Anyone else getting themselves worked up about breastfeeding?

[Aidan's Mummy]

I used to get annoyed with some of the Bf mums giving advice when mum wants to ff. BUT now I see them as just trying yo support mums and mums to be. I. Sure they didn't mean to upset anyone. I used to be jealous of them because they bf successfully and I failed. I think everyone should try because for the short time I did it it was amazing. I havnt read the whole thread but some of the ladies I have seen know alot about bf. Blah is very clued up and dragonfly. I will be asking them lots when I have another baby

You go with what you feel is right Hun and your baby will be happy.

 

[tigs]

When i was pregnant last time - i knew breastfeeding was best - but couldnt stand the thought

the only thing that made me try was the dr who told me i couldnt - i was stubborn

in the long run i found it to be the best think i ever did - i wont say it was easy - it took 6 to 8 weeks for me to master it - But it was cheaper my LO was healthier than my friends who had LO's who were formula fed - it was more convinient i never lost my breasts!!

and I plan to feed again ...

I really hope you give it a go - becaue you never know till you try

 

[Mrs Doddy]

I really want to bf and wanted this from day one - sadly at the moment she will not take to me though I am expressing approx 50/60mls to feed her and she is now having probably 5/10mls of formula and the rest bm, it isn't as easy as them latching on from day 1 because if they are early and haven't developed their sucking action feeding them anything is really hard work but Jess in two weeks has gone from 25mls at birth to 50/60mls now - just wish it wasn't from a bottle. I am not ready to give up that she may one day wake up and take to it.

All I say is try, don't give up too soon but if it doesn't work out and you don't want to express then they will still grow on formula xx

 

[xxClaire_24xx]

hi I formula fed with my daugther last time but really wanted to try feeding myself this time although not by breastfeeding but by expressing and bottle feeding I just dont think that I would feel comfortable getting my boobs out infront of people lol. anyway this is baby is going to be delivered anytime between now and 8 weeks so def want her to have my milk although it will be thorough a tube for a bit then hopfully be able to express and bottle feed when she gets home. i bought a manual pump then the tommee tippee electric pump was reduced from £98 to £34 in asda so I bought that too, can only try and express if it doesnt work then I tried,

It is totally upto you and only you it is your body chick xx

 

[noileena]

BB, I understand how you feel. I have also swallowed the 'breast is best' line, and do believe it, but am not sure it's for me.

I think my main issue is having some mw/ other health professional messing with my boobs, telling me what to do, looking at them and judging whether I'm doing things 'right'. What I hope to happen is that I'm allowed to give it a go in private - if I can do it, great, if not - I will be going onto FF. And I not be feeling guilty, as there are many other worse things you can do to your LO, and if I'm miserable, that's not a good thing for anyone - me, baby or family!

I also hate the idea of being out and about and having to whip a boob out - I'm larger chested and don't really want people gawping at me! I've looked into all kinds of tops blankets etc that can 'hide' what you're doing, but if LO decides to move their head, the world could easily get a good look!

For me, it's a confidence thing - I need to be able to do try it in my own time and away from other people - but I totally understand that you may NEVER want to try it - and why worry about something that makes you sad?! That's much worse for your LO in the end...

 

[Lianne1986]

BB, I understand how you feel. I have also swallowed the 'breast is best' line, and do believe it, but am not sure it's for me.

I think my main issue is having some mw/ other health professional messing with my boobs, telling me what to do, looking at them and judging whether I'm doing things 'right'. What I hope to happen is that I'm allowed to give it a go in private - if I can do it, great, if not - I will be going onto FF. And I not be feeling guilty, as there are many other worse things you can do to your LO, and if I'm miserable, that's not a good thing for anyone - me, baby or family!

I also hate the idea of being out and about and having to whip a boob out - I'm larger chested and don't really want people gawping at me! I've looked into all kinds of tops blankets etc that can 'hide' what you're doing, but if LO decides to move their head, the world could easily get a good look!

For me, it's a confidence thing - I need to be able to do try it in my own time and away from other people - but I totally understand that you may NEVER want to try it - and why worry about something that makes you sad?! That's much worse for your LO in the end...

i totally agree, also with me its a confidence thing, i am larger up top too and i wouldnt want my brothers or sum1 to get a eye full!

i think im def gonna FF x

 

[JaniceT]

Breast feeding is a natural and accepted part of pregnancy in the part of the world for a very, very long time. Formula only recently came into play in the past few decades (thanks and no thanks in a way, to Dumex, etc.... if you keep up with the stuff they used to do here).

