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Keepercjr

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>

I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote></div>

Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
</a>
Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>

(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)

I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.

Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.

I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.
 
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Keepercjr

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>

I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote>

Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
</a>
Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>

(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)

I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.

Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.

I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.
 
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Keepercjr

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>

I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote>

Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
</a>
Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>

(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)

I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.

Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.

I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>



I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote></div>



Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfe.../ebf-myths.html
</a>


Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>



(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)



I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.



Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.



I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.</end quote></div>

Thanks for replying to this Carloine, I tried three times but my computer is being a butt, so it wouldn't take.

If you don't have a chance to read through all those links, just remember that up to one year, human milk is all a baby nutritionally NEEDS (though of course most moms introduce solids before that) afer a year, human milk still provides enormous benefits for baby, it just needs to be supplemented with food.

The WHO doesn't advocate 2 years for nothing!
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>



I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote></div>



Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfe.../ebf-myths.html
</a>


Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>



(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)



I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.



Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.



I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.</end quote></div>

Thanks for replying to this Carloine, I tried three times but my computer is being a butt, so it wouldn't take.

If you don't have a chance to read through all those links, just remember that up to one year, human milk is all a baby nutritionally NEEDS (though of course most moms introduce solids before that) afer a year, human milk still provides enormous benefits for baby, it just needs to be supplemented with food.

The WHO doesn't advocate 2 years for nothing!
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>



I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote></div>



Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfe.../ebf-myths.html
</a>


Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>



(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)



I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.



Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.



I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.</end quote></div>

Thanks for replying to this Carloine, I tried three times but my computer is being a butt, so it wouldn't take.

If you don't have a chance to read through all those links, just remember that up to one year, human milk is all a baby nutritionally NEEDS (though of course most moms introduce solids before that) afer a year, human milk still provides enormous benefits for baby, it just needs to be supplemented with food.

The WHO doesn't advocate 2 years for nothing!
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>



I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote>



Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfe.../ebf-myths.html
</a>


Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>



(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)



I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.



Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.



I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.</end quote>

Thanks for replying to this Carloine, I tried three times but my computer is being a butt, so it wouldn't take.

If you don't have a chance to read through all those links, just remember that up to one year, human milk is all a baby nutritionally NEEDS (though of course most moms introduce solids before that) afer a year, human milk still provides enormous benefits for baby, it just needs to be supplemented with food.

The WHO doesn't advocate 2 years for nothing!
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>thefrogprincess</b></i>



I know that breast milk has many benefits not least of which is immunities for baby, but someone told me once that when the kid is about a year old then they don't get much nutrional benefit anymore. Is this right?</end quote>



Jessi that is a common MYTH. Kellymom.com is a great reference for breastfeeding and here is a link to the page about extended breastfeeding myths :

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-myths.html
">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfe.../ebf-myths.html
</a>


Here is a link about the benefits of extended breastfeeding:

<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html">http://www.kellymom.com/bf/bfextended/ebf-benefits.html</a>



(I don't like the term "extended" though because humans were designed to nurse for much longer than a year - its just a western thing to wean at a year or, in most cases, much earlier than that. Research has shown that humans are meant to nurse between 2.5-7 years)



I know its weird to think of nursing a 2 year old but that is just because we don't see it. I seriously had no idea that people nursed past a year till someone told me - and this was when Logan was about 6 months old!. And then I found out my own mom nursed me till 2.5 and my brother (also w/ CF) till 3.5. Most people don't realize that a toddler might still be breastfed because they're probably only nursing for naps and bedtime - so it only goes on at home. And people don't want negative reactions so they don't discuss it. I don't volunteer that Logan is still nursing when talking to people so I'm sure they just assume that he's weaned. If someone were to ask then I'd tell them but its easier to just not talk about it so you don't have to defend yourself.



Lastly, the WHO recommends to nurse to at least 2.



