Breast feeding? big deal?

[xshauna_bazx]

AgentM that is great xx

 

[ZMD]

Hi thanks for your replys and opinions
Yeah i can barely touch my nipples i hate it lol, plus i think it would be easier on me to bottle feed. I would hate to have to sit there and get my tit out lol and especially if i have company or we are out x

That's what i didn't like the idea of but now i get my Boobs out in front of anyone lol! i don't see them as Boobs anymore just see them as a way too feed baby iykwim x

 

[jardiggle]

I was REALLY bummed when I had to quit at five mos with my son - it was a huge struggle the entire time. With my second I BAWLED in the beginning because she was only gaining 1 oz/week unless I supplemented, etc. Gradually it all got better, but I worked my butt off.

For me, I was feeling like I'd failed. The number one thing I've wanted my entire life was to have babies/a family, and now I couldn't even get my own body to do its job in feeding my babies - at least that's how I felt. But, I'm also pretty Type A and get hard on myself. And yes, it is the bonding as well, not to mention how good it is for baby. It's much cheaper too! With Ben, he was such a little piggy, I was spending $25 every six days on formula when I stopped bfing!

 

[Constantstar]

Im the same as you Shauna, im really not that fussed. Im already planning to bottle feed (why I have bought steriliser and bottles!), as I think the convience of having a bottle fed baby will be better for my circumstances, as in returning to work, not having to express milk, etc, plus I have to wear a stab vest for work, which would be too uncomfatable.

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I have to wear a stabby at work too (not sure if u have the same job tho) but as I am a P.O I'm sure they have to give u time to express milk etc if ur breast feeding (not sure when and where!) I remember seeing it somewhere. I'm going to take 6 months off which I wanna breast feed and then prob move onto formula in that time! X

 

[Rayoflight]

Does PO mean police officer? I was always impressed when I went to Merseyside police headquarters that they have a 'Mother's room'. It's for pregnant ladies to rest and also new mums to express. There was a fridge in there for the breast milk. Thought it was great!

Hun, honestly I am EXACTLY the same with my nipples. Even now I'm breastfeeding if I catch them at a certain angle in the shower or even a towel is a bit too rough it makes me feel sick. Hubby tries to touch them and I go mental. I found it difficult to express by hand for this reason but the breast pump doesnt bother me as i dont have to touch them. However, with baby it's completely different! It's a completely different sensation. Plus you're genetically programmed to do it and the hormones from it make you feel so good. You can be having the shittest day feeling down, lonely, tired and stressed but sitting quietly feeding your baby really melts away the day and it's issues. For me, I love it.

 

[Emmamb]

I bottle fed my 1st,but breast fed my 2nd and 3rd up until a month b4 I returned to work.
With my 1st I naively thought that if I didn't bf then I wouldn't produce milk-wrong! How shocked was I wen I woke up on day 3 with boobs like dolly Parton that were rock hard and literally could give a cow a run 4 it's money?? Night feeds used to be a pain and that was 12 years ago wen bottles could b made in advance,can't think of anything worse than havin to make bottles up in the middle of the night.
For me breastfeeding was so much easier,milk on tap,no worryin about how many bottles r needed for the day,how were gonna warm them up etc,and the feeling of pride and satisfaction wen u see ur baby thrive from your milk is unreal.
Also it was something that no1 could interfere with,I was a young mum and found ppl liked to take over a bit but wen breast feeding they couldn't take over.

As for gettin boobs out in public-wen I 1st started feedin my 2nd I used to take myself upstairs if we had company or was at some1 elses house,infact that was the same for my 3rd aswel but after a few weeks it's so natural that u can do it discreetly without any1 seein anything. I found it was other ppl that found it uncomfortable-il never forget my brother in laws face wen he walked into my mil's lounge on Xmas day wen my youngest was 5 weeks old,he didn't know if to act casual or run for the hills lol xxx

 

[xshauna_bazx]

To be honest i dont think i could even try, i think id find it unatural as natural as it is. Oh im cringing thinking about anything touching my nipples. It really sounds like an amazing experience for you girls though i wish i felt that way about trying it xxx

 

[purplehippy]

Hey Shauna.

With my first, the whole idea made me feel as queasy and tearful, as the feeling she gave me when she was kicking in my tummy. I was totally 'icked' out by these things.

I did try, hard, to breastfeed but had been anorexic pre-pregnancy and still was during pregnancy (Cheltenham have a lot to answer for, I did ask for help because I got to ill, but zilch). But, my milk didn't come in until over a week after the birth. By then, having failed to feed from the boob and expressing obviously didn't get much more than a dribble of colostrum, I went onto formula.

I'm proud for trying when I had felt so crap about doing it (I have nipples that don't like being touched etc, too) but being that I'm well this time round and baby was planned and I've realised a lot like I'll never get the chance to try again, I am planning to at least express, if feeding straight from the boob doesn't work.

