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Posted by Debbie on November 26, 2002 at 16:33:29:
In Reply to: Steve - some thoughs on nursing associations posted by marybethW on November 26, 2002 at 16:04:05:
Hi Marybeth, I think that's excellent advice for all of us to use just in daily life with our babies. I personally believe the same principle applies to just about anything. I found myself in several traps because things that I started doing, that I thought would make my life easier at the time and help my child, ended up making it more difficult in the long run, as those associations develop with our children and you end up having to change something in the future. Thanks for the quote, I'm going to copy that one down for my refrigerator!! : First, know that I am an enthusiastic advocate of breastfeeding. Second, know that I frequently nursed my child for comfort. : With that said, just wanted to talk about weaning. When I found myself in the position of having to wean Alex because I could no longer do the diet that would suit her, I discoverd I not only had to wean her to a different source of nutrition, but also to a different source of comfort and relaxation. Whoa! : So, I've been thinking - (and note that when I use "you" I mean the abstract you, and not "you - Steve"), the more things your child relates with nursing, the more you're going to have to eventually wean your child from, and it can really become complicated. For instance, if you always nurse your child to sleep, when you're weaning, now you've got to undo that. And if you always nurse to comfort for pain, unhappiness, etc... then you've got to undo those associations. : Anyway, just food for thought. I read this somewhere recently, "Don't begin as you don't intend to proceed". I think that's good advice to keep in mind to help me prevent from creating traps for myself. : MB
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: Hi Steve,
: I was just re-reading your thoughts on nursing through pain and discomfort, and wanted to just bring up some thoughts related to this subject.