We have had a full breastfeed :D

[ThunderPearls]

My little man had a full feed straight from the boob today there was a nippleshield involved but I dont care!

He fed for 13.5minutes on one side, had a break and is now happily on the other side and has been there for 7 minutes so far

I can not describe how happy I am!

He has had no bottles this morning so far!

I bought new shields with a much better shape and he seems to get a much better latch with them. My breastfeeding support woman was around too so was very impressed

heres hoping this is the start of reducing the bottlefeeds!

 

[dollyemi]

Yay, great feeling isn't it?

 

[ThunderPearls]

Possibly the best feeling in the world!

He went straight down for a nap afterwards and just woke up now and has latched AGAIN for another feed! Been on 10 minutes so far

 

[grace10209]

how cool! i am due in 6 weeks and praying i can breastfeed! yay for you and your LO!

 

[Hangin_On_AGS]

Congrats!!!!!!! Did you capture photo's of your victory? So happy for you in your little man, you had awesome determination and you did it!!!

 

[nicki01]

Yay for you and the little man!! Well done. Hope its the start of something great!

 

[Bevziibubble]

Yay that's great news! Very happy for you and your LO

 

[New Mrs W]

Ace news!

 

[ThunderPearls]

Thanks everyone I didnt get any pictures unfortunately but hopefully I will get another opportunity today

 

[Janers]

Congratulations lady! Job well done, both you and your LO!

 

[danielle1984]

Good job momma!! I'm very proud of you!

 

[w8ing4bean]

Yay well done little man!! And well done you!

 

[Sarah125]

Well done to you both. Great news

 

[ThunderPearls]

So this is almost a full day just on breastfeeds and expressed breast milk! He has had 3 feeds out a bottle whilst we were out but I also tried to breastfeed when we were out and managed a 5 minute feed in the baby softplay area but he didnt like being cradled it was still a sucessfull latch though

just had a 15 minute bedtime feed too yey Ethan!

 

[VGibs]

YAY!!!!!!!!!!! I saw your name and the title of this thread and yelled "HE DID IT!!!" LOL

 

[MommyJogger]

Yay! Congratulations, mama! You've worked really hard for this, enjoy your bf cuddles!

 

[ThunderPearls]

Thanks everyone for the support

So happy after yesterday knowing we are well on the road to breastfeeding

He woke up twice durinthe night, the first time I got to him a little late and he was getting flustered and wouldnt open his mouth enough so ended up with a bottle of formula as it was quicker than warming up the breastmilk but the second time he woke I got him latched after giving him a small bottle feed first and he fed for around 15 minutes.

I actually think my milk was coming to fast for him as at one point he had a bit of a choke and came off to cough and it was dripping everywhere! I do have quite a lot in the mornings and can now express a good 8-10oz ...