Should I try again?

[tweetyfoo]

So after all the hassle that expressing on the go has given me I was thinking of giving the shields another go (and much inspired by KK and Kate)

Trouble is that I have never been taught properly how to BF because they were just wanting me to get the hang of expressing for him. I feel totally lost when it comes to BFing - I don't know whats normal, or right or anything.

He will latch on with shields, but I did it one day and literally sat on my sofa for 12 hours in which he pretty much fed constantly.

I was trying to express in between - and giving him top ups (all on the instruction of my lactation consultant over the phone), by midnight I was in floods of tears and really stressed out.

I fear I may have given up too easily - is it too late to try again, and can anyone give me some pointers

 

[tinks77]

It's not to late to try again, you've been expressing all this time so your supply is as it should be. You could maybe try him in the boob at a feed. Pick one where you know you'll be home with no visitors and just give it a go, don't stress if it doesn't work first time. It's something new to him. I would try one, if it doesn't work get him a bottle and try again at another feed. He will know if your stressing so it will stress him

If he doesn't take to it, don't worry. You've done amazingly well to express all this time and he's not losing out by having breast milk from a bottle rather than the breast. It's just more work for you but you have shown to be more than capable x


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[Kate1985]

It's never too late!! Shields are similar to bottles so he should be fine with them. Which bottles have you used? You could find the same make shields and use them so its similar to him. Harry is a long way from bf properly even with shields. I have had a right game with him this morning refusing to take the breast twice and have had to use bottles. I just going to keep trying. I would give it another shot tweety, you have nothin to lose from having a go. Good luck xxxx

 

[l_maclean]

I'd say give it a shot as well - you've nothing to lose. What I would say is don't expect him to get the hang of it right away, bf is harder than a bottle where it just flows, and shields can make it more difficult, maybe just do one feed a day - maybe when he's not 'starving' so that neither of you are getting frustrated. I'd kinda suggest go at it like combo feeding - pop him on boob first, maybe time home depending one what your comfy with, then give him a bottle after wards.

Xxx


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[tweetyfoo]

He was fine with the shields last time, but he just didn't seem to be getting enough milk, he was constantly hungry. iI think I will just start with one feed a day and slowly build up, I think I expected too much too soon last time


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[l_maclean]

I'd think it might just take him a wee bit of practice, like he'll have to learn to use slightly different muscles than with a bottle, and if these aren't as strong than it will be harder work for him. Try building it up gradually and see how it goes. Xxx


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[salas]

It's not to late to try again

 

[Rowesb]

When i asked our location consultant for Andreabrad she said list of skin to skin... Try the breast first.. Lots of time and patience... and offer a bottle afterwards. Apparently there is quite a good book but i am not sure which one on relaxation... It might be worth seeing if your location consultant has one you could borrow... Good luck

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[Karate Kid]

If you feel you want to try Tweety then do! Co-bathing really helped us, as did loads of skin to skin. If necessary curb Aaron's hunger by feeding him a little then offer him breast, you will have to assess the situation as this may be counter productive, if he is hungry he may be more inclined.

You have already worked on your supply so that's shouldn't cause you any issues.

With time it is passible, if you would like to use shields (I used Madela ones) then they can be brilliant. Xx

 

[tweetyfoo]

If you feel you want to try Tweety then do! Co-bathing really helped us, as did loads of skin to skin. If necessary curb Aaron's hunger by feeding him a little then offer him breast, you will have to assess the situation as this may be counter productive, if he is hungry he may be more inclined.

You have already worked on your supply so that's shouldn't cause you any issues.

With time it is passible, if you would like to use shields (I used Madela ones) then they can be brilliant. Xx

I will have to use shields, as he can't latch without them - his wee tongue flaps about all the time

Think I'll try again in the new year

I think it would be nice to know that I could feed him if I was out and about if I wanted to - iykwim

 

[Kate1985]

I'm using shields but I still have to top up with bottles. It's asking Harry some time establishing feeding but I know when he finally gets there it will be worth all the hassle. Good luck tweety xxx