I haven't posted here before, but I had a question, when I BF DS we had a bad start, he was a preemie and wasn't able to feed for about 5 days, then he couldn't latch, so we used the nipple shield for 3 weeks, at the time I pumped too to keep my supply up, I have pretty flat nipples, so it took a long time to latch even after the nipple shield. Then after about 8 weeks my milk really came in and I went from under supply to oversupply, which also led to latching issues.
All in all the first 11 weeks were not fun, but we got through it, then the only issue was that I leaked really badly for the first 6 months, after that it was like my boobs got the hang of it, and we were fine until 15 months when DS self weaned due to low supply from this pregnancy.
Anyway, long story short, I was wondering whether any mums who have BF two babies could let me know whether I am in for the same thing again (hoping not to have the preemie issues obviously), or did you find it easier/less supply issues etc with the second baby?
Re: Those who have BF more than one baby
My DD had latch problems early on, though I think we were on track within the first two weeks. (I think it just felt much longer...) DS did well right from the start.
I think if you are prepared for it to be rough again, you will likely (though not guaranteed) be in for a pleasant surprise.
Thank you for your replies, I am really hoping it is a bit easier this time, but I know it will be OK in the end