NEED MOMMY ADVICE

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  • KairisMama
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:20 PM

• I took a BF class prior to having my first child. I actually ended up doing both BF and formula, for my DH did a lot of the feeding too, and I couldn't pump for shit.

  This time around I'll do the same, BF and formula feed. See if your hospital offers any classes.

   Kairi is 3!      
  

  
  

                                  

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  • Christian-Mom79
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:24 PM

• Honestly, if I had it to do over again, I would have breast fed my son in a heartbeat! Unfortunately we are unable to have more.... Go with your heart!

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  • WildKat
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:27 PM

• Go to the library and pick up some Sheila Kitzinger books on breastfeeding.  Some of them have pictures and you will see how natural it can be. 

  You can also attend classes at your local hospital.  Ask your doc for info. Ours showed a video of a woman trying to latch on - it took her over 20 minutes of trying but that video helped me a TON.  I would not have known how to latch otherwise.

  Good luck and peace,

  Kat
  

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  • TheSinFamily
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:27 PM

• I think a lot rides on the kind of support you will be getting from your DH. Fortunately for me, my DH didn't get grossed out by leaking milk during sex or get weirded out by me nursing. I nursed full time for 2 months with our DS then switched to formula. I nursed full time for 12 months with our first DD because she refused bottles and pacifiers. With DD#2 I nursed for 6 months then switched.

  
  

  
  

  

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  • key2ynot
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:28 PM

• My oldest was 6 weeks premature (I had preeclampsia and almost died) and I was unable to even start trying to breastfeed until he was like a week old.  He was in the NICU for a few weeks and was given mostly formula during that time, though we were able to give him the little amounts that I was able to pump as well.  Ultimately, when we brought him home, we continued to do both.  I felt fortunate that he ever even took to breastfeeding at all!  But by the time he was like 5-6 months old, I just stopped producing enough for him and we switched to all formula. 

  With my 2nd I was able to nurse more successfully, but we still gave him formula too - like at night so my hubby could feed him or if we were out and nursing just wasn't possible.  I think it's certainly possible to do both if that's what you want to do.  But formula is alright by itself too - you just have to decide what works best for you.  You could always try nursing once the baby comes and see how you feel about it then - who says you ahve to have it all set in stone now?  Good luck! :-)

  

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  • JasonsMom2007
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:33 PM

• I am very pro-breastfeeding and always knew that's what I wanted to do for the health of myself and my child but I also had some issues with feeling strange about actually doing it.  I do have to admit, it was awkward at first but I hung in there and after a few months it seemed completely natural.  I say just try it.  Hang in there for a few months because the first three are the hardest.  If you find it just isn't for you then you can switch but at least try.  You may find you really like it!  Besides, it is healthier and you will save a TON of money!
  

   
  

  

  

  
  

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  • Paesana82
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:34 PM

• I come from a non-BF family. Everyone thinks it's weird, gross, unnecessary.  But I was a nutrition major and I learned about all the benefits of BF so I decided I was going to give it a shot.

  I'm not gonna lie, I was very weirded out. This was something I was not exposed to. The thought of a baby sucking on my nipple to get milk out kind of freaked me out a little. But because of all the benefits I was determined to at least try.

  My original goal was 1mo. I wanted to BF at least 1mo and then I would re-evaluate the situation. Well, it wasn't really weird at all. It was hard for me in the beginning, but not wierd, gross, sexual, any of those things. It was just me feeding my baby.

  I think you should really just educate yourself about all the benefits of BF, the benefits for you and for the baby. Then just try it out. I promise you, it's not that bad. If you can, talk to anyone you do know who does or did BF, or join a BF group. It's really helpful to have people who are supportive of BF.....I didn't and it did make things a little more stressful for me.

  GOod luck! If you have any more questions you can PM me!
  

  
  

  
  

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  • mom-lovingit
  on Nov. 8, 2009 at 6:37 PM

• The honest difference it that the baby is suckeling around the nipple so it isn't stimulated.  It might feel weird at first just to see a baby doing that instead of what you're used to but you feel so different.  I felt weird when dh tried to visit boobyville, like I was getting crossed signals or boobies were for babies, not daddy's for a while.  A few of my friends said that it just isn't as interesting for have dh do that anymore and others say there is no difference.  BFing was great once abay and I got the hang of it, BFing is hardest at first and easiest in the long run where FF is easiest at first and harder in the long run.  Less cost, better benefits for baby- immunity, less tummy troubles, less constipation, reflux, fussiness and you always have it with you, no mixing or carrying etc lol!  I had a hard time bc dd had a bad latch at first but after a month we adjusted and it became the easiest thing in the world!  If you decide to go for it, find a lactation consultant- usually at the hospital, they saved us! :o)

  

  
  

  

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