I am new here and looking for other breastfeeding moms
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I am breastfeeding a 3 month old boy. While I love it, part of me wants my old body back.0
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Hi, I have natural term fed all my children and am on my last now, she is 4. I am also 1 module off qualification as a breastfeeding counsellor. You are all awesome women!0
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I'm BFing my 3 month old daughter Did the same for my son til he was 11 months old.0
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I am breastfeeding a 3 month old boy. While I love it, part of me wants my old body back.
It's not breastfeeding that affects your body but pregnancy. Well except the boobs! The only time I have had any boob is in the early months of feeding ( :cries: at A cups )0 -
I am breastfeeding my almost 20 month-old son. No plans to wean any time soon (I am a believer in child-lead weaning). Breastfeeding has increased my appetite and now I am looking to make better choices and finally lose this weight! I'm glad to know there are other nursing mamas to look to for support!0
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I'm Amanda and I am currently expecting number 3 due April 9th! Who will be breastfed! Feel free to add me!0
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I am currently breastfeeding my third child, who is 3 months old. My question is, "How do you account for the breastfeeding calories on your MFP?" I know that breastfeeding moms burn about 500-1000 extra calories per day, especially when the baby is young. Do you add them as exercise? Do you just manually increase your goal calories?0
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I usually log it under food. You can do it as exercise or just change your goals. If you're concerned about macros then one of the latter two would fit better. I just don't want to see a post everyday "Zephtalah burned x amount of calories breastfeeding." Nothing wrong with it just not my preference. When I was readjusting for the babies being a little older and eating more solids I manually adjusted my calories, but the what you weigh in 5 weeks thing was a little frustrating since it didn't take that into consideration. Not that it really matters, but again preference. Hope that helps.0
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Hi and welcome! Feel free to add me! I have 3 kids and my youngest just turned a year old last month. Still breastfeeding. I'll be on here for a year in March and have had great success although I still have about 20lbs to loose! I'll get there0
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Wonderful to see so many nursing Mamas!
Looking for some wonderful individuals to help keep me motivated, so please feel free to friend me.
I have nursed both my kids (one of the best things about being a mommy!) and practice child-led weaning.0 -
I have a 7 month old.. : whos starting to bite ow!
Been there (twice)! Here are some good tips to help.
http://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/biting/0 -
I am currently breastfeeding my third child, who is 3 months old. My question is, "How do you account for the breastfeeding calories on your MFP?" I know that breastfeeding moms burn about 500-1000 extra calories per day, especially when the baby is young. Do you add them as exercise? Do you just manually increase your goal calories?
I add it as 500 calories in exercise. Only way I could figure out how to do it.0 -
New mom. 5 mo. old son. Exclusively breastfeeding. Can we start a group?
There are lots of mommies in the Post Partum Pack group!
There's also a Breastfeeding Support group that's pretty active, too!0 -
My son is almost 9 months and is breastfed. When he was around 2 months, I started counting calories and working out but my supply dropped, so I stopped. That was a big mistake because I ended up gaining 20 lbs over the next 6 months. Now that he's eating some solids, I've started back up again and I don't even really account for the extra calories for nursing in my diet. I haven't noticed any supply issues, but I'm keeping a close eye on it. I'm excited to see so many other nursing moms here!0
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Hey everyone! My 12 month old son is currently weaning himself (i'm not ready but he is boss now-a-days) I also have 2 daughters (5 and 2) both breastfed, and I am fairly new to MFP.0
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Hey, I'm Kori and new to the site. I am currently breastfeeding my 11 week old son. I also have a 2 year old daughter. I was (and still am) nervous about working out and breastfeeding. I keep thinking it's going to make my supply drop, etc. Breastfeeding my son for as long as possible is very important to me since I only made it 8 weeks with my daughter. I also want to be healthy and have more energy for my kids, so I need to do this! Just hoping to find some good information on here0
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My daughter was born 02/02/13 and I'm breastfeeding too!0
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The baby just nursed for almost 90minutes and it made me so tired which makes me crave sweets. I just want to eat and eat and eat....0
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hi there, I have 2 kids a 3 year old and a 3.5 month old whom I breastfeed exclusively. Feel free to add me :-)0
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Hi! I'm new too and am still breastfeeding my 2 year old though its only for comfort now. I'm also a former breastfeeding peer counselor. Anyone feel free to add me or contact for BF assistance.0
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I was on here a few years ago and this place really helped. I went through a bad ending to a marriage so I stopped. Now I have a 3 month old and husband gone. yay! I want to get into shape again and feel good too. Please add me if you want. I do best with support.0
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Hi ladies! I have a 3-yr old daughter and a daughter who is almost 5 months old, exclusively breastfed and not on any solids yet. My weight loss has stalled, and I'm not really too worried about it yet, but trying to get back into the groove of tracking my food. I need that reality check I think!
I was trying to figure out how to account for the breastfeeding. I came across this topic, which was helpful. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/897655-breast-feeding-mamas-do-you-allow-for-the-milk-you-make
I'm going to use the food option, which accounts for "negative" calories as well as fat and protein (fact is you can/should eat a little more of those specifically, not just "extra calories" that could be empty ones!).0 -
Hi ladies! I have a 3-yr old daughter and a daughter who is almost 5 months old, exclusively breastfed and not on any solids yet. My weight loss has stalled, and I'm not really too worried about it yet, but trying to get back into the groove of tracking my food. I need that reality check I think!
I was trying to figure out how to account for the breastfeeding. I came across this topic, which was helpful. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/897655-breast-feeding-mamas-do-you-allow-for-the-milk-you-make
I'm going to use the food option, which accounts for "negative" calories as well as fat and protein (fact is you can/should eat a little more of those specifically, not just "extra calories" that could be empty ones!).
Agreed. Doing the same here! I'm EBF Mr. 5.5 months & nap and/or bedtime nursing Miss 2 years. Nursing Mamas please add me... I like the food ideas/inspiration!0 -
Feel free to add me, currently nursing my LO who turns 2 years old next week!0
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Hi, I just joined the other day. I am a breastfeeding mom of a wonderful 4 month old son. I also have a 4 year old son.0
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Seems like my weight loss has stalled anyone have that problem while breastfeeding a toddler?Feel free to add me, currently nursing my LO who turns 2 years old next week!0
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Hi mommas! I am exclusively breastfeeding my 4 month old, and have been on here since January. Anyone can feel free to add me!0
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Welcome Lydia! I am nursing my 9 month old daughter. I am in the process of losing my baby fat and have been really active for the last 45 days. It's kind of tricky adjusting my calorie intake to lose weight and not jeopardize my milk production. I've found an intake that has allowed me to breastfeed successfully and lose a pound a week in conjunction with the Turbo Fire program. Feel free to add me. I am always in search of support and to motivate others.0
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both mine were nasty biters.0
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Hi lydia! Im breastfeeding my darling 8 month old daughter and have been on mfp for about 6 months. Its definitely helped me drop the baby weight plus a little. Anyone feel free to add me. Im on everyday. Good luck on all your journeys. : )0
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