Just not enjoying it this time :(

[embeth]

Don't know what's wrong with me this time just not enjoying bfing.

This is my third baby, bf number 1 for 8 months and number 2 for 2&1/2 years. Just can't seem to settle with it this time round.
My lo is doing great, great feeder gaining loads of weight I just feel
feel fed up of the big heavy leaking boobs, feeding all the time ( he likes his food!!) etc plus posted b4 about a lump in my boob so had u/s, saw specialist nothing to see on scan all normal just lumpy tissue.. Great only thing is even tho been told all good feel
Anxious everytime I pull my top up to feed and seeing a lump poking out at times! I am determined to feed until 6 months at least he deserves the same as his brothers just feels a real effort! Sorry for the moan just need to vent somewhere xx

 

[crossedfinger]

nothing is wrong with you! I dislike bfing...this is my first, so I have no other times to compare it to, but I understand how it feels. I am in the same boat, I want to do six months, but even one month is a long time when you aren't enjoying it. Especially when your breasts/nipples have lumps or are sore or have thrush...Feel free to vent as much as you want and know that you aren't the only one!

 

[embeth]

Thanku! If it helps at all with my first I hates it for the first couple of months, constantly thought about stopping and grabbing for the formula but didn't and in the end enjoyed it and didn't give it a second thought. Maybe the same will happen for you this time feels different for me but but maybe it will change you never know xx

 

[Toms Mummy]

I know what you mean! I loved bf my son but this time round im sure I have more milk as they constantly leak and spurt baby. Plus we're going through thrush atm, grrrrrrr!

I won't stop though, its still much easier than bottles!

 

[makemeamammy]

I'm a bit like this! I enjoy it during the day but I seem to get really anxious about it at the last feed before bed as I worry she's getting too much foremilk, her poos are still pesto green (sorry for tmi) and she spends the second half of every night wriggling and grunting constantly in her sleep which makes me worry she's got wind although it doesn't usually wake her (just me that can't sleep lol!)

I think sometimes I just think she would sleep better on formula, we would know exactly how much she was getting and DH would be able to help out more at weekends as I really miss my sleep but right now she doesn't settle as well with DH as she's so used to being fed by me.

The only thing that keeps me going is that I really enjoy it and it's so convenient during the day and LO is putting on weight despite the poo/wind issues xx

 

[QueenMummyToBe]

I am right there with you.
Nearly 12 weeks in & I am so fed up.
Fed up of the very little sleep I am getting, fed up of feeding all day (she is either asleep or feeding.. Mostly feeding. Some days she will go in her swing for 10 mins or so) fed up of having no time for my other two as I am always feeding.
I want to continue but she has been the same since birth & it has got no easier.

Xx

 

[embeth]

Its tough sometimes isn't it?!?!

I have decided to feed until february. He will be 5 months and i'll probably cut feeds out gradually so he'll be 6 months when I completely stop. I am happy with that decision and don't think i'll feel guilty stopping then. He had a bottle of expressed milk last week and took it no problem at all so don't think will have any issues using a bottle.

xxx