Distractable daughter
I am starting to realize why I don't feel comfortable nursing in public, and most of it has to do with the fact I am not down with flashing the nipple at everyone. Which is what happens on multiple occasions during the same feeding these days.
For the last two or three weeks, Emmie has been easily distracted when nursing. When I say "easily distracted" I really mean "she can hear the whisper of a butterfly wing three houses down and must sit up to find out what is going on."
On, off, on, off. Five minutes later, she announces her intent to finish by arching her back and screeching like a banshee if I even entertain the thought of maybe possibly perhaps seeing if she miiiiiight want to eat a little more.
I know it's the age for this behavior. Nine-month-old babies like to look around. Everything is more interesting than eating. She's getting more calories from food and doesn't need as much breastmilk. Blah blah blah.
But I really can't convince myself that she's truly getting enough in four sessions a day, two of which consist of a drive-by nursing.
For the last two or three weeks, Emmie has been easily distracted when nursing. When I say "easily distracted" I really mean "she can hear the whisper of a butterfly wing three houses down and must sit up to find out what is going on."
On, off, on, off. Five minutes later, she announces her intent to finish by arching her back and screeching like a banshee if I even entertain the thought of maybe possibly perhaps seeing if she miiiiiight want to eat a little more.
I know it's the age for this behavior. Nine-month-old babies like to look around. Everything is more interesting than eating. She's getting more calories from food and doesn't need as much breastmilk. Blah blah blah.
But I really can't convince myself that she's truly getting enough in four sessions a day, two of which consist of a drive-by nursing.
Labels: Breastfeeding, Emmie
posted by Amy at
5:09 PM
2 Comments:
That's how Ethan nursed from 4 months on...I think most of Northern Virginia saw my boob at one point or another. Lovely
I totally remember that from last time around-- it was definitely when I stopped nursing in public because it was all nipple all the time. Jack is still pretty focused, but he's only 6 months old, so we'll see...
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