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Comment on Wean Me, Seymour by Java

Java — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:47:01 +0000

Oh man that does suck! I have 4 sons and only nursed my youngest…..for 22 months. So far you have breastfeed for 16 months..and twins at that! That is wayyyyyyyyyyy longer then most and you should be so proud of that! Will a couple of more months even make a difference…probably not. Do what's best for you because if your not feeling right then nursing them for a couple of more months isn't fair for all of you….you'll be able to focus more and be in a much happier place! My husband is bipolar and has been on lithium for 17 years and it works wonders! Good luck to you!

Comment on Wean Me, Seymour by Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:06:20 +0000

I feel like I shouldn't say anything at all because I only breastfed each kid for 9 months. I considered that an eternity, so you're incredible as far as I'm concerned. It sounds like it might be time to wean and really take care of yourself, which in turn means you can really take care of them. Could you maybe do it slowly over the next 2-3 months, vs a quick wean if that would make you feel better? I think they're soon to have more important things to do than breastfeed also – like eat dirt and trash your pots and pans and cause general mayhem like toddlers do. So once you do it, it'll most likely be a non-issue. I'm really sorry, this does suck, but I'm also incredible impressed with your clarity of mind to get help, ask for help and admit you have this issue. I wish others I knew with this issue could do the same.

Comment on Wean Me, Seymour by Perpetua

Perpetua — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:37:02 +0000

I think the best way to approach it is to figure out what would be best for the girls (which is probably the only way to get through this without feeling guilty). Would they benefit more from a few more months of breastfeeding, or from a parent whose mental health is the best it can be? Think of it this way: if you had crippling migraines and couldn't get out of bed to take care of them unless you had the necessary meds, you probably wouldn't think twice about stopping breastfeeding so you could feel better. You can't think of your depression, etc. as something you should be able to fix on your own, because it's not that simple.

And, aw man, this does suck. I'm sorry you're stuck having to make this choice.

Comment on Wean Me, Seymour by Java

Java — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:51:02 +0000

I only nursed my youngest son (out of 4) and nursed him exclusively for 22 months…never having 1 bottle. You nursed for 16 months…and twins at that…which is way longer them most mom do so you should be proud of that! Will a couple of more months even make a difference? Probably not…besides in the long run you will be happier and be able to focus more which will have way more benefits to the girls then nursing them a couple of more months. Do what makes you happy because they too will Good luck to you!!

Comment on Just a Bunch of Random Stuff by Suz

Suz — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:30 +0000

I second everything Melissa said.

Comment on Just a Bunch of Random Stuff by rachael

rachael — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:10:09 +0000

They are so cute. I love that picture. You have such a cute little family.

Comment on Just a Bunch of Random Stuff by Maria Melee

Maria Melee — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:17:06 +0000

You guys are so cute! Man, we have passes. If you go again we'll meet you!

Comment on Just a Bunch of Random Stuff by Rebecca

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:47:18 +0000

You so don't look anything like I imagined, I guess that I sort of imagine that everyone in blog land looks as pathetic as I do….hey, it makes me feel better about myself………you don't look pathetic……….you look amazing. I bet with going to the gym you'll look H to the O to the T…T ….T. You'll be sizzling.

You could have a 6 month old baby that sleeps through the night if you adopt……it can happen that way.

Good luck with it all!~

Comment on Just a Bunch of Random Stuff by Perpetua

Perpetua — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:50:01 +0000

So glad I'm not the only one who wants to give birth to a six month old (well, not the size, obviously, but developmentally). I was just looking back at old pictures of E, and not only do I not recognize who the heck that baby is, but I was thinking, wow, I SO don't want to do those first three months again. I'd stay pregnant an extra three months just to skip that madness.

And all four of you are adorable.

Comment on Just a Bunch of Random Stuff by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:04:01 +0000

1. You look fantastic.
2. The girls are adorable, even if they only love the birds and I hope mine notice more than the birds when we come to Disney next week.
3. I'm sorry they won't sleep, I'm sure its a phase. Just keep saying that for the next 18 years.