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05.21.08, 15:29 PM General Topics
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How difficult was breastfeeding for you? I am expecting #1 and want to BF but all I hear is how difficult it is. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
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It can be difficult but don't let that scare you. Make sure you get the help you need from the start, from the nurses at the hospital and/or lactation consultants. My hospital had a mother's group w/one of the lactation consultants that was invaluable. My dd couldn't nurse, btw, so I pumped and bottle fed, but still found the lactation consultants helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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nearly impossible -- and i ended up in the hospital with breast abscesses and staph infections. but i'm a really extreme case. from what i hear from others, it's either really hard or really easy... GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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you need new friends! the first week or two can be challenging, even painful. But after that its a breeze! (I am currently BFing #6) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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it took a couple weeks to get it down, after that very easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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Mine was terrible--but I think I am unusual. I had so many cuts and bleeding on both breasts that even my ob was surprised at how bad it was. It was painful. I quit after a week. With my 2nd baby, she latched on like an old pro and it was easy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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I like to say, "It literally sucked!" hated it, but that's me, you may be different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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why did you hate it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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very hard for me, esp. after hearing MIL talk about how easy it was for her, but after 2 weeks it got much easier and in the end i think it can be MUCH easier than FFing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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^^^fact is i ended up nursing #1 until almost age 3 and tandem while nursing #2. it's wonderful, but the beginning can be tough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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OMG don't listen to these people. the first few weeks are hard but worth it. MUCH more easy to lie down next do your DC in the middle of the night instead of making a bottle of formula imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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but it's much easier for your nanny or night nurse to get up and give the baby a bottle while you are peacefully asleep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:34 PM Flag
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um, what? i didn't have either and do you think that your child will only wake up for the first few weeks of life? a night nurse is only for the first 2 weeks or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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a bunch of my friends had their night nurses for two and three months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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this is so not relevant to the post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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oh yes, so give your kid formula just because it's convenient for YOU so someone else can take care of YOUR kid. f'ing ridiculous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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stop being so harsh. some people cannot nurse for some very serious reasons, illness being one of them. stop judging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:43 PM Flag
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that's not what the OR is saying. it's one thing to formula feed because you have issues, it's another thing if you decide to do it so the "night nurse" can take over. that's pathetic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:59 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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Of course you hear that. Everybody always tells you the horror stories about pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding etc. Sure it can be hard, but for most people it is not. Try see how it goes, it will probably be fine - if not there are options [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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just prepare for teh baby to be attached to you for the first 2-3 months. the best thing you can do for your baby is nurse! goodluck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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not at all after the first week, and sooooo worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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It was a little painful at first, but after that it was easy. It's funny that the breastfeeding class I took while pregnant was actually helpful, and the childbirth class was not at all. DH and I made fun of the BFing class, but the information was invaluable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:42 PM Flag
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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v painful at first - but after about a week we both got used to it. BFed for 14 months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:49 PM Flag
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I was not looking forward to breastfeeding, didn't particularly, love it, it was very easy, no problems, very smooth, both times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:52 PM Flag
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Not easy - db refused boob, had been bottle fed in hospital while I was recovering from c-section, etc. ended up mostly pumping for 13 months. totally worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.21.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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my only difficulties were "normal" pain from latching on (for a few weeks *only*), and not knowing what was normal bf-on-demand baby behavior (obviously, there is quite a range-- my dd nursed more often and for much shorter periods than I had learned about in my bf class). I can't imagine doing it any other way, there are *so* many benefits for both me and dd (9 months old and still on the boob :-) Pumping can be a PITA, and was easy for me to give up on as a sahm-- but people figure that out too, and you can cross that bridge when it comes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.23.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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In case you have a lot of problems BF (like me), persistence is key. I had so many problems (too many to list) & at some point, 6 weeks into having baby at home, I stopped pumping and put him on the breast--and he took! It was so wonderful--not to say that it hasn't been challenging. You are on a very short lease & I only work 2 days a week. (I can't imagine BF & working FT.) But I love seeing him grow into a strong baby boy--all due to my milk. I highly recommed silicone nipple shields--even if you have perfect nipples, they provide a nice barrier to your child's gnawing. Good luck & remember that persistence helps & yes--you can feed lying down almost asleep. (Not possible to FF doing this.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.24.08, 08:18 PM Flag
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I am in the same situation. I am very stressed out about breast feeding. I do want to try to breast feed, but honestly dont know if it is for me. I think a happy mother is the best thing for the baby. There is way too much pressure to breast feed-it isnt right for everyone. Most of our mothers didnt breast feed and we are all ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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It was tough fort he first week or so because of the exhaustion, but once we got the hang of it (and now they really do hang) it was a breeze... i remember when I was nervous at the beginning, my step-mom said, "If the pain is so bad that your toes are curling, you're doing it right," and that actually made me easier about it... at the beginning it hurts, but that passes... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:26 PM Flag
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The beginning is the toughest. I highly recommend having a visit with a lactation consultant during the first few days after birth. Getting the latch right was the toughest, and then learning how to do it if I wasn't home was tough. I had to learn how to cradle ds properly without a boppy to help. I ended up going for 2 years, though, so I thought it was worth it. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 05.30.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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Very easy. Db latched right on. ( didnt want to get off either) [ Reply | More
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