I can finally say BF'ing has clicked for us!

Meg4583

I've been gradually realizing over the past few days how easy breastfeeding has become, compared to where we started.

I no longer have to relatch him twice to get a better latch. I no longer have extreme pain. I no longer have to shower backwards, and I can put fabric against my nipples without wanting to cry in pain.  Its no longer a hinderance when its feeding time.  I used to cringe with feeding on the right side b/c it was harder for us, and now its just as easy.

I have a pump, and lately haven't been wanting to use it b/c its so much easier to BF him. Before I enjoyed the pumping to get 2 feeds a day break from BF'ing. 

So to anyone who is having problems, hang in there! I am proof that it does get better, even though I didn't think it would!

eeyoreem

This is great to hear, though every day bring seems to get a little easier. Ds gets better at it and I get more comfortable. It's not yet the great bond I've heard about but I hope that will come soon.

larrysdarling

eeyoreem:

This is great to hear, though every day bring seems to get a little easier. Ds gets better at it and I get more comfortable. It's not yet the great bond I've heard about but I hope that will come soon.

Hang in there and take it a day at a time. You're right in the thick of it.  I wanted to quit so many times when I was only 2-3 weeks pp. But it gets so much easier and so much more enjoyable.

cchill01

Isn't it amazing when it finally works like you thought it would in the first place!  I think we do an injustice to all Moms when we say "it's natural", "it's automatic", "the baby will pop out and latch on." For a lot of us, it's not that easy.  It is hard work, but the rewards are amazing.

Congrats!!   And guess what - it gets even better and even easier!

autumnmichele

I was thinking the same thing this morning!  LO is 9 weeks old and it seems like we have both really settled into the breastfeeding thing.  She has her first cold and I can really tell that nursing makes her feel a little better...which is so nice for me.  I have gone back to work 2 times a week and I actually miss nursing her when I am at work...it's such a nice, calming experience for both of us...so, you're right, it does get better in time and is completely worth it!

PunkyBooster

Wonderful! I am so thrilled to read this! You have done a great job!

misssurly

Thank you for sharing... we are just at 2 weeks and it's been super challenging (nipple shields/cracked/bleeding nipples/latch issues). I thought I'd never consider formula but did because I was so overwhelmed!

I am trying to stick to it and today we had a pretty good day - a huge improvement and relief for me!! Let's hope tomorrow goes as well

Meg4583

misssurly:

Thank you for sharing... we are just at 2 weeks and it's been super challenging (nipple shields/cracked/bleeding nipples/latch issues). I thought I'd never consider formula but did because I was so overwhelmed!

I am trying to stick to it and today we had a pretty good day - a huge improvement and relief for me!! Let's hope tomorrow goes as well

I ended up supplimenting with formula that first week and felt terribly guilty about it One, I had a big baby ( 8lbs 12oz), and those 5 drops of colostrum were not cutting it for him, and two, I was in such pain that I just needed a break. 

Have you seen an LC? Mine was my savior...