Hey First...I was hellbent on breast feeding my DD, and it did not go anything like I hoped and planned (HA!) for it to. I had a loooong labor leading up to a last straw c-section and the nurses supplemented with formula (with our groggy approval) and Miss Thing had a latching problem from then on. It was a viscious cycle because she struggled to latch, so my milk never truly came in. I was able to breast feed (with some formula supplementation) for 3 months, but I had to use nipple shields (Kentucky Derby Hats for your boobs!) and I pretty much was hooked up to the breast pump round the clock (uber-depressing and frustrating to me). So, that being said, I wanted to reach out to you and tell you that I (and tons of my friends and even acquaintances) found it EXTREMEMY difficult. Don't get down on yourself. Whatever you have to do is gonna be perfect for YOUR baby and YOUR family. Of course you will figure this all out...you were made to do this!!! Just remember that no matter what you do, you are doing the right thing, and every day things will get a little clearer and a little easier. I swear I struggled and beat myself up about breast feeding until at 3 months, on my birthday no less, I swear my baby girl looked up at me, and in perfect, clear English said "Mom?? Enough of this! It ain't workin' for either of us!!". I kid of course, but I swear that's what she was saying to me. That was it for me. We switched to formula and never looked back. Take it one day at a time, and whatever you do, don't let the moms who say everything is perfect and easy and blissful get to you...the whole process is hard, but when you come out on the other side, it's all amazingly worth it. You are doing great!! And seriously...what a CUTIE you've got yourself there!!!!
So glad to hear that everything is okay with him!
