Breastfeeding

[Wannabepreggers]

Hey everyone

My breastfeeding journey is coming to an end. Joseph dosen't seem as interested in boob for food anymore (it's more for comfort), but will take milk from a bottle now (thought this would never happen re my previous posts)

Anyway, I just wanted to say how lovely an experience it has been and I'm so proud of myself for doing it as Joseph is going to be 7 months old this Saturday and has only had 1 cold and thankfully has never suffered from colic.
Now don't get me wrong, I know I could've just been lucky but I know at least 2 other mums who bottle fed and their babies have suffered with colic.

I really don't want to offend anyone with what I'm writing, breast or bottle, there's nothing wrong with either and women shouldn't be pressurised into doing either. This is just my personal experience which I have thoroughly enjoyed and am a bit sad that I won't be doing it for much longer but if anyone reading this is undecided about breast/bottle feeding, I would definitely give b/f a go to see what you think.

Wasn't sure if I was posting in the correct room as it's not a query but it is feeding related.

Once again, hope I haven't offended anyone, just wanted to praise what I think is a wonderful thing.

 

[JJ Mum]

Great post - A huge well done to you for managing to BF anmd lasting so long - I agree with you.

I have bottle fed 3 happy and healthy kids , and have been lucky enougth to manage to BF my last baby
I also feel this has and is such a lovely experiance and one I wouldn't have missed for the world. having done it both ways, I don't think I could have lasted so long myself without absolutely 100% having said it was the only way I was feeding this baby before birth. (although fortunate no major problems like some ladies get stopping them from continuing), but also worked buying no bottles before birth! this helped!!

I feel closer and feel it has redressed the balance more than a bit, of my feeling less of a mum (I know silly but still ) having had no labours and only straight c-sections, which has made me feel bad in the past, so really pleased, hope to continue this until at least 12 months (hope Devons 3 teath let me!)

I was fine once I worked a way of BF working in all y life situations, (i'm a bit shy of Bf in public), did away with BF screen as drew attention to me, got lots string vests in new look for £1.99 and wear them under all clothes , and then one top pulls down and the other up, no flesh on show!!!!! brilliant no flashing in public, got lovely feeding cushion from toysrus , and laying down feeding in bed is sooooo much better and easier at night feeds!!!

Again I'm a supporter of either bottle of Breast - but really recomend giving BF a real good go if you can - sooooo brilliant

 

[mikid]

Completely agree with both of you and what a lovely post

I breasfed Ella for 4 & 1/2 months and only stopped after a bad bout of thrush. Really miss it but feel proud that I fed her myself to start with I know its not for everyone, for a whole host of different reasons, but for me, it was one of the most enjoyable times and I loved how close I felt to her and how proud I felt that 'I' was giving her everything she needed!

 

[Wannabepreggers]

Thank you JJ Mum, well done you for aiming to b/f for 12 months. That was kind of my aim (well to do it as long as Joe wanted).

I am a bit gutted that he's not as bothered about it anymore but hey ho, I've come this far & so far I'm still doing it for now, I'll just have to make the most of it.

Forgot to say in the original post but if anyone reading this would like any advice or reassurance then feel free to message me. I don't claim to be an expert, but I'll happily help where I can. xxx

 

[Maria1977]

Lovely post. I wonder if this is what is happening with Oscar, he keeps biting me so hard, repeatedly. I wonder if he's not wanting the boob now really.

I only wanted to breastfeed for 8 weeks when pregnant, then it changed to 4 months and I've actually done just over 6 months now so I am proud of that.

Finding it hard emotionally though to try and stop!! Will just see how it goes over the next day or so, but I think next bite and he's having a bottle because last it reduced me to tears it hurt so bad!

Well done. BF is so challenging but so rewarding xxxxxx