Sadly, we have made no progress on the nursing front. I’m not really sure what else to try or when to give up pumping, but I wanted to pop in and at least give an update.
Good news is … the chiropractor helped Jemma’s ear infection! We went in on Monday and Wednesday for ear and neck adjustments to help drain the fluid. On Friday she had her 12 month wellness visit (even though she is almost 13 months) and the infection was gone. Praise the Lord! I was feeling pretty nervous about telling our pediatrician that we decided to forgo the antibiotics after our visit on Monday (we didn’t see our normal doctor on Monday, just the on-call doctor who is apparently medicine happy). Our regular doctor, Dr. Kevin, was quite supportive of the chiropractor route and even went as far as to say that often times an antibiotic cures one problem, but creates a bunch of others that are just as bad like upset tummies, bad gut flora, and diarrhea.
Jemma is finally on the growth chart at 95% for height and weight :) I do think she has lost some weight since her strike, but she is still very healthy and Dr. Kevin isn’t concerned about her strike/weaning.
You can read all my posts about our nursing strike here.
Gretchen,I'm so glad to hear about your week…happy Jemma is getting better and am hopeful for you two on your nursing journey. I've read that children in "Bible times" nursing until they were 3-5 years old. I know that is no longer the popular thing, but I know from reading your blog how important nursing is to you and your little love. I'm thinking of you and looking forward to continue reading about your life with Jemma!Rebekah
What a tough thing you're going through. I nursed my girl until a week after her first birthday, she is 16 months now. I had a hard time too when she started nursing less and less but then I just decided that I was going to look at the positives about how we were able to make it a full year when some people can't at all. I hope you are able to get her nursing again, or if not that it can be a positive transition for you.We are new followers and found you on Mrs. T, Naturally. Have a great day!Stephanie @ http://www.4Eighteen.com
Oh I'm so glad she's feeling better, ear infections are the worst! I'm so sorry to hear about your nursing strike, unfortunately for me Daniel weaned himself off breastfeeding by 10 months, and I missed it so much! I hope Jemma decides to nurse again soon, try not to stress, they know what they're doing! ;) xxx
Keep trying mama… and know that you get mama/baby bonding in a lot of other ways if Jemma is ready to wean. You have done amazing!! All that pumped milk is great for oatmeal and snack sessions. Once my little one stopped nursing – I made sure to do 15 minutes of snuggling before naps and bedtime. Those moments are magic.
You're so right! Extra snuggles at naptime and bed have been the best lately :) ________________________________
Hi, thanks for your blog. I know this was 8 years ago but just out of interest how did your strike end? I’m on day 10 now :(!! Thank you x
Glad you are following! Thanks for your encouragement :)I'm definitely trying to focus on all the positives these days. She is happy and healthy and feel more blessed that this is our biggest worry right now. ________________________________
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