3 yr old I remember very vividly that our trip on an airplane when he was 8 mths old was the last time he nursed.

My 18 mth old is still currently nursing. He only nurses at night now, although the last few days he’s been nursing more often.
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Thank you for your response. I have been working with a lactation consultant since my daughter was 1 month old to ensure that I am doing things corretly. According to the lactation consultant’s records, my daughter is growing well. However, the doctor made a huge ordeal about her weight last month. The amazaing thing is she put on 9oz in a week in a half as the doctor demanded. I didn’t do anything different other than paying more attention to her cues to feed. She fed 10 times a day for several days and then tapered off to 8 then to 7 times. Her feeding scheduled varies between 2-3 hours depending on her mood that day. The least amount of time that she is at the breast is 20 mins. Most times she is feeding 30 min or more. She does have brief periods of rest during the feeding session. Sometimes on my left breast she will on stay for 7 mins. I will put her back to that breast and she will go for a few moments, but is done. Once I place her on my right breast she will be there for 20 mins or more.

When my daughter was born, she tipped the scale at 6 lbs 11oz. Her last wieght, approx one week ago was 12lbs 10oz. She should be 13lbs 6oz (double her birth wieght) by her 6 month visit on the 17th of this month. We track her feedings and wet diapers, which the doctor refused to reveiw. I have learned to recognize when she gets let-downs during a feed. My lactation consultant tells me not to worry becasue my daughter is growing well and at her age she should not be picking up 6oz per week. I have visited the Who site to see what she should be gaining, which is 2-4oz per week. The doctor has led me to second guess myself. So, I wanted to get advise and feedback from you experienced mothers and professionals. I hope above inforamtion helps with any additional advise. Thank you so much.

Shonti

Shonti

Shonti,

I am shocked the doctor even implied your baby would not thrive! I totally agree that you should pack up and not visit that doctor again. In today’s society nursing your baby is more tolerated than it used to be, but some still don’t seem it as the best thing (dumb dumbs!). Anyway, all three of my kiddos were thin and lean and always on the low end of the scale. Yet, everyone of them has met or exceeded they milestones!

Don’t be dismayed with the doctor, simply seek out a doctor that is known for being a breastfeeding advocate…They Are Out There! Many blessings for you and your little joy.