I just want to say that I think that any amount of milk is better than none at all! So if you feel comfortable only nursing till 6 months or a year that is what you should do.</end quote>

Thanks for replying to this Carloine, I tried three times but my computer is being a butt, so it wouldn't take.

If you don't have a chance to read through all those links, just remember that up to one year, human milk is all a baby nutritionally NEEDS (though of course most moms introduce solids before that) afer a year, human milk still provides enormous benefits for baby, it just needs to be supplemented with food.

The WHO doesn't advocate 2 years for nothing!
 
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Keepercjr

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>

Caroline,



I bought a cosleeper-it is a new model that has mesh sides so you can see the baby while lying down. I think that will help a lot.</end quote></div>

Bonnie that is a good idea. I never used a cosleeper - we just have a soft rail on the bed. But a cosleeper is much better than baby in their own room having to cry to wake you up. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I had a bassinet all set up next to the bed but he never spent even 1 night in it. I just couldn't bear the thought of him lying there alone. I started balling the first night home because I didn't know what to do with him - I was all prepared to just sit on the couch and hold him and DH said "just bring him to bed" and that is where he's been ever since. I feel bad for having him spend the 1 night in the bassinet in the hospital... the nurse was really rude and when she caught me holding him around 1 am she snapped "put that baby back in the bassinet" and like a good patient I complied - I didn't know any better. That nurse is one of the reasons I plan to have a homebirth for the next one.
 
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Keepercjr

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>

Caroline,



I bought a cosleeper-it is a new model that has mesh sides so you can see the baby while lying down. I think that will help a lot.</end quote></div>

Bonnie that is a good idea. I never used a cosleeper - we just have a soft rail on the bed. But a cosleeper is much better than baby in their own room having to cry to wake you up. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I had a bassinet all set up next to the bed but he never spent even 1 night in it. I just couldn't bear the thought of him lying there alone. I started balling the first night home because I didn't know what to do with him - I was all prepared to just sit on the couch and hold him and DH said "just bring him to bed" and that is where he's been ever since. I feel bad for having him spend the 1 night in the bassinet in the hospital... the nurse was really rude and when she caught me holding him around 1 am she snapped "put that baby back in the bassinet" and like a good patient I complied - I didn't know any better. That nurse is one of the reasons I plan to have a homebirth for the next one.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>

Caroline,



I bought a cosleeper-it is a new model that has mesh sides so you can see the baby while lying down. I think that will help a lot.</end quote></div>

Bonnie that is a good idea. I never used a cosleeper - we just have a soft rail on the bed. But a cosleeper is much better than baby in their own room having to cry to wake you up. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I had a bassinet all set up next to the bed but he never spent even 1 night in it. I just couldn't bear the thought of him lying there alone. I started balling the first night home because I didn't know what to do with him - I was all prepared to just sit on the couch and hold him and DH said "just bring him to bed" and that is where he's been ever since. I feel bad for having him spend the 1 night in the bassinet in the hospital... the nurse was really rude and when she caught me holding him around 1 am she snapped "put that baby back in the bassinet" and like a good patient I complied - I didn't know any better. That nurse is one of the reasons I plan to have a homebirth for the next one.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>

Caroline,



I bought a cosleeper-it is a new model that has mesh sides so you can see the baby while lying down. I think that will help a lot.</end quote>

Bonnie that is a good idea. I never used a cosleeper - we just have a soft rail on the bed. But a cosleeper is much better than baby in their own room having to cry to wake you up. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I had a bassinet all set up next to the bed but he never spent even 1 night in it. I just couldn't bear the thought of him lying there alone. I started balling the first night home because I didn't know what to do with him - I was all prepared to just sit on the couch and hold him and DH said "just bring him to bed" and that is where he's been ever since. I feel bad for having him spend the 1 night in the bassinet in the hospital... the nurse was really rude and when she caught me holding him around 1 am she snapped "put that baby back in the bassinet" and like a good patient I complied - I didn't know any better. That nurse is one of the reasons I plan to have a homebirth for the next one.
 
