In need of uplifting words

laineashton

Hey ladies, I am struggling right now with some sadness about not breastfeeding my 4 month old. When she was born, she was EBF until about 2 months. At that time I became concerned about her weight gain so I began pumping and giving bottles so that I could tell how much she was getting. Well after several weeks of that, and only a little nursing, she began refusing to nurse. It's been about two months of exclusive pumping and a few failed attempts to have her nurse. I'm so mad at myself for introducing bottles and I really miss nursing. I know I've got myself in this position so I blame only myself. Has anyone had luck with getting their baby to nurse again after taking bottles? I bought a nipple shield to try but I'm hesitant. Any encouraging words would be so helpful right now, even if it is just knowing I'm not the only one who has been here and understands the hurt and frustration I've caused myself.

marijaa333

Can you see a lactation consultant? Have you tried letting her become very hungry and then offering the breast?

laineashton

I'm going to reach out to the lactation nurse at my ob office. I haven't let her get super hungry because I feel like it'll be even harder to get her to nurse if she's already really upset and crying. I've tried to nurse her before she gets too hungry because she goes from 0 to 60 in half a second unfortunately, but as soon as she realizes it's not a bottle she freaks out.

ldmw

I was able to with nipple shield