Weaning off the nipple shield

Jabe&Amie

First off, apologies if this is a topic already in discussion. I tried searching for previous posts but it gave me an error.

Louis is 6w4d, and the only way I've been able to get him to BF is with the assistance of a nipple shield (they gave me a nipple shield day 1 at the hospital). I've tried for the last couple weeks to wean him off the shield, but he would get so frustrated and upset I would give up pretty quickly. Today was the first time he fed on one side without the shield! I was so excited I wanted to call someone and share (insert awkward conversation). Anyone else having success/frustration with weaning from the shield?

TheyCalledHerKate

My baby girl won't latch without it and just cries/screams so I haven't tried to wean her from it. She is having a lot of wet/dirty diapers so it hasn't even been a priority for me to try to wean her from it. I'd rather be able to BF her with it than not at all. Congrats to you though!