Off topic...nursing question...

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Registered: 09-28-2005
Off topic...nursing question...
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Fri, 04-07-2006 - 11:10pm

Okay, this is my third baby that I have nursed, so I should be a pro and know everything about it, right?? Well, I have noticed that I am ALWAYS hungry lately and am grazing almost all day. It is almost worse than when I was pregnant with cravings! I could not figure it out, and it hit me this afternoon: That's normal for nursing, right?? I think its normal anyway?!?!? Has anyone else experienced this when nursing? I don't really remember being this bad with my other two. And if its not because of breastfeeding, I better watch it or I will gain back any weight I have lost since having Josh!

Thanks for any input!

Theresa

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Registered: 09-29-2005
Fri, 04-07-2006 - 11:25pm

I nursed Kaitlyn for 2 years and Devanie for one, and I noticed exactly this just before they'd have a growth spurt. I think they tend to nurse more for the extra calories around this time, and your body, in turn, needs more calories itself. So you get ravenous. ;) It's probably too soon for you to be able to tell if Josh is nursing more than usual, since he's still establishing a pattern, but I'll bet that's all it is.

HTH! :)

~Kelli


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Registered: 08-06-2004
Fri, 04-07-2006 - 11:38pm
I am also nursing my third and I graze daily!! LOL!! Nursing burns it all up, because I haven't gained weight. Eat and ENJOY!!