Breast feeding was always seen as the best method to enrich the baby for generations. Only in the past century have doctors started to encourage it? I'll definitely be breast feeding my LO, unless it just refuses it.

 

[ShanandBoc]

I plan on BF, ill admit i worry about it, but i think thats natural.

Can i suggest to the OP that you at least breast feed for the first few days so your baby gets the colostrum? It really is great for baby if you can.

All the best.....if i can BF i havent decided how long i will for, prob no longer than 6 months, but then again i may change my mind. Will see how i go

 

[Dragonfly]

Ir, prob no longer than 6 months, but then again i may change my mind. Will see how i go

Success is a journey not a destination,.


Yes I have been at the fortune cookies on facebook

but its true though and even goes in this topic as I had limits set and passed them all, really is a journey now.

 

[ShanandBoc]

Im just looking forward to having my body back, including my boobs lol x

 

[Dragonfly]

I thought that to and its great lying on your belly again but then I felt empty like something was missing. But i know what you mean I want body back to, saggy baggy and all. Your boobs are always yours your just sharing them

 

[ShanandBoc]

Yeh i must admit, its gonna be weird once LO is here, i have had a big, hard belly for so long now i cant remember what it was like. Feels like ive been pregnant forever even tho the time has gone fast, does that make sense? haha

Sleeping on my back and tummy again is gonna be heaven tho, hate sleeping on my sides and all the aches and pains too.

Can i ask a Q to those who have breastfed.....You would have to wear a bra and breast pads to bed right?

I ask cause i have been unable to sleep in a bra while ive been pregnant as they just irritate me. My boobs have been soooo sensitive

 

[trumpetbum]

You don't have to, especially when breastfeeding is established but dh was once woken by a fountain of milk in the face, so maybe a comfy vest top that will allow for breastpads or something might be a good idea.

 

[Dragonfly]

I leaked so much I put a towel across my chest as pads kept faling out and I didnt want to wear bra in bed. I would feed from one and the other was leaking away , That was till supply sorted it self out in the very early days.

 

[aob1013]

I wear a bra and breastpads or we would be lying in a river!

 

[ShanandBoc]

Thanks ladies, all these little things u worry about.

I have had a real problem with sensitivity and my boobs while being pregnant, if that gets worse when im breast feeding i dont know if ill cope

 

[bigbetty]

Thanks for all your comments ladies, I'm so much more chilled out about it now and it's lovely to hear how everybody is dealing with their personal decisions.

 

[Dragonfly]

Thanks ladies, all these little things u worry about.

I have had a real problem with sensitivity and my boobs while being pregnant, if that gets worse when im breast feeding i dont know if ill cope

I was the same, even chaffing a nipple made me shiver and was sensitive but not after pregnancy. I have that now and I am still breatsfeeding

 

[Adela Quested]

Can i ask a Q to those who have breastfed.....You would have to wear a bra and breast pads to bed right?

I think it depends on the individual - I know that a lot of women have probs with leaking etc, but I haven't at all for some reason. I could count on one hand the number of times that I've had any leakage at all. I wore a bra to bed for the first week or so but gave it up after that, and haven't needed breast pads, never seen one up close to be honest!

I was prepared to have problems with breastfeeding as I know that some women do, but it all went like a dream with me once it was established. Occasionally it hurts for a moment (like, a few seconds) as the milk lets down but that's been it. So while it's good to be ready for difficulties, just remember that it doesn't have to be like that. I wouldn't say I 'enjoy' it but I am so happy to be able to do it, and it's amazing to watch my son grow and know that he gets all the nutrients he needs directly from my milk ... I feel rather proud of myself

My personal view is that while everybody knows that breast is best for both mother and baby, it has to be something that you are comfortable with for yourself. A happy baby needs a happy mum. So if you've educated yourself on the benefits and it's really not for you, don't give yourself guilt over it and don't let others guilt you either.

 

[Adela Quested]

Thanks ladies, all these little things u worry about.

I have had a real problem with sensitivity and my boobs while being pregnant, if that gets worse when im breast feeding i dont know if ill cope

I was the same, even chaffing a nipple made me shiver and was sensitive but not after pregnancy. I have that now and I am still breatsfeeding

I had that too, my nipples were SO sensitive during pregnancy and I wondered what on earth breastfeeding would be like and if I could handle it. It's been fine, on the day he was born I put bubs to my breast and there was no problem at all.