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Keepercjr

Guest
<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>

Caroline,



I bought a cosleeper-it is a new model that has mesh sides so you can see the baby while lying down. I think that will help a lot.</end quote>

Bonnie that is a good idea. I never used a cosleeper - we just have a soft rail on the bed. But a cosleeper is much better than baby in their own room having to cry to wake you up. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I had a bassinet all set up next to the bed but he never spent even 1 night in it. I just couldn't bear the thought of him lying there alone. I started balling the first night home because I didn't know what to do with him - I was all prepared to just sit on the couch and hold him and DH said "just bring him to bed" and that is where he's been ever since. I feel bad for having him spend the 1 night in the bassinet in the hospital... the nurse was really rude and when she caught me holding him around 1 am she snapped "put that baby back in the bassinet" and like a good patient I complied - I didn't know any better. That nurse is one of the reasons I plan to have a homebirth for the next one.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>



Caroline,







I bought a cosleeper-it is a new model that has mesh sides so you can see the baby while lying down. I think that will help a lot.</end quote></div>



Bonnie that is a good idea. I never used a cosleeper - we just have a soft rail on the bed. But a cosleeper is much better than baby in their own room having to cry to wake you up. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I had a bassinet all set up next to the bed but he never spent even 1 night in it. I just couldn't bear the thought of him lying there alone. I started balling the first night home because I didn't know what to do with him - I was all prepared to just sit on the couch and hold him and DH said "just bring him to bed" and that is where he's been ever since. I feel bad for having him spend the 1 night in the bassinet in the hospital... the nurse was really rude and when she caught me holding him around 1 am she snapped "put that baby back in the bassinet" and like a good patient I complied - I didn't know any better. That nurse is one of the reasons I plan to have a homebirth for the next one.</end quote></div>

When I had my son (1999) the hospital told me they didn't "allow" the baby to sleep in the bed with the mom (I, not always a rule follower, did anyway - and he slept with me until about 9 months old)). When I had my daughter last year, the hospital didn't say a word, and even had a pamphlet about safe cosleeping. I tink it's because I live in South Bend where James McKenna - the mother-baby sleep lab cosleeping guru does his research at Notre Dame. DD is now 10 month and still sleeps with us most the night. I don't think she'll be leaving our bed anytime soon!

Caroline, <i>if</i> and that's a big if, we have another, we are also going to have a homebirth.
 
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wanderlost

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Keepercjr</b></i>

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>bonniebaby</b></i>



Caroline,







I bought a cosleeper-it is a new model that has mesh sides so you can see the baby while lying down. I think that will help a lot.</end quote></div>



Bonnie that is a good idea. I never used a cosleeper - we just have a soft rail on the bed. But a cosleeper is much better than baby in their own room having to cry to wake you up. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I had a bassinet all set up next to the bed but he never spent even 1 night in it. I just couldn't bear the thought of him lying there alone. I started balling the first night home because I didn't know what to do with him - I was all prepared to just sit on the couch and hold him and DH said "just bring him to bed" and that is where he's been ever since. I feel bad for having him spend the 1 night in the bassinet in the hospital... the nurse was really rude and when she caught me holding him around 1 am she snapped "put that baby back in the bassinet" and like a good patient I complied - I didn't know any better. That nurse is one of the reasons I plan to have a homebirth for the next one.</end quote></div>

When I had my son (1999) the hospital told me they didn't "allow" the baby to sleep in the bed with the mom (I, not always a rule follower, did anyway - and he slept with me until about 9 months old)). When I had my daughter last year, the hospital didn't say a word, and even had a pamphlet about safe cosleeping. I tink it's because I live in South Bend where James McKenna - the mother-baby sleep lab cosleeping guru does his research at Notre Dame. DD is now 10 month and still sleeps with us most the night. I don't think she'll be leaving our bed anytime soon!

Caroline, <i>if</i> and that's a big if, we have another, we are also going to have a homebirth.
 
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