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I'm only approximately 8 weeks pregnant with my first baby, and I remember having a conversation with my sister after her baby was born. She didn't recommend breastfeeding, told me it was too much for her, that it hurt and she moved to bottle feeding after only a week. Is it really as challenging as she says? I'd really like to breastfeed ... Any advise? ↓
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| Name: LindsayK | Date: Jan 21st, 2007 9:32 PM |
| I'm sure it's different for everyone, but for me, breastfeeding my daughter has been nothing but rewarding. She's 3 1/2 months now and it's still going great. I think everyone should at least try it b/c It's a wonderful way to bond with your baby, it's sooo much easier than sterilizing and preparing formula, way cheaper, in fact free, I also think you get more sleep, b/c you don't have to get up and warm a bottle. It's never been painful for me, the first couple days there was a slight discomfort until she learned to latch properly, and from the milk coming in, but that will happen regardless of if you choose to breastfeed. And remember if you do choose to breastfeed, we're all here for you! For help with any questions you have along the way. I highly reccomend it. Good Luck! ↑ |
| Name: bmes | Date: Jan 22nd, 2007 1:06 AM |
I think the reason so many people give up breastfeeding, is they don't get the proper support and help they need; especially in the first few days. I remember I almost gave up after the 3rd day, cause yes it was tough. I was tired and the first few days you only have the colostrum in there, and there's really not much of it, so the baby is hungry and is still learning to latch properly and you're learning to latch them on properly and your nipples are sore because of it and everything just seems just TOO HARD!!!! but I had some REALLY great lactation consultants at the hospital there and they were there whenever i needed help, and if it weren't for them i would have quit. But after the first week was over both baby and I were finally getting the hang of it, and the milk was flowing, and baby was full and everything was ok!! LOL.....it's important to have that nipple cream handy...cause it does take a bit to get used to....
Breastfeeding has so many advantages....it's way cheaper, they're poop doesn't stink, lol....and it totally boosts their immune system and it's said to reduce the risk of diabetes and obesity and man i could go on forever. It's just better....if you are able to breastfeed, that is the best for your baby. Don't give up so easily....Just grin and bear it!! :-) It gets way easier the longer you do it for!! ↑ |
| Name: mama_ash | Date: Jan 22nd, 2007 5:03 PM |
| ya know, im not sure what all i want to say at this point. i guess ill start off by saying it is the BEST for your little one. and ya know it is like anything else in life, you gotta put your heart and soul into it. be strong and dont give in. its not the easiest thing in the world but childbirth is much much much worse. which after you see your little one you wont care. it is so sweet to look at you baby looking up at you and smiling while hes nursing. it really is important but the most important thing i believe is you have to tell yourself that you can and its better and you are strong. you may thing making a bottle is easier but its really not. really. and cheaper ya know! ↑ |
| Name: Livy | Date: Jan 22nd, 2007 10:10 PM |
Hi Briseis!
It is definately a personal decision. I have two boys. I bf my oldest sone about 14 months. And currently my second son is only 6 weeks old. With my first son, it started out kind of ok, but once my milk came in it got tough. There was way to much milk for the litle guy to try to gulp down and we would get frustrated and so would I. Then I developed some blocked milk ducts which honestly hurt so much that I almost cried everytime I fed him, but that whole sore period onlyu lasted about a week. So I would say if you want to bf, stick to it at least three weeks, and then make a decision if it fis or you or not. You have to give it at least that long to make a rational choice. Now with my second, there was no painful period at all, and things are going great. I love bf, its been conveneient and gives you a real chance to cuddle and bond with your little one. One of my favorite selfish reason to breastfeed is that it halepd me lose the baby weight pretty darn quick (although it is different for everyone!) Get some support from other Moms and whatever you decide to do good luck and congrats! ↑ |
| Name: karman-daze | Date: Jan 23rd, 2007 12:54 AM |
| Name: JalasMommy | Date: Feb 2nd, 2007 6:58 PM |
Briseis,
I would reccomend breastfeeding to any and everybody. I love, love, love, love nursing my daughter. I love the fact that she needs to me in order to grow, I love the fact that when she's hungry or sad and in need of comforting its me she wants, no one else can nurse her but me. In the beggining it did hurt and it wasn't easy but I am so very glad that I kept going because now its painless and easy. I can leave my house and go anywhere, I never need to run to the store to buy more milk and I never have to get up and make a bottle. I also love knowing that my body can continue to sustain the life that it created and sustained for 9 months already. The very best part about nursing for me, is the look on my little girls face when she's nursing, she looks so happy and content her little eyes close and she's comfortable. I love breastfeeding my baby. You should most certainly do it. ↑ |
| Name: mama_ash | Date: Feb 2nd, 2007 9:08 PM |
| it was challenging for me at first and then again about 3 mos. but as challenging as it was iit is 10 times better and more rewarding. keep in mind, you want the best so throughout life you are going to struggle for your kids, to give them the best. ok to be honest it does get tough and you gotta not let yourself have an easy out, bottle feeding, in the end you will be upset and realize its much easier to flop out the boob than to prepair and warm the milk. its a fun bonding and emotional thing. more mommies shouls do it, and the part that can be a bit uncomfortable will soon be fogotton, i promise!!! GOOD LUCK! ↑ |
| Name: DIZZLE1 | Date: Feb 3rd, 2007 12:55 AM |
I think it depends. I was bent on breastfeeding. When I first started everything was so confusing. No one that I knew had breastfead their children so no tips, no one to ask questions impromptu. But, I will say I definitely think it can be streamlined once you get your footing. It's nice to not have to get up and make bottles in the middle of the night. I can never forget the feelings I had watching my children be nourished and growing from ME, only me. There was a closeness that I have never felt
before. Something about them being right there on you, little hands and fingers clutching you. My biggest problems were leaking too much at first. Hated, hated hated those nights waking up soaking wet. Did not like when they decided they were done for good. Kind of a sad feeling like I wasn't needed anymore. Got over that quickly though, because then they need you for something else. ha ha In my opinion, if you are a high stylin flashy dresser every hair has to be in place kind of gal or
really busy stressed out alot it might not be the thing to do.
Not saying that applies to all. I'm just saying it was all I could do to keep my shirts dry. For the time that I breastfead I was strictly at home, didn't go out and work outside the home or have to dress up. I used to marvel how the working women could do it and still look so nice. Hope this helps. ↑ |
| Name: Melissa | Date: Feb 3rd, 2007 3:58 PM |
| nursing pads work wonders on the leaking. if you get the reusable kind then you can just throw them in the wash. ↑ |
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