Originally posted by Astner
It's only challenging the first three days. You're over the threshold so stop bragging. It would be like I bragging about how I haven't smoked in 22 years only counting the years I've been alive.
😂 You're actually completely wrong.
I wasn't bragging either, by the way. I smoked for 13 years all in all (with one year of not smoking when I was pregnant and then breast feeding) so 2 weeks is an accomplishment whether you agree or not. I was just updating and commenting on how I have found it easier than I thought I would. It's true, it's not an exaggeration, so **** off and find someone else to irritate.
Originally posted by dadudemon
Unrelated but I'm VERY glad you did so: your child may thank you when she's older (I'm not joking). Were you convinced by the science or tradition? Or was it a combination of both?Well, this is not the thread for that.
I wanted to. I've always wanted to breastfeed, if ever I had kids. Evie was a textbook pregnancy and birth and when it came to breastfeeding she was a natural 😄 I had no difficulties whatsoever apart from the usual soreness when getting used to it etc. So why wouldn't I? Don't understand women who don't even try, really I don't. When Evie was 8/9 weeks, however, I couldn't keep up with her demands and as she was so long and slim I was very anxious about her weight gain, so we switched to formula. Was going to combination feed for 4 weeks or more but that didn't happen unfortunately as my supply disappeared within a few days. If I have any more children I am determined to breastfeed again AND to attempt it in public as I was far too nervous to try that with Evie 😬 Just being a first time mum, I think. I'm a pro now though haha 😄
Edit; and to answer you question, mainly the science. The benefits to both the mother and the child are fantastic.
Originally posted by Syren
I wanted to. I've always wanted to breastfeed, if ever I had kids. Evie was a textbook pregnancy and birth and when it came to breastfeeding she was a natural 😄 I had no difficulties whatsoever apart from the usual soreness when getting used to it etc. So why wouldn't I? Don't understand women who don't even try, really I don't. When Evie was 8/9 weeks, however, I couldn't keep up with her demands and as she was so long and slim I was very anxious about her weight gain, so we switched to formula. Was going to combination feed for 4 weeks or more but that didn't happen unfortunately as my supply disappeared within a few days. If I have any more children I am determined to breastfeed again AND to attempt it in public as I was far too nervous to try that with Evie 😬 Just being a first time mum, I think. I'm a pro now though haha 😄
Seriously, that's great that you did.
I didn't realize how much good science there was backing it. I never put much thought into it until we had to cover it in a college class. Then I was like, "WTF??!?!?! All of this goodness from such a simple, minimalistic, need?" And then it hit me that we are...get this....MAMMALS! 😆
This was probably 6 years ago or something. After researching the crap out of it, had the epiphany (stupid, I know), I called my mother and sincerely thanked her.
Originally posted by Syren
Edit; and to answer you question, mainly the science. The benefits to both the mother and the child are fantastic.
Indeed. I bet you liked that weight-loss and nice breast size increase, didn't you? 😄 It really is a win-win.
Just recently, my old boss (she no longer works with me, she got another job elsewhere) said that some women continue to stimulate lactation for the metabolism and size increase. I could not believe that, either...but she proved it with a simple google search.
Originally posted by dadudemon
Seriously, that's great that you did.I didn't realize how much good science there was backing it. I never put much thought into it until we had to cover it in a college class. Then I was like, "WTF??!?!?! All of this goodness from such a simple, minimalistic, need?" And then it hit me that we are...get this....MAMMALS! 😆
This was probably 6 years ago or something. After researching the crap out of it, had the epiphany (stupid, I know), I called my mother and sincerely thanked her.
I'm so glad I went to my ante-natal classes, they were fantastically informative. Not to mention my step mother is a midwife and has 2 children of her own and she is a great advocate for breastfeeding as long as possible. She told me the ins and outs, in lots of detail 😄 Just down to how the antibodies passed onto the baby through the mother's breastmilk help greatly in strengthening the child's immune system. I mean, why wouldn't you want that for your baby?
Indeed. I bet you liked that weight-loss and nice breast size increase, didn't you? 😄 It really is a win-win.Just recently, my old boss (she no longer works with me, she got another job elsewhere) said that some women continue to stimulate lactation for the metabolism and size increase. I could not believe that, either...but she proved it with a simple google search.
Haha yeah, it also encourages the uterus to contract following birth. It's very uncomfortable at first, actually. You have to contend with the soreness of the breasts from engorgement, the soreness of the nipples because they're not used to be suckled (not that much anyway lol) and then to add to that the discomfort of strong period-like cramps as the uterus shrinks again. Breastfeeding makes it all happen more quickly though. I lost about 16lbs in those 9 weeks. Put it on again though, when I stopped 😬
That's so awesome! 😊
I smoke. I'm not going to pretend that i'm trying to quit all the time. But when I get sick I totally stop. Then I go for a week or so and I start getting better and I slowly start back up again. It always starts the same way... "Hey let me hit that"... "Hey can I have one"..."Hey can I have another"...~Buys pack~
My family kinda fits that mold. My parents both smoke... As do my brother and I. My two sisters don't. So for the kids it's half and half. I really do have to admit being around it everyday makes it the hardest.
Originally posted by ~Bun Bun~
That's so awesome! 😊I smoke. I'm not going to pretend that i'm trying to quit all the time. But when I get sick I totally stop. Then I go for a week or so and I start getting better and I slowly start back up again. It always starts the same way... "Hey let me hit that"... "Hey can I have one"..."Hey can I have another"...~Buys pack~
My family kinda fits that mold. My parents both smoke... As do my brother and I. My two sisters don't. So for the kids it's half and half. I really do have to admit being around it everyday makes it the hardest.
Thank you lovey 😄
I really, really enjoyed smoking. I really miss it!! But I think there are too many benefits to my family to start up again. Apart from the obvious health benefits, our finances are going to feel more comfortable! I can look at my bank balance and know it won't decrease until I need something like food or whatever, without having to worry about how much I need for cigarettes over the next month. It seems ridiculous now that I budgeted for cigarettes shrug
And definitely, being the only one in this household smoking helped me to quit. If Jamie still smoked I'd have found it way harder ✅
Quitting smoking was easy once I learned the trigger effects and ways to counter them. I haven't had a smoke in like 6 months now. Last time I quit, it wasn't the nicotine withdrawals that got me, it was the hand to mouth thing. I needed something to put in my mouth (Rob is gonna love that), so I bought a buncha twizzlers, chopped them up cigarette sized, and used them.
The only time I crave now is when I drink.