating, HSG shows right tube is blocked but hysteroscopy was all clear.

2010/2011
4 cycles clomid + TI = BFN
2 cycles clomid, repronex & progesterone + IUI = BFN

Diagnostic Laparoscopy tentatively scheduled for September 13th.

Lap cancelled 09/12/11 due to complete surprise natural BFP, Betas fluctuating, confirmed ectopic. Methotrexate on September 29th.

Diagnostic Laparoscopy rescheduled for January 10th, 2012. Right tube removed, too damaged from the ectopic to save. Lots of endometriosis found and cleaned up.

IUI#3 was a miserable failure. Did not respond at all to repronex. Taking a cycle off before trying Gonal-F

Another natural BFP on April 5th (SO's birthday)!!! EDD December 12th, Cole Marshall arrived December 8th, 7lbs 6oz!

#4 jojo10

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Posted 18 February 2015 - 08:44 AM

Thanks Amanda, this is what I am hoping for, there have been nights where he is up once and other nights where it feels like he his endlessly wanting to nurse, never had a soother never had a bottle. Up until this recent BFP ( fingers crossed its viable) I was a little sad to end nursing, but now I am REALLY ready!


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#5 Raspberry

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Posted 18 February 2015 - 07:12 PM

Congrats Jojo!!! Amazing news!!! I second Amanda...I wouldn't worry about it...I heard it from so many people that after they got pregnant the baby lost interest in bfeeding bc the taste of milk and coinages and apperatly you also smell different...I think nature has it's own ways...good good luck Mama!!! I remember when the girls were born....it feels like yesterday...! ❤️
Me: 37
DH: 42
DX: Endo + DORUBC swithed to VFC in April2010
IVF#1 - June 2011 Natural start - Antagonist - BFN
IVF#2 - Nov 2011 Flare protocol from hell - Nothing to transfer...
IVF#3 - 2012...Mini IVF..??? Waiting for a miracle...
IVF#3 - Start EPP March 14th. ( 4mg Estrace a day) - Baseline u/s on March 28 2012 - AFC=1!! WOW!! The worst AFC ever. Cycle cancelled
IVF#4 - Mini IVF! 2 eggs - No mircale for us...time to move on..Moving to DE!

Our prayers been answered...An angel found us...she is offering the biggest gift and we are saying yes yes yes!
We are so happy and thankful.

DE IVF- Jan/Feb 2013...I have a good feeling about 2013!

2013 Feb 05- Our lovely donor first u/s! 75 follicles! Amazing

2013 Feb 15- First u/s at VFC...follicles looking good...my lining is 10mm! So happy! Intralipids, Medrol.

2013Feb 21- ER..got 40 eggs! Over the moon...the wait begins and FX for good news!
2013 Feb 26 - Transferred 1 day 5 already hatching embryo...17 made it to freeze..Amazing!!
2013 March 8 - BETA day!!!
2013 March 8 - 1st BETA= 656! 10dp5dt We are pregnant! ❤
2013 March 11 - 2nd BETA= 2622! 13dp5dt Very happy!
2013 March 22 -  Spotting - First u/s...! -  6 wks 1 day one beautiful bean with a HB. We are in LOVE!
2013 April 4th - Red Spotting - U/S - 8 wks 1 day - Bean is growing like a weed.
2013 April 12 - U/S at VFC - 9 weeks 1 day - Bean is starting to look like a "baby"
2013 May 3- U/S at VFC - 12 weeks 1 day - FX!! Baby looks good! Graduated from VFC..
2013 May 6- 12 weeks 4 day - NT Scan very active baby! Everything looking good! ❤❤❤
2013 June 24 - 19 weeks 4 day - 20 weeks u/s...We are having a BOY!!!! So So Happy!!!
Bed rest from week 29 due to shortening cervix

Baby Noah was born on November 4th 8:26 am. 21 inches and 7"11. We are over the moon! He is the cutest baby! Our journey is complete! Remember never give up! There always be a next step! XoXo

#6 jojo10

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Posted 22 March 2015 - 08:42 PM

Ok has not weaned yet, but must be noticing changes as he has started angrily howling at my boobs some nites, ugh.

#7 jojo10

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Posted 27 May 2015 - 12:22 PM

Another update, progress, we now only "nurse" use the term loosely as he latches on and wow it hurts, falls asleep in 5 minutes and does not wake up alllll nite long!!!!!! (If we do not go thru these motions I have full on screaming tantrum, bed time extended by 2 hours ( believe me I have tried)

So it feels weird having this wonderful 2 year old still want to latch each evening and look into my eyes and pat my cheek and go to sleep, I am ready when he is to stop though LOL.

 

As for my supply, it has evaporated officially, my boobs are getting bigger??? And I anticipate the colostrum cycle to begin hopefully after full weaning.

 

Now to get my little co sleeper out of my bed in preparation for baby #4. Wow, ME with 4 kids, so surreal!


#8 jojo10

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Posted 26 June 2015 - 01:16 PM

DS at 2 years old and 1 month is weaned. He cried and I cried and now we are past this.


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