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Posted: 03 July 2007 at 10:07pm | IP Logged

I new here and thought i would introduce myself.

I have two girls; dd1 i bfed exclusively for 6 months then weaned solids and continued to bfed for just over 2 years then she self weaned probably coz i was pg. dd2 is now 17 weeks and exclusively bfed - i plan to bf until she self weans also.

With dd1 i had  cracked/bleeding nipples, Mastitis 4 times, then as a result of the Mastitis =Low Milk Supply, then as a result of LMS and regular top ups using a bottle i experienced Nipple Confusion. I was in desperate need of medication (i think) as i felt completely rejected by my dd1 and felt like i was failing to provide her with was i was made to provide her with - my milk. But managed to keep my head high and march on to succeed! At approx 4 months i started over producing and decided to express and donate my milk to a local bank and expressed 50 - 70oz per week for 1 year

With dd2 i have experience cracked nipples and Mastitis twice (so far). I am obviously prone to have a rotten start at breastfeeding but again i am marching on!

I came here to share my experiences and also to seek some encouragement to express and donate again.

Bfing is my life!

Posted: 04 July 2007 at 9:02am | IP Logged

Hi Lynie,

I found madmums by googling breastfeeding forum. What town you from?

Posted: 04 July 2007 at 9:13am | IP Logged

Hey hello and welcome.

I'm Emma and i'm mummy to Jamie-leigh and Ashleigh.

They are my 2 and a half year old twin girls.

I live in Nottingham.

Welldone to you for being so persistant with the bf. I did it for 3 weeks but mixed fed due to the girls being so small and wanting to get them home. They were 8 weeks early and in hospital for 4 weeks.

You did so well last time and you know all the benefits. You should carry on and do it again if you can. Its just a shame there isn't more information when you need it. There are other mums on here who bf for quite a while. I know Mumsam is one of them.

Hope you like the site and hope to chat soon. xxxxxxxx

Posted: 04 July 2007 at 10:24am | IP Logged

Hi and welcome! I'm Kim, mum to Rebecca 12, Ruthie 10 and Cameron 4. I live in Norfolk with dh - tho originally from Fife.

I bf Cameron until 8 months - well done for carrying on as far as you did - and for donating. What a fantastic thing to do.xxx

Posted: 04 July 2007 at 11:32am | IP Logged

Hello and welcome  , I am new to the site to and so far how found this site extremly friendly and useful to me. I'm sure you'll find it the same.

Take Care, Michellexx