Today is the day - I made it to one month

AlwaysPraying · Dec 28th, 2012, 09:49 AM

I want to cry. Everyday has been a struggle. I have worried, been anxious, almost given up, have given formula, felt inadequate, wanted to quit, hated it, and finally gave in.

Baby has been breast fed for 1 month today! I did supplement at the beginning with formula for three days after every feed. For me that really did help. I'm not one of these moms that thinks baby should hang off your nipple 24 hours a day to have a proper breast feed. There are supports out there like formula, nipple shields, creams, and pumps that can all help. I am proof that using these devises and help doesn't ruin supply or make breast feeding harder, it helped my anxiety my worry and my supply. They aren't for everyone and I didn't use them all or anything for very long but I was grateful it was there.

Anyways. I never thought I'd see this day. It's still rally hard and I still worry so much and I'm still really confused but god damned I made it.

ke29 · Dec 28th, 2012, 09:51 AM

Well done on your achievement. I am close to 3 months and also had a very rocky start.

New2Bumps · Dec 28th, 2012, 11:37 AM

AMazing, well done for not giving up!
Can't wait until I can have my 1m blinkie fingers x

staralfur · Dec 28th, 2012, 11:54 AM

Good job mama.

You have to do what works for you!

Janers · Dec 28th, 2012, 12:01 PM

Well done! Its so tough to stick with it when your off to a rocky start! You should be very proud of yourself and your little one!

yarianasmommy · Dec 28th, 2012, 20:54 PM

Congratulations!!!!

I remember that day like it was yesterday also (8 months later almost to the day). I wanted to jump for joy and scream victory, but all the while my hubby was looking on as if I was completely mad. (Men just don't understand these things, which is why I'm glad I have ladies like yourselves to cheer for me)

Good Job!

Dec 28th, 2012, 09:49 AM	#1
AlwaysPraying Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,147	Today is the day - I made it to one month I want to cry. Everyday has been a struggle. I have worried, been anxious, almost given up, have given formula, felt inadequate, wanted to quit, hated it, and finally gave in. Baby has been breast fed for 1 month today! I did supplement at the beginning with formula for three days after every feed. For me that really did help. I'm not one of these moms that thinks baby should hang off your nipple 24 hours a day to have a proper breast feed. There are supports out there like formula, nipple shields, creams, and pumps that can all help. I am proof that using these devises and help doesn't ruin supply or make breast feeding harder, it helped my anxiety my worry and my supply. They aren't for everyone and I didn't use them all or anything for very long but I was grateful it was there. Anyways. I never thought I'd see this day. It's still rally hard and I still worry so much and I'm still really confused but god damned I made it.

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Dec 28th, 2012, 09:51 AM	#2
ke29 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 3,330	Well done on your achievement. I am close to 3 months and also had a very rocky start.

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Dec 28th, 2012, 11:37 AM	#3
New2Bumps Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: England Posts: 5,321	AMazing, well done for not giving up! Can't wait until I can have my 1m blinkie fingers x

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Dec 28th, 2012, 11:54 AM	#4
staralfur Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 4,904	Good job mama. You have to do what works for you!

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Dec 28th, 2012, 12:01 PM	#5
Janers Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 529	Well done! Its so tough to stick with it when your off to a rocky start! You should be very proud of yourself and your little one!

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Dec 28th, 2012, 20:54 PM	#6
yarianasmommy Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 27	Congratulations!!!! I remember that day like it was yesterday also (8 months later almost to the day). I wanted to jump for joy and scream victory, but all the while my hubby was looking on as if I was completely mad. (Men just don't understand these things, which is why I'm glad I have ladies like yourselves to cheer for me) Good Job!

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