I felt a total failure despite my dislike of it, because of other stuck up mothers out there who insist its the only way and assume you're a bad mother for not persevering or feeling that amazing glowy motherly earth mother super mum suck my boobs feeling... And the midwives in the hospital were evil! I must have lost the midwife lottery when I gave birth. I was TRYING - so they didn't need to be so militant and frightening, they made me want to come home and I wasn't ready in the slightest.

Don't let anyone judge you for your choice, some people out there just don't seem to care that they are insensitive - not everyone wants to bottle feed to go out partying straight away, some are needing meds, some can't, my stepson has that forked tongue thing and his mum had to express (people can assume a bottle of expressedmilk is formula and pass judgement - none of their business!!!) and so on.

But make sure it's in your birth plan and that you let every care provider know its your wish and that whether they know why or not is not important, that you just wish to be treated fairly and not pressurised at all.

Despite my plans to bf, I will have bottles and Hipp Organic formula in the cupboard on standby - I had none of this the first time! Assumed it'd all work out...

 

[WILMAFLINSTONE]

Its personal choice Shauna.

I think everyone should maybe just try it....but shouldnt be judged if they decide against it or cant manage it.

I fed DD through choice and will feed this baby as well....I loved feeding her and until youve experienced it its hard to describe the feeling you get BUT not every mother gets that immense bonded feeling so like I said its each to their own!

Ive heard different things about breast is best etc, and if it is then I would def want my baby to get the best start I could give it...and if like some say there is very little difference or benefit...then Ive not lost out on feeding....

Maybe once your baby is here you may feel differently about it all....never say never xxx

 

[Rosie's Mummy]

I love breastfeeding my little Matt and totally love how he is comforted and nourished by ME! I am actually a bit sad to think that I will have to stop one day!

 

[WILMAFLINSTONE]

I love breastfeeding my little Matt and totally love how he is comforted and nourished by ME! I am actually a bit sad to think that I will have to stop one day!

Ah I know RM its sad when it stops for whatever reason isnt it.... xxx

 

[Rowesb]

I love breastfeeding my little Matt and totally love how he is comforted and nourished by ME! I am actually a bit sad to think that I will have to stop one day!

Same here... My aim in the beginning was to manage each day...
Have you spoken with ur MW? And skin to skin is just as good for bonding



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[xshauna_bazx]

Thanks girls its nice to hear your stories xxx

 

[evie_smith]

I love breastfeeding my little Matt and totally love how he is comforted and nourished by ME! I am actually a bit sad to think that I will have to stop one day!

I feel the same I had a plan to bf for at least six months would love to do ten but now I'm thinking 12 months maybe plus but not too far past then lol!

 

[Tasha89]

Hehe, i'm the same Evie.
I always said i'd love to breastfeed until about 6 months but I love the bonding experience so intend to go for 12 months now!
I'm really going to miss it when I stop. I was thinking about switching to formula for the convenience but I just couldn't do it. I enjoy having the cuddles and knowing that my little girl is getting the best possible start in life. I was adopted as a baby so it's really important to me that my little Evelyn has the perfect start that I never got

 

[evie_smith]

Awe that's so sweet I love the breast feeding Chloé has flu at the moment and I know every time I'm feeding her she is getting extra goodness and she looks like she is starting to pick back up already and looking at her getting bigger thinking awe that's all me! love it

 

[midnight]

aww i wont be able to lob my boob out it isnt big enough hee hee good job i have bullits has nipples

and Rayoflight what you doing spnding so much time in police HQ have you been naughty hee hee

 

[KellyHook]

I didnt breastfeed.. the thought of it freaked me out, prob as i was young at the time, BUT i went into labour 7 weeks early and brooke was only 4lb 10oz (that was a good weight for her gestation) and she had to go to special care for 2 and 1/2 weeks.. she had no problems with breathing, just needed to put weight on, keep her tempreture and learn to feed... as i was a lil freaked out at breastfeeding, i decided to express my milk and take it to her everyday.. that way ii know that i was doing one thing to help her, but as soon as she was allowed home she went stright on to formula.. and with this baby i will put stright on formula if i go full term... dont feel guilty for doing whats right for you! when you have your baby you will know what you will want to do.. xx

 

[rachaellouise]

I am in two minds,
I would like to breast feed but I am planning on going back on my medication straight after the birth, I am even going to ask my gp if I can have the pills on standby so they are ready as soon as I am home.
So I would only realisticly be able to bf for the time in hospital which could be a few days by which time my milk may not have even come in by then, so I think it may just be easier to say I will bottle feed straight off?

 

[Rayoflight]

Rachael even if you only feed for two days it's better than nothing. The 'milk' at that time is just colostrum and it's only tiny amounts. However, it's like liquid gold for the baby. It coats their digestive system and contains antibodies to help their immune system. I have a friend who is pregnant and has a condition (I can't remember what it's called) where she has to take special medication and have monthly hospital treatment. The doctors have told her that although her medication is ok in pregnancy it isn't when breastfeeding. They've said she can probably go a fortnight on a lower dose med that will allow her to breastfeed initially. She just wants to do as much as she can and knows the first couple of weeks are so good for baby so is willing to give it a go.

Whatever you decide is right for you. Don't feel guilty either